The 2025 edition of Luxembourg’s Journée de l’Économie (JEcolux 2025) will take place on Monday 24 March 2025 at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.
Organised by Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Economy, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, FEDIL – The Voice of Luxembourg's Industry and IDEA, in cooperation with PwC Luxembourg, this year’s edition will discuss the topic “Is AI simply overhyped, an essential driver of progress, or a real opportunity for transformative change?”
In a press release announcing the conference, PwC stated that artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly evolved in recent years, with remarkable developments across various fields. These rapid advancements have sparked a global dialogue, with opinions ranging from enthusiastic endorsement to cautious scepticism.
PwC added that AI technologies are reshaping industries and transforming numerous sectors, with their influence steadily growing in everyday life. However, as these technologies continue to expand, they also raise critical questions about their true impact on businesses and economies. Does AI genuinely drive economic growth and innovation? Is Luxembourg, with its strong financial sector and emerging tech ecosystem, well positioned to explore and capitalise on AI's potential? What does the future hold for AI adoption and regulation in Luxembourg and on the global stage?
The conference is expected to delve into the impact of AI across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on the role of governments, as well as exploring how Luxembourg and Europe can achieve their digital ambitions. The event will also feature discussions where market experts will examine the benefits and challenges of AI and emerging technologies on businesses, as well as on energy and digital transition, sharing insights on how these new technologies can transform the economic landscape.
Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, will attend the event.
Keynote speakers will include:
- Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), who will give a keynote speech and explain the role of financial institutions in driving digital transformation;
- Prof. Philippe Aghion, Economist, will explore the topic “Should we fear AI?”;
- Dr Luc Julia, Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group, will discuss “GenAI: myth or reality?”
The conference will take place in English. A walking lunch, from 12:00 until 13:30, will be followed by guest speakers and panel discussions until 17:45. It will close with a networking cocktail from 17:45 until 19:00.
For further information and to register for the event, see: https://www.jecolux.lu/events/economyday/index.html
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