Programme
Januar y 27
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27 January
Time
European Integration and
Reforms
Business and Economy
10:00 12:00
Registration
New Technologies and Innovative Economy. How to Meet the
Global Challenges?, p. 14
Good Neighbourship and Interregional Cooperation, p. 19
12:00
13:10
13:10
13:20
13:20
14:30
14:30
14:45
Special Event: Ukraine 2016-2017: Progress and Disappointment,
p. 13
14:45
15:00
Special Event: Line of Credit of National Bank of Poland to Ukraine,
p. 13
15:00 16:00
The Eastern Fair
Break
The Role of the National Capital
and Large State-Owned Companies in the Economic Development Policy, p. 15
Increasing Competitiveness of
Cities and Regions - Investment
Attractiveness, Promotion, Creative Industries, p. 20
Plenary session: How Can International Community Help
Ukraine?, p. 12
16:00
16:10
Break
16:10
17:20
17:20
17:30
17:30
18:40
18:40
18:50
Break
18:50
20:00
Investment Climate. What Policy A Challenge for Europe, a Task for
is Needed to Support and EnUkraine. Reforms in Ukraine – In
courage Investments?, p. 18
Search of a Breakthrough, p. 23
20:00
20:15
Break
The New Silk Road - Opportunities for Central Europe and
Ukraine, p. 16
Energy Security. Technology
and Resources, p. 21
Break
Doing Business in Ukraine.
Opportunities for European
Investors, p. 17
20:15
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Eastern Partnership – What
Changes Do We Need?, p. 22
Reception given by Mr Władysław Ortyl,
Marshal of the Podkarpackie Region
Lunch
(13:0014:30)
Opening hours
12:00 - 20:00
Januar y 27
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27 January
Time
10:00 12:00
International Politics
Society
Registration
12:00
13:10
The Role of NATO’s Eastern Flank Along the Danube, the Carpathians, and the Bug River. Tourism,
in Building Regional Partnership, p. 24
Environment, Cooperation, p. 29
13:10
13:20
Break
13:20
14:30
14:30
14:45
Special Event: Ukraine 2016-2017: Progress and Disappointment,
p. 13
14:45
15:00
Special Event: Line of Credit of National Bank of Poland to Ukraine,
p. 13
15:00 16:00
16:00
16:10
16:10
17:20
17:20
17:30
17:30
18:40
18:40
18:50
18:50
20:00
20:00
20:15
20:15
The Eastern Fair
Is it Possible to Unfreeze the
Russian Relations with the
Western Countries? What Does it
Mean for Ukraine?, p. 25
Social Consequences of the War
in Eastern Ukraine, p. 30
Plenary session: How Can International Community Help
Ukraine?, p. 12
Break
New Opportunities for Cooperation in Defence Industry as
a Response to New Security
Challenges, p. 26
Lunch
(13:0014:30)
Opening hours
12:00 - 20:00
How to Save and Rebuild the
Human Capital? The Education
and Academia Reform, p. 31
Break
The US Presidential Election:
What Impact on the Transatlantic Community?, p. 27
Who Owns the “Fourth Estate”?
The Media in Search of Middle
Ground Between the Interests of
Their Owners and the Temptation of Populism, p. 32
Break
The Baltic and the Visegrad
Countries against the Russian
Aggression in Ukraine. Why is it
Difficult to Achieve Unanimity?,
p. 28
Frozen Conflicts in Eastern
Europe - Is There any Chance to
Solve Them?, p. 33
Break
Reception given by Mr Władysław Ortyl,
Marshal of the Podkarpackie Region
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Januar y 28
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28 January
Time
European Integration and
Reforms
Business and Economy
9:30
10:40
On a Collision Course? Interests of
Ukraine’s Decentralisation ReEuropean Agricultural Producers
form. In Search of an Acceptable
vs. Modernisation and Expansion
Model, p. 41
of Ukrainian Agriculture, p. 34
10:40
10:55
Break
10:55
12:05
12:05
12:20
Break
12:20
13:30
Free Trade Agreement Between
Cooperation Towards Creating
the European Union and Ukraine
Trademark of Carpathian Region,
– Limitations and Opportunip. 43
ties, p. 36
13:30
13:45
Break
13:45
14:55
14:55
15:10
15:10
16:20
16:20
16:35
16:35
17:45
17:45
18:00
18:00 19:30
19:30
Exploration of Space - Possibilities of Scientific and Economic
Cooperation, p. 35
Economic Policy Dilemmas
- Between Globalisation and
Protectionism, p. 37
Break
Integrational Aspirations of
Ukraine vs. European Project
Crisis and Euroscepticism, p. 45
Break
Energy Security. Markets and
Politics, p. 39
Patients Treatment from Central
and Eastern Europe - Benefits for
Both Sides, p. 46
Break
Plenary Session: Sovereignty, Democracy, Development:
How Central and Eastern Europe Has Changed over the Past 25
Years, p. 40
19:45
19:45
Euroregions – A Means of Reviving the Social and Economic
Cooperation, p. 42
Cooperation in Central Europe.
What is the Place of Ukraine?,
p. 44
Thresholds and Barriers to Trade
with Ukraine, p. 38
Break
Reception given by Mr Tadeusz Ferenc, Mayor of Rzeszów
www.economic-forum.pl
The Eastern Fair
Opening hours
9:30 - 20:00
Lunch
(12:0016:00)
Januar y 28
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28 January
Time
9:30
10:40
10:40
10:55
10:55
12:05
12:05
12:20
12:20
13:30
13:30
13:45
13:45
14:55
14:55
15:10
15:10
16:20
16:20
16:35
16:35
17:45
17:45
18:00
18:00 19:30
19:30
19:45
19:45
International Politics
Society
Central and Eastern Europe – In
Search for Regional Security and
Cooperation, p. 48
Education of Young People in
Central and Eastern Europe. A
Bridge Towards Further European Integration, p. 55
The Eastern Fair
Break
Against Propaganda. How to
Prevent Creating False Reality in
the Media and on the Internet,
p. 49
Business and Politics. How to
Make it Transparent?, p. 56
Break
Public Diplomacy and Historical
Policy. How to Overcome the
Legacy of Old Conflicts?, p. 57
Ukraine Between Europe and
Eurasia, p. 50
Break
The Global “Game on Ukraine”
Goes On. Back to Diplomacy?,
p. 51
Ukrainians in European Countries. Education, Labour, Politics.
p. 58
Lunch
(12:0016:00)
Opening hours
9:30 - 20:00
Break
Innovation as a Key to Economic
Success, p. 52
Intellectual Facets of Central
and Eastern Europe, p. 59
Break
Poland and Ukraine. The Balance
Between Neighbourhood and
Cooperation, p. 53
Decommunisation and Lustration
in Ukraine. Can Ukraine Benefit
From the Experience of Poland
and Other Post-Communist
Countries? (16:35-18:00), p. 60
Break
Plenary Session: Sovereignty, Democracy, Development:
How Central and Eastern Europe Has Changed over the Past 25
Years, p. 40
Break
Reception given by Mr Tadeusz Ferenc, Mayor of Rzeszów
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Januar y 27
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Plenary Sessions
15:00 - 16:00 P lenary S ession
How Can the International Community
Help Ukraine?
Ukraine fights the Russian aggression in the east and the south, at the same time trying to end the economic
crisis. The authorities in Kiev have continuously stressed that they are not capable of withstanding such
harsh challenges on their own. They appeal to the international community for help. What kind of help is
expected by Kiev? What can the Ukrainians count on? Have the financial subsidies provided by international
institutions stabilised the Ukrainian economy in 2016? What obstacles lay ahead of arms exports from the
Western countries, aimed at supporting Kiev’s fight for its independence?
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
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Special Event
14:30 - 14:45 P R E s E N TAT I O N
Ukraine 2016-2017: Progress and Disappointment
Host:
• Viktor Zamiatin, Host expert of Political and Legal Programmes, Razumkov
Centre for Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
14:45 - 15:00 P R E s E N TAT I O N
Line of Credit of National Bank of Poland to
Ukraine
Host:
• Paweł Samecki, Member of the Board, National Bank of Poland, Poland
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
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Business and Economy
12:00 - 13:10 T hematic B lock
New Technologies and Innovative Economy. How to Meet the Global Challenges?
