How much freedom do technology companies need to be truly innovative? And where should government step in to protect privacy, consumers and market competition? Former Vice President of the EU Commission, Viviane Reding, and Brainlab CEO Stefan Vilsmeier discuss data and democracy, regulation, and Europe’s position in the competitive landscape vis-à -vis Asia and the United States.
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Data and Democracy
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Stefan Vilsmeier
Brainlab
Stefan Vilsmeier is the founder of Brainlab, a pioneer of digitizing medical workflows, from diagnosis to therapy. A self-taught computer programmer, Vilsmeier founded Brainlab in 1989 at the age of 17 after writing a bestselling book on 3D graphics. As CEO, he has overseen the company’s growth to more than 2400 employees in 25 locations worldwide.
Viviane Reding
European Commission
Former First Vice-President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding served as European Commissioner for 15 years, responsible for Justice, Industry, Telecommunications, Research in Technology, Education, Culture and Sports. She has been Member of National and European Parliaments since 1979.
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