Centre for European Transformation

AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 9
2025-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 9 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 9 September 2025. In this session, Michael Weber, from Purdue University, will present his research on ChatGPT and Corporate Policies. The paper will be discussed by Victor Roos.
We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 10
2025-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 10 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 11 November 2025. In this session, Alejandro Lopez Lira from University of Florida, will present his research. We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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AI Frontiers in Finance - Session 11
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
We invite you to register for Session 11 of our AI Frontiers in Finance Webinar on 9 December 2025. In this session, Christian Breitung from TUM University will present his research.
We look forward to welcoming you to another engaging and informative session!
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C-Level Insights: Shaping Europe's Transition
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
Join the Centre for European Transformation for the next session in our lecture series on Leadership & Transformation in Europe: C-Level Insights – Shaping Europe’s Transition.
On 9 February 2026, we welcome Kalin Anev Janse, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), for his talk on “Finance with Purpose: Unleashing Europe’s Superpower.”
Gain firsthand insights from one of Europe’s leading financial strategists on how purposeful finance can accelerate Europe’s transformation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Lunch & Learn - Banking meets Transformation
2026-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, Taunusanlage 9–10, Frankfurt am Main, 60329, Germany
Joint event of the Centre for European Transformation (CfET) and the Bankenverband Mitte (Association of German Banks), hosted by Goldman Sachs.
+++ Kindly note: This event is by invitation only +++
Germany’s industrial base is under pressure, and the ability of the Mittelstand to adapt will be crucial for the country’s future competitiveness.
On 20 February 2026, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Lars P. Feld, Director of the Walter Eucken Institute and Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Freiburg will deliver an impulse on the topic “Out of the Industrial Weakness – Financing as the Key to the Renewal of German SMEs“.
Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the speaker on how innovative financing instruments and a stable policy framework can support sustainable investment, productivity gains, and long‑term renewal in the SME sector.
The event will take place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Goldman Sachs, Marienturm, Frankfurt. A light networking lunch will be generously provided by Goldman Sachs.

3rd Annual Conference “Financing European Sovereignty”
2026-03-12 13:00 - 18:30 UTC | FS Campus, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322, Germany
The Centre for European Transformation (CfET) is proud to host the 3rd Annual CfET Conference, bringing together Europe’s leading investors, corporates, and policymakers to address the urgent need for capital in securing defence and energy resilience. Building on last year’s insights into Europe’s strengths in education, innovation, and talent, this year’s conference shifts the focus from recognizing potential to financing action. The agenda centers on mobilizing both private and public investment, forging cross-sector partnerships, and advancing projects that strengthen Europe’s sovereignty in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
It will include a high-level fireside chat with Martin Blessing, recently appointed Personal Representative for Investment by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside other distinguished speakers
We look forward to welcoming you at Frankfurt School on 12 March 2026.
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