Economic Forum of Young Leaders

AGENDA

5th of September 2016. Venue: Nowy Sącz

Registration

15:30 – 17:00

City tour for participants and guests

Youth from Nowy Sącz will guide you through the Old Town and the most beautiful part of Market Square and its surroundings. Tours are at 15:30 and 16:15 in 5 groups, 15 people each. Duration of the guided tour - about 40 minutes. Guides are speaking English.

17:30 – 19:30

Networking

Getting to Know each other Session

The first step to establish international cooperation.

The session will be led in the highly interactive way, supporting getting to know each other process as well as exchange of experience and opinions. You can`t miss that moment! Remember to bring the information materials, leaflets and your business cards. Take care of your visibility during the Forum!

6th of September 2016. Venue: Nowy Sącz

9:00 – 9:45

Registration

9:30 – 9:50

Presentation:

Małopolska – European Region of Entrepreneurship 2016

10:00 – 11:30

Opening Session

Moderators: Klaudia Kozak, Mirosław Urban, Poland

Jacek Krupa, Marshal of Małopolska Region
Ryszard Nowak, Mayor of the City of Nowy Sącz
Paweł Poszytek, acting Director-General of Foundation for Development of Education System
Michał Wójcik, Chairman of Nowy Staw Foundation

Opening speech:

What kind of school for European "Steve Jobs"? Challenges for modern education.

Marzenna Drab, Undersecretary of State The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Poland

11:30 – 13:00

Workshops:

Incubator of international cooperation – declaration of equal partnership.

What is a quality-based international cooperation? How can we use the international network of youth organizations? What kind of future activities would we like to map out? This workshop will be dedicated to content-based discussions, working out a declaration of equal partnership and creation of new project ideas in the areas of participants` interests.

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 16:15

Workshops:

Incubator of international cooperation – networking and future cooperation planning.

What kind of future activities would we like to map out? This workshop will be dedicated to content-based discussions and creation of new project ideas in the areas of participants` interests.

16:30 – 18:00

Discussion panel:

Europe in the Next Decade. Debate of current leaders with the leaders of tomorrow.

Moderator: Nicolamaria Coppola, Italy

Panellists:

Kristian Friis Bach, Executive Secretary of UN Economic Commission for Europe
Amer Benouda, young leader, Centre for Studding Management and Research in Aix-Marseille; European Studies for Freedom, France
Ana Birchall, Chairperson, Committee for European Affairs, Chamber of Deputies, Romania
Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, former Prime Minister of Poland, Chairman of the Partners Board in EY
Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica, , Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Latvia
Margarida Marques, Secretary of State for European Affairs in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
Marcin Przydacz, Vice Director for Foreign Affairs, Chanellery of President, Poland

18:00 – 18:30

Video presentation by "Think about Future" Foundation:

Why we earn four times less than people from wealthy countries in western Europe?

Aim of foundation is to support all initiatives for economic development of Poland

19:30 – 21:30

Workshop:

Discovering Poland

How Poland can surprise you? An inspirational moment of tasting and meeting with Polish culture. It will be time when you can get to know Poland and its culture better. You will meet with other participants of the Forum, listen to their music, film, artistic inspirations and favourite artists. During the evening everyone will surely find a nice place for himself/herself!

7th of September 2016. Venue: Nowy Sącz

9:00 – 10:15

Discussion panel:

Industry 4.0: the internet of things and intelligent assets as a key to a truly circular economy.

Moderator: Amer Benouda, France

Panellists:

Bernhard Budaker, Head of Business Unit Automotive Fraunhofer IPA, Germany
Piotr Dardziński, Undersecretary of State in Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Republic of Poland

10:00 – 13:00

Meeting of Polish-Ukrainian Youth Exchange Council

10:30 – 12:00

Discussion panel:

Scenarios for Europe – geopolitics, security, economics.

