Why Europe Needs Tech Champions Now

A Qonto Event during VivaTech Week

Join Europe's tech visionaries for an evening focused on the continent's technological sovereignty.

The current economic volatility shows a deeper strategic imperative: Europe must accelerate the development of its own technological champions. As funding environments tighten and global tech competition intensifies, European sovereignty has evolved to become both a political aspiration and an economic necessity. The continent faces critical choices about its digital future—whether to remain dependent on external platforms or build resilient alternatives that reflect European values and priorities. Building these sovereign capabilities isn't just about weathering the current crisis—it's about securing Europe's competitive position, protecting critical infrastructure, and ensuring technological self-determination for decades to come.In this panel, European tech leaders explore concrete pathways to technological sovereignty, examining how public-private collaboration, strategic investment, and regulatory frameworks can foster a more independent and competitive European tech ecosystem.

Featured Panelists:

Alexandre Prot (CEO & Co-Founder, Qonto)
Kat Borlongan (Board Member, European Innovation Council)
Firmin Zocchetto (CEO & Co-Founder, PayFit)
Miriam Wohlfarth (Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware)
Hala Fadel & Anne Charlotte Philbert (Managing Partners, Growth Team, Eurazeo)

Moderator: Chris O'Brien, FrenchTech Journal

Event Schedule:

6:00-6:30 PM: Arrival & Welcome Drinks
6:30-7:30 PM: Panel Discussion & Q&A
7:30-9:00 PM: Networking Reception with drinks and canapés

This VivaTech week gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect with those shaping Europe's tech future in the elegant setting of Qonto's Paris headquarters.

Attendance is by invitation only. Limited spaces available.

European Tech Night @Qonto