Event agenda
Read about the Tatra Summit 2024 agenda below:
Topical framework
1. INDUSTRIAL POLICY AND COMPETITIVENESS
Strategic Alliances: Public-Private Collaboration as a debt management solution
Managing public debt and prioritizing infrastructure development are critical for national economies in the coming years. Progress requires essential dialogue between public and private stakeholders, addressing a complex issue that extends beyond national borders. It is crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of EU funds and the involvement of EU institutions. Challenges such as cost overruns, delays, regulatory complexities, risk allocation, and demand overestimations must be meticulously addressed and resolved to ensure success in these strategic alliances.
- What are the financial impacts of EU-funded public-private projects on public debt and infrastructure development?
- How can these strategic projects be structured to optimally allocate risk between public and private partners?
- What regulatory and institutional frameworks are necessary to enhance the success in managing public debt?
Blueprint for Prosperity: Crafting the Ideal Business Ecosystem for Economic Growth
What should be the right strategy to cultivate a thriving business environment that not only supports but also accelerates the growth of national economies? Current situation in Europe is providing a momentum to enhance domestic and international policies that would encourage investment and innovation, leading to long-term economic prosperity. Decision makers’ primary focus needs to be on finding effective ways for nations to engage in international cooperation to attract foreign direct investment, access new markets, and integrate into global value chains. In addition, creation of effective mechanisms to foster competition and ensure open markets at both domestic and international levels is needed.
- What are the main risks for Europe’s crucial industries due to its dependency on critical raw materials from external sources?
- How can public-private partnerships contribute to Europe’s strategy for securing a sustainable supply of critical raw materials?
- What are the long-term economic and competitive consequences for Europe if it does not overcome the challenges associated with critical raw materials?
2. AI TOPIC
AI-conomics 2024: Shaping the Future of Business and Society
Artificial Intelligence exceeds its role as a mere productivity booster; it acts as a catalyst for inclusion, enhancing global financial access while also presenting challenges to equity. Beyond its economic impact, AI is becoming integral to sustainable development and the adoption of ethical business practices. As we embrace this technology, several critical questions ariseWhat regulatory measures are necessary to maximize AI’s benefits and minimize its risks?
- What regulatory measures are necessary to maximize AI’s benefits and minimize its risks?
- How will AI impact job markets and global GDP growth by 2030?
- Is there a chance for AI to be an impulse to re-shape business modules?
3. EUROPEAN ENERGY STRATEGY
Balancing Acts: True power of the Energy Trilemma
Pursuit of energy security, decarbonization, and affordability, presents a significant challenge for global policymakers. To enhance energy security while driving decarbonization efforts, it is crucial to not compromise the affordability of the energy supply. This balance requires innovative policies and brave investments that encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies, while also ensuring that energy prices remain accessible for all. International cooperation is essential in this context, as it can facilitate the sharing of technologies, best practices, and resources, and enable energy trading across borders.
- Are strategic investments and international financial collaboration an answer for energy trilemma?
- What innovative strategies can be employed to overcome financial and infrastructural gaps in the energy sector, especially in regions like CEE?
The Vital Role of Grid Investment in Energy Transition
Despite the spotlight on renewable and nuclear energy sources in decarbonization debates, the critical role of grid infrastructure often goes unnoticed. Grids are fundamental to the energy sector’s transition, acting as natural monopolies at the intersection of complex interests involving state authorities, public stakeholders, private investors, and regulatory bodies. To optimize the utilization of existing grids, demand response mechanisms play an essential role, enabling more efficient energy distribution and usage.
- Who should bear the responsibility for financing the modernization of these grids?
- What strategies can be implemented to enhance the efficiency of existing grid infrastructures?
- What are the funding models for such an investment?
4. FINANCIAL STABILITY
Fiscal and monetary policies as pivotal tools for success?
As nations are manoeuvring between geopolitical changes, balancing the delicate interplay of fiscal and monetary policies to curb inflation without hampering economic growth is critical. With global public debt levels soaring, governments face the urgent task of devising innovative debt management strategies that bolster economic growth while safeguarding future financial health. Additionally, in an era marked by the rise of digital currencies, maintaining the stability of traditional currencies becomes increasingly complex.
- How can governments and central banks maintain economic stability while fostering growth post-pandemic?
- What are effective strategies for managing rising public debt to support sustainable economic development?
- What measures are necessary to ensure the stability of traditional currencies in the face of digital currency advancements?
Accelerating Global Transition towards Sustainability
EU’s 2030 circularity targets, emphasizing robust metrics and the standardization of KPIs crucial for monitoring progress. The influence of EU sustainability legislation on both international trade and local economies, analysing how policies shape waste management and recycling practices within a circular economy framework. In addition, technological advancements, particularly Industry 4.0, will be examined for their potential to drive effective implementation of circular strategies in the post-COVID-19 era.
- What are the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning from a linear to a circular model, highlighting resource conservation and waste reduction.
- What are the key legislative changes needed within the EU to enhance the impact of sustainability policies on international trade and local economies, particularly in the context of circular economy practices?
- How investors integrate circular economy principles to manage risks and seize opportunities?
5. DIGITALISATION AND INNOVATION
Digital Single Market – key for Digital Sovereignty?
As the EU seeks to foster innovation and support SMEs, especially in areas like AI and blockchain, we will examine strategies to mitigate dependencies on non-EU countries for critical technologies and data. Furthermore, there is a need to identify effective ways to diversify investments into digitalization, with a focus on necessary improvements in public digital infrastructure and industry needs, particularly concerning SMEs and scale-ups.
- How can the EU enhance digital sovereignty and reduce external dependencies?
- What steps are necessary to effectively diversify investments in digitalization?
- What improvements are essential in the public digital sector to support the growth of SMEs and scale-ups in the digital market?