One of the key benchmarks of a country’s competitiveness is the rate of innovation. The importance of
innovation has increased recently both in business and economic growth. How to organise an effective
cooperation between countries, science institutions and entrepreneurs and, on the other hand, what kind
of mistakes should be avoided?
Poland 3.0 Ukraine 3.0
Host:
• Angelika Jaroslawska, Project Coordinator, Poland 3.0, Poland
New Technologies and Innovative Economy. How to Meet the Global Challenges?
Moderator:
• Nadiya Matviychuk-Soskina, Editor-in-Chief, Economic Annals - XXI Journal, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Christian Berner, Director Account Management, EPAM Systems, Germany
• Tadeusz Markowski, Rector, Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland
• Andrzej Olinski, Member of the Management Board, T4B Sp. z o.o., Poland
• Alexander Tokarev, Innovation Project Manager, Techbrainers, Poland
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
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Business and Economy
13:20 - 14:30 T hematic B lock
The Role of the National Capital and Large
State-Owned Companies in the Economic
Development Policy
Central and Eastern Europe is a region where international companies have invested successfully for years,
creating jobs, raising living standards of societies and significantly affecting the economic development
of the country. However, many are convinced that the current profile of these investments strengthens the
peripheral nature of the economies in the region and hinders the development of innovative, high-quality
businesses. Can the national capital and resources of large state-owned companies change the model of
development?
Moderator:
• Wojciech Jakobik, Editor-in-Chief, biznesalert.pl, Poland
Speakers:
• Kateryna Boguslavska, Academy Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme,
Chatham House, United Kingdom
• Leszek Buller, Director, Center of European Projects, Poland
• Anatoliy Kinakh, President, Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Ukraine
• Jerzy Kwiecinski, First Deputy Minister, Ministry of Development, Poland
• Slawomir Nowak, Acting Head, Ukravtodor (Ukrainian State Road Agency),
Poland
• Maciej Wozniak, Vice-President of the Management Board, Polish Oil and
Gas SA (PGNiG SA), Poland,
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, Chairman of the Partners Board, EY, Poland
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
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Business and Economy
16:10 - 17:20 D iscussion Panel
The New Silk Road - Opportunities for Central Europe and Ukraine
The concept of the New Silk Road involves building a network of connections between the rapidly growing
western part of China and Europe. The project focuses primarily on the creation of transport infrastructure
and logistics. Especially interesting is its southern corridor. It runs through the states of Central Asia and
Southern Caucasus, where it branches southwards to the Persian Gulf and Turkey, and northwards to
Central Europe, through Ukraine.
Special guest:
• Andrzej Adamczyk, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure and Construction,
Poland
Moderator:
• Slawomir Majman, Promotion and Investment Advisory Director, Dentons,
Poland
Speakers:
• Sergey Afontsev, Director, Economic Theory Department, Member of the
Academy of Sciences, Institute for World Economy and International Relations, RAS, Russia
• Antonia Colibasanu, Senior Geopolitical Analyst, Geopolitical Futures,
Romnia
• Viktor Dovhan, Deputy Minister for European Integration, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ukraine
• Vytautas Nauduzas, Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Lithuania
• Artur Polakiewicz, Head of Information and Communication Department,
Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland
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Januar y 27
17
Business and Economy
17:30 - 18:40 T hematic B lock
Doing Business in Ukraine. Opportunities
for European Investors
Taking into account the huge needs in the field of economic and social infrastructure in Ukraine, will
normalisation of political and economic life, reforms, improving the investment climate, implementation
of European standards and fostering entrepreneurship open up new opportunities in terms of FDI? What
factors in the EU and Ukraine will encourage the activity of European companies on the Ukrainian market?
Arłamów Hotel. A Pathway to Success
Host:
• Roman Imielski, Managing Editor, Gazeta Wyborcza Daily, Poland
Speaker:
• Agnieszka Dąbrowska, Sales and Marketing Director, Arłamów Hotel, Poland
Doing Business in Ukraine. Opportunities
for European Investors
Moderator:
• Pawel Zalewski, Owner, Pawel Zalewski Consulting, Poland
Speakers:
• Maurizio Aronica, Expert on Internationalisation, Italy
• Ivonne Julitta Bollow, Head of Eastern Europe & International Affairs, Corporate Public Policy, Metro Group, Germany
• Iaroslav Gregirchak, Deputy Business Ombudsman, The Business Ombudsman Council, Ukraine
• Ryszard Jania, Executive Board President, East Automotive Alliance, Poland
• Gordan Milinic, Director, Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of BiH
(FIPA), Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Julian Pawlak, President of the KUPS Management Board, Polish Association of Juice Producers (KUPS), Poland
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
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Business and Economy
18:50 - 20:00 T hematic B lock
Investment Climate. What Policy is Needed
to Support and Encourage Investments?
Investment climate is created by a stable law system, low corruption rate, high macroeconomic
development rate and the redirection of central and local administration towards internal investors or
foreign direct investments, among other things. Are the existing standards and law, investment processes
regulation tools and state policy able to improve the investment climate and, at the same time, secure the
increase of short- and long-term investments?
Presentation of the ProZorro System
Host:
• Vasyl Zadvornyi, Director of the Department, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Ukraine
Investment Climate. What Policy is Needed
to Support and Encourage Investments?
Moderator:
• Yuriy Panchenko, Editor, European Pravda, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Kristian Andersson, CEO, SEB Ukraine, Sweden
• Dusan Kulka, Managing Partner, Berman Group, Czech Republic
• Dominique Menu, Country Head Ukraine and Kazakhstan, BNP Paribas,
France
• Nataliia Mykolska, Deputy Minister, Trade Representative of Ukraine, Ministry, of Economic Development and Trade, Ukraine
• Jacek Piechota, President of the Board, Polish – Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, Poland
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
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European Integration and Reforms
12:00 - 13:10 T hematic B lock
Good Neighbourship and Interregional
Cooperation
Partnership between the regions is an important element of cooperation between countries. Not only does it
open up the possibility of active communication but it also favours establishing contacts. The combination
of capacities and resources of border areas may increase the investment attractiveness. Interregional
cooperation supports efforts to improve the quality of the institutions. What is the role of local governments
in the development of relations between the regions? What projects are a good example of cooperation?
What problems can the regions face and how can we eliminate them?
Presentation of the Ternopil Oblast
Host:
• Viktor Ovcharuk, Head, Ternopil Regional Council, Ukraine
Good Neighbourship and Interregional
Cooperation
Moderator:
• Ruslan Rokhov, Chairman of the Board, United Efforts Agency, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Oleksandr Hanushchyn, Chairman, Lviv Regional Council, Ukraine
• Tomasz Hanczarek, Vice President of the Supervisory Board, Work Service,
Poland
• Robert Karczewski, President, Korczowa Dolina Ltd., Poland
• Julianna Orban Mate, Director, Via Carpatia EGTC, Slovakia
• Wladyslaw Ortyl, Marshal, Podkarpackie Region’s Marshal’s Office, Poland
Participation in discussion:
• Pawel Slowikowski, Head of the Joint Technical Secretariat, Center of European Projects, Poland
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Januar y 27
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European Integration and Reforms
13:20 - 14:30 T hematic B lock
Increasing Competitiveness of Cities and
Regions - Investment Attractiveness, Promotion, Creative Industries
Strengthening competitiveness is an important goal of economic policy. This applies not only to companies
but also cities and regions. Proper presentation of the advantages of the city as a place to live, visit or
invest the capital accounts for its attractiveness and brand. How to effectively promote the region and who
should be involved in the promotion? How can we increase the importance of the creative sector for the
development of modern cities and regions?
