More about the programme 24th September

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The doors open - Coffee

Time: 8.00-9.00, in the Exhibition

Keynote speaker

Time: 9.20–10.00, Concert Hall

Coffee

Time: 10.00-10.30, in the Exhibition

Trade and Competitiveness: Is the EU on the Right Track?

Time: 10.30–11.15, Concert Hall

Trade is a cornerstone of the EU’s global competitiveness – but how well does current trade policy support companies in their efforts to grow and compete internationally? In this panel, we’ll explore what the EU is doing well – and not so well – in the area of trade, what policy changes are needed to foster long-term growth and innovation, and what businesses concretely need from policymakers in order to succeed on the global market.

Organiser:

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise

The Cyber Threat Landscape – How can Europe Stay Ahead

Time: 10.30–11.15, Amfi

A significant share of today’s security risks emerges in the digital landscape, where cyber threats have become increasingly common and severe. Defending against these types of attacks is a growing challenge, especially as the ongoing digital transformation has made organizations and societies more interconnected - and more vulnerable - than ever before.

During the session, we will explore the following areas:

What are the biggest threats facing European businesses and public institutions? How can we strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors?

What can we learn from recent cyberattacks? What strategies and technologies are needed to protect Europe’s digital infrastructure? The speakers include cybersecurity experts from industry, EU agencies, and academia.

Speakers

Liselott Lading, Director Business Consultancy, Qinshift

Moderator:

Ola Svedin, CEO, OpenTech

Organiser:

Europe Direct Lund/Open Tech

Strategies in an uncertain world

Time: 11.20–12.00, Concert Hall

"There seems to be no order in the disorder”, was the reaction of Ursula von der Leyen to the announcement of universal tariffs by the US. When erratic statements and decisions by president Trump has ushered in a new world order in global trade, how do businesses in Lund and beyond navigate this changing landscape?

And what can and should the EU do to adjust to this situation? What can the EU learn from businesses when planning a strategy to stay at pace with a volatile global economic landscape?

This seminar will bring together local business leaders and academic and global trade expertise to discuss the use of strategies in an uncertain world.

Speakers:

• Ray Mauritsson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Axis Communications
• Marie Sandin, Managing Director & VP Strategic Programs, Tetra Pak Sweden
• Thomas Kalling, Professor of Strategy, Lund University School of Economics and Management
• Anna Stellinger, Deputy Director General & Head of International and EU Affairs, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise

Moderator:

Maria Wetterstrand

Organiser:

Lund University

What are the Nordic countries and the EU doing for cross-border commuting – what has the Öresund bridge meant?

Time: 11.20–12.00, Amfi

What has the Öresund bridge meant for cross-border commuting in the region? What cross-border obstacles related to this have been resolved over the past 25 years? The Öresund bridge has an additional dimension/function beyond just being a transport link from A to B; it also enables working on the other side of the strait, thereby contributing to growth in the region.

Organiser:

Tillväxtverket, interreg Öresund

EU Academy-workshop: Living and Working in Brussels

Time: 11.20–12.00, Botulfshörnan

Considering a career in Brussels, particularly within the European Union sphere, often brings questions not just about the professional landscape but also the practicalities and realities of life in the EU capital.

This panel discussion aims to provide information to anyone curious about the experience of living and working in Brussels from the perspective of young professionals and trainees recently involved with EU institutions and related organizations.

Lunch

Time: 12.00-13.00, in the Exhibition

Coffee

Time: 13.45-14.15, in the Exhibition