Hello HLF Member !
The second day of the HLF Summit 2026 opened with a powerful sense of alignment between local leadership with an European vision.
Grenoble, recently awarded European capital of innovation, welcomed over 250 participants to mark the official launch of the Summit. From the heart of the Alps, the city reminded us that global ambition often begins with strong regional commitment
The voices of Julie Galland, Bruno Charrat, Christophe Ferrari, Jean Francois CLAPPAZ, Catherine Staron, Mahamadou DIARRA and Eric Piolle echoed a shared belief in the strategic role of public research. Each message reinforced the importance of long-term investment in scientific capacity and technological sovereignty. The ceremony included a personalised message from the European Commissioner for Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva
Her words brought a clear signal: Europe needs strong ecosystems to face complex transitions. Three keynotes then addressed a distinct vision of the transformations ahead
Frederic Pariente questioned how artificial intelligence is reshaping the economy
General Pierre-Joseph Givre spoke with clarity about the shifting balance of global power
Hughes Metras closed with a deep reflection on the infrastructures needed to sustain scientific progress
From uncertainty to the unknown, the HLF Summit began by framing the right questions. The opening brought forward perspectives that now shape the course of the Summit
📍 Grenoble
📸 Photos Franck Ardito
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Due the current health crisis, the 2020 HLF Summit has been postponed to autumn 2021 - The HLF will be online on 1st Dec 2020 during the first HLF Connect Briefing