Moderator: Raul Labadze, Georgia

Panellists:

gen. Vincenzo Camporini, Vice President in International Affairs Institute, Former Chief of Defence General Staff (2008-2011), Italy
Timo Koster, Director of the Defence Policy and Capabilities in NATO, Belgium
Jacek Kurzępa, Member of Parliament in Sejm of Republic of Poland
Giacomo Stucchi, President of the Parliamentary Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services and for State Secret Control COPASIR
Kristian Vigenin, Member of Parliament in Parliament of Bulgaria, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2013-2014), Bulgaria

12:15 – 13:15

Discussion panel:

For freedom and solidarity.

Moderator: Paweł Nowak, Poland

Panellists:

Sonia Angiolin, Association Informo, Italy
Wojciech Kaczmarczyk, Secretary of State in Chancellery of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland
Wojciech Kolarski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy, Poland
Michał Łuczewski, Dyrektor, Centrum Myśli Jana Pawła II, Poland
Krzysztof Michałkiewicz, Secretary of State, The Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs
Mara Stipic Bagaric, Caritas Banja Luca, Bosnia and Herzegovina

13:15 – 14:30

Lunch

14:30 – 15:30

Special Guest of Economic Forum of Young Leaders

Beata Szydło, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland

15:45 – 16:45

Discussion panel:

How to be a good leader in social life and bissines?

Moderator: Mariya Romanyshyn, Ukraine

Special guest:

Stanisław Karczewski,Speaker of Senate of the Republic of Poland

Panellists:

Zoltan Csefalvay, Representative of Hungary to OECD and UNESCO, Hungary
Francis Zammit Dimech, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2012-2013), Malta
Michał Maciej Lisiecki, President of the Board, PMPG Polskie Media S.A., Polska
Marco Ricceri, Eurispes - Institute of Political, Economic and Social Studies, Italy
Cyril Svoboda, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Director of Academy of Diplomacy, Czech Republic

17:00 – 17:30

Special guest of Economic Forum of Young Leaders

Jarosław Gowin, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland
Mateusz Morawiecki, Ministry of Development of the Republic of Poland

17:30 – 18:45

Discussion panel:

Supporting start-ups and youth entrepreneurship in Central-Eastern Europe.

Moderator: Sebastian Kolisz, Poland

Panellists:

Jadwiga Emilewicz, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Development, Poland
Patrycja Klarecka, President of Polish Agency for Enterprise Development
Kevin Monserrat, Microsoft Accelerator London
Artur Racicki, President Social Wifi
Anna Savchuk, Startup Weekend Kyiv
Paweł Szefernaker, Secretary of State, Chancellery of Prime Minister of Republic of Poland

20:00 – 21:00

Official Banquet at Nowy Sącz Town Hall.

The event is organised by Ryszard Nowak, Mayor of Nowy Sącz

8th of September 2016. Venue: Krynica, Nowy Sącz

9:00 – 10:30

Plenary Session of the 26th Economic Forum in Krynica

What kind of solidarity does Europe need?

Krynica - Zdrój, Pijalnia, Building A – Plenary Hall

Moderator: Igor Janke, Chairman of the Board, Institute of Freedom, Poland

Panellists:

Loreta Graužinienė, Speaker of, Seimas, Lithuania
Michał Krupiński, President of the Board, PZU, Poland
Marek Kuchciński, Speaker of Parliament, Republic of Poland
Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport in European Commission, Hungary
Ioan Mircea Pascu, Vice-Preisdent, European Parliament, Romania

10:40 – 11:55

Discussion panel:

Being closer to the citizen – what is the future of self-government?

