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29 Dec 2024 | Column
The last word: Time to reinvent education, not just tweak it

The future of education in emerging Europe—and everywhere—demands a radical shift. A revolution, not reform. The question is: will we have the courage to start over?

22 Dec 2024 | Column
The Last Word: Reinventing attitudes towards mental health in emerging Europe

While attitudes are slowly changing, many people with mental health issues in the emerging Europe region still hesitate to seek help, fearing judgment or misunderstanding.

15 Dec 2024 | Column
The last word: How emerging Europe can reinvent democracy

Just as the region has leapfrogged in areas like economic transition, technology and digital governance, it can also become a global leader in political stability and democratic innovation. 

08 Dec 2024 | Column
The last word: Reinventing the Regional Innovation Scheme for a new decade

The next chapter of RIS must be bold. The programme needs a reinvention that addresses its most persistent challenges and embraces opportunities for meaningful transformation. 

04 Dec 2024 | Elsewhere
Improving Entrepreneurial Journey Initiative

Starting out as an entrepreneur is tough. No amount of reading can truly prepare you for what to expect. I said what advice I would give myself if I were starting my entrepreneurial journey all over again, armed with the knowledge and experiences I have today.

01 Dec 2024 | Column
The last word: Reinventing rural development in emerging Europe

For emerging Europe, rural development is a blank canvas. What it becomes will depend on the vision we’re willing to imagine and the courage we have to question everything we assume about it. 

28 Nov 2024 | Speaker & host
EIT JUMPSTARTER Grand Final | Budapest

I hosted the EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final in Budapest.

28 Nov 2024 | Speaker & host
The next decade of innovations for the future of Europe​ | Budapest

I hosted the EIT RIS conference and moderated a panel discussion discussing the next decade of the RIS Programme.

26 Nov 2024 | Speaker & host
Invest in the stara zagora region | Stara Zagora

I hosted the investment conference, ran a fireside chat and two panel discussions, in Bulgaria's Stara Zagora District.

24 Nov 2024 | Column
The last word: It’s time to reinvent the way we approach technology

Technology is at a crossroads. It can either be a tool for oppression or a weapon for freedom. The choice lies not with autocrats, but with innovators.