Leadership Dialogue

South-East Europe BEYOND Leadership Dialogue

South-East Europe ΒEYOND Leadership Dialogue aims to serve as a top-level platform for an open economic, political and digital dialogue within South-East Europe, the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean, bringing together prominent political leaders, key policy makers, entrepreneurs and representatives of international organizations and the civil society.

Its primary mission is to foster innovative strategies and policies and create an optimal environment to boost sustainable, cross-border investments, as well as digital and energy interconnectivity. Under the title Paving the way to a Regional Digital Compact, this high-level regional dialogue aspires to identify and promote innovative solutions in the digital age and work as a major catalyst for the creation of solid regional cooperation at all levels.

“Paving the way to a Regional Digital Compact”

24-26 May 2023

Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center Draft Agenda

Wednesday, 24 May 2023
20.00 – 22.00
Welcome Dinner
Thursday, 25 May 2023
09.30 – 10.00
Opening Remarks
10.00 – 11.30
Leaders’ Dialogue | A New Vision for Digital Transformation and Regional Development: Shaping Strategies for an Open & Secure Digital Future in South-East Europe
11.30 – 12.00
Coffee Break
12.00 – 13.30
Panel | Reaching the Promise Land of Green Energy Transition: Can Technology Prevent a Global Energy Crisis?
13.30 – 15.30
Working lunch – Stakeholders dialogue | Remodeling Public-Private Partnerships with an Eye to the Future
15.30 – 17.00
Roundtable | Digital Transformation in the Era of Cross-Border Investments and Economic Diplomacy. Could Balkans Become the Next Investment Hot Spot?
17.00 – 17.30
Coffee Break
17.30 – 19.00
Panel | Cyber Security, Disinformation, Hybrid Threats: Are We Really Ready for the AI World?
20.00 – 22.00
Dinner