We’re excited to welcome Federico Menna, CEO of EIT Digital, as a speaker at this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 9-10 in Malta! Federico takes the helm of EIT Digital, a leading Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), aiming to strengthen Europe’s position in digital innovation and entrepreneurial education.
Founded in 2010, EIT Digital strives to deliver digital innovations to the market and breeds entrepreneurial talent for economic growth and improved quality of life in Europe. It mobilises a pan-European ecosystem of more than 250 top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities, and research institutes. EIT Digital invests in strategic areas to accelerate the market uptake of research-based digital technologies, focusing on Europe’s strategic, societal challenges: Digital Industry, Digital Cities, Digital Wellbeing, Digital Tech, and Digital Finance.
Federico’s vision includes boosting digital innovation and venture creation to support European tech scaleups’ growth, ensuring they thrive in Europe and beyond. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Federico served as interim CEO and Chief Operations and Finance Officer of EIT Digital, bringing extensive experience within the EIT community and a clear vision for its sustainable future.
At the EU-Startups Summit, Federico will explore the importance of daring innovation strategies and risk-taking in achieving long-term success, in an insightful talk titled: “Embracing Risk: The need to bet big on innovation and take the necessary risks to win in the long term.” With EIT Digital’s mission to create a strong Digital Single Market, Federico is poised to lead the organization in making impactful contributions to digital innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.
Join us at the EU-Startups Summit to gain insights from Federico Menna on fostering innovation and taking calculated risks for enduring success. Stay tuned for more updates and visit our event page for additional information about other speakers and the range of activities planned for the summit.
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