Jennifer Schenker

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

The Innovator

Artificial Intelligence

Deep Tech & Quantum Computing

Energy

About Me

Jennifer L. Schenker is a veteran technology journalist who has worked full-time, at various points in her career, for The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, International Herald Tribune, Red Herring, BusinessWeek and Les Echos. She served as a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer judge for 20 years and was twice voted one of the 50 most inspiring women in technology in Europe. She is currently the founder and editor-in-chief of The Innovator (https://theinnovator.news <https://theinnovator.news/>), a global publication that puts technology shifts into a business context for senior executives at large corporates and connects them to the startups that should be on their radar. She is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Future Council On The Energy Transition and a member of the board of the European Innovation Council’s Scaling Club.

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Quantum Computing: What Leaders Need To Know

Quantum technology taps into the unusual behavior of atomic and sub-atomic particles to perform far more complex calculations than today’s computers. The hope is that this could lead to breakthroughs in drug discovery and previously unsolvable problems as well as solutions that have the potential to generate higher returns for business. How should business leaders be preparing for this monumental market shift?

Winning Strategy: How Should Europe Play its Cards in the AI Race?

Europe finds itself at a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape, challenged by the immense scale of American and Chinese tech giants. Lacking their sheer size, Europe can leverage its highly skilled workforce, focus investments on strategic areas, and foster unprecedented collaboration across borders. But where exactly should investment and other resources be concentrated? How can the regulatory framework cement local growth? And how can Europeans innovate to create successful ventures that punch above their weight?

The Deliberate Algorithm: Choosing AI's Ethical Path

History has taught us that technological advancement doesn't always guarantee positive change. Balancing profit with purpose – and cultivating a conscientious approach to development and deployment – is crucial. This session confronts the ethical choices shaping AI's trajectory. How can we ensure AI serves humanity's best interests? How can we identify and prioritize applications that address pressing challenges, not theoretical possibilities? And where do we draw the line on AI’s capabilities? Three experts weigh in.

The Future of Making, Moving, and Powering: How is AI Reshaping Industrial Operations?

The AI and manufacturing market is projected to be worth over $6 billion by 2028, up from a "mere" $1 billion in 2023. Simultaneously, the energy sector is exploring AI-driven smart grids for optimized distribution, and the automotive industry is racing towards AI-powered autonomous driving at scale. This panel of leading industrial figures will cut through the hype to examine the tangible realities of AI's impact on their core operations. How is AI fostering the development of entirely new industrial products and services? What new competitive advantages will emerge for companies that effectively leverage AI at scale? And how will AI contribute to a fundamentally more sustainable and resilient industrial ecosystem globally?