WELCOME PROGRAMME

Welcome to the 17th Baltic Development 17th Baltic Development Forum Summit Forum Summit! November 23, 2015

The past year has brought new challenges provide decision-makers, both private and globally. In the light of new political uncer- public, with new perspectives for the future. 9:00 Registration 12:00 KPMG Global CEO Outlook Survey: tainties, increased global economic competi- We also wish that the analyses will serve Global business trends tion and a rapidly changing business climate, as a basis for well-informed decision-mak- 9:30 Welcome Key findings from KPMG’s Global CEO Outlook 2015: The it is more important than ever to look for ing in governments and businesses in all growth imperative in a more competitive environment. The regional solutions. Today, we will discuss how the eleven countries in the region and thus Chairman, Baltic Development Forum Lene Espersen, Outlook which is based on interviews with more than 1,200 CEOs the Region responds to these devel- provide inspiration for an even closer regional opments, and how it can keep its position as cooperation. Moderator for the 17th Baltic Development Forum Summit: covering ten key markets and 9 industries depicts global growth, one of the most dynamic regions of the world. Emily Wise, Research Fellow, Lund University but also profound change on the horizon. The insights will put the On the Summit programme for this year, you trends observed in the Baltic Sea Region into a global context. As a leading regional think-tank, BDF is will find BDF signature topics such as inno- proud to publish new insightful analyses vation and competitiveness side by side with 9:50 State of the Baltic Sea Region: Thomas Hofman-Bang, CEO, KPMG about the development of the Baltic Sea new initiatives and perspectives. With this Lene Espersen, Striving for Direction in a Complex Region. We hope our publications will help year´s more focused Summit format, we hope Chairman of Baltic Environment to promote the region internationally and that you will enjoy the discussions. Development Forum 12:15 Business as Usual, or Need for a We will take stock of the current economic climate in the Baltic New Thinking? Sea Region. How has prosperity developed, and what are the most recent trends with regards to the Region’s position on global In today’s global world, is the Baltic Sea Region still attractive for business? What are the key competencies and market Baltic Sea cooperation is a priority for Den- discuss “Europe-wide challenges, regional markets for trade and investment? What are the patterns of opportunities in the region, and what are the barriers for business mark. Our goal is to tie the Baltic Sea Region solutions”. BDF is a key actor in Baltic Sea competitiveness across the Region, and what message do they to invest and innovate? How can the region stay in the lead and together in an ever stronger cooperation cooperation and its role as an important think hold for our future prosperity? We will also discuss the current reap the benefits of being a front-runner? This session provides between all Baltic Sea States – on all relevant tank is well known across the region. For the economic policy stance in the Region, including the context for some inspiration and insights from the private sector. political and economic issues. To achieve this, Summit, BDF has once again put together a regional collaboration. we are active in all fora dedicated to Baltic program for discussions focused on the most Presentation: State of the Region Report 2015 Panel discussion: Sea cooperation such as the Council of Baltic vital issues facing the Baltic Sea region at this Christian Ketels, Senior Research Fellow School of Milda Dargužaitė, Head of Barclays Technologies Sea States (CBSS) and the EU-strategy for the point in time. I would like to congratulate BDF Center Baltic Sea region (EUSBSR). on that. Economics and Faculty Member, Harvard Business School Helge Pedersen, Group Chief Economist, Nordea Veikko Toomere, Founding Partner, NJORD Law, office Denmark is also engaged in other regional 2015 has been a challenging year in our region, Micah Gland, Deputy CEO, Business Hub cooperation platforms. This year, Denmark like the year before. The conflict in Ukraine Q & A with the authors: Emily Wise, Research Fellow, Lund David Skilling, Director, Landfall Strategy Group holds the presidency of the cooperation has altered the security situation in Europe University Moderator: Emily Wise, Research Fellow, Lund University within the Nordic Baltic group of countries as well as in the Nordic-. In this (NB8). Within the four focus areas identified context, Nordic-Baltic cooperation in the NB8 10:30 Coffee by Denmark: Ukraine crisis; strategic com- format and elsewhere has demonstrated its 13:00 Lunch munication/Russian language media; energy value in changing times. We are likeminded security; and the Eastern Partnership – the in a number of ways and we promote our NB8 countries have identified grounds for policies and priorities. 11:00 The Juncker Investment Plan - new initiatives and achieved concrete results. A Boost for the Baltic Sea Region? 14:00 The Digital Pioneer Kristian Jensen, The BDF Summit will no doubt give valuable The Baltic Sea Region is a global front-runner in the ICT sector Minister of Foreign Affairs, We are happy that Baltic Development Forum impetus as to how we meet present and future The Juncker Investment Plan will release 315 billion EUR in the with a huge potential to inspire the European digital agenda, Denmark (BDF) is hosting its 17th Baltic Development challenges affecting the region. I wish you all EU over the course of three years, with the aim of supporting Forum (BDF) Summit in to a successful and productive Summit! local businesses, investing in infrastructure and boosting science providing good examples of cross-border, public-private and innovation. How can companies take advantage of this initiatives. But the region needs to keep up pace to maintain a opportunity, and what implications will it have for the Baltic Sea global lead. Cross-border barriers must be turned into growth Region as a whole? drivers. How can we empower regional collaboration and show the way to a digital single market? How can regional experience As the intergovernmental body for Nordic co- countries have better opportunities to tackle Presentation: feed into EU and national actions? operation with a large number of specialised this human and societal uncertainty. Jan Vapaavuori, Vice-President, , institutions; with offices in , Key Note: How can the Baltic Sea Region inspire EU in pursuing Our region has come far in terms of achieving former Minister of Economic Affairs of and Lithuania; and with cooperation activities the Digital Single Market? economic, social and environmental develop- also in , and Northwest Rus- Panel discussion: Roberto Viola, Director-General DG Connect, European ment. However, the region could come even sia – the Nordic Council of Ministers reaches Andris Piebalgs, former European Commissioner Commission across the Baltic Sea Region. further. One priority for the Nordic Council of Carsten Stendevad, CEO, ATP Group Ministers is to improve the overall busi- Harro Pitkänen, Head of Business Development and Control, Launch of new “Top of Digital Europe” reports, introduced The region is facing new common challenges. ness environment through efforts that level Nordic Investment Bank by Martin Andersson, Professor of Innovation Studies, Lund Developments in and in the relations remaining cross-border barriers. Furthermore Henning Kruse, Director Governmental Affairs, Siemens University between Russia and its neighbours are of we should build on the region’s strengths vital importance. At the same time there is a and complementarities in innovation and Moderator: Emily Wise, Research Fellow, Lund University Panel discussion: need to safeguard fundamental values and cultural approaches. We should also pursue to Mark Lange, Director, EU Institutional Relations, Microsoft to understand the current situation from a accelerate growth in an advanced bioecono- Natasha Friis Saxberg, entrepreneur, author and digital advisor, constructive perspective based on modern my based on our rich natural resources, in the Founder of Gignal and historical relationships in order to gener- digital economy and in the health and welfare Jørgen Abild Andersen, Chair of OECD Committee on Digital ate growth and stability in Northern Europe. economy. Economic Policy, Chair of ”Top of Digital Europe” Advisory Board Also, the largest migration flow in Europe Roberto Viola, Director-General DG Connect, European Commission since World War II is a source of challenges. I wish you a successful summit. Dagfinn Høybråten, By working together the Baltic Sea Region Moderator: Adam Lebech, Director, DI Digital, Confederation of Secretary General, Nordic Danish Industry Council of Ministers 17th Baltic Development Forum 15:10 Baltic Sea Region today and in the future Summit Video message from Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Honorary Chairman, Baltic Development Forum Interactive session with the audience. What are your visions for the Baltic Sea Region? Europe-wide

