Andreas Schwab MEP Cordially invites to an International Conference NATO – EU COOPERATION AFTER THE WARSAW SUMMIT: COUNTERING HYBRID WARFARE Brussels, European Parliament, 16 November 2016, 16.15h Conference room JAN-6Q2
In coordination with ATLANTIC TREATY ASSOCIATION and MUST & PARTNERS
Supported by NATO Public Diplomacy Division
16.15 Opening Address
Mr. Michael GAHLER MEP, Group of the European People's Party, Federal Republic of Germany
- Introduction Prof. Fabrizio W. LUCIOLLI President, Atlantic Treaty Association
Key Note Address - H.E. Amb. Tacan ILDEM Assistant Secretary General, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO
SEIZING MOMENTUM HOW TO ADVANCE NATO-EU COOPERATION ON HYBRID WARFARE The NATO-EU Joint Declaration constitutes an “important milestones” and a unique opportunity to enhance the cooperation between the Organizations. At present, the Euro-Atlantic community has to cope with threats and challenges originating with unprecedented speed from the East as well as from the South. Terrorism, cyber warfare, energy security, the refugee crisis, are among the most critical issues that need to be effectively addressed by an enhanced multilateral cooperation. The strengthening of NATO-EU cooperation is indeed key in countering Hybrid Warfare. To this end, reinforcing the European defense industry by increasing the public-private partnership is a fundamental step. Panelist will debate on the way to address these threats and the opportunity to enhance a practical cooperation in the new complex security environment.
Moderator Prof. Julian LINDLEY-FRENCH Vice President, Atlantic Treaty Association
16.35 Remarks - Mr. Andreas SCHWAB MEP, Group of the European People's Party, Federal Republic of Germany
- Mr. Lorenz MEYER MINNEMANN Head, Civil Preparedness Section, NATO
- Brig. Gen. Roland VAN REYBROECK Director Cooperation Planning & Support, European Defence Agency
- Mr. Massimo CAPPELLI Operations Planning Manager Global Cyber Security Center
- Mr. Jerzy BUZEK MEP, Group of the European People's Party, Poland
- Brig. Gen. (Res.) Abraham (Avi) BACHAR Founder & CEO IsraTeam 98 LTD
- Mr. Arnaud DANJEAN tbc MEP, Vice-Chair Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
17.45 Conversation with the Experts
- Securing Cyberspace from Hybrid Threats Mr. David LUENGO Director , INDRA
- Securing Energy Supply by Protecting Routes and Infrastructure Mr. Carlo BIFFANI CEO, Security Consulting Group, Italy
18.10 Q/A Speaker TBD from MUST 18.25 Concluding Remarks H.E. Federica MOGHERINI tbc Vice President of the European Commission, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European External Action Services
19.40 Aperitif sponsored by the Club Prince Albert (by invitation only)
20.10 Dinner Reception, Atlantic Treaty Association HQ, Club Prince Albert (by invitation only)
Welcome Remarks Capt. Filip CLAUS Director Club Prince Albert
Keynote Speaker Mr. Andreas SCHWAB MEP, Group of the European People's Party, Federal Republic of Germany