Presentation of the City of Sumy
Host:
• Stepan Pak, Deputy Mayor, Sumy City Council, Ukraine
Increasing Competitiveness of Cities and
Regions - Investment Attractiveness, Promotion, Creative Industries
Moderator:
• Oksana Garnets, Project Manager, Swiss-Ukrainian Decentralisation Support Project DESPRO, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Adam Hamryszczak, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Development, Poland
• Oleksandr Korinnyi, Mayor, Novoukrainka City Council, Ukraine
• Valentyna Poltavets, Executive Director, Association Small Towns of Ukraine, Ukraine
• Michal Tabisz, President, “Rzeszów - Jasionka” Airport Ltd., Poland
• Anatolii Tkachuk, Director, Civil Society Institute, Ukraine
Participation in discussion:
• Anatolii Chemerys, Chairman of the Board, NGO Institute of Governance,
Ukraine
• Andrzej Slodki, Head of Department of Information on European Fund,
Center of European Projects, Poland
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Januar y 27
21
European Integration and Reforms
16:10 - 17:20 T hematic B lock
Energy Security. Technology and Resources
Energy security remains a major challenge for Europe. One of its elements is the proper choice of resources
and technologies. Currently Kiev is trying to change the model of gas and electricity market in accordance
with EU regulations and to implement the diversification of supply of resources, mainly based on the
development of its own production. What is the proper energy mix for Ukraine? What technologies should
be implemented in order to optimise the Ukrainian energy market?
Moderator:
• Volodymyr Omelchenko, Director, Energy Programmes, Razumkov Centre
for Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Nuria Gonzalez Rabanal, Professor, University of Leon, Spain
• Peter O’Brien, Ukraine Country Manager, EuroCape New Energy, Monaco
• Andrzej Jacek Piotrowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Energy, Poland
Energoatom. A Pathway to Success
Host:
• Roman Imielski, Managing Editor, Gazeta Wyborcza Daily, Poland
Speaker:
• Petro Kotin, Director for Production, Energoatom (National Nuclear Energy
Generating Company of Ukraine), Ukraine
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
22
European Integration and Reforms
17:30 - 18:40 D iscussion Panel
Eastern Partnership – What Changes Do
We Need?
The Eastern Partnership was to be the main instrument to support the transformation and modernization
of the EU’s eastern neighbors. What is the role of the Partnership in the current geopolitical situation? What
changes are needed to make it more effective? Could the creation of new institutions and the launch of new
funds within the Partnership help the members of program make use of its options?
Special guest:
• Victor Dolidze, Minister, Office of the State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Georgia
Moderator:
• Dariusz Materniak, Editor-in-chief Polukr.net, Poland
Speakers:
• Hrant Bagratyan, Member, National Assembly, Armenia
• Hanna Hopko, Head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Supreme Council,
Ukraine
• Bulat Nigmatulin, General Director, Institute of Problems of Power Engineering, Russia
• Adriaan Palm, Ambassador, Special Representative for the Eastern Partnership, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, The Netherlands
• Andrei Rusakovich, Chairman of the Board, Public Association Foreign Policy and Security Research Center, Belarus
Participation in discussion:
• Emmet Tuohy, Senior Research Fellow, Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership (ECEAP), Estonia
18:50 - 20:00 T hematic B lock
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
23
European Integration and Reforms
A Challenge for Europe, a Task for Ukraine.
Reforms in Ukraine – In Search of a Breakthrough
Public support for reforms and the European choice has not been given once and for all. Despite visible
progress, the reform process faces persistent obstacles. The authorities operate under the constant pressure
of their own society and foreign partners. What is needed is a careful analysis of the delays’ reasons.
Although established rules and procedures defining the nature of the relationship between the EU and
Ukraine - thanks to the Association Agreement – started to work, it failed to accelerate alignment with
European solutions.
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Dmytro Shymkiv, Deputy Head of Presidential Administration of Ukraine,
National Reforms Council Secretary, Administration of the President, Ukraine
A Challenge for Europe, a Task for Ukraine.
Reforms in Ukraine – In Search of a Breakthrough
Moderator:
• Piotr Pogorzelski, Journalist, Polish Radio, Poland
Speakers:
• Wieslaw Janczyk, Secretary of State, Ministry of Finance, Poland
• Andrius Kubilius, Former Prime Minister, Member, Seimas, Lithuania
• Hanne Severinsen, Member of Danish Parliament (1984-2007), Project Manager, The Danish Helsinki Committee for Human Rights, Denmark
• Dmytro Shymkiv, Deputy Head of Presidential Administration of Ukraine,
National Reforms Council Secretary, Administration of the President, Ukraine
• Krzysztof Stanowski, President of the Board, Solidarity Fund PL, Poland
• Peter Wagner, Head, Support Group for Ukraine, European Commission,
Germany
Participation in discussion:
• Marc Berenson, Senior Lecturer at the King’s Russia Institute, King’s College
London, United Kingdom
• Francisco De Borja Lasheras, Director of ECFR Madrid Office, The European
Council on Foreign Relations, Spain
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Januar y 27
24
International Politics
12:00 - 13:10 D I scussion Panel
The Role of NATO’s Eastern Flank in Building Regional Partnership
Aggression against Ukraine and smoldering conflicts in the region of the Black Sea caused increased
anxiety, and also highlighted the growing importance of the eastern flank of NATO. The North Atlantic
Alliance faced new challenges. The importance of the Alliance’s partnership with Ukraine and Georgia countries seeking to become members of NATO - is much bigger now. What are the most important matters
today for European countries bordering Russia? What are the potential areas of security cooperation with
partners in the Black Sea and the Caucasus region?
Moderator:
• Antonia Colibasanu, Senior Geopolitical Analyst, Geopolitical Futures,
Romnia
Speakers:
• Jonathan Eyal, Associate Director, Strategic Research Partnerships, Royal
United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI), United
Kingdom
• Werner Fasslabend, President, Austrian Institute for European and Security
Policy (AIES), Austria
• Hanna Hopko, Head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Supreme Council,
Ukraine
• Tomasz Szatkowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of National Defence,
Poland
• Vytautas Umbrasas, Vice-Minister, Ministry of National Defence, Lithuania
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
25
International Politics
13:20 - 14:30 D I scussion Panel
Is it Possible to Unfreeze the Russian Relations with the Western Countries? What
Does it Mean for Ukraine?
Aggression of Russia on Georgia and Ukraine has created a new dimension of the relations with the above
mentioned countries. There are different point of views discussed nowadays in Europe as well as numerous
proposals of solutions on how to restore peace in Ukraine. A necessity of renewal of dialogue on security
with Russia is widely discussed. What are the real possibilities to change the current situation in the RussianUkrainian relations? How the position of Ukraine and Belarus on the international scene may change with
this regard?
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Boris Reitschuster, Journalist, Author, Econ Verlag, Germany
Is it Possible to Unfreeze the Russian Relations with the Western Countries? What
Does it Mean for Ukraine?
Moderator:
• Mathieu Boulègue, Partner - Eurasian Affairs & Strategic Research, AESMA
Group, France
Speakers:
• Boris Guseletov, Senior Fellow, Institute of Europe RAS, Russia
• Oleksandr Chalyi, President, Grant Thornton, Ukraine
• Markku Kangaspuro, Acting Director, Aleksanteri Institute, Finland
• Bartlomiej Nowak, Foreign Affairs Secretary, Nowoczesna, Poland
• Arseni Sivitski, Director, Center for Strategic and Foreign Policy Studies, Belarus
Participation in discussion:
• Oleh Soskin, Director, Institute of Society Transformation, Ukraine
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
26
International Politics
16:10 - 17:20 D I scussion Panel
New Opportunities for Cooperation in Defence Industry as a Response to New Security Challenges
Geopolitical changes in Eastern Europe, as well as new threats in the Middle East, actually changed the
approach on defense spending in many countries. The Visegrad Group recently called for a European
army and stronger military cooperation. What are the prospects for European arms projects? What are the
challenges of cooperation in such a sensitive area?
Moderator:
• Jarosław Kociszewski, Journalist, Wirtualna Polska S.A., Poland
Speakers:
• Oleg Dubish, Vice President, Polish – Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce,
Ukraine
• Bogdan Klich, Senator, Senate of the Republic of Poland, Poland
• Rafał Weber, Member, Parliament, Poland
• Marek Darecki, President of the Management Board, General Director, Pratt
& Whitney Rzeszów, Poland
• Pawel Poncyljusz, Advisor to the Management Board, WB Electronics, Poland
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
International Politics
27
17:30 - 18:40 D I scussion Panel
The US Presidential Election: What Impact
on the Transatlantic Community?