Krynica - Zdrój, Stary Dom Zdrojowy, Building E – President Hall

Moderator: Bartłomiej Orzeł, Poland

Panellists:

Stanisław Bisztyga, Vice-president of the Regional Development Agency in the Małopolskie voivodship, Poland
Mariusz Kękuś, Councillor of Krakow City
Jerzy Kwieciński, First Deputy Minister in Ministry of Development of the Republic of Poland
Lucjusz Nadbreżny,Mayor of City of Stalowa Wola, Poland
David Narmania, Mayor in Tbilisi City Hall, Georgia
Cornelius Ochmann, Director of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, Germany
Sylwester Tułajew,Member of Parliament, Poland

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch

13:15 – 14:30

Discussion panel:

What is the future of young generation? Trends and challenges for education, labour market, capital market and pension scheme in Poland and Europe.

Krynica - Zdrój, Pijalnia, Building A – Plenary Hall

Moderator: Sebastian Barański, Poland

Panellists:

Grzegorz Chłopek, CEO in Nationale-Nederlanden, Poland
Gian Paul Gauci, European Centre for Workers` Questions (EZA), Malta
Władysław Kosiniak – Kamysz, President of Polish People Party, Former Minister Labour and Social Affairs, Poland
Karol Leszczyński, Polish Youth Initiative Foundation
Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport in European Commission, Hungary
Dragos Pislaru, Minister in Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Protection and Elderly, Romania
Anna Zalewska, Minister of Education of the Republic of Poland
Waldemar Zbytek, Vice-president of the Centre for Banking Law, the Polish Bank Association

14:35 - 16:50

Debata:

Do young people need a history?

Krynica - Zdrój, Pijalnia, Building A – Plenary Hall

Piotr Gliński, Deputy Premier, Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

17:00 - 18:30

Plenary Session of the 26th Economic Forum in Krynica:

Does welfare state have future?

Krynica - Zdrój, Pijalnia, Building A – Plenary Hall

Moderator: Zygmunt Berdychowski, Chairman of the Economic Forum Programme Council, Poland

Panellists:

George Balan, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Republic of Moldova
Piotr Gliński, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Republic of Poland
Konstanty Radziwiłł, Minister of Health, Republic of Poland
Sergei Stanishev, Prime Minister (2005–2009), President, Party of European Socialists
Hashim Thaci,President of Kosovo

20:00

Farewell banquet
of 11th Economic Forum of Young Leaders

It’s necessary to work and play as a team, and to build that team on a basis of mutual trust. It’s necessary to listen to one another and to not be afraid of making difficult and brave decisions. To be responsible, consistent and respect others. To talk and to seek compromise.

In Poland and Europe today there are vnumerous difficult matters that need resolving and for that purpose we need a dialogue and an attempt on compromise. I am very pleased that young people from various parts of Europe meet here in Nowy Sącz and have this conversation. You are taking a step in the right direction, towards building a community.

Beata Szydło
President of the Council of Ministers of Poland, honorary guest of the 2015 Forum

It wasn’t easy to get here but I’m glad I eventually made it. I also was a young leader. In 2003 I was elected as one of the ‘leaders of the future’ by the Forum in Davos. I must say that it was a good decision because my life became successful. This also shows that even you may become a president or a prime minister of your country and try to change a few things. Belief, responsibility, values and ideas, perseverance and rigor – they are all necessary to become a leader. The world needs true leaders, not actors. Needs people able to analyze, confront ideas and defend them. Relativism and lack of ideas pose a serious problem in contemporary world. But I strongly believe in Europe, in our values of democracy, freedom, tolerance, solidarity and equality. These values we must defend.

José María Aznar
Prime Minister of Spain 1996-2004, Forum's guest 2009

Young people who wish to get involved in politics should remember that politics is a service and should be practiced in a professional manner. Business experience is necessary, and academic experience is desirable in practice, but the third, very important truth is that politics must be based on some values. My message is simple. Do not wait for people older than you, don’t wait for the state, don’t expect anyone other than yourselves to solve your problems. Create new structures, arrive at your own solutions. Freedom, unrestricted competition and private property are the opportunities of your generation. You have to stick to those few simple recipes that have proven successful over the generations and lean on them.

