Opening session of the 15th Economic Forum of Young Leaders – Online

Leading:
• Piotr Wojdyło – Leading the Economic Forum of Young Leaders - Online

Prelegenci:
• Rafał Weber – Secretary of State of the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure
• Marcin Ociepa – Secretary of State of Polish Ministry of National Defense
• Anna Moskwa – Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of the Republic of Poland
• Tomasz Michałowski – Head of the Political Cabinet of the Minister of Science and Higher Education
• Agata Dziubińska – Gawlik – President of the European Meeting Center - Nowy Staw Foundation

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Workshop sessions:

• “Building a Civil Society, Solidarity and International Partnerships”
  How to take the direction of a fairer society, tools for civil society to influence decision-making processes in the European Union based on case studies of world initiatives. How to build solid international partnerships
  • Mateusz Szymański - Plenipotentiary of the National Committee of NSZZ "Solidarity" for youth matters
  • Monika Sobiech - Representative of the National Youth Section of NSZZ "Solidarity"


• “Fake News — Disinformation Tool!”
  How to spot fake news on the Internet? Can young people avoid disinformation? What techniques and tools are most often used when publishing fake news? How to recognize what is truth and what is fiction on the Internet?
  • Paweł Pietkun - Journalist, publicist, correspondent of Tygodnik Solidarność


• “Workshop on diplomatic protocol”
  Knowledge about diplomatic protocol is a useful skill for diplomats, but also for representatives of organizations and companies. This workshop session is an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in this field.
  • Bartosz Czerniawski - Co-founder of the Savoir Vivre Bonawentura Academy


• “AI among us”
  What is Artificial Intelligence? Where can we come into contact with it? Will robots take over the world inevitably, or can AI be used for work, learning, entertainment, or helping? At the meeting, we will learn the answers to these questions and we will learn about useful tools for everyday’s life.
  • Aleksandra Kulik - Vice-president of the Sempre a frente Foundation

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Debate:
“The Reality after the Pandemic – what Kind of Europe does the Young Generation Need?”

Today's world is a system of many economic, social and labour inequalities. How to build solidarity in Europe and eliminate inequalities? How to encourage young people to act together? Can civil society organizations be a platform for change for a better tomorrow?

Moderator:
• Alicja Skowron - Przedstawiciel NSZZ "Solidarność"

Speakers:
• Artur Soboń – Secretary of State, Ministry of State Assets
• Peter Seideneck - Advisor to the President of the Federation of German Trade Unions
• Michał Ossowski - Editor in Chief „Tygodnik Solidarność”
• Maciej Tyczyński - Chairman of the Youth Section of NSZZ "Solidarity"
• Gabriel Brezoiu - General Manager, GEYC, Romania

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Virtual study visit of Polish companies:
KGHM Polska Miedź, Azoty Puławy, WSK “Świdnik”

SUMMARY OF DAY I

Greeting participants by the leader.

Discussion panel:
“Digital Evolution or Revolution?”

The current situation has transferred most of the activities to the network. Are we at the edge of a digital evolution or can we speak about total revolution? Will modern digital tools and remote work change the labour market? What will be the impact of the development of artificial intelligence on the development of innovation?

Moderator:
• Jan j. Zygmuntowski – Chairman of Instrat Foundation

Speakers:
• Michał Polak – Vice-president of the Warsaw Institute of Banking
• Justyna Orłowska – Prime Minister's Plenipotentiary for GovTech Poland
• Leszek Skiba – President of the Management Board of the Bank PEKAO S.A.
• Mikołaj Różycki – Vice-President of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development
• Olga Semeniuk – Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Development of the Republic of Poland

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Solidarity in the past and today – promotion of the 40th anniversary of the founding of Independent Self-governing Trade Union “Solidarity”

SPECIAL GUEST OF THE ECONOMIC FORUM OF YOUNG LEADERS – ONLINE
Andrzej Duda - The President of the Republic of Poland

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Discussion panel: “Young Europeans: Together towards Freedom and Solidarity”

Young people in Europe are currently facing many difficulties in terms of job loss, crisis and pandemic. These threats require joint initiatives among young people. Can young people influence today's world decision makers? Are the values that existed at the beginning of the "Solidarity" movement, which overcame communism in a peaceful way, still present today? Can we unite in a common cause?

Moderator:
• Anna Ziętek – Przedstawiciel NSZZ „Solidarność”

Speakers:
• Tea Jarc – President of the Youth Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation
• Stanisław Szwed – Secretary of State, Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy of the Republic of Poland
• Jacek Kurzępa – Member of the Polish Sejm
• Edgar Kobos – Youth Delegate of the Republic of Poland for the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly
• Ksenia Ulanowicz-Sienkiel – Secretary of the National Youth Section of NSZZ “Solidarity”

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Discussion panel: “What Heroes does the World Need?”

We are experiencing an unpredictable crisis that affects all dimensions of our everyday life. This is a time when international solidarity is needed to respond to the challenges and problems caused by the pandemic. 40 years ago, "Solidarity" became a symbol and inspiration to fight for democracy with the communist regime in Poland and in many European countries. Can each of us become a hero and fight for a better tomorrow thanks to our commitment?

Moderator:
• Emilia Hańczuk – Przedstawicielka NSZZ „Solidarność”

Foreword:
• Luca Jahier – President of the European Economic and Social Committee

Speakers:
• Sigrid Schraml – Secretary-General, The European Centre for Workers' Questions, Germany
• Krzysztof Świątek – The publicist in Polish Radio
• Giorgi Agirbaia – Founder at ProActive Group Georgia
• Elżbieta Rafalska – Member of the European Parliament
• Marek Lewandwoski – Spokesman NSZZ „Solidarity”

SUMMARY OF THE DAY, INVITATION TO AN INTERCULTURAL EVENING

POLISH CULTURAL EVENING

PLENARY SESSION OF THE 30TH ECONOMIC FORUM – LIVE

EMISSION OF INTERVIEWS ABOUT SOLIDARITY IN TODAY'S WORLD
INTERVIEW WITH THE GUESTS OF THE ECONOMIC FORUM

Discussion panel:
“Three seas, one strategy”

Can the twelve countries connecting the three seas become a real force in international relations? Despite the differences, are the members of the Three Seas Initiative able to develop one strategy and act as a counterweight to the German-French tandem? Can strategic infrastructure initiatives contribute to the economic development of this region?

Moderator:
• Karolina Wanda Olszowska – Coordinator of the Regional Center for International Debate in Kraków

Speakers:
• Paweł Jabłoński - Undersecretary of State for Economic and Development Cooperation, Africa and the Middle East
• Anna Moskwa - Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of the Republic of Poland
• Aleksander Arabadźić - President and co-creator of the Academy of European Careers
• Piotr Bajda - dr hab, Lecturer at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University
• Dominika Ćosić - A correspondent for TVP in Brussels

THE SUMMARY OF THE ECONOMIC FORUM OF YOUNG LEADERS – ONLINE, ENDING SESSION