André Loesekrug-Pietri

André Loesekrug-Pietri, JEDI program, speaking to other people at an event.

Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI)

André Loesekrug-Pietri is the Chairman & Scientific Director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI). A graduate of HEC, Harvard Kennedy School and IHEDN, he is a Young Global Leader from the World Economic Forum, a reserve Colonel with the French Air & Space Force and sits on the Innovation Board of the Munich Security Conference.

Videos

Left to right: Margrethe Vestager and Thomas Madsen-Mygdal (Rebuild) speak with André Loesekrug-Pietri (Joint European Disruptive Initiative) at the DLD Munich Conference 2026. Credit: Sebastian Gabriel / picture alliance for DLD / Hubert Burda Media

It’s Time to Rebuild: A 12-Month Sprint for Europe’s Social Platforms

Europe’s digital ecosystem largely depends on foreign platforms and it’s time to change that, this DLD26 session, moderated by André Loesekrug-Pietri, makes clear. Former European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager and Danish entrepreneur…
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André Loesekrug-Pietri (JEDI), Julian Werner (Universität der Bundeswehr), Balázs Nagy (TYTAN Technologies) and Quirin Herz (Defense & Deep Tech Investor) on stage at the DLD Future Hub conference in Munich.

Defense, Technology & Capital: A New Strategic Frontier

Europe faces a critical moment in defense and security, as the continent is grappling with outdated systems and the need to adapt to modern threats. In this DLD Future Hub panel discussion, moderated…
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André Loesekrug-Pietri (JEDI) speaking at the DLD Future Hub conference in Munich, wearing a baseball cap with the motto “Make Europe Great Again”.

Make Europe Great Again

MAGA, meet MEGA: In this DLD Future Hub talk, André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI), presents his vision for “making Europe great again” – through boldness, unity and innovation.…
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Andreas Blattmann (Black Forest Labs) and André Loesekrug-Pietri (Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI)) discuss innovation with Lisa Witter, (Apolitical Foundation) at the DLD Munich Conference 2025.

Regaining Innovation Power in Tech

Europe’s power to innovate has been lagging. In this DLD25 session moderated by Lisa Witter, AI entrepreneur Andreas Blattmann (Black Forest Labs) and André Loesekrug-Pietri (JEDI initiative) discuss how the continent can regain…
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Events

Colorful illustration by Annette Jung representing the DLD Munich 2026 conference design

DLD Munich 2026

From January 15-17, 2026, DLD Munich will bring together more than 250 speakers across different disciplines. Find out how to attend the premier gathering of the year…
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Colorful design for the DLD Future Hub conference in Munich, September 9-11, 2025

DLD Future Hub: Impact of AI

AI and the circular economy take center stage at the DLD Future Hub from September 9-11, 2025, in Munich. The three-day event brings together experts across various disciplines…
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DLD25 graphic design

DLD Munich 2025

Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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