Jarosław Gowin
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Science and Higher Education, honorary guest of the 2015 Forum

I am sending a word of support to the new generation that meets in the framework of the Economic Forum of Young Leaders. You are also working for Europe through and by offering new and fresh ideas. I wish you fruitful discussions and I look forward to seeing the results.

José Manuel Barroso
President of the European Commission 2004 – 2014

It’s essential that young people like you, leaders representing so many European countries, who are meeting in Poland at the Economic Forum of Young Leaders to touch upon the issues relevant for Europe – that you are not afraid to take responsibility for your communities both local and national. A proof of the responsibility is this real involvement in the actions of various governmental and non-governmental organizations and local authorities. I started my political career at the age of 25 on the level of local authorities. Over the next years, I was gaining new experience and the trust of citizens. Eventually, at the age of 35 I became a president of my country. It could not happen earlier because the constitution did not allow for that. Make use of your dynamism and the strength young age gives you, don’t be afraid to take up political and social activity. Politics is becoming younger and more dynamic. Don’t hesitate.

Mikheil Saakashvili

President of Georgia, 2004-2013, Forum's guest 2011

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

How can I register for the Forum?

You can only register online by filling in the online registration form. The registration process for participants from other countries than Poland consists of 2 steps:

In order to become a participant, please submit your online registration form by the 15th of July 2016.

STEP ONE: submit your online application

WAIT FOR RESULTS OF SELECTION

STEP TWO: if selected,

you will hear back from the organizers (European Meeting Centre – Nowy Staw Foundation)
you will be asked to pay the fee
you will be able to ask for visa, reimbursement of travel costs (etc.)

Selected participants will get the travel costs reimbursement.

The online registration form does not work - What should I do?

Practical information for Participants Forum 2016

open / download PDF file

Is there any registration fee?

40 euro is the fee from participants from countries other than Poland and Ukraine and it includes:

attending all panel discussions, lectures, speeches and workshops during the Forum
attending panel discussions and lectures on 8th of September at the Economic Forum in Krynica
conference materials
accommodation, meals and coffee breaks
invitation to the banquets and dinners
local transport Nowy Sącz – Krynica
certificate

10 euro is the fee from participants from Ukraine and it includes everything what is written above.

In addition, this year there is a possibility to buy regular ticket for participants who don’t need travel costs reimbursement. This option will be opened by the 20th of July 2016.

What Is The WiFi Password?

You will be provided with the WiFi password at the registration desk upon arrival to Nowy Sącz. There is a WiFi zone in the conference center, so you will be able to use it.

Travel costs

The organizers can cover travel cost for selected participants.

Please note that only cheapest means of transport and fares are subject to reimbursement (APEX airfare, 2nd class train ticket, etc.).

Travel costs reimbursement:

up to 150 euro for participants from Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia;
up to 300 euro for participants from other countries.

Participants from:

- Austria
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Italy
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Malta
- Turkey
- Romania

must contact the National Agency of the Erasmus+ Programme of their residence country to check travel reimbursement conditions.

Contacts to NAs: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/contact_en#tab-1-0.

Organizers can modify conditions of travel reimbursement what will be provided to participants in step II.

Do I have to look for accommodation on my own in Nowy Sacz?

No, we provide and cover all expenses of accommodation. We will also organize lunches and dinners for you.

Will organisers cover health insurance expenses?

No, we only provide emergency/accident insurance. Participant has to take care of his health insurance on their own. As for EU country participants we advise you to have (EHIC) European Card of Health Insurance.

Do you cover visa fee?

We do not cover visa costs. Selected participants get an invitation, which allowes them to get free visa to Poland for the participation in the Forum.

Why do you need my photo in the second stage of recruitment?

Your photo is required to print your special participant ID/badge which allows also entering the Economic Forum in Krynica.

What will be the weather like during the Forum?

Of course, it is really hard to predict that right now. The day temperature may vary from 15° C to 25° C. I recommend to check the weather forecast just before departure to Poland.

