Brussels Economic Forum 2024
The Brussels Economic Forum (BEF), the European Commission’s premier annual economic conference, has been a convergence point for top European and international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders for more than two decades, discussing major challenges and setting policy agendas for Europe’s economy.
Ahead of the European elections, the Brussels Economic Forum (BEF) will discuss how democracy is linked to the economy, and how this year’s vote will help shape the economy of the years to come.
For over 20 years, the flagship annual economic event of the European Commission has gathered high-level European and international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders to identify key challenges and debate policy priorities.
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Méabh Mc Mahon, Euronews
Maarten Verwey, Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission
Moderated by Jack Schickler, Euronews
Panel discussion:
Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for the Economy, European Commission
Kostis Hatzidakis, Minister of National Economy and Finance, Greece
Hilary Cottam, Honorary Professor, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
Tea Jarc, Confederal Secretary, European Trade Union Confederation
13.15 – 14.00 Parallel thematic side sessions (for in person participants only, limited availability)
The 2024 Ageing Report – Ageing Europe: a grey wave and a budgetary tsunami?
Speaking in favour of the motion: Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge
Speaking against the motion: Gemma Galdón-Clavell, Founder and CEO, Eticas Consulting
Moderated by Federica Di Sario, Climate Reporter, Politico
Panel discussion:
Peter Carlsson, Chief Executive Officer, Northvolt
Danuta Hübner, Member of European Parliament
Olivia Lazard, Research Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Julia Cagé, Professor of Economics, Sciences Po Paris