Implementation Dialogue on Resilience and Diversification

Business leaders from across industry sectors active in various EU Member States will meet with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič as part of an Implementation Dialogue dedicated to supply-chain resilience and diversification.

On this occasion, business leaders will share their perspectives on current challenges and opportunities to promote diversification and strengthen the long-term resilience of the EU’s industrial base.

Participants will also discuss the role of existing policies and consider possible ways to support more resilient and diversified supply chains. The discussion will be held under Chatham House rules. 

Agenda

• Welcome and scene-setting by Commissioner Šefčovič
• Tour de table of CEOs
• Summary
• Conclusions by Commissioner Šefčovič

Registration

This event is by invitation only. 

Background

Strengthening the resilience of critical supply chains is an important part of the EU’s economic security agenda, as highlighted in the Communication on strengthening EU economic security. Excessive reliance on a limited number of suppliers or countries can create vulnerabilities, disrupt economic activity, and increase uncertainty and costs for European businesses. 

The EU supports more resilient and diversified supply chains through a range of policies and tools, including its network of free trade agreements. 

In this context, Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič’s third implementation dialogue is dedicated to supply-chain resilience and diversification, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities facing European businesses. 

Summary conclusions

The Implementation Dialogue on Resilience and Diversification took place on 18 September 2026 in Brussels. It brought together a group of European CEOs representing some of the key sectors for supply-chain diversification and resiliience. It was Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič’s third Implementation Dialogue. 

In the discussion, business leaders were able to outline current challenges for their sectors in the face of global competition. They also shared their views on whether greater use should be made of existing policy tools or if new ones might be needed to improve the medium to long-term resilience of the EU economy. The discussion highlighted the complexity of current supply chains and industry’s expectations in a changing landscape. 

Participants

• Advanced manufacturing, optics and equipment (Zeiss, Trumpf DE, Prusa Research) 
• Chemicals and materials (BASF, Solvay)
• Automotive and components (Renault Group, Schaeffler AG, Volkswagen Group and Porsche AG)
• Energy equipment and grids (Velatia Group/Ormazabal Electric, Siemens Gamesa)