Dr. Amit Kapoor was a part of the panel on “Tech Disruption and New Normal” at the High Level Forum (HLF0 Summit 2026. The HLF summit was organised in Grenoble, France from February 2-4, 2026. This year’s main topic, “From Research to reality, innovating in a world of great change” promises to fuel some very interesting discussions between representatives of partner ecosystems such as Stanford, Lund, Tsukuba, Hsinchu, Milano, Montreal…This HLF annual summit will bring together curious minds, bold thinkers, and passionate changemakers from every field — tech, science, education, design, policy, and beyond. Whether you’re a researcher pushing the boundaries, a private company reimagining the delivery of product and service, or a policy maker serving public interest and addressing societal challenges, your voice matters. The HLF mission is to foster meaningful dialogue, spark collaboration, and accelerate the discovery and application of cutting-edge ideas that respond to our world’s biggest challenges.
Technology is no longer just an enabler — it’s a disruptor, reshaping industries, societies, and the very way we live and work. This panel will brings together innovation experts to unpack how emerging technologies are redefining what’s possible and what could be next. From AI to quantum computing, from digital platforms to new medtech, we’ll explore the breakthroughs driving transformation — and the challenges that come with them.
Session chair : Harri Kulmala, CEO Dimecc
Keynote by
•Bart BECKS, Administrateur, Agence exécutive du Conseil européen de l’innovation et des PME
Panellists:
•Alexandra Pacureanu Scientist at ESRF – The European Synchrotron
•Daniel Gheno, Innovation & Technology Senior VP, Chief Technology Officer chez Schneider Electric
•Alan Renaudin, Vice President, Business Development, Technum Quebec
•Tarmo Pajunen CTO & co-founder, Brillian
•Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman, Institute for Competitiveness, India
The complete agenda and list of speakers can be looked at https://hlf-giant-grenoble.org/hlf-annual-summit/high-level-forum-2026-edition/
