Regional pathways to turn crisis into competitive advantage: from adversities to opportunities

This event aims to explore how Europe’s regions can remain competitive in an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty, where crises are not only sources of disruption but also catalysts for innovation, resilience, and transformation. The session will examine how regional and local actors can anticipate and adapt to change, mobilise local assets, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and support business continuity and recovery. The discussion will highlight how territories can turn uncertainty into an opportunity for regional competitiveness, including drawing on the Ukrainian case.