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Register now: Conference "Frankly Speaking on Sustainability & Competitiveness"

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Join us for our upcoming conference to engage in meaningful dialogue on shaping a sustainable and competitive future for the EU.

As Europe seeks to strengthen its competitiveness while delivering on the commitments set in the Green Deal, this event will examine how sustainability legislation can support innovation, enhance security, and address the challenges posed by an uneven global playing field. Take a look at the detailed programme below for more information.

When? 30.01.2025, 2pm - 6pm CET

Where? Residence Palace (Brussels) and online

Save your spot: Register now

Key Themes:

  • Ensuring a level playing field for EU industries through effective sustainability measures.
  • Enhancing security and reducing dependencies in critical supply chains.
  • Leveraging sustainability reporting to strengthen the EU’s Capital Markets Union and foster innovation.
  • Streamlining legislative implementation to support business adaptability and efficiency.

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Confirmed Speakers (more to come):

  • Diane Mievis, Director EU Public Policy at CISCO
  • Heather Grabbe, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, Visiting Professor at UCL
  • Eric de Deckere, Director Sustainability at Cefic
  • Niels Strange Peulicke-Andersen, Head of ESG Accounting at Ørsted
  • Iva Prošková, Sustainability & System Quality Manager at Severotisk
  • Kristian Koktvedgaard, Head of VAT at the Confederation of Danish Industries
  • Representative of DG FISMA (tbc)
  • Filip Gregor, Head of Responsible Companies at Frank Bold
  • Rachel Davis, Vice President and Co-Founder of Shift
  • Richard Howitt, Senior Advisor and Pocast Host at Frank Bold

The conference will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the European efforts to strengthen EU competitiveness on the basis of innovation, decarbonisation of our economy and resource independence. It will be followed by a networking cocktail.

Please note: If you cannot join us in person, we encourage you to register as an online participant to receive access to the live stream.

Confirmation emails for all attendees will be sent closer to the conference date.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion. If you have any question, please get in touch with Sarah Chenoun, Communications Officer, at sarah.chenoun@frankbold.org.

Frankly Speaking on Sustainability & Competitiveness: Programme
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