PARIS ECONOMIC FORUM

Agenda · 2026 Edition

Ten themes. Five pillars.
One shared horizon: a sovereign Europe.

The global economy is going through a phase of systemic reconfiguration, where geopolitics now dictates the rules of the market. Faced with a multipolar world and the end of hyper-globalization, Europe must redefine its growth model so as not to become the playing field of dominant powers. The Paris Economic Forum Coalitions offer a structured reading of this challenge: a strategic path connecting macroeconomic vision to concrete technological and territorial application.

05
Pillars
10
Themes
'26
Edition
Dec 1, 2026
9:00 AM•9:20 AM

Opening Session

"Time for New Coalitions: Realigning France, Europe & the World"
Pillar 01

Macro vision & geopolitics

Redefining Europe not as a space in retreat, but as an economic power capable of defending its interests in a multipolar world. Faced with growing rivalry between major powers, the challenge is to build a European path based on strategic autonomy, controlled openness, and sustainable prosperity.

Theme 01

European Third Way Economics

Building ethical and sovereign strategic autonomy between the American and Chinese models.

Vision · Strategy · Sovereignty
Theme 02

Space & Defense Economics

Mastering critical infrastructures to ensure economic independence in the 21st century.

Space · Defense · Infrastructure
Dec 1, 2026
9:20 AM•9:55 AM

European Third Way Economics

"A European third way between power and cooperation"
Dec 1, 2026
9:55 AM•10:15 AM

European Third Way Economics

"Forging the continent's industrial and service backbone"
Dec 1, 2026
10:15 AM•10:40 AM

Space & Defense Economics

"Which industrial models for informational, space, and defense sovereignty?"
Pillar 02

Technology engine & competitiveness

Placing AI and human capital at the heart of economic power, while anticipating the upheavals and new models of productivity and work that humanoid robotics, physical AI, and automation will impose.

Theme 03

AI & Human Capital Economics

Turning artificial intelligence into a driver of productivity and inclusive growth.

AI · Human capital · Productivity
Theme 04

Humanoid Economics

Making human-robot collaboration a lever for reindustrialization in the face of demographic challenges.

Robotics · Demographics · Industry
Dec 1, 2026
10:40 AM•10:45 AM

Study Focus "AI Economics"

Study Focus: "AI Economics"
Dec 1, 2026
10:45 AM•11:20 AM

AI & Human Capital Economics

"In the age of AI: how to support and leverage skills and talents?"
Dec 1, 2026
11:20 AM•11:45 AM

AI & Human Capital Economics

"Envisioning the agentic enterprise in a European context"
Dec 1, 2026
11:45 AM•12:05 PM

AI, World Model, Robotic & Humanoid Economics

"What impact will humanoid robots have on work and industry?"
Pillar 03

Infrastructure & reindustrialization

The material foundation of the Coalitions, this pillar aims to rebuild a sovereign industrial and computational base, capable of sustaining autonomous, resilient, high-value-added growth in a world where value chains are increasingly contested and critical infrastructures are becoming strategic assets.

Theme 05

Computational Sovereignty & Cloud

Elevating digital sovereignty to a top priority in order to protect and develop European value.

Cloud · Data · Sovereignty
Theme 06

Energies & New Industrial Economics

Securing strategic value chains through green and high-tech reindustrialization.

Energy · Industry · Value chains
Dec 1, 2026
12:05 PM•12:25 PM

Compute & Cloud Economics

"How to secure digital infrastructure and high-performance computing?"
Dec 1, 2026
12:25 PM•12:50 PM

Energies & Industrial Economics

"How to articulate the energy transition and industrial revival?"
Pillar 04

The human & social factor

Exploring new consumption dynamics and societal transformations where the home becomes an economic hub driving new markets around smart housing, connected health, digital services, and proximity economies.

Theme 07

Longevity Economics

Turning longer lifespans into a multiplier for growth and health innovation.

Health · Demographics · Innovation
Theme 08

Sofa Economics

Exploring the new home-centered economic consumption dynamics of the augmented household.

Home · Consumption · Connectivity
Dec 1, 2026
2:00 PM•2:20 PM

The Other Growth

"How to draw inspiration from other growth models around the world?"
Dec 1, 2026
2:20 PM•2:50 PM

Health & Longevity Economics

"How is increasing longevity reshaping the economy?"
Dec 1, 2026
2:50 PM•3:15 PM

Consumers & Sofa Economics

"What are the major evolutions of the European consumer?"
Pillar 05

Territorial & ecological applications

Faced with the climate emergency, the overhaul of territorial ecosystems requires transforming our urban and productive models into levers of resilience. By placing circularity and low-carbon mobility at the heart of regional strategy, territories become sovereign growth hubs capable of regenerating their resources.

Theme 09

Urban & Mobility Economics

Making cities the laboratories of a proximity economy powered by low-carbon mobility.

City · Mobility · Proximity
Theme 10

Circular & Regen Economics

Designing regeneration loops to turn ecological constraints into competitive advantages.

Circularity · Climate · Regeneration
Dec 1, 2026
3:15 PM•3:45 PM

Urban & Mobility Economics

"How to rethink the city and mobility in a decarbonized world?"
Dec 1, 2026
3:45 PM•4:10 PM

Circular & Regen Economics

"How to transition from an extractive to a regenerative economy?"

Clôture

Strategic Vision & Closing

Dec 1, 2026
4:10 PM•5:50 PM

Strategic vision

Dec 1, 2026
5:50 PM•6:15 PM

Closing session

The detailed session agenda will be revealed soon.

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