15:30 Coffee challenges,

16:00 Challenges and Game Changers regional What defines the Baltic Sea Region in 2015, and where will it be in ten years’ time? We will look closer at the region’s biggest challenges solutions and game changers that pave the way for the future. Presentation: Paweł Świeboda, Deputy Head, European Political Strategy Centre, European Commission Panel discussion: The Baltic Sea Region today and in the future Jüri Luik, Director, International Center for Defense and Security, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Robert Nurick, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council Arkady Moshes, Programme Director, The EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood and Russia Research Programme, Finnish Institute of International Affairs Moderator: Per Carlsen, Senior Advisor BDF

17:00 Conclusions and Reflections november 23, How can we keep the political commitment to the Baltic Sea 2015 cooperation? How will the regional organisations follow up on Pro challenges and opportunities for the future? Dagfinn Høybråten, Secretary General, Nordic Council of Ministers Henryka Moscicka-Dendys, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Kingdom of Denmark, CBSS Polish Presidency Kaspars Ozoliņš, Latvian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark, NB8 Lativan Chairmanship 2016 Lena Andersson Pench, Director DG Regio, European Commission Moderators: Emily Wise, Research fellow, Lund University, Lene Espersen, Chairman, Baltic Development Forum gra 17:30 Mingle VENUE After the formal programme ends, join us for a drink and some food at an evening mingle at Eigtveds Pakhus. Eigtveds Pakhus, Copenhagen mme

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