08:50 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote speech
Speaker: Dr. Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development, Government of Hungary
09:30 - 10:00
Welcome speeches and presentation of the EUYOU project
Speaker: Balázs Kós, Founder and CEO, Blue Door Consulting
10:00 - 11:00
High-level panel discussion: Achievements and opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans
This panel discussion will explore the achievements and future opportunities of the EU's cohesion policy in Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Hungary. Speakers will highlight the policy's impact on regional development, infrastructure, and economic growth. The conversation will also address the prospects for countries in the Western Balkans aspiring to join the European Union, outlining the challenges and potential benefits of their integration.
Moderator: Dániel Szabó, EU Affairs Analyst, Portfolio
Conversation participants:
11:00 - 11:45
Corporates panel discussion: National best practices of beneficiaries
Speakers will showcase how companies have successfully utilized EU grants to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and fuel growth. The discussion will highlight real-life examples of how these funds have transformed Hungarian businesses and contributed to the broader economic landscape. Key insights into best practices and lessons learned will be shared to inspire future beneficiaries.
Moderator: Viktor Nagy, Senior Analyst, Portfolio
11:45 - 12:30
Expert panel discussion
Representatives from winning consortia under Digital Democracy (Horizon Europe) and IMREG 2022 (Information measures for the EU Cohesion policy for 2022) will share their experiences, providing first-hand accounts of their endeavours, successes and lessons learned.
Moderator: Balázs Kós, Founder and CEO, Blue Door Consulting
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