The presidential election campaign in the US showed that a significant part of Americans and a part of the
political class is in favor of limiting the activity of America in resolving conflicts in the world, supports some
form of a new isolationism and even has doubts about the need to guarantee security of their European
allies. At the Forum Europe-Ukraine we will discuss, whether the transatlantic community will effectively
retain the ability to counteract the Russian attempts to rebuild its empire, considering the parallel growth of
euro-skepticism and protectionist sentiment in many European countries.
Moderator:
• Andrew Spannaus, Director, Transatlantico.info, USA
Speakers:
• Michal Baranowski, Director, Warsaw Office, The German Marshall Fund of
the United States, Poland
• Brendan Donnelly, Director, Federal Trust for Education and Research, United Kingdom
• Roland Freudenstein, Policy Director / Head of Research, Wilfried Martens
Centre for European Studies, Belgium
• Fabrizio Maronta, Resident Analyst, Limes, Italian Review of Geopolitics,
Italy
• Olexander Motsyk, Former Ambassador to US, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Ukraine
• Alexey Portanskiy, Professor, Department of Global Economic Problems
and Foreign Economic Policy, State University - Higher School of Economics,
Russia
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 27
28
International Politics
18:50 - 20:00 D I scussion Panel
The Baltic and the Visegrad Countries
against the Russian Aggression in Ukraine.
Why is it Difficult to Achieve Unanimity?
It was a surprise to many observers that the countries of Central Europe did not react unanimously to the
successful Dignity Revolution in Ukraine, as well as the Russian annexation of Crimea and the occupation
of part of the Donbass. It was much easier for the Baltic countries to reach a common position. What is the
reason for such a situation? Is it only about the economic links?
Partner:
• Center for Geopolitical Studies
Moderator:
• Greta Monika Tuckute, Director, Center for Geopolitical Studies, Lithuania
Speakers:
• Mihaly Balla, Deputy Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, National Assembly, Hungary
• Zanda Kalnina-Lukasevica, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Latvia
• James Rogers, Director, Department of Political and Strategic Studies, Baltic
Defence College, Latvia
• Karel Schwarzenberg, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Parliament of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic
• Lodovico Sonego, Chairman of the Italian Delegation to the CEI Assembly,
Senate, Italy
• Krzysztof Szczerski, Secretary of State, Chancellery of the President, Poland
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Society
12:00 - 13:10 D I scussion Panel
Along the Danube, the Carpathians, and
the Bug River. Tourism, Environment, Cooperation
Central European countries are still not among the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The tourist
potential of Ukraine is very large, but the quality of tourism products is still low. The question concerning
the evaluation and regulation of tourism attractiveness of regions and the implementation of the strategy
to increase the quality of services and the professionalization of the tourist offer is getting more important.
How to successfully develop the cooperation in the field of tourism in the region and exploit the potential of
the offer based on the natural and cultural heritage?
Centre for European Projects. A Pathway to
Success
Host:
• Roman Imielski, Managing Editor, Gazeta Wyborcza Daily, Poland
Speaker:
• Andrzej Slodki, Spokeman for the Center of European Projects, Poland
Along the Danube, the Carpathians, and
the Bug River. Tourism, Environment, Cooperation
Moderator:
• Barbara Wlodarczyk, Editor, Polish Television TVP S.A., Poland
Speakers:
• Miroslaw Bieniecki, President, Migration Studies Institute, Poland
• Ghenadie Buza, President, Hincesti Council, Republic of Moldova
• Marta Malska, Head of the Department of Tourism, The Ivan Franko National University Lviv, Ukraine
• Krzysztof Staszewski, Chairman of the Board, Association “Pro Carpathia”,
Poland
Participation in discussion:
• Jan Sołek, Vice President of the Board, Podkarpackie Regional Tourism Board, Poland
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Society
13:20 - 14:30 T hematic B lock
Social Consequences of the War in Eastern
Ukraine
Western Europe, Russia and Ukraine try to maintain a political dialogue and search for possibilities to
reduce the tensions. However, the humanitarian situation in the occupied areas, inhabited by millions of
people, expecting social services which do not reach them, is getting worse and worse. A certain group of
inhabitants have managed to flee. The Ukrainian authorities have registered over a million of refugees from
the Donbass and Crimea. An integrated strategy based on cooperation of the state institutions, society and
business aiming towards integration of those people who have fled from the East is badly needed.
British-Ukrainian Aid - a Case Study of International Cooperation
Speaker:
• Olexander Hryb, Co-Founder, British-Ukrainian Aid, United Kingdom
Social Consequences of the War in Eastern
Ukraine
Moderator:
• Michał Potocki, Journalist, Gazeta Prawna Daily, Poland
Speakers:
• Veronique Barbelet, Research Fellow, Overseas Development Institute,
United Kingdom
• Christine Dugoin-Clement, Member, CAPE-Sogdiane, France
• Maria Serena Natale, Journalist, Corriere della Sera, Italy
• Dimitri Teperik, Chief Executive, International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS), Estonia
• Oleg Zarubinskyi, Director, Ukrainian Institute of Research of Extremism,
Ukraine
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Januar y 27
31
Society
16:10 - 17:20 T hematic B lock
How to Save and Rebuild the Human Capital? The Education and Academia Reform
Due to contemporary depopulation, the value of human capital is increasingly important, as one of the
most significant factors of state economic development. During the discussion we will address the most
crucial themes in adapting the education system to the needs of the market and the preferred directions of
economic development.
Work Service. A Pathway to Success
Host:
• Roman Imielski, Managing Editor, Gazeta Wyborcza Daily, Poland
Speaker:
• Krzysztof Inglot, Management Representative, Work Service, Poland
How to Save and Rebuild the Human Capital? The Education and Academia Reform
Moderator:
• Oleg Vostrykh, President, Foundation “High School of Professional Politics”,
Ukraine
Speakers:
• Aleksander Bobko, Secretary of State, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland
• Maria Kurowska, Deputy Marshal of the Podkarpackie, Podkarpackie Region’s Marshal’s Office, Poland
• Jerzy Malec, Rector, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Poland
• Tadeusz Pomianek, President, University of Information, Technology and
Management, Poland
• Jiri Zlatuska, Chairman of the Committee on Science, Education, Culture,
Youth and Sport, Chamber of Deputies, Czech Republic
Participation in discussion:
• Myron Cizdyn, Chairman of the Board, The BLPS Group, Poland
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Society
17:30 - 18:40 D I scussion Panel
Who Owns the “Fourth Estate”? The Media
in Search of Middle Ground Between the
Interests of Their Owners and the Temptation of Populism
The distribution and control of political information is one of the attributes and mechanisms of power.
Obviously, by favouring specific political tendencies, certain media are serving business corporations,
governments or political parties, not always keeping in mind their public responsibility. How can the level of
journalistic standards and professionalism be increased? How to ensure that media pursue the interests of
the citizens and not of their owners or principals?
Moderator:
• Roman Kabachiy, Journalist, Analyst, Institute of Mass Information, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Jose Luis Barcelo, Editor-in-Chief, El Mundo Financiero, Spain
• Gulliver Cragg, Correspondent, France 24, France
• Dmytro Dobrodomov, Deputy, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Jeremy Druker, Executive Director and Editor in Chief, Transitions (TOL),
Czech Republic
• Krzysztof Skowronski, President, Polish Journalists Association, Poland
• Bronisław Wildstein, Writer, Publicist, „wSieci” Weekly, Poland
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33
Society
18:50 - 20:00 T hematic B lock
Frozen Conflicts in Eastern Europe - Is There
any Chance to Solve Them?
In recent years the number of the so-called frozen conflicts has significantly increased. Kosovo, NagornoKarabakh, Transnistria, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, with the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian
Federation and the Donbass occupation being the newest ones. Does the international community have
any ideas for a peaceful solution to these conflicts?
