Planned Discussion Panels Topics

27 June 2023

Topic
	Foreign Expansion Natural Support for Business Development?
	ESG – a Standard in Modern Business?
	Trade in Turbulent Times: The State of European Exports and Imports in 2023
	Asset Consolidation as a Way to Boost Business
	Employer’s Law or Employee’s Law? – First Summary of the Labor Code Reform
	Socially Responsible Company. It’s Time for Common Verification
	Silver Economy – Is It a Good Business Idea?
	Artificial Intelligence in Business. How Does an Algorithm Helps to Make Money?
	Cooperation of Foreign Corporations – How Are Domestic Companies Included in the Global Supply Chain?
	Challenges Faced by the SME Sector – How to Succeed In a Competitive Market?
	Let’s Do It in Family – About Balance in Family Businesses
	Decision Time – CEE in Search of Leadership
	21st Century Democracy. A Question of Values and Efficiency
	Europe in Search of Leadership
	Visegrad Group – What are the Prospects for the Further Cooperation?
	History Knocks on our Door. Economy and Politics
	The “Otvoreni Balkan” Initiative – What Are the Future Phases of this Project?
	Integration or Disintegration: the Stakes for Exit Policies or New Impulses for Regional Cooperation?
	The South Caucasus in Europe: Energy and Connectivity
	Implications of the Russian Aggression and Prospects for the Eastern Partnership
	Corruption and Mafia in Politics – Why Do We Still Have to Deal with It?
	The Middle Corridor – Potential for Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia
	Who Rules in Europe – Governments or Courts?
	Muslims in Europe: Society, Economy, Politics
	The Polish Concept of the Middle State – An Aspiration or a Spouse?
	Polish-Czech Cross-border Cooperation to Strengthen Good Neighbourly Relations
	The Future of Belarus – Is Society Ready for Changes?
	The Future of Europe: Opportunities and Threats for EU Development in the Coming Years
	The Future of the Liberal Illusion
	The Future of Russia after the War – Awaiting Collapse?
	Russia 2023: Power, Elites, Society
	Russian Society Towards the War in Ukraine
	The Old Continent in Search of Social Capital
	The Light That Failed – CEE and the Western World
	Values or Interests – What Binds Europe Together?
	Cross-border Cooperation Today – European Integration without Political Overtones
	Demographic Challenges for Europe
	Twilight of the European Authoritarianisms or a Historical Pause?
	The Aviation Industry – Opportunities for Growth
	The Whole Truth about Development Aid
	Do Swiss Franc Loan Issues Pose a Real Threat to the Polish Banking Sector?
	Emotions Paid for from the Budget -Local Governments and sport
	Inflation in Europe – Prospects for the Coming Months
	Smart Savings and Investments – Being “Smart” in Times of Crisis
	Railroad Investments – A Boost to the Economy
	Cryptocurrencies – Is It Profitable?
	Major Investment as an Opportunity to Grow the Economy
	How to Make Sport More Profitable?
	Central Bank Digital Currency – Progress or Threat?
	Poland as a Logistics Hub in Central Europe: Securing Supply Chain Conditions in Uncertain Times
	EU Sanctions Against Oligarchs – How to Effectively Recover the Assets?
	Special Economic Zones. The Race for Investors in a Time of Crisis
	EU Taxonomy. Is this an Opportunity to Implement Sustainable Investments?
	Security and the Market. In Search of a Compromise
	Nuclear Weapons – Imaginary Or Real Threat?
	Cyber Threats – the Future that Has Arrived. How to Ensure Peace in Cyber Space?
	How to Counter the Russian Threat?
	If not NATO, then What? Guarantees of European Security after the End of the War in Ukraine
	New Security Architecture in Europe. Finland and Sweden’s Road to NATO
	Deterrence and Defence – NATO’s Main Objective
	The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation – Strength in Solidarity. NATO Membership as a Guarantor of Peace and Security
	Peace in Ukraine as a Guarantee for the Security of Us All – How to Help and What Can NATO Do?
