On June 24th, 2026, we invite you to the Microsoft AI Innovation Hub in Brussels for an event exploring “The Future of Transatlantic Relations: Security, Technology, Competitiveness and the Next Generation”.
As Europe and the United States navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, transatlantic relations are being reshaped by technological transformation, evolving security priorities, growing competition, and changing patterns of global interdependence. These developments raise important questions about resilience, strategic alignment, and cooperation on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bringing together a diverse group of speakers from policymaking, academia, and business, the event will explore the future of EU-US relations and the role that technology, security, and competitiveness will play in shaping them. It aims to foster informed discussion on the key challenges and opportunities facing the transatlantic relationship at a time of profound geopolitical and economic change.
Particular attention will also be given to the role of the next generation. The event will highlight how young professionals can contribute as transatlantic bridge-builders in an increasingly interconnected and digital world, while offering practical insights for those interested in careers at the intersection of geopolitics, security, and technology.
Building on Microsoft’s partnership with the Chair of Transatlantic Trade and Economy of the College of Europe, as well as Tech Young Leaders’s mission to connect young professionals working at the intersection of geopolitics and digital affairs, this event seeks to create a platform where early-career voices can learn, exchange, and engage on issues that will shape the future of the transatlantic partnership.
If you wish to attend, you are kindly invited to REGISTER HERE.
For more information and the full agenda for the day, please consult the main event page.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Benedetta BERTI
Secretary General, NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Alena KUDZKO
Transatlantic Director, Microsoft
Marie KETTERLIN
Research Assistant to the Chair of Transatlantic Trade and Economy, College of Europe
& PhD Fellow in European Studies, Maastricht University
Nick REINERS
Senior Analyst, Eurasia Group
Prof. Michele CHANG
Director of the Transatlantic Affairs Programme, College of Europe
Olivia LEMPA
Strategic Relations Coordinator, Microsoft