Presentation of the Luhansk Oblast
Host:
• Yuriy Garbuz, Head of Regional Military - Civilian Administration, Luhansk
Regional State Administration, Ukraine
Frozen Conflicts in Eastern Europe - Is There
any Chance to Solve Them?
Moderator:
• Andrew MacDowall, Correspondent and Analyst, Politico, United Kingdom
Speakers:
• Margareta Cederfelt, Member of Parliament, Riksdag, Sweden
• Jean-Pierre Froehly, Senior Political Adviser/Head of Director’s Office (ODIHR), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Germany
• Jan Pisulinski, Professor, University of Rzeszow, Poland
• Andrii Teteruk, Deputy, Supreme Council, Ukraine
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9:30 - 10:40
Business and Economy
D iscussion Panel
On a Collision Course? Interests of European Agricultural Producers vs. Modernisation and Expansion of Ukrainian Agriculture
The association agreement between Ukraine and the EU resulted in the gradual opening of markets and
the expansion of free trade zone. Agricultural production is included in this process only to a small extent,
however, the weak hryvnia, the progressive modernisation of agriculture and processing industry are
opening the way to success for Ukrainian farmers on the internal market and with expansion abroad. What
is the potential of Ukrainian agriculture? Should European agricultural producers be afraid of this potential?
Moderator:
• Jean-Jacques Herve, President, Agri Audit JJ, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Jacek Bogucki, Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Poland
• Lukasz Holubowski, President, Agricultural Market Agency, Poland
• Lucjan Kuzniar, Member of the Board, Podkarpackie Region’s Marshal’s Office, Poland
• Dariusz Sapinski, President of the Board, Mlekovita, Poland
• Orest Tokac, Agriculture Team Member, Support Group for Ukraine, European Commission, Belgium
• Olha Trofimtseva, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food,
Ukraine
Participation in discussion:
• Teresa Pamula, Director, Subcarpathian Regional Office of Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture, Poland
• Julian Pawlak, President of the KUPS Management Board, Polish Association of Juice Producers (KUPS), Poland
• Marek Skomorowski, President of the Management Board, Zamosc Grain
Plant, Poland
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Business and Economy
35
10:55 - 12:05 T hematic B lock
Exploration of Space - Possibilities of Scientific and Economic Cooperation
The Ukrainian space sector is well developed, and its products can compete in the world market. However,
the international situation, as well as natural barriers to cause the position of Ukraine. Many products
of Ukrainian scientific thought and technology are not applicable abroad. How to turn Ukraine into the
European space sector? How Ukraine should develop its space policy?
Innovation in Polish Air Force. A Pathway
to Success
Host:
• Bartosz Bednarz, Journalist, Interia.pl, Poland
Speaker:
• Ryszard Szczepanik, Director, Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych, Poland
Exploration of Space - Possibilities of Scientific and Economic Cooperation
Moderator:
• Valery Korepanov, Scientific Director, Lviv Center of the Institute for Space
Research, State Space Agency, National Academy of Sciences, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Pavlo Dehtiarenko, Head of Design Division, Yuzhnoye State Design Office,
Ukraine
• Roman Fedoniuk, Director of the Department of International Relations,
State Space Agency of Ukraine
• Jacek Kosiec, Space Program Director, CREOTECH Instruments S.A., Poland
• Piotr Orleanski, Deputy Director for Technology Development, Space Research Centre of Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
• Michal Wiercinski, Director, Polish Armaments Group, Poland
• Pawel Wojtkiewicz, Business Development Executive, GMV Innovating Solutions, Poland
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36
Business and Economy
12:20 - 13:30 T hematic B lock
Free Trade Agreement Between the European Union and Ukraine – Limitations and
Opportunities
The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the European Union and Ukraine came
into force on 1 January 2016. How can Ukrainian and European firms use the potential arising from DCFTA?
Can entrepreneurs from both sides expect the emergence of new suppliers of goods and services, and
outsourcing and investment opportunities?
Melex. A Pathway to Success
Host:
• Bartosz Bednarz, Journalist, Interia.pl, Poland
Speaker:
• Izabela Zelazko, Commercial Director, Melex Ltd., Poland
Free Trade Agreement Between the European Union and Ukraine – Limitations and
Opportunities
Moderator:
• Michal Kornasiewicz, Managing Partner, Dziedzic Kowalski Kornasiewicz &
Partners, Poland
Speakers:
• Ziemowit Ekiert, President, Acuarius Consulting Sp. z o.o., Poland
• Sylwia Krason-Kopaniarz, Executive President for International Operations, Impel S.A., Poland
• Jan Mikoluszko, President of the Management Board, Polish Cluster of Construction Exporters, Poland
• Marek Wlodarczyk, Member of the Management Board, URSUS S.A., Poland
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Business and Economy
37
13:45 - 14:55 T hematic B lock
Economic Policy Dilemmas: Between Globalisation and Protectionism
The economic situation in Ukraine is still unstable. The consequences of the war in the East and restrictions
on the economic cooperation with Russia still have a negative impact on the current situation in the
country. The pace of change remains slow and public impatience is growing. What is required to boost
economic growth?
Presentation of the Economic Development Strategy for Ukraine
Host:
• Viktor Galasyuk, Head of the Committee for Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Economic Policy Dilemmas: Between Globalisation and Protectionism
Moderator:
• Bartosz Bednarz, Journalist, Interia.pl, Poland
Speakers:
• Viktor Galasyuk, Head of the Committee for Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Vasyl Yurchyshyn, Director of Economic Programs, Razumkov Centre for
Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
• Wojciech Kwasniak, Deputy Chairman, Financial Supervision Commission,
Poland
• Jerzy Kwiecinski, First Deputy Minister, Ministry of Development, Poland
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38
Business and Economy
15:10 - 16:20 T hematic B lock
Thresholds and Barriers to Trade with
Ukraine
With the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the EU, trade between Ukraine
and Poland is likely to increase significantly, according to the Polish government. Kyiv and Brussels have
already lowered tariffs on most goods. Will Polish consumers and producers benefit? How will stabilisation
of the Ukrainian economy and the hryvnia (UAH) influence the Polish-Ukrainian trade? What challenges
await Poles on the Ukrainian market and Ukrainians to the Polish market?
State Fiscal Service of Ukraine - Development and Support throughout the European Reforms
Host:
• Krzysztof Gawkowski, Vice-Chairman, Democratic Left Alliance, Poland
Thresholds and Barriers to Trade with
Ukraine
Moderator:
• Lukasz Grajewski, Editor-in-Chief, Eastbook.eu, Poland
Speakers:
• Mykhailo Dovbenko, First Deputy Head of the Committee on Financial Policy, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Krzysztof Gawkowski, Vice-Chairman, Democratic Left Alliance, Poland
• Katarzyna Kowalska, Vice President, Export Credit Insurance Corporation
Joint Stock Company, Poland
• Marta Poltorak, President, Marma Polskie Folie Sp. z o.o., Poland
• Slawomir Rosiek, President of the Management Board, Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN Spółka z o.o., Poland
• Jan Zalubski, President of the Management Board, ZET Transport, Poland
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Business and Economy
16:35 - 17:45 D iscussion Panel
Energy Security. Markets and Politics
Energy security remains a major challenge for Europe. Markets operational capcity is one of the crucial
elements of this safety. In addition, it can’t be discussed without taking into consideration the current
political situation. Ukraine wants its own security and to be a partner in building the EU energy security - as
a transit country and exporter. What is the current situation? What is the role of Poland, Ukraine and the
European Union in this process?
Moderator:
• Marcelina Gołębiewska, Expert, The Sobieski Institute, Poland
Speakers:
• Hans-Josef Fell, President, Energy Watch Group, Germany
• Mykhailo Gonchar, President, Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”, Ukraine
• Aleksandar Kovacevic, Energy Economist, Serbia
• Andrii Lopushanskyi, Deputy, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Sławomir Raszewski, Research Associate, King’s College London, United
Kingdom
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40
Plenary Session
18:00 - 19:30 P lenary S ession
Sovereignty, Democracy, Development:
How Central and Eastern Europe Has
Changed over the Past 25 Years
Political and economic power of the CEE region lies in cooperation in the fields of security, energy, migration
and economy. Strengthening of the region’s role should inspire politicians and prevail over a number
of vested interests. After 1989, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe chose their own paths of
development. Most of them - relying on democratic and economic reforms, along with the development
of the civil society - achieved success. Their role in Europe is increasing, and their voice counts in European
decision-making.