	Different Visions of European Strategic Autonomy
	Ukraine’s Fight Against Russian Disinformation and Information Security: Lessons for Europe
	The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Global Security Architecture
	NATO’s Eastern Flank and Perspectives for Further Enlargement
	Is It Possible to Be Energy Independent Today?
	Nuclear Energy – Past or Future?
	Natural Gas Hub or Hydrogen Hub? What Role Can Poland Play on the Gas Market in Central and Eastern Europe?
	Climate Change and Rare-Earth Metals
	The Role of the CEE Region in Shaping European Energy Security
	E-learning in Patient Education – What Are the Opportunities and Challenges?
	Holistic approach to the patient – healthcare based on values
	An innovative approach to the management and financing of healthcare systems
	The use of modern technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient
	Energy Security of Local Communities
	Digital Co-creation As a Model for Building a Resilient City Strategy
	Cultural Heritage of the Region – Local Government and Tourism Product Development
	Local Government Finances. Smart Budget for Difficult Times
	EU Funds for Regional Investments – the Balance of Profits and Losses
	How Are the Leaders of the Local Government Finance Ranking Coping with the Budgetary Challenges of the New Reality?
	Innovations to unleash the potential of rural and remote areas in the face of growing depopulation
	Directions of Development of Public Transport in the Region
	Possibilities of Cooperation Between Poland and the Countries of South-Eastern Europe in the Local Dimension
	Innovative Local Government – What Does it Mean?
	Local Patriotism in the Economy. Origin Matters
	Reindustrialization – What is the Recipe for Success of the Region?
	Local Government as the Foundation of Democracy
	Smart City – Only for the Rich?
	Cultural Routes as an Opportunity to Develop Tourism in the Region
	Tourism in the Footsteps of History – Dissemination of the Values of Cities and Regions at Home and Abroad
	Sport Events as a Key to Development and Promotion of Regions
	A Healthy City Is a Smart City
	Authorities – Do We Still Have Them?
	Do We Still Want to Use the Goods of Traditional Culture?
	Can Patriotism Be European?
	Education for Future – What Should Schools and Universities Offer?
	New or Old Calues? Young Researchers on the Ethos of Scientists
	Why Does Europe Need History Politics?
	The Role of Cultural Institutions in the World of Education, Tourism and Politics
	The Role of Universities in Shaping Modern Societies – Different Paths to Success
	Mosaic of Local Cultures – Europe’s Common Treasure
	In Search of Authority: Does Religion Still Provide Guidance for Young People?
	Cultural Cooperation Within the Visegrad Group
	A Historical Monument Needs an Owner
	Apolitical Media. How Real Is It?
	The Fourth Power. How Do the Media Create Reality?
	A Journalist of our Times. A New Face of the Profession
	Media Ethics in the Era of Disinformation. Reality. Problems. Solutions
	The Ambit of Ethical Communication
	Influencer Marketing – a Chance to Develop a Brand Or a Threat to Promote a Scam
	Influencer – Is It Really the Profession of the Future?
	How to Talk “with” People Rather than “to” People?
	How to Nurture and Support Artistic Development of Young Creators?
	How to Win the Struggle With Disinformation?
	When a Machine Writes to a Human…
	News vs. Disinformation
	Social Platforms and National Security
	Politician and Journalist. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow
	Political Correctness – a Neutral Statement or an Attempt to Keep a Mouth Shut?
	The Future of Traditional Media
	Artificial Intelligence, Digital Platforms and Social Media – Are they Ruling Our World?
	In the Whirl of Information – How to Stay Afloat in a Flood of News?
	Freedom of Speech on Social Media. Real Threat?
	Wide Access to Data – Transparency Or the Right to Privacy
	New Industrial Policy Activism in the U.S. and Europe – Will It Pay Off?
	Wine Industry Today: Between Tradition and the Challenges of Modernity
	China’s New Silk Road. Will the War in Ukraine Limit the Implementation of this Project in Europe?
	The Post-growth Era
	Festivals, Cultural Events, Museums – Creative Industry in the Modern State
	How Technological Innovation Is Reinventing Traditional Industries?
