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 .