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European Integration and Reforms
09:30 - 10:40 T hematic B lock
Ukraine’s Decentralisation Reform. In
Search of an Acceptable Model
The decentralisation reform is one of the key reforms in Ukraine. What solutions can be brought from the
European experience? Poland’s experience shows the complex character of this endeavour together with
its risks and benefits. How the EU and partners from abroad could assist Ukraine? Can the Polish model of
decentralisation prove effective in Ukraine?
Moderator:
• Maryna Bryl, National Policy Development Expert, Swiss-Ukrainian Decentralisation Support Project DESPRO, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Yurii Bublyk, Head of Subcommittee on Local Governments, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Caterina Filippini, Professor, Milan University, Italy
• Yuriy Hanushchak, Director, Institute of territorial development, Ukraine
• Franz Schausberger, President, Special Adviser to the European Commission, Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE), Austria
• Marcin Swiecicki, Member, Parliament, Poland
Participation in discussion:
• Stepan Barna, Head, Ternopil Regional State Administration, Ukraine
• Robert Choma, Mayor, City Hall in Przemysl, Poland
Presentation of the Poltava Oblast
Host:
• Oleksandr Bilenkyi, Head of the Poltava Regional Council, Poltava Regional
Council, Ukraine
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42
European Integration and Reforms
10:55 - 12:05 D iscussion Panel
Euroregions – A Means of Reviving the Social and Economic Cooperation
One of the important symptoms of European integration is developing ever closer relations and crossborder cooperation within the confines of the formal structures bringing together representatives of local
and regional governments, associations and social partners which are representing regions of two or more
neighboring countries. Joint ventures of interconnected regions are helping to achieve social, cultural and
economic goals, promoting the development and exchange of information.
Partner:
• Euroregion Carpathians-Ukraine
Euroregions – A Means of Reviving the Social and Economic Cooperation
Moderator:
• Oksana Yurynets, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Galina Grabarczuk, Director, The Association of Local Governments of Bug
Euroregion, Poland
• Dumitru-Tudor Jijie, Executive Director, Association Euroregion Siret-Prut-Nistru, Romania
• Izabela Kloc, Member, Chairperson of the Sejm’s European Union Affairs
Committee, Parliament, Poland
• Dawid Lasek, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Sport and Tourism, Poland
• Serhii Tatusiak, Chairman, NGO “Ukraine-Poland-Germany”, Ukraine
• Bogusław Waksmundzki, Member of the Board, County Council in Nowy
Targ, Poland
Participation in discussion:
• Barbara Inglot, Director, Association of the Carpathian Euroregion Poland,
Poland
• Jozef Jodlowski, District Governor, Rzeszow District Council, Poland
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European Integration and Reforms
Kombornia Manor. A Pathway to Success.
Host:
• Bartosz Bednarz, Journalist, Interia.pl, Poland
Speaker:
• Ryszard Skotniczny, President of the Board, Slow Beskid Foundation, Poland
12:20 - 13:30 T hematic B lock
Cooperation Towards Creating the Carpathian Region Brand
A huge economic, tourist and human potential of the Carpathian region is still insufficiently used and the
region itself remains underfunded. What should countries like Poland, Ukraine or Romania do in order to
improve and to boost the cooperation between neighbors? What should the local communities do in order
to create and promote a common brand of the region?
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Karel Schwarzenberg, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Parliament of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic
Cooperation Towards Creating the Carpathian Region Brand
Moderator:
• Adam Peziol, President of the Board, Voivodship Fund for Environmental
Protection and Water Management in Rzeszow, Poland
Speakers:
• Wojciech Buczak, Member, Parliament, Polska
• Andrii Kulchynskii, Mayor, Truskavets City Council, Ukraine
• Dawid Lasek, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Sport and Tourism, Poland
• Adriana Nicula, Information, Publicity and Selection Coordinator, Regional
Office for Cross Border Cooperation Romania-Ukraine, Romania
• Viacheslav Potapenko, Director, NGO Institute of Green Economics, Ukraine
• Ryszard Skotniczny, President of the Board, Slow Beskid Foundation, Poland
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44
European Integration and Reforms
13:45 - 14:55 T hematic B lock
Cooperation in Central Europe. What is the
Place of Ukraine?
Central European countries are a natural partner for Ukraine. The cooperation in security issues, migrants,
energy and economy is a source of political and economic power of the region. The cornerstone of this
cooperation is the Visegrad Group. However, as a result of the crisis in Ukraine, the economic cooperation
between these countries leaves many untapped opportunities. V4 is not always unanimous either in politics
or in economy. Achieving a common position towards Russia is an uneasy task.
Presentation of a Book by Alexander Duleba “Russia, Ukraine, and Us”
The book offers analysis of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis from a Slovak perspective. It examines reasons for
the Maydan revolution in Ukraine as well as sources of Russian coercive response. In addition, it explores
what this crisis means for Slovakia, the Visegrad Group States and the EU. Moderator:
• Tomas Galis, Editor, Denník N, Slovakia
Speakers:
• Alexander Duleba, Director, Slovak Foreign Policy Association, Slovakia
• Jan Gregor, Director, Premedia Publishing House, Slovakia
Cooperation in Central Europe. What is the
Place of Ukraine?
Moderator:
• Irena Krasnicka, Advisor, International Visegrad Fund, Slovakia
Speakers:
• Timothy Less, Director, Nova Europa, United Kingdom
• Ievhen Mahda, Associate Professor, The National Technical University of
Ukraine ‘Kyiv Polytechnic Institute’, Ukraine
• Markiyan Malskyy, Former Ambassador, Professor and Dean of the Faculty
of International Relations, The Ivan Franko National University Lviv, Ukraine
• Petr Pojman, Fellow, Prague Security Studies Institute, Czech Republic
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European Integration and Reforms
45
15:10 - 16:20 D iscussion Panel
Integrational Aspirations of Ukraine vs. European Project Crisis and Euroscepticism
Russia’s attempt to force Ukraine to abandon the EU aspirations in 2013 caused a revolution in Kiev’s
Maidan. Today, the European choice is the hallmark of all reform and patriotic forces. However, the crisis
caused by Brexit and the strengthening of the extreme groups (in many countries - anti-European), the
project of further enlargement of the EU has been stopped. It is hard to expect that European countries’
societies will accept the extension or granting the status of a candidate to Ukraine before the end of the
divorce with Britain, overcoming the migration crisis and returning European economy on a growth path.
Moderator:
• Olena Babakova, Journalist, Eastbook.eu, Poland
Speakers:
• Bill Bowring, Professor of Law, Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom
• Roger Casale, Founder and CEO, New Europeans, United Kingdom
• Dario Fabbri, Editorial Board Member, Limes, Italian Review of Geopolitics,
Italy
• Tamara Guzenkova, Deputy Director - Head of Centre, Russian Institute for
Strategic Studies, Russia
• Francisco De Borja Lasheras, Director of ECFR Madrid Office, The European
Council on Foreign Relations, Spain
• Yaroslav Zhalilo, Host Research Fellow, Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine
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European Integration and Reforms
16:35 - 17:45 D iscussion Panel
Patients Treatment from Central and Eastern Europe - Benefits for Both Sides
Cardiac care, rehabilitation, prior myocardial infarction and other specialized therapies as well as care for
the elderly from Central - Eastern Europe are one of the issues relating to a discussion about cooperation
with Ukraine in the context of the development of medicine and patient care.
Moderator:
• Witold Laskowski, President of the Board, Journalist - Służba Zdrowia Sp.
z o.o.