	What Kind of Globalisation Do We Expect?
	Gastronomic Concepts, Restaurant Festivals, Food Influencers – Trends and Challenges of the Contemporary Food Industry
	The Condition and Future of Polish Construction Against the Background of the Socio-Economic Situation of the Country
	Europe’s Competitiveness in 2030 – What Role Should the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe Play?
	Local Products in Global Markets
	A New Deal for the Old Continent – the European Economy at the Dawn of the 21st Century
	Tourism Industry – How to Strengthen the Competitiveness of this Sector?
	Sport and Economic Development
	Trans-European Transport Network – Key Directions of Development and Challenges in the Context of the War in Ukraine
	All Faces of Tourism – Strategies for Service Development in the Context of the Crisis
	Economic Challenges in Times of Crises. The Economy in the Third Decade of the 21st Century
	Algorithm of the Fear or Fear of the Algorithm?
	Gaming Business: Virtual Worlds, Real Profits
	The Digital Alternative. Is the Invitation to the Metaverse still Valid?
	Children and Adolescents in the Virtual World – Legal Considerations and Health Consequences
	Europe and its Technological Sovereignty
	Economy and Culture in Embrace. Big Tech – What Will Come of It?
	Innovation as an Answer to the Challenges of the 21st Century?
	Innovative Future Work
	Internet of the Future – How the Metaverse Will Change the World?
	Cinema in the Time of Streaming – How Has the Film Industry Changed?
	New Technologies vs. Depression – the Source of the Problem or an Ally in Therapy?
	New Space Race – What Will Be Europe’s Role?
	Prospects for Supporting and Developing the Start-up Ecosystem in Europe
	Electric Cars – the Future of the Automotive Industry, or a Temporary Trend?
	The Virtual World – Is There a Place for Valuable Content Or Just Space for Entertaiment?
	Artificial Intelligence – Between Ethics and Development
	Virtual Threats to the Development of Civilisation. Are We in Danger of a FOMO Epidemic?
	Modern Methods of Manipulation in the Field of Economics and Politics – Cyberspace as a New Area of Struggle for Customers and Voters
	Will Ukraine Join the EU?
	Democracy and Leadership in the Times of War
	Reconstruction of Ukraine: Planning and Implementation
	Partnership Has No Borders! Partner Cities and Regions in the Face of War in Ukraine
	Survival Or Integration – Ukrainian Refugees After One Year and a Half of War
	Families in Times of War
	The role of the international community in reconstruction of Ukraine
	Solidarity with Ukraine. Social Engagement and Humanitarian Aid
	Resilient Society – Ukraine’s Experience
	Transatlantic Relations in the Face of War in Ukraine
	Refugees from Ukraine – How to Help and Manage the Potential?
	Ukrainian Cities in the Face of War. Reconstruction and Future
	US-Europe Together for Ukraine
	In Defense of Common Values. Why is the War in Ukraine a Historic Moment for Europe?
	War and Law. How to Punish Russia for Crimes in Ukraine?
	War and What’s Next?
	Adriatic – a Small Sea of Great Economic and Political Importance
	The Black Sea Basin in the Context of the Current Geopolitical Situation
	Will the Pandemic and War Bring an End to Globalization as We Know It?
	Devolution or Globalization – a Dispute over the Scope of Independence
	Global expansion of China’s Capital – Who Is the Winner Who Is the Loser?
	The South Caucasus in New Geopolitical Realities – Between Europe, Russia and Turkey
	Transnistrian Conflict Closer than Ever to a Resolution
	The Winding Road to Schengen: What Can Romania and Bulgaria Do?
	Migrations and Resource Wars – How to Deal with the Challenges of the Future?
	The Most Important Geopolitical Challenges of the Balkan States towards the War in Ukraine
	The New European Structure – Is the European Union Ready for the Next Enlargement?
	Fuel for Domination
	Football as a Tool of Soft Power
	Across the Mediterranean – Europe’s Relations with Africa and the Middle East
	Russia vs the Rest of the World – the Future in the International Arena and the Internal Socio-Economic Situation
	Superpowers Competition – China, Russia, USA – Confrontation Or Cooperation?
