S9+ Coalition at InfoShare 2026: Shaping the European Innovation Landscape
The S9+ Coalition is proud to host two cornerstone panel debates at the 20th edition of InfoShare. As Europe stands at a regulatory and economic crossroads, these sessions will move beyond theory to address the concrete mechanisms required for pan-European scalability, digital sovereignty, and ecosystem resilience.
Panel 1 | The Gdańsk Blueprint: Lessons for the European Tech Map
- Date: May 20, 2024
- Time: 12:10 – 12:50
Executive Summary
While high-level policy often dominates the European discourse, the true measure of success lies in the execution of ecosystem building at the regional level. This session utilizes our host city, Gdańsk, as a primary case study for how second-tier European hubs can achieve global relevance through strategic “exit-to-reinvestment” cycles and the retention of deep-tech intellectual capital.
Using the landmark acquisition of IVONA Software by Amazon (the foundation of Alexa) as a catalyst, we will explore the “Founder Flywheel.” This discussion analyzes how early pioneers reinvest capital and expertise to transition traditional industrial roots into high-tech sovereign anchors.
Strategic Pillars:
- Strategic M&A & Retention: Ensuring international acquisitions strengthen regional hubs rather than hollowing them out.
- The Founder Flywheel: Mechanisms for keeping mentorship and capital within the European ecosystem post-exit.
- Sovereignty in Deep-Tech: Navigating the intersection of global hyperscale platforms and European digital sovereignty (AI Act vs. Cloud Act).
- Scaling the Blueprint: Replicating the Gdańsk model to create a unified network of CEE high-tech powerhouses.
Moderator:
- Peter Kofler, Danish Entrepreneurs (DKIV)
Distinguished Panelists:
- Kamil Pruchnik, Jarek Pilarczyk, Jacek Ostrowski, Terezia Ovecka
Panel 2 | From Delaware to “EU Inc”: A Scalable or Fragmented Road?
- Date: May 20, 2024
- Time: 12:55 – 13:35
- Format: Moderated Policy Debate
Executive Summary
European startups have reached a consensus: the most critical lever for the continent’s growth is a single, 28th corporate regime. A unified “EU Inc.” framework promises to replace the current patchwork of 27 national regulations with a seamless system, offering the predictability required by founders and global investors alike.
Following the recent release of the EU Inc. proposal, the conversation must now pivot from legislative ambition to the granularities of execution and technical refinement. This session will dissect the transition toward a functional unified market and discuss how Europe’s startup ecosystem can lead the charge in demonstrating what a truly scalable framework looks like in practice.
Strategic Pillars:
- Critical Audit of EU Inc.: Identifying the strengths and diagnosing the gaps in the current proposal relative to founder needs.
- Technical Friction Points: Addressing the structural hurdles required to ensure the framework is “fit-for-purpose” across all Member States.
- Strategic Implementation: Navigating the political process to prevent national “gold-plating” and ensure rapid adoption.
- Global Competitive Parity: Establishing EU Inc. as a sophisticated alternative to the “Delaware Flip,” keeping startups anchored in Europe.
Moderator:
- Peter Kofler, Danish Entrepreneurs (DKIV)
Distinguished Panelists:
- Vasco Pereira da Silva & Borys Musielak