Speakers:
• Kazimierz Golojuch, Member of Parliament, Poland
• Stanislaw Kruczek, Member of the Board, Podkarpackie Region’s Marshal’s
Office, Poland
• Janusz Solarz, Saint Jadwiga Regional Hospital No 2 in Rzeszów - Director,
Poland
• Adam Witkowski, Professor, The Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński Institute of Cardiology - Head of Department of Cardiology and Interventional Angiology,
Poland
• Jaroslaw Wojcik, Professor, Independent Public Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, Poland
• Barbara Zych, Manager, Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej, Zakład Pielęgnacyjno-Opiekuńczy, Poland
Participation in discussion:
• Marcin Pilarski, Director, Regional Education Center in Nisk, Poland
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Plenary Sessions
47
18:00 - 19:30 P lenary S ession
Sovereignty, Democracy, Development:
How Central and Eastern Europe Has
Changed over the Past 25 Years
Political and economic power of the CEE region lies in cooperation in the fields of security, energy, migration
and economy. Strengthening of the region’s role should inspire politicians and prevail over a number
of vested interests. After 1989, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe chose their own paths of
development. Most of them - relying on democratic and economic reforms, along with the development
of the civil society - achieved success. Their role in Europe is increasing, and their voice counts in European
decision-making.
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 28
48
9:30 - 10:40
International Politics
T hematic B lock
Central and Eastern Europe – In Search of
Regional Security and Cooperation
In the last years, Central and Eastern Europe has become a scene of important events affecting the security
not only of the region, but also of the whole continent. The migration crisis, the illegal annexation of Crimea
and a growing number of the so called „frozen conflicts” made security issues even more urgent and forced
the leaders of European coun¬tries to start talks. Does the international community have any ideas for
peaceful solutions to these conflicts? Are the CEE countries able to develop a common and consistent
position, which will help to increase security in the region?
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Rebecca Harms, Member, European Parliament, Germany
Central and Eastern Europe – In Search of
Regional Security and Cooperation
Moderator:
• Jan Malicki, Director, Centre for East European Studies, Warsaw University,
Poland
Speakers:
• Andrey Okara, Director, Centre for Eastern European Studies, Russia
• Tengiz Pkhaladze, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President, The Administration of the President of Georgia, Georgia
• Renata Szczech, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of Poland, Poland
• Bogdan Jaremenko, Chairman, Foundation “Maidan of Foreign Affairs”,
Ukraine
Participation in discussion:
• Yulia Zhuchkova, Junior Visiting Fellow, Institute for Human Sciences (IWM),
Austria
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49
International Politics
10:55 - 12:05 T hematic B lock
Against Propaganda. How to Prevent Creating False Reality in the Media and on the
Internet
An integral part of the Russian annexation of Crimea and invasion in Donbas was an intensive information
war undertaken by Kremlin in the mass, digital and social media. It continues uninterrupted until today. ProKremlin propaganda makers and internet “trolls” use manipulation, lies and threats as a tool to reach their
goals. Initially the Russians and Russian-speakers were receptive to this kind of actions. Today, the main
target groups are Western societies, tired of permanent conflicts. What can be done in order to counteract
this propaganda campaign, full of lies and hate?
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Andrius Kubilius, Former Prime Minister, Member, Seimas, Lithuania
Against Propaganda. How to Prevent Creating False Reality in the Media and on the
Internet
Moderator:
• Serhii Vysotskyi, Member, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Matteo Cazzulani, Analyst, Center of Global Studies “Strategy XXI”, Italy
• Andrzej Klimczak, Journalist, Polish Journalists Association, Poland
• Adam Lelonek, Research Fellow, Fundacja Kazimierza Pułaskiego, Poland
• Ondrej Soukup, Editor, Hospodarske Noviny, Czech Republic
• Andreas Umland, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Ukraine
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 28
50
International Politics
12:20 - 13:30 T hematic B lock
Ukraine Between Europe and Eurasia
The Agreement on Association with the European Union and the conflict with Russia radically changed
the nature of relations between Ukraine and its partners and neighbours. New opportunities appeared
towards developing relations with the countries of the West. Simultaneously, relations with Russia suffered
a significant damage. Kyiv must also re-arrange relations with its traditional partners in the Black Sea
region and in the whole area of the former USSR. How do Ukraine and its partners and neighbours find
themselves in a new situation?
Moderator:
• Oleksandr Chalyi, President, Grant Thornton, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Igor Chubays, Professor, Moscow Institute of Economics, Russia
• Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
• Radu Gheorghe Magdin, CEO & Brand Ambassador, Smartlink Communications, Romania
• Oleksandr Nykonenko, Adviser to the President, Energoatom (National
Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine), Ukraine
• Dietmar Stuedemann, Ambassador ret.; Senior Adviser, German Foreign
Office; Deutsche Bank, Germany
Talks by “Rzeczpospolita” Daily
Host:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Speaker:
• Borys Tarasyuk, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Supreme Council, Ukraine
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International Politics
13:45 - 14:55 T hematic B lock
The Global “Game on Ukraine” Goes On.
Back to Diplomacy?
The annexation of Crimea and the invasion of eastern Ukraine violated territorial integrity of Ukraine and
other basic principles of international law. However, the West, Russia and Ukraine are trying to continue a
political dialogue to look for opportunities to reduce tensions. Is it possible in the present circumstances to
restore trust in international relations? What are the limits of such dialogue? Is it possible for the powers to
achieve an agreement behind the back of the Ukrainian nation?
Presentation of the Donetsk Oblast
Host:
• Sergii Semovonyk, Director, Agency of Regional Development, Ukraine
The Global “Game on Ukraine” Goes On.
Back to Diplomacy?
Moderator:
• Roman Imielski, Managing Editor, Gazeta Wyborcza Daily, Poland
Speakers:
• Igor Korotchenko, Editor-in-Chief, National Defense Publishing House Ltd,
Russia
• Kostiantyn Matviienko, Expert, Strategic Consulting Corporation ‘Gardarica’, Ukraine
• Maria Josefa Perez del Pozo, Professor, University Complutense in Madrid,
Spain
• Boris Reitschuster, Journalist, Author, Econ Verlag, Germany
• Borys Tarasyuk, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Participation in discussion:
• Nikolajs Kabanovs, International Board Director, LABA Trade Union, Latvia
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International Politics
15:10 - 16:20 T hematic B lock
Innovation as a Key to Economic Success
One of the priorities in most of the European countries are investments in new, innovative technologies and
ability to adapt to the new trends in the global economy. Bringing innovation into traditional industries
is the key to success and ensures the competitiveness of a country. Innovative solutions in management
and economy need to be supported. However, this needs a proper ecosystem, based on the cooperation
between the business, the state and the science, as well as proper support to entrepreneurs and start-ups.
What kind of experience of other countries may be used by Ukraine in order to increase the level of the
innovativeness of the Ukrainian economy? How to make the most of the industry’s and science potential?
Innovative Technology of Manufacturing
Double-Modified Asphalt Emulsion and
How It Helps Achieve Positive Environmetal Effects
Host:
• Grzegorz Nieradka, Deputy Coordinator of the Project for Life. Technical,
Flukar sp. z o.o., Poland
Innovation as a Key to Economic Success
Moderator:
• Elena Veduta, Deputy Chair of Department of Political Economy, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
Speakers:
• Vladimir Borza, Director of Programmes and Analysis, Slovak Innovation
and Energy Agency, Slovakia
• Stanislaw Kruczek, Member of the Board, Podkarpackie Region’s Marshal’s
Office, Poland
• Ivan Kulchytskyy, Chairman, Agency of European Innovation, Ukraine
• Maciej Maslowski, Member, Parliament, Poland
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International Politics
16:35 - 17:45 D iscussion Panel
Poland and Ukraine. The Balance Between
Neighbourship and Cooperation
Poland was the first country in the world to recognize the independence of Ukraine in 1991. The two
countries have not only been good neighbors since then, but also close strategic partners. The PolishUkrainian bilateral relations, however, have seen new challenges due to the Russian aggression of Crimea
and Donbas, the economic crisis and the historical dialogue. Does the Polish-Ukrainian partnership need
a new drive?
