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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.

Register now

Confirmed Speakers (more to come):

  • Diane Mievis, Director EU Public Policy at CISCO
  • Heather Grabbe, Senior Fellow Bruegel, Visiting Professor UCL
  • Niels Strange Peulicke-Andersen, Head of ESG Accounting at Ørsted
  • Iva Prošková, Sustainability & System Quality Manager, Severotisk
  • Kristian Kotkvedgaard, Head of VAT, Confederation of Danish Industries
  • Filip Gregor, Head of Responsible Companies, 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.

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