	The Western World Towards Belarus – What Went Wrong?
	An Antidote to the Inevitable Problems of Tomorrow – How to Heal Society?
	Shaping a New World Order
	New Values for the Old Continent – Europe on the Threshold of Change
	Digital New World – The Challenges of Technological Reality
	Scenarios for a Secure World
	Old Debts, New Horizons – The Economy of the Future
	Can We Afford Not to Go Green?
	Energy Dilemmas – Geopolitics, Economy, Ecology
	Directions for Europe? – Visions and Expectations
	A City Fit for the Future – Citizens, Infrastructure, Sustainability
	Sport for the Common Good – the Social Role of Competition
	Different Methods, One Goal. Volunteering, Fundraising, Philanthropy – How to Help Today?
	Ageing – Are We too Old for the Future?
	Building the Resilience of Modern Societies
	Do We Still Love Our Lives?
	Retirement Pensions – What Future Lies Ahead?
	How to Prepare and Run a Campaign to Win Elections?
	Social Capital as the Foundation of a Competitive Economy
	21st Century Woman – What Brings Polish Women A Sense Of Happiness And Fulfillment
	Continuation Or Reforms? Family Suport During Economic Crisis
	Young People and Leadership. A Need for Generational Change Or Discouragement?
	NGOs on the Offensive. Why Do We Still Want to Act for the Common Good?
	Improving Living Standards in Times of Crisis. Challenges for Social Policies in 2023
	Equality and Diversity Policies Nowadays: Evolution or Regression?
	A Semblance of Equal Opportunities. In the Face of Growing Social Inequalities
	Exploring the Future World of Work – A Better Job for All?
	Smartphone – a Good Servant but a Bad Master
	Efficient activation and employment support policies – utopia or a demanding challenge?
	The V Word. Can Violence be Prevented?
	In Search of a New Home – Talking about Migration in Today’s Europe
	Modern Slavery – Various Forms of Exploitation in the 21st Century
	Polish Elections – What Will Be Most Important to Voters in 2023?
	Building Social Acceptance for Strategic Investments
	Who Will Win the Elections in Poland?
	The Power of Argument – About Effective Public Speaking
	Secrets Hidden in the Bars – How to Interpret the Election Results
	Building a Low-carbon Future. Decarbonisation in Construction
	Decarbonisation of the Economy and the European Green Deal
	Hydrogen Valleys – a Springboard to the European Hydrogen Economy
	Renewable Energies – a Threat to Biodiversity?
	Seas and Oceans as Sources of Renewable Energy – the Future of Tidal Energy
	Renewable Energy – How Much Does It Cost Us?
	‘Fit for 55’ Package and Its Future
	The Future of the Automotive Industry in the European Union from 2035 – a Real Goal or a Policy of Self-Destruction?
	Development of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure In the EU. A Bottleneck for Zero-emission Transport?
	Revitalization Action – Impact of New Projects on Degraded Areas
	Is It Time to Open Up to The Circular Economy?
	Fashion Environmentally Conscious and Affordable for All – Is It Really Achievable?
	Floods Earlier, Drought Today. How to Protect Water Resources?
	Where Is Urban Ecology Headed?
	Innovative Agri-food Sector for Food Security and Climate Protection
	What Challenges Does the Trend for Conscious Care Pose to the Cosmetics Industry?
	Modern and Sustainable Transport Hubs – How to Create and Manage Them?
	Strikes, Legislation, Education – How to Effectively Fight Climate Change?
	Perfect Transport – How to Create a Comfortable, Fast and Green Transport?
	Public Transport and Transport Exclusion
	Domestic Tourism. Are We Capitalizing on our Opportunity?
	Zero Waste – Toward Reducing Food Waste
	Changes in Waste Management in Poland in the Context of New EU Regulations
	Sustainable Development of Maritime Transport in Europe
	Farm to Fork Strategy – Food Passportization Getting Closer