Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis, will participate in the 2026 Brussels Economic Forum, taking place on May 7 in Brussels.
For more than 25 years, this Forum has brought together high-level European and international policymakers, academics, civil society, and business leaders to have forward-looking discussions on key issues for the European economy. This year’s edition will explore how Europe can harness artificial intelligence (AI) to boost competitiveness, productivity, and equitable growth. The speakers will exchange on topics such as the effects of AI on the future of work or the impact of AI on environmental sustainability.
Commissioner Dombrovskis will join a panel discussion on the economic impact of AI, assessing how it is transforming Europe’s economy and labour market dynamics. The session will explore the opportunities and challenges of building a competitive and inclusive AI-driven economy in Europe, including its effects on productivity growth, workforce adaptation, and economic inequality. The discussion will also address strategic priorities for the EU, such as balancing innovation with regulation, ensuring fair labour market transitions, and safeguarding public finances in an AI-driven future.
In addition to Commissioner Dombrovskis, speakers in the event will include Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Philippe Aghion and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden, amongst other participants from the European Parliament and prestigious universities and think tanks. The full list of speakers and the programme is available on the Brussels Economic Forum website.
