Provisional programme Europe’s economic perspectives Monday 14 – Wednesday 16 November 2011 | WP1145 To move the debate forward on Europe’s economic prospects and encourage innovation-led growth. What does the economic crisis tell us about Europe? What are the institutional consequences that may flow as a result? How is fiscal union developing? How to create a more innovative knowledge-based and driven European economy (patent creation, design, high value-added end of the economy)? How to devise policies that lead to greater well-being and happiness?
In association with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Europe Directorate and co-funded by the European Commission Representation in the UK
Monday 14 November
1300-1430 Participants arrive; buffet lunch available
1500 Welcome and introduction Adela Gooch, Programme Director, Wilton Park, Steyning
1515-1630 1. The euro crisis: impact and response Janet Henry Chief European Economist, HSBC, London Philippe Legrain Head of the Analysis Team, Bureau of European Policy Advisers (BEPA), European Commission, Brussels Manuel Balmaseda Global Chief Economist, CEMEX, Madrid
1630-1715 Photograph and tea
1715-1845 2. What are the real prospects for achieving financial stability; fiscal unity and restoring confidence? Rym Ayadi Director, Centre for European Policy Studies, Brussels John Peet Europe Editor, The Economist, London
1900 Reception followed by dinner hosted by Richard Burge, Chief Executive, Wilton Park
091111 c2100 Prospects for the World Economy Address by Lord Robert Skidelsky Parliamentarian, Chairman, Centre for Global Studies, London
Tuesday 15 November
0800-0900 Breakfast
0900-1045 3. What good can come from the euro crisis: an opportunity for creative destruction? Chair: Dominic Martin Director Prosperity, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London Albert Bravo-Biosca Senior Economist, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, London Emma Reynolds Shadow Minister for Europe, Labour Party, House of Commons, London Tanel Ross Deputy Secretary-General for Development, European Union and Foreign Relations, Ministry of Finance, Tallinn Tomasz Skurzewski Head of International Relations Division, European Union Department, Ministry of Finance, Warsaw
1045-1115 Tea/coffee
1115-1245 4. How to encourage growth and increased productivity in a sustainable framework? Chair: David Frost Director for Europe, Trade and International, Department for Innovation, Business and Skills, London Simon Tilford Chief Economist, Centre for European Reform, London Birgitte Andersen Director, Big Innovation Centre, The Work Foundation, London Zoltán Cséfalvay Minister of State for Economic Strategy, Ministry for National Economy, Budapest
1300-1500 Lunch
1500-1630 5. Developing a strategic approach to innovation
Theodore Papazoglou Head of Unit for Support to the Scientific Council, European Research Council, Brussels Iain Wright Shadow Minister for Competitiveness and Enterprise, Labour Party, House of Commons, London Chiara Criscuolo Senior Economist, Structural Policy Division, Science Technology and Industry Directorate, OECD, Paris
1630-1700 Tea/coffee
1700-1830 6. Models for “sustainable prosperity” Employment, lifestyle and ‘sustainable prosperity’ Ian Christie Research Fellow/Coordinator, Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group, University of Surrey, Guildford Investing for the future: The Norwegian model Dag Drydel Head of External Relations, Norges Bank Investment Management, Oslo
1900 Drinks reception
1930 Dinner in the library
Wednesday 16 November
0800-0900 Breakfast
0900-1045 7. Europe’s wider economic perspectives: problems and opportunities - (to address future economic blocs/ trading perspectives / balance EU / US/ BRICS) Piritta Sorsa Head of Division, Economics Department, OECD, Paris Sarah Hewin Regional Head of Research, Europe, Standard Chartered Bank, London Martin Raiser Director, World Bank Regional Office Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, Kiev Alvaro Ortiz Chief Economist for Emerging Markets, BBVA Research, Madrid
1045-1115 Tea/coffee
1115-1245 8. Concluding session: towards “happiness and well-being” Maurice Glasman Senior Lecturer in Political Theory, London Metropolitan University, London Jonathan Scheele Head, European Commission Representation in the UK, London
1300 Lunch
1400 Participants depart
This is a preview programme and as such may be subject to change. This conference is open to those with expertise to share or an interest in the theme; our aim is to have a broad spread of nationalities and institutions represented. The full cost of participation is £850. This covers 2 nights’ accommodation, all meals during the conference and attendance at all sessions. Special rates are available for those from non-OECD countries and also academics and NGO representatives. Enquiries about participation and local travel to: Caroline Burness-Smith, Conference Delivery Manager Wilton Park, Wiston House, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3DZ Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 817765 Fax: +44 (0)1903 815244 Email: [email protected] Enquiries about the programme to: Adela Gooch, Programme Director Wilton Park, Wiston House, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3DZ Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 817680 Fax: +44 (0)1903 879231 Email: [email protected]