TRANSFORMING CEE INTO EUROPE’S AI HUB

Central and Eastern Europe has the potential to become Europe’s next AI powerhouse – if it acts with unity and vision.

By embracing a shared strategy, leveraging its collective strengths and pursuing coordinated action, CEE can accelerate AI innovation, export world-class solutions, and secure its place on the global AI map.

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FIVE PILLARS FOR AI ACCELERATION

AI represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for CEE. Rapid AI adoption could boost CEE’s annual GDP by up to 5%, unlocking an estimated €90–100 billion in additional economic output. But hesitation could significantly limit these benefits to just €15 billion per year.

AI
Infrastructure

Invest in AI infrastructure and compute power

Data
Ecosystem

Unlock AI innovation with open, accessible, and shared data

AI-Ready Human Capital

Retain and upskill workforce. Attract top talent from abroad

Rules

Enable a safe and flexible legal framework for AI development

From Lab to Market

Foster local innovation and encourage cross-border collaboration

OUR AMBASSADORS

MARK BORIS ANDRIJANIČ

Member of the Governing Board, Former Minister for Digital Transformation of Slovenia

EGLE MARKEVICIUTE

Former Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania

THE ACTION PLAN

The next 12 to 24 months are pivotal for Central and Eastern Europe and demand bold, coordinated, and immediate action. This Action Plan offers actionable recommendations for CEE governments to accelerate AI adoption and firmly position the region on the global AI map.

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