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PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME
New elections, shifting geopolitics, transparency, becoming a business expert… 360°on your main priorities
April 11, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Brussels
Who you are going to meet
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- Public Affairs Directors
- Heads of EU Affairs
- Heads of Global Public and Government Affairs
- Vice-President Public Affairs & Sustainability
- Vice-President Corporate Affairs
The format
A full day in-person event to access high quality information from top speakers and network with your peers,C-level Public Affairs professionals from all over the world.
What will be discussed
Voter turnout has increased from 42% in 2014 to 51%* in 2019, with similar trends expected in the 2024 European elections and as a result, more visibility and importance will be given to your main priorities.
As the role of the Public Affairs professional is being cemented as key in setting the internal strategy, new responsibilities and duties enfold, to ensure the best possible level of interest representation externally.
European elections, tumultuous geopolitical situation, transparency… 2024 looks already set to completely change your role and your responsibilities. In this context, staying one step ahead of the trends becomes imperative.
Sustainability, transparency, becoming a business expert, increasing the level of transparency… as new stakeholders will come into place, completely changing the political landscape, understanding the new playground for representation of influence will be more important than ever.
To decipher all your challenges and exchange with your peers, we look forward to welcoming you to the:
Public Affairs Executive Programme
on April 11th in Brussels
*Turnout set to rise at 2024 EU Polls, Euractiv 2023
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8:30 AM – WELCOME BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Peter Lochbihler, Global Head of Public Affairs – BOOKING.COM
9:15 AM – [CHIEF POLITICAL OFFICER] Uncertain geopolitics, better understanding of public opinion, anticipating risks, advising your CEO & investors…As one crisisis rolling after the other, does your company need a Chief Political Officer?
- Supply chains, elections, climate change, energy transition… is your company prepared to face a constantly shiftling environment?
- Towards a new relationship between governments and businesses? Should we see revolving doors in a new light?
Panelists:
Thomas RICHTER, Vice-President Global Government & Public Affairs – SOLVAY
Darya GALPERINA, International Public Affairs Director – PERNOD-RICARD
Claire THWAITES, Senior Director, Government & Public Affairs EMEA – THE LEGO GROUP
10:15 AM – [TRANSPARENCY] Further transparency is on the rise! The guidebook to find the right balance between your strategies of influence and the necessity to provide more transparency in 2024
- Does too much transparency endanger trust with the relevant stakeholders?
- The keys to turn increasing visibility into an opportunity
Panelists:
Elisabeth BAUER, Team Leader – Transparency Register – EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
10.45 AM – COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
11:15 AM – [SUSTAINABILITY] As your company becomes increasingly committed to sustainable issues, how can the Public Affairs professionals guarantee and communicate on such engagements while promoting internal interests?
- The keys to rethink your role as a Public Affairs professional internally
- What are the first conclusions of the EU Green Deal and what can be expected after the EU elections?
Panelists:
Leah CHARPENTIER, Director EU Public Policy – UBER
Céline DOMECQ, Director Public Affairs – VOLVO CARS
Véronique TOULLY, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Risks – UCB
12:30 AM – LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM – [TO THE BALLOT BOX] Exclusive outlook to the 2024 European Parliament election from the POLITICO Research & Analysis Division
Ivo BANTEL, Data Analyst- Research & Analysis Division – POLITICO
2.00 PM – [COMPLY] Due Diligence, over-regulation, overlaps, compliance… As we are approaching the end of the current European mandate, what are the keys to navigate in an increasingly complex and fast paced regulatory environment?
Ilias CHANTZOS, Global Privacy Officer and Head of EMEA Government Affairs – BROADCOM
2:30 PM – [INFLUENCE] NGOs have become a key player when promoting interests, but are they playing under the same rules? Find out more on the new synergies and your future playground for influence
- How can NGOs and companies find a level playing field to promote interests?
William TODTS, Executive Director – TRANSPORT & ENVIRONMENT
3:00 PM – [PLAYING CATCH-UP?] Digital innovation, supportive ecosystems, investments, overregulation, mindset… As a growing divide becomes increasingly visible between the European market and the China and US markets, what are the keys to ensure a level playing field between regional markets?
Aliki FOINIKOPOULOU, Senior Director, EU Government and Public Policy, SALESFORCE
Dr. Benedikt KUTTENKEULER, Head of Government Affairs EU, SIEMENS AG
3:45 PM – MODERATOR’s CLOSING REMARKS & POST-EVENT NETWORKING
4:00 PM – End of the conference
Speakers
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