What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Kraków – Balice (Krakow - Balice) http://www.lotnisko-balice.pl/ - , 124 km from Nowy Sacz.

There is also an airport in Katowice http://www.katowice-airport.com/index.html.

This is located at least 210 km away from Nowy Sacz.

Another one, much smaller airport, is Rzeszow-Jasionka - http://www.rzeszowairport.pl/, located 145 km from Nowy Sacz.

However, we suggest to use this airport only in special cases.

You can use also two airports in Warsaw:
Chopin Airport http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/ and Modlin Airport http://www.modlinairport.pl/

What are the train connections from Krakow to Nowy Sacz, how much are the fares?

Please, check out this website of Polish National Railway (PKP): http://rozklad-pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en. You will find all necessary information including ticket prices.

What is the dress code?

The dress code is Business Standard/ Business Attire/ formal.

I want to ask you if the result of the Forum will be announced?

Everyone will be informed about participation by receiving an email confirming acceptance of participation.

In the second stage of recruitment: after paying a participation fee and filling registration form, the applicant automatically receive a ticket and becomes a participant in the Forum.

Is there a possibility to cancel participation in the Forum?

After paying the participation fee, it is not possible to opt out of the Forum and receive back fee.

Is there parking place available next to accommodation place?

Yes, parking place will be provided by the organizers. But participants should inform organizers before the Event if they will need car park.

Will you provide transportation from the accommodation to the conference center?

Yes, We will provide transport from the accommodation place to the conference center, where the Forum will take place.

What are the criteria that organisers apply to select participants of Forum?

All prospective participants need to speak English and be active in political, social and economic life in an NGO or other institution/organization. The organizers will also assess prospective participants experience in the Fields of social, economic and political affairs. Participation in courses, trainings, seminars, affiliation to NGOs will be an asset. The main aim of the Forum is to gather a diversified group of people from different backgrounds and countries, hence the organizers kindly ask to register only one person per organization. For underrepresented countries and regions we can accept more than one participant per organization.

How many participants can be accepted representing one single organization?

We highly recommend you nominate only one candidate from your organisation even though you can send more than one application form. We will rather accept only one representative from each institution as the main objective of Forum is to create diverse group of people from different cultures, countries, languages to make this event a place to exchange different experiences and ideas. In case of significantly underrepresented countries and regions we can accept more than one participant per organization.

I am a student of international relations, but I'm not interested in economic issues.
Can I still apply for the Forum?

Yes, definitely. Forum's agenda is very broad. We will discuss political, social and global issues. Being only a student do not qualify you to the participation in the Forum. You should also prove you are active in the student's organization, NGO or civil society institution.

Is it possible to apply without an NGO?

An applicant don’t have to be a leader or member of NGO. You can be leader of non-formal group, student's club or society, youth worker, entrepreneur . As institution you can give the name of your university or company.

Who are the guests of the Forum?

Special guests and speakers of the Forum are Nobel Prize Winners (Reinhard Selten, Lech Wałęsa), Presidents (including Mikhail Saakashvili, Valdis Zatlers, Boris Tadic, Jorge Sampaio, George Vasiliou, Vaira Vike-Freiberga), Prime Ministers, Ministers, EU Commissioners, CEOs, Presidents of national banks, eminent economists. Forum program includes panel discussions, lectures, business presentations and workshops.

Who organizes the Forum?

European Meeting Centre - Nowy Staw Foundation
Foundation for the Development of the Education System
Institute for Eastern Studies
The Economic Forum of Young Leaders is accompanying the 26th Economic Forum in Krynica.

What are the Forum agenda priorities in 2016?

the internet of things and the 4.0. Industry
youth entrepreneurship
social economy
education versus the contemporary labour market
challanges for Europe: security, economy, geopolitics
leadership in the modern world

Which languages do we speak during the Forum?

The panel discussions, keynote speeches and lectures are translated simultanously into English, Polish and Russian. During the workshops and networking we do speak English.