Program
EFNI programme
Day 1Wednesday, October 14th
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EFNI Events
Opening ceremony
17:00-17:20
EFNI Events
Half a Century of Research on Global Value Transformation Processes—An Optimistic Outlook?
17:20-18:00
EFNI Events
Humans, Values, and AI. A Presentation of the Principles of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas”
18:00-18:30
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Why Are We Doing All This? A Panel on the Meaning of Life
18:30-19:30
EFNI Events
Dinner
20:00-22:00
NIGHT OWLS
Tomasz Szlendak – a discussion about the book “Love Doesn’t Exist: Relationships, Dating, and Living Solo in the 21st Century”
22:00-00:00
NIGHT OWLS
A conversation between Prof. Magdalena Środa and Prof. Michał Rusinek titled “On the Benefits and Harms of Speaking”
22:00-00:00
NIGHT OWLS
A conversation between Barbara Labuda and Barbara Nowacka titled “Women in Politics”
22:00-00:00
Day 2Thursday, October 15th
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Lecture
On (lack of) understanding between generations?
8:30-9:00
Our New World
A Multipolar World in Practice: Europe’s Strategy Between the U.S., China, and Russia
9:00-10:00
Our New Europe
Europe from the employers’ perspective. How can we regain competitiveness in the new reality?
9:00-10:00
Our New Human
The Aspirations of the Younger Generation. How Do We Plan Our Future?
9:00-10:00
Our New Poland
Sports as a tool for promoting the country, business, and values
9:00-10:00
EFNI TALKS
“Polish attitudes towards Ukraine – enlargement, reconstruction, economic cooperation”
9:30-10:30
Author's Meeting
A meeting with Professor Marek Węcowski about his book Homer for Our Times
10:00-10:30
Our New Europe
Renewable Energy as the foundation of the energy transition: opportunities and risks for Europe and Poland
10:15-11:15
Our New Human
Citizens’ Health as Europe’s Capital: Challenges and Strategies for Resilience
10:15-11:15
Our New Europe
Digital Europe. Do we still have our own strategy for technological sovereignty?
10:15-11:15
Our New Poland
From history to entrepreneurship. How can we teach young people to be proactive?
10:15-11:15
Our New World
Multilateralism 2.0: What Does the “Global South” Want?
10:15-11:15
Our New Poland
Transparency vs. Distrust: How Can the Polish Government and the Business Community Communicate Effectively?
10:15-11:15
EFNI TALKS
Cultural GDP. How much does the economy gain from culture?
10:15-11:15
Author's Meeting
A discussion with Prof. Grzegorz W. Kołodko on his book “Trump 2.0”
10:45-11:15
Author's Meeting
A discussion with Pierre Buhler on his book “Poland: A History of Ambition – Understanding the Polish Moment”
11:15-11:45
Our New Europe
A new architecture of growth: Where can we find competitive advantages in a changing world?
11:30-12:40
Our New Poland
A strategy for Polish industry
11:30-12:40
Nasza nowa Europa
Capital for security: how to finance European defense in the new reality
11:30-12:30
Our New Europe
The Packaging Market Under the Microscope: Will Nationalization of the Sector Solve the Waste Problem?
11:30-12:30
Our New Poland
Poland is a country of economic success. How can we maintain the pace of economic growth in an increasingly competitive world?
11:30-12:30
Our New Europe
European cities and regions: from safety to sustainable development and improving quality of life
11:30-12:30
EFNI TALKS
Beyond the comfort zone. About a sport that changes lives
11:30-12:00
Our New Poland
100 years of PKP. Time for business
13:30-14:30
Our New Poland
Polish Added Value: Local Content in Strategic Projects
13:30-14:30
Our New Europe
The single market in practice: how to unleash the potential of European SMEs
13:30-14:30
Our New Poland
Civil resilience in practice. The role of citizens in the new security model
13:30-14:30
Presentation of the report ‘1,000 Days of Poland’s Digital Transformation’
13:30-14:30
Our New Human
Health in Motion: How does physical activity strengthen society and the healthcare system?
13:30-14:30
EFNI TALKS
Is anyone listening to the younger generation?
13:30-14:30
Author's Meeting
Discussion with Marianna Kupść on the book “The Illusion of Control: Who Decides What You Buy”
14:00-14:30
Author's Meeting
A discussion with Marek Magierowski on his book “Niedyplomatycznie”
14:30-15:00
Our New Europe
The sea that connects. How Baltic cooperation can drive Europe’s development
14:45-15:45
Our New Europe
Long-Term Investment in the Polish Economy – Barriers and Factors
14:45-15:45
Our New Poland
Taxes in an era of global competition. Can Poland fund the state without losing businesses, capital and technology?
14:45-15:45
Our New Europe
The algorithm economy: how AI is transforming development models
14:45-15:45
Our New Poland
Nuclear Energy: between safety, sovereignty, and innovation
14:45-15:45
Our New Poland
The development of air transport in Poland – challenges, investments, and the future
14:45-15:45
EFNI TALKS
Boundaries are there to be crossed… especially when it seems impossible
14:45-15:30
Author's Meeting
Meeting with Katarzyna Wojnicka, a discussion on the book Mężczyznologia
15:45-16:15
Our New Poland
Made in Pomerania: from subcontractor to technology developer. Launch of the Invest in Pomerania report ‘Focus on Pomerania: The Defence Sector’
16:00-17:00
Our New Europe
Europe on credit? How to finance infrastructure, transformation and development
16:00-17:00
Our New Europe
PPWR – a new era of packaging requirements. Will Europe be able to keep up with its own ambitions?
16:00-17:00
Our New Human
The 21st-Century Father
16:00-17:00
Our New Poland
On the challenges facing Polish universities: What should the universities of the future look like?
