Program
Tuesday 17th of September
Afternoon session
Venue: Nordic Embassies in Berlin
Germany in a Nutshell: Politics, Business and Defense
Introduction to the seminar
Evening programme
Dinner and culture in Tiergarten
Bus back to Leonardo hotel
Wednesday 18th September
Venue: Museum Futurium (tbc)
Morning Session
Future visions for Europe
Future literacy is crucial in a Europe in sustainable transformation. A deep dive into foresight and what the future could bring when it comes to politics, defense, business and democracy
Afternoon session
Europe after and before the Elections of 2024 - EU parliament, Germany and the US
The New Geopolitics - Europe in the light of the US and China
A new business model for Germany and Europe
Evening programme
Dinner and Classical concert
Guided tour and concert with the Berlin Philharmonie
Thursday 19th September
Venue: Mëlia
Morning Session
Democracy under threat. Left and right wing movements are growing. Europe is getting more and more polarised. How can we understand this, and what can we do about it?
Local German elections
The East and West divide of Germany and Europe
Polarisation in Europe
Afternoon session
Venue: IDZ - Eco design exhibition in Kreuzberg
The green deal and possibilities for businesses.
A new paradigm for European industry
EU green deal: Energy transition, Taxonomy, CSRD, Eco Design, Circular Economy
Visit the exhibition of best practice of European eco design.
Evening programme
Venue: Il Kino in Neüköln
Aperitivo in the bar
Talks about Neüköln and Berlin.
Dinner in Neüköln
Friday 20th September
Morning Session
Venue: Mëlia
Transition to a Europe in war; conflicts, NATO, Geopolitics. What now?
The yearly defence conversation between:
Germany, Norway and the US
Wrapping up: Facilitated Round table discussions
Learning points 2024
Lunch at Mëlia
Goodbyes