BUSINESSEUROPE Day

Programme

The event will feature the launch a new research report and associated policy recommendations that will provide a blueprint to Europe’s decision makers in relation to industrial competitiveness. This research is currently underway through a credible and independent research consultancy, with a BUSINESSEUROPE taskforce supporting the work.

Cercle de Lorraine, 6 place Poelaert, Brussels, Belgium
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Press event

- Mrs Emma Marcegaglia, President of BUSINESSEUROPE and Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marcegaglia S.p.A.
- Mr Markus Beyrer, Director General of BUSINESSEUROPE
- Mr Michael Hüther, President of the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft, Köln

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Registration and light breakfast
– Welcome by Mrs Emma Marcegaglia, President of BUSINESSEUROPE and Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marcegaglia S.p.A.
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Opening keynote speech by Mr José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
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Industry as a growth engine in the global economy

Presentation of IW report by Mr Michael Hüther, President of the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft, IW Köln
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Keynote speech by Mr Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament

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Keynote speech by Mr Antonis Samaras, Prime Minister of Greece, Hellenic Presidency of the Council of the EU
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Main drivers for a successful industry

Panel discussion with:
- Mr Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the European Commission
- Mr Pierre Gattaz, President of MEDEF and Chairman of the Board of Radiall
- Mr Ingo Kramer, President of BDA, and Managing Director and Shareholder of J. Heinr. Kramer Group
- Sir Michael Rake, President of CBI and Chairman of BT Group plc, Deputy Chairman of Barclays PLC

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Keynote speech by Mr Günther Oettinger, European Commissioner for Energy
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Energy & growth - Ensuring a competitive energy policy

Presentation on trends in energy markets by Mrs Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency

Followed by panel discussion with:
- Mr Ulrich Grillo, President of BDI and CEO of the Grillo-Werke AG
- Dr Henryka Bochniarz, President of the Polish Confederation Lewiatan
- Mr Fulvio Conti, CEO and General Manager of Enel
- Mrs Margret Suckale, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE and Industrial Relations Director, BASF
- Mr Theo Henrar, Chairman of the Board of Management of Tata Steel Nederland

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Networking Lunch
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Bring on the world - Investing in trade

Keynote speech on a strategic view on Europe and the importance of trade, Mr Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade

Followed by panel discussion with:
- Mr John Kennedy, President of the Ibec and President of Western Europe at Diageo plc
- Mr Pierre Alain de Smedt, President of VBO/FEB and President of Deceuninck SA
- Mr José Vicente González, President and Director General of GH Electrotermia and GH Group
- Mr Peter Chase, Vice President, US Chambers of Commerce

– Closing remarks by Mrs Emma Marcegaglia, President of BUSINESSEUROPE and Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marcegaglia S.p.A.

Cocktails

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