Friday, November 21

Trade in Services: The Real Beating Heart of World Trade

By European Services Forum

Discover the true powerhouse behind global trade - services! Join us to explore its impact and potential in person.

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EESC

99 Rue Belliard #101 1040 Bruxelles Belgium

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Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration - Welcoming Coffee

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Welcome Speech

Noel Clehane - Global Head of Regulatory, BDO & Former Chairman, European Securities Forum (ESF) (Confirmed)

9:05 AM - 10:20 AM

Keynote Address & High-Level Speakers Panel

Maroš Šefčovič – EU Commissioner for Trade & Economic Security. MEP Bernd Lange – Chairman, INTA Committee (S&D - Germany). Tobias Meyer – CEO, DHL Group. Moderated by: Camille Gijs – Trade Reporter,...

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Panel 1: Importance of Trade in Services for the EU Economy

Pascal Kerneis – Managing Director, European Services Forum . Maria Martin Prat – Deputy Director General – DG Trade. Johanna Hill - Deputy Director General, World Trade Organisation. John DRUMMOND...

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Coffee Break

11:40 AM - 12:40 AM (+1 day)

Panel 2: Digitalisation of the Economy and Trade Agreements

Agata Gerba – Head of Unit, Digital, Intellectual Property and Public Procurement – DG Trade. Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl - Director General, DIGITALEUROPE. General Angus Campbell AO – Ambassador, Austra...

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

Closing Remarks & End of the Conference

Morten Bødskov – Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs & Chair, EU Council Trade Policy Committee (TPC), Danish Presidency. Jennifer Prescott, Director, AWS Public Policy - Am...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking & Light Buffet Lunch

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6 hours
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Business • Finance

Trade in Services: The Real Beating Heart of World Trade

Come join us for an exciting event focused on the often overlooked but crucial aspect of international trade - services! Discover how services drive global commerce and learn about the latest trends in this dynamic sector. Network with industry experts, policymakers, and fellow enthusiasts at the EESC. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and expand your knowledge on the real beating heart of world trade!

At our upcoming conference, we'll delve into the importance of trade in services for the EU economy, demonstrating how it goes far beyond the services sector to impact manufacturing and primary industries. We'll also highlight the critical role of digital trade agreements in bolstering global value chains.

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