16:00-17:00
Political scenarios for Poland
16:00-16:30
History in the Age of Fake News. Why Is the Truth Becoming Increasingly Valuable?
16:30-17:00
EFNI TALKS
Ukraine and Poland. How can we build a partnership that will last for generations?
16:30-17:00
Author's Meeting
Prof. Erik Angner, a discussion on the book How Economics Can Save the World
17:00-17:30
Our New Poland
How to Promote the “Poland” Brand
17:15-18:15
Our New World
The Future Beyond AI. Where is technology taking us?
17:15-18:15
Our New Europe
Strengthening Europe’s Voice: Business in Action
17:15-18:15
Our New Europe
European Democracy: Can the Liberal Order Be Sustained?
17:15-18:15
Our New Europe
Germany in Europe: Ally or Competitor?
17:15-18:15
EFNI Events
The Lewiatan Awards ceremony, followed by a concert, dinner and networking evening
19:30-22:30
NIGHT OWLS
A conversation with Ewa Ewart about the film “Until the Last Breath”
22:00-00:00
NIGHT OWLS
To understand men – a meeting with Maciej Witucki
22:00-00:00
Day 3Friday, October 16th
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Lecture
How to combat disinformation without violating human rights
9:00-9:30
Lecture
A Leader’s Compass: Values that Guide Us in a World of Constant Change
9:00-9:30
Detailed programme coming soon
9:30-10:30
Our New Poland
Infrastructure That Is Transforming the Country: Railways at the Heart of Poland’s Transformation
9:30-10:30
Our New Human
A vision for the entrepreneur’s journey – how can young people make it on their own?
9:30-10:30
Our New Human
The school of tomorrow: what kind of education do Poland and Europe need?
9:30-10:30
Our New Poland
Ten years after the referendum. What Poland can learn from the Brexit experience
9:30-10:30
Our New Human
How can you live without going mad?
9:30-10:30
Our New Europe
Is Europe Ready for Another Round of Enlargement?
9:30-10:30
Author's Meeting
A discussion on the book “Adam, son of Uzziah. Adam Michnik in conversation with Jarosław Kurski”
10:30-11:00
Our New Europe
European Industry Under Pressure: How Can We Maintain Competitiveness and Strengthen Domestic Businesses?
10:45-11:45
Our New Human
Strength from nature. How to regain balance in a world of constant haste
10:45-11:45
Our New Poland
Innovation Embedded in the Organization: What Really Worked for Polish Market Leaders
10:45-11:45
Our New Europe
What Does the Future Hold for Ukraine?
10:45-11:45
Our New Human
Security “Made in Europe” – are we ready for self-sufficiency?
10:45-11:55
More than just demographics. How can we win the race for future generations?
10:45-11:15
EFNI TALKS
How can we boost the competitiveness of Polish companies in foreign markets?
10:45-11:30
A book discussion on “I Could Have Remained Silent” with attorney Jacek Dubois and Judge Igor Tuleya.
11:15-11:45
Author's Meeting
Author meeting on the book “A Nation for Special Missions”
11:45-12:15
Our New Poland
A turning point: What does the Polish justice system really need today?
12:00-13:00
Our New Poland
Cultural Capital. What Does the State Gain When It Invests in the Arts and Cultural Institutions?
12:00-13:00
Our New Europe
New trade, new opportunities. Are European SMEs making the most of the potential offered by digital platforms?
12:00-13:00
Our New Europe
A Plan for Ukraine: Reconstruction, Investment, and the Role of European Business
12:00-13:00
Our New Europe
Threats that never sleep: Cybersecurity as a shared responsibility
12:00-13:00
Our New Europe
Europe’s Strategic Autonomy: Utopia or a Realistic Prospect?
12:00-13:10
EFNI TALKS
Can the climate crisis still be halted?
12:30-13:00
Our New Poland
Energy that doesn’t hold back development. Networks, storage, and system resilience as a new civilizational challenge
14:00-15:00
Our New Europe
The Power of Platforms: How Do Global Technology Companies Influence States, the Law and Democracy?
14:00-15:00
Our New World
The Middle East Conflict. Will This War Ever End?
14:00-15:00
Our New Human
Screens, Emotions, Education: How can we ensure the mental well-being of children and adolescents?
14:00-15:00
Our New World
Digital Extortion or Image Protection? Ethics, Algorithms, and the Battle for Business Reputation Online.
14:00-15:00
Our New World
What Can We Learn from 250 Years of U.S. History?
14:00-15:00
EFNI TALKS
Poland in the Union: models of regional presence in Europe
14:00-15:00
Author's Meeting
A discussion with Eugeniusz Smolar about his book „Chaos Without an Alliance: Poland and Europe Facing the Ruins of the Old World”
14:30-15:00
Our New Poland
Are Quotas Just a Women’s Issue? Men on Leadership and the Responsibility to Drive Change
15:15-16:15
Our New World
The World’s “Bottlenecks”: Energy and Raw Materials
15:15-16:15
Our New Europe
“The Hungary Effect”: Does the Visegrad Group Still Matter?
15:15-16:15
Our New Poland
How do culture and the creative industries shape Poland’s brand image and build the country’s competitive advantages?
15:15-16:15
Our New Europe
The Space Industry — A New Engine for the Economy
15:15-16:15
Our New Europe
New Dimensions of Security. How Can Europe Build Resilience Against Mounting Threats?
15:15-16:15
EFNI Events
Keynote speech by Prime Minister Donald Tusk
17:00-18:00
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Closing ceremony
18:00-18:20
EFNI Events
Closing evening – dinner and after-party
20:00-2:00
