Round Table 1 – Innovation, Productivity, and the Drivers of Europe’s Long-Term Growth
This round table brings together leading economists and policymakers to discuss the key drivers of Europe’s long-term growth in an era of rapid technological and structural transformation. The discussion will focus on the role of innovation, productivity, human capital, migration, and industrial and research policies in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Round Table Panelists
Giovanni Peri – University of California, Davis
Andrea Conte – Joint Research Centre (Seville), European Commission
Paolo Pasimeni – European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Round Table 2 – Europe’s Macroeconomic Future: Global Shocks, Monetary Policy, and Economic Governance
This round table brings together distinguished economists and policymakers to discuss Europe’s macroeconomic prospects in an increasingly uncertain global environment. The discussion will focus on the implications of global shocks, inflation dynamics, monetary policy, economic governance, and policy coordination for macroeconomic stability, resilience, and long-term economic performance in Europe.
Round Table Panelists
Carlo Altavilla – European Central Bank
Davide Furceri – International Monetary Fund
Eleni Panagiotarea – Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy
Gikas Hardouvelis – Former Greek Minister of Finance