On January 22nd, the second Steering Committee of the Pact for Innovation and Sustainable Growth took place, bringing together representatives from VNO-NCW, the Dutch and French Ministries of Economic Affairs, and the French MEDEF International. The meeting focused on progress and priorities for 2025, including initiatives in energy transition, food transition, sustainable mobility, and key technologies. A day later, a session in Amsterdam explored collaboration in quantum technology, AI, and semiconductors.