On the economic forefront, we are witnessing EU member states breaking away from economic stagnation and emerging stronger from the crisis. Without a doubt, the year 2014 is set to be pivotal for the southeast European region.
It is within this light, that we have great pleasure in announcing the organization of The Economist EU-Southeast Europe Summit entitled On The Road to Stability and Growth.
We have selected Romania to be the host country for this year’s event. As last year in Bulgaria, distinguished personalities from Europe will once again be invited to brainstorm, openly debate and put forward proposals on all the issues that this year’s summit in Bucharest will be covering.
The Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta together with his Cabinet Ministers are fully supportive of this initiative and shall take part in the EU-Southeast Europe Summit Gala Dinner to share leadership strategy with decision-makers from politics, business, finance and academia from around Europe on Romania’s potential so that the country finds its position on the global agenda. Other Prime Ministers and Cabinet Ministers from the region shall also be invited to participate.
DAY 1 – Monday, October 20th, 2014
THE EIU FORECAST ON SOUTHEAST EUROPE
- From crisis to sustained recovery?
- Which countries will fare best and which will struggle?
THE IMPLICATIONS FOR SECURITY AND STABILITY IN EUROPE FOLLOWING THE RECENT CRISIS
- On the road to stability and growth for the region: The way forward
- The Italian EU Presidency: Priorities
WHAT IS THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR THE SE EUROPEAN REGION?
DAY 2 – Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
THE ECONOMIC & BUSINESS CLIMATE IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE
In an in-depth discussion we shall analyse how the Eurozone is slowly on the way to recovery and will assess the outlook for business and investment in southeast Europe
- Key priorities for the next five years
- Strategies to achieve sustainable economic growth
- The financial landscape: An outlook for the region
- Assessing business and investment opportunities in the region
THE BANKING OUTLOOK FOR SOUTHEAST EUROPE
2014-2024: A DECADE FOR GROWTH?
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MOVING FORWARD: REVEALING THE NEW INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE
- Which countries are in the lead?
- What are the current trends influencing investors’ decisions?
- How attractive is Romania?
- Financing energy and infrastructure projects: EIB’s priorities for the region
A NEW ERA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RAILROAD OPPORTUNITIES IN SE EUROPE
NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE
REDESIGNING THE ENERGY MAP OF EUROPE
- What is the outlook for the southeast European region?
- Pipeline projects in the southern corridor and their significance
- The significance of energy security in Europe
- From renewables, natural gas, hydrocarbons and shale gas fracturing to new pipelines and LNGs for transportation purposes, the potential for collaboration is vast and the SE European countries are playing a significant geostrategic role.
- Transmission network extension in the east of Europe
SECURE GAS SUPPLIES TO THE EU: AN UPDATE ON THE PIPELINES
- Diversifying the routes of secure gas supplies to the EU
NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE FOR BUSINESS
- Manufacturing and exports
- Market coupling in the energy sector in the southeast Europe
- Research and development, clinical trials as a contribution to the healthcare industry