26 March 2026
Munich, Germany
International Tech Talks - France and Bavaria advancing Europe’s innovation
The International Tech Talks – where Europe’s innovators meet
Europe’s future competitiveness depends on its ability to innovate boldly. The International Tech Talks bring together forward-thinking minds from France and Bavaria – from startups and scale-ups to corporates, researchers, and policymakers – to explore how Europe can accelerate technological breakthroughs and strengthen its innovation ecosystem.
The 2026 edition in Munich puts the spotlight on innovation, Industry Tech, and AI. Participants can expect inspiring keynotes, practical breakout sessions, and real-world insights on new technologies, business models, and financing opportunities.
Beyond the stage, the Tech Talks are all about connections. Participants can view who else will be attending even before the event and schedule meetups at the Matchmaking Meeting Point on site.
The International Tech Talks unite innovators from France, Bavaria, and beyond – turning ideas into impact and connections into collaborations.
Agenda
14:30: Welcome Notes
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Prof. Dagmar Schuller, Vice President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria (IHK)
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H.E. François Delattre, Ambassador of France to Germany
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Tobias Gotthardt, Bavarian State Secretary, Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
15:00: Keynote - Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Can Europe Still Invent the Future?
- Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI)
15:45: Panel - Start Here, Scale Here: How Can Europe Keep Its Innovation at Home? (Panelists to be declared)
16:30 Coffee Break
17:00 Parallel Breakoutsessions
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Financing Innovation
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Industry Tech
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Artificial Intelligence
18:00 Dinner & Networking
20:00 End of Event
Partners
The International Tech Talks 2026 is an event organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria
(IHK München) in cooperation with: