Current agenda schedule

Public and private leaders will share their views on the reconciliation of the current European social model with economic growth.

Moderator:
 Olivier Fleurot, CEO of MS&L, Publicis Group

Welcome address:
 Michel Mercier, French Minister of Rural and Territorial Affairs

Keynote speaker:
 Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council

Speakers:

 Dr. Thomas Enders, President and CEO of Airbus
 Raya Haffar El Hassan, Minister of Finance of Lebanon
 Jian Qing Jiang, Chairman of the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China

• Fleurot Olivier - CEO of MS&L, Publicis Group
• Haffar El Hassan Raya - Minister of Finance of Lebanon
• Van Rompuy Herman - President of the European Council
• Jiang Jian Qing - Chairman of the Board of the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China
• Mercier Michel - French Minister of Rural and Territorial Affairs
• Enders Thomas Dr. - President and CEO of Airbus

• Guénant Pierre - Co-Chairman of Europe+, Chairman of PGA Group
• Gounelle Patrick - Co-Chairman of Europe+

• Lhermitte Marc - Partner at Ernst & Young

This session will spotlight some of the undergoing changes in foreign direct investment: greentechs, expansion, off shoring, alliances, and restructuring. The debate will focus on competition among countries, post-crisis opportunities, key growth sectors and industries, and the necessity of having common European development policies.

Chair:
 Ben Verwaayen, CEO of Alcatel Lucent

Moderator:
 Patricia Szarvas, Anchor at CNBC

Speakers:
 David Appia, Chairman and CEO of the Invest in France Agency
 Philippe Favre, President of the International Network of ALSTOM
 James S. Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young

• Turley James S. - Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young
• Appia David - Chairman and CEO of the Invest in France Agency
• Szarvas Patricia - Anchor at CNBC
• Verwaayen Ben - CEO of Alcatel Lucent
• Favre Philippe - President of the International Network of ALSTOM

Governments have involved themselves in anti-crisis measures to help companies and sectors recover from the downturn. At the same time, governments have invested in strategic sectors, which appear to provide promising growth opportunities in the future. What will the post-crisis global economy learn from this state investment and involvement? To what extent and to which sectors, should this government support be offered; furthermore, when should it end? Does Europe need a structured government agency to play this role?

Chair:
 Prof. Franco Bassanini, President of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti - Astrid Foundation

Moderator:
 Stephan Kuhn, EMEIA Tax Leader at Ernst & Young

Speakers:
 Gilles Michel, CEO of the Strategic Investment Fund
 Knut Rexed, Owner and Manager of Rexed&Spörndly AB
 Peter Skinner, Member of the European Parliament and of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee

• Bassanini Franco Prof. - President of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti - Astrid Foundation
• Michel Gilles - CEO of the Strategic Investment Fund
• Rexed Knut - Owner and Manager of Rexed&Spörndly AB
• Skinner Peter - Member of the European Parliament and of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee
• Kuhn Stephan - EMEIA Tax Leader at Ernst & Young

The global crisis has raised the profile of sustainability and green technology among international business leaders. What is the real weight and impact of green growth in the post crisis economy and recovery? What are the most promising green opportunities for European businesses? Do we need further European public investment to promote green innovation and economy?

Chair & moderator:
 Philippe Carli, CEO of Siemens France, VP Energy Sector South West Europe

Speakers:
 Francis Bailly, Senior Business Executive, Vice President European Affairs of GE
 Bruno Baylac, Director Global Industrial Segment of Freescale
 Thomas Davidsson, CEO of China BioEnergy Development Ltd
 Raphaël Goldstein, Senior Manager Renewable energies & Ressources of Germany Trade and Invest

• Bailly Francis - Senior Business Executive, Vice President European Affairs of GE
• Davidsson Thomas - CEO of China BioEnergy Development Ltd
• Baylac Bruno - Director Global Industrial Segment of Freescale
• Carli Philippe - CEO of Siemens France, VP Energy Sector South West Europe
• Goldstein Raphaël - Senior Manager Renewable energies & Ressources of Germany Trade and Invest

Can the European health model become a global model? What is the European model? What are the primary business opportunities generated by the European health system (food safety, diagnosis, medical imagery, fight against aging diseases, cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, etc…)

Chair:
 Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority

Moderator:
 Patrick Flochel, Partner - EMEIA Life Sciences Leader at Ernst & Young

Speakers:
 Annemijn Eschauzier, Chief Marketing Officer EMEA of GE Healthcare
 Prof. Dr. Tobias Hartmann, Director of the Institute for Neurodegeneration and Neurobiology at the Saarland University and Co-Director of the Deutsches Institut für Demenzprävention
 Thomas Miller, CEO for the Customer Solutions Division at Siemens Healthcare Sector
 Dr. José Luis Rocha Castilla, General Secretary for Quality and Modernisation of the Regional Ministry of Health of Andalucía

• Flochel Patrick - Partner - EMEIA Life Sciences Leader at Ernst & Young
• Geslain-Lanéelle Catherine - Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority
• Eschauzier Annemijn - Chief Marketing Officer EMEA of GE Healthcare
• Miller Thomas - CEO for the Customer Solutions Division at Siemens Healthcare Sector
• Hartmann Tobias Prof. Dr. - Director of the Institute for Neurodegeneration and Neurobiology at the Saarland University and Co-Director of the Deutsches Institut für Demenzprävention
• Rocha Castilla José Luis Dr. - General Secretary for Quality and Modernisation of the Regional Ministry of Health of Andalucía

Has Europe reached an efficient model of innovation strategy and promotion? How can European regions develop their innovation skills, competitiveness and attractiveness? What are the best practices in terms of innovation through clusters?

Chair:
 Pierre Dartout, Interministerial Delegate for Territorial Development and Regional Attractiveness (DATAR)

Expert:
 Dr. Hermann Hauser, Co-Founder and Director of Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd

Moderator:
 Jan Siemons, Partner at Ernst & Young

Speakers:
 Guy Diedrich, Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations and Commercialization of The Texas A&M University System
 Philippe Grand, France Cleantech Industry Leader at Ernst & Young
 Philippe Suinen, CEO of Wallonia Export and Investment Agency (Awex)

• Dartout Pierre - Interministerial Delegate for Territorial Development and Regional Attractiveness
• Siemons Jan - Partner at Ernst & Young
• Diedrich Guy - Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations and Commercialization of The Texas A&M University System
• Suinen Philippe - CEO of Wallonia Export and Investment Agency (Awex)
• Hauser Hermann Dr. - Co-Founder and Director of Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd
• Grand Philippe - France Cleantech Industry Leader at Ernst & Young

To what extent is harmonized regulation in: fiscal, financial, labour, environmental, security and IP matters an asset for Europe? What are the assets of Europe within this regulatory environment? Where should Europe be more flexible and harmonized to improve its attractiveness?

Chair & moderator:
 Dr. John Vassallo, Vice-President of EU Affairs - Associate General Counsel at Microsoft

Speakers:
 Honorable Ronald A. Cass, President of Cass & Associates, PC
 Anna Maria Corazza Bildt, Member of the European Parliament
 Ruth Picker, Global Leader of IFRS Services at Ernst & Young

• Vassallo John Dr. - Vice-President of EU Affairs - Associate General Counsel at Microsoft
• Picker Ruth - Global Leader of IFRS Services at Ernst & Young
• Cass Ronald A. Honorable - President of Cass & Associates, PC
• Corazza Bildt Anna Maria - Member of the European Parliament

Where are the FDI opportunities in urban and international transportation, telecom and connectivity infrastructure? What are the business model best practices to develop major infrastructure projects (financing, public-private partnerships, project management, etc…)?

Chair & moderator:
 Clara Gaymard, VP Governement Strategy Sales, President & CEO GE France

Speakers:
 Gabor Emori, Director of I-Cell Ltd.
 David Fisher, Architect, Chairman of the Dynamic Architecture Group
 Denis Griot, Chairman Emeritus of Freescale EMEA
 Hai Feng Ling, Executive VP of Huawei Europe
 Dr. Martin Reeves, Chief Executive at Coventry City Council (UK)

• Fisher David - Architect, Chairman of the Dynamic Architecture Group
• Gaymard Clara - VP Governement Strategy Sales, President & CEO GE France
• Emori Gabor - Director of I-Cell Ltd.
• Griot Denis - Chairman Emeritus of Freescale EMEA
• Ling Hai Feng - Executive VP of Huawei Europe
• Reeves Martin Dr. - Chief Executive at Coventry City Council

This session will present concrete recommendations to improve European attractiveness.

Moderator:
 Lucian Sârb, Director of News and Programmes at Euronews

Speakers:
 Prof. Joachim Bitterlich, Executive Vice President of International Affairs, Chairman Germany of Veolia Environment
 Jörgen Holmquist, Director General of DG Internal Market and Services at the European Commission
 Hai Feng Ling, Executive VP of Huawei Europe
 Mark Otty, Area Managing Partner at Ernst & Young
 Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of France, Senator
 Philippe Varin, Chairman of the Managing Board, PSA Peugeot Citroën

• Raffarin Jean-Pierre - Former Prime Minister of France, Senator
• Otty Mark - Area Managing Partner EMEIA at Ernst & Young
• Bitterlich Joachim Prof. - Executive Vice President of International Affairs, Chairman Germany of Veolia Environment
• Sârb Lucian - Director of News and Programmes at Euronews
• Ling Hai Feng - Executive VP of Huawei Europe
• Varin Philippe - Chairman of the Managing Board, PSA Peugeot Citroën
• Holmquist Jörgen - Director General of DG Internal Market and Services at the European Commission

Welcome Addresses by:

Yves Métaireau, Mayor of La Baule
Marc Zuccolin, General Manager, Lucien Barrière La Baule

• Métaireau Yves - Mayor of La Baule
• Zuccolin Marc - General Manager, Lucien Barrière Group

Christophe Martinoli, Head of France at Wipro Technologies

• Martinoli Christophe - Head of France at Wipro Technologies

Presidents of Innovation Centers will share best practices, trends, policies and initiatives to spur innovation and competitiveness. Technology clusters, science parks, incubators and competitive centers are at the heart of the innovation ecosystem and key to foster economic growth.

Moderator:
 Joshua Bower-Saul, VP Europe, Avise Partners

Speakers:

 Dr. Ilpo Kuronen, Programme Director, Finnish Health and Well-Being Cluster
 Mika Sulkinoja, Director, Cleantech Financing, Lahti Science and Business Park, Finnish Clean-tech Cluster
 Gregory Bauer, International and Marketing Manager ,Atlanpole Biotherapies
 Laurent Manach, Director, EMC2 (Composites and Mechanical Complex Systems) Cluster, Western France

• Kuronen Ilpo Dr. - Program Director, Finnish Health and Well-being Cluster
• Bower-Saul Joshua - VP Europe, Avise Partners
• Sulkinoja Mika - Director, Cleantech Financing, Lahti Science and Business Park, Finnish Cleantech Cluster
• Manach Laurent - Director of EMC2 Cluster
• Bauer Gregory - International and Marketing Manager, Atlanpole Biotherapies

Promising private companies from around the world in various sectors including high-tech, biotech, clean-tech and other areas will present their innovations and target markets.

Promising private companies from around the world in various sectors including high-tech, biotech, clean-tech and other areas will present their innovations and target markets.

Representatives from leading regions will share their experience on how to stimulate economic growth through investment, policy, talent, R&D, technology and infrastructure.

Moderator:
 Jean-Luc Firmin, Managing Director, Invest in Western France

Speakers:

 Johan Declerck, Managing Director, Development Agency East Flanders
 Katerina Diamantopoulou, Secretary General, Sterea Ellada Regional Administration
 Sophie Labrosse, Managing Director of WIN Atlantic (European Project with Ireland, United-Kingdom, France, Spain and Portugal)

• Declerck Johan - Managing Director, Development Agency East Flanders
• Diamantopoulou Katerina - Secretary General, Sterea Ellada Regional Administration
• Firmin Jean-Luc - Managing Director, Invest in Western France
• Labrosse Sophie - Managing Director of WIN Atlantic

Anne-Marie Idrac, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of France

• Idrac Anne-Marie - Minister of State for Foreign Trade of France