Moderator:
• Bogumila Berdychowska, Editor, “Więź” quarterly, Poland
Speakers:
• Andrii Deshchytsia, Ambassador of Ukraine, Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland, Ukraine
• Borys Tarasyuk, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Ryszard Terlecki, Vice Speaker, Parliament, Poland
• Marek Ziolkowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Poland, Poland
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Plenary Sessions
18:00 - 19:30 P lenary S ession
Sovereignty, Democracy, Development:
How Central and Eastern Europe Has
Changed over the Past 25 Years
Political and economic power of the CEE region lies in cooperation in the fields of security, energy, migration
and economy. Strengthening of the region’s role should inspire politicians and prevail over a number
of vested interests. After 1989, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe chose their own paths of
development. Most of them - relying on democratic and economic reforms, along with the development
of the civil society - achieved success. Their role in Europe is increasing, and their voice counts in European
decision-making.
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Society
9:30 - 10:40
D iscussion Panel
Education of Young People in Central and
Eastern Europe. A Bridge Towards Further
European Integration
For several years now, Polish academic establishments have witnessed migration of young people from
Ukraine, who decide to study in Poland. Ukrainian and Polish science centres are thus forced to change their
curriculum. Are Poland and Ukraine capable of creating an educational platform, which will support the
integrational processes between the two nations? What part can Polish universities and academies play in
the process of cultural education?
Moderator:
• Malgorzata Kuzbida, Senior Lecturer, East European College in Przemysl,
Poland
Speakers:
• Aleksander Bobko, Secretary of State, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland
• Igor Tsependa, Rector, Vasyl Stefanyk Ciscarpathian (Precarpathian) National University, Ukraine
• Beris Gwynne, President, Relational Peacebuilding Initiatives (RPI), Switzerland
• Jan Pieklo, Ambassador, Embassy of Poland to Ukraine, Poland
• Paweł Trefler, Rector, East European College in Przemysl, Poland
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Society
10:55 - 12:05 T hematic B lock
Business and Politics. How to Make it Transparent?
Transparency helps improve the quality of governance. Open access to data is a key feature of the civil
society. A report by World Wide Web Foundation shows that the world’s transparency leader is the UK.
Among 86 countries, Poland ranked 35th, after Estonia, the Czech Republic and Russia. In the EU, it is
common to submit asset declarations, for financial data should be open and available for the public. In
2016, Ukraine passed a bill instituting an obligation for public officials to submit asset declarations, as
required by the International Monetary Fund. Open dialogue between politics and economy is one of the
pillars of the efficiently functioning state.
Impel Group. A Pathway to Success
Host:
• Jock Mendoza-Wilson, Director of International and Investor Relations, System Capital Management, Ukraine
Speaker:
• Sylwia Krason-Kopaniarz, Executive President for International Operations, Impel S.A., Poland
Business and Politics. How to Make it Transparent?
Moderator:
• Jock Mendoza-Wilson, Director of International and Investor Relations, System Capital Management, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Ludovit Cernak, CEO, Sitno Group, Slovakia
• Yuriy Derevyanko, MP, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Ute Kochlowski-Kadjaia, Managing Director, Eastern Europe Business Association of Germany, Germany
• Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Member, Parliament, Poland
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Society
12:20 - 13:30 T hematic B lock
Public Diplomacy and Historical Policy.
How to Overcome the Legacy of Old Conflicts?
Public diplomacy may help nations and societies to understand each other better. Collective memory
shapes both national and European identity. However, it is used very often as political instrument,
particularly in the face of growing euroscepticism among EU Member States. So how to deal with the past?
Does highlighting of the importance of historical policy impede the public diplomacy or can it be useful?
Strzałkowo - The Path towards Reconciliation
Host:
• Dmytro Karan, Rector, Podil Church of the Protection in Kyiv, Ukraine
Speaker:
• Volodymyr Cherpak, Episcop of Vyshhorod and Podil, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, Ukraine
Public Diplomacy and Historical Policy.
How to Overcome the Legacy of Old Conflicts?
Moderator:
• Grzegorz Gauden, Vice President, Copyright Polska, Poland
Speakers:
• Gabriele Baumann, Director of the Kiev Office, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Germany
• Jan Draus, Chairman of the College, Institute of National Remembrance,
Poland
• Sergey Nikolsky, Director of the Department of Philosophy of Culture, Former Deputy Director for Science, Institute of Philosophy RAS, Russia
• David Svoboda, Expert on Ukraine, The Institute for the Study of Totalitarian
Regimes, Czech Republic
• Leonid Zashkilnyak, Deputy Director of the Instiute for Ukrainian Studies,
National Academy of Science, Ukraine
Participation in discussion:
• Elena Guseletova, Head of International Office, Institute of World’s Civilizations, Russia
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Society
13:45 - 14:55 T hematic B lock
Ukrainians in European Countries. Myths,
Stereotypes and Reality
The history of the local Ukrainian Diaspora is different in almost every European country. Also, the current
situation of Ukrainians scattered over almost all of Europe and the level of their civic engagement varies
widely. What are the stereotypes on Ukrainians abroad and what is their situation in reality? What image of
their country of origin do Ukrainians living abroad create? What is the role of Ukrainians abroad for Ukraine
and the country they live in?
Civic Engagement of Ukrainians in Poland
and Germany
Host:
• Ljudmyla Melnyk, Expert, Institute for European Politics, Germany
Ukrainians in European Countries. Education, Labour, Politics
Moderator:
• Myroslava Keryk, Head, Nasz Wybor, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Oksana Yurynets, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Ljudmyla Melnyk, Expert, Institute for European Politics, Germany
• Rafal Rogala, Director of Office, Office for Foreigners, Poland
• Andrii Romanchuk, Partner, International Legal Center “EUCON”, Ukraine
• Stepan Shakhno, Board Member, Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain,
United Kingdom
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Society
15:10 - 16:20 T hematic B lock
Intellectual Facets of Central and Eastern
Europe
In many countries, cultural policy of the region faced major challenges. One of them is a decreased interest
in culture, reading books and magazines, a reduction of the importance of theater, opera, art, music, etc.
A clash of world traditional values with progressive trivialization of culture and public conversation is also
dangerous. The threat is seen as well in a revival of both coarse and aggressive nationalism and - on the
other hand - in the cultural eradicating of large social groups. Can the intellectuals of Central Europe find
the answers to these questions?
Book Presentation “Ukraine. From the
Maidan Revolution to the War in Donbas”
Moderator:
• Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Speaker:
• Pablo Gonzalez, Journalist, Spain
Intellectual Facets of Central and Eastern
Europe
Moderator:
• Andrzej Brzeziecki, Editor-in-Chief, New Eastern Europe, Poland
Speakers:
• Sergiy Datsiuk, Philosopher, Ukraine
• Dmitry Karnaukhov, Professor, Department of International Relations, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russia
• Waldemar Paruch, Professor, Advisor to the Speaker of Parliament, Maria
Curie Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
• Bogdan Romaniuk, Vice-Marshal, Podkarpackie Region’s Marshal’s Office,
Poland
• Alexander Woell, President, European University Viadrina, Germany
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Society
16:35 - 18:00 D iscussion Panel
Decommunisation and Lustration in
Ukraine. Can Ukraine Benefit From the Experience of Poland and Other Post-Communist Countries?
Breaking with the communist past does not only imply introducing political pluralism and a market
economy. The Euromaidan Revolution of Dignity has shown a strong need to break with the past in
the symbolic sphere - to remove the monuments glorifying dictatorship, change names of cities, streets
associated with the communist time as well as stigmatise and keep away from the public institutions all
the people connected with the past system. What are the similarities and differences between Ukraine and
other post-communist countries, which have already faced a similar problem?
Moderator:
• Pawel Kowal, PhD, Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences,
Poland
Speakers:
• Michał Dworczyk, Member, Parliament, Poland
• Andrii Kohut, Head of the State Archive of Security Service of Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine, Ukraine
• Markus Meckel, Chairman of the Council, Foundation for Polish-German
Cooperation, Germany
• Grzegorz Motyka, Director, Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of
Sciences, Poland
• Jaroslaw Szarek, President, Institute of National Remembrance, Poland
• Volodymyr Viatrovych, Head, Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, Ukraine
Participation in discussion:
• Carlos Flores Juberias, Professor, University of Valencia, Spain
• Meelis Saueauk, Senior Researcher, Estonian Institute of Historical Memory,
Estonia
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