Coffee Talk with Siu Lie Tan — The Freedom to Do Things Differently

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Years after leaving telecom journalism, Siu Lie Tan reappears in Tuscany—working across circular innovation, European regulation and natural cosmetics. In this Coffee Talk, she reflects on curiosity, changing direction and learning that not everything needs to follow the plan.

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Industrial Transformation — Coordinating Production

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Europe’s next energy challenge lies beyond electricity generation. As heavy industry seeks to reduce emissions while remaining globally competitive, the transition increasingly depends on redesigning production itself—rethinking heat, materials, industrial processes and manufacturing as part of a new energy architecture.

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Building Europe: Design, Power and the New Urban Economy

Friday, April 10, 2026

Europe is quietly redesigning itself. Through the New European Bauhaus, cities become more than places to live—they become instruments of policy, value creation and identity. This series explores how design, technology and governance converge in Europe’s emerging urban economy.

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When Electronics Carry Responsibility: Building Sustainable Healthcare Tech from Day One

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Healthcare is becoming increasingly electronic. From wearable sensors and smart patches to remote diagnostics and continuous monitoring, digital technologies now sit directly on the human body — sometimes even inside it. These innovations promise earlier detection, better outcomes and more personalised care. Yet beneath this progress lies a growing contradiction.

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Europe’s AI Debate Has a Blind Spot

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Europe’s conversation about artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly mature. We debate regulation, ethics, sovereignty and competitiveness. We compare ecosystems, discuss talent shortages and measure ourselves against the United States and China.

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