In this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore how the global geography of innovation, historically centered on the United States, is evolving, and why some of the most consequential technological trajectories are increasingly emerging beyond this traditional epicenter.

The discussion will be led by Mehran Gul, international innovation and technology expert and author of “The New Geography of Innovation”. Drawing on concrete examples, emerging trends, and strategic insights, he will provide a fresh perspective on the shifting dynamics of global technological competition and their implications for European businesses.

The session will focus on the following topics:

• the new geography of innovation:how the center of gravity of the most important technological developments, from AI and semiconductors to batteries and drones, is progressively shifting beyond the United States
• from invention to scale: why the country that invents a technology is not necessarily the one that captures its market, and how the ability to scale has become a critical source of competitive advantage (particularly in light of major platform transitions, from the internet and mobile ecosystem to AI)
• strategic implications for European companies: how businesses can position themselves within the new global landscape, where investments should be directed, and what conditions are necessary for Europe to play a leading role in the next wave of technological transformation.