Date: June 4th, Brussels 

Venue: Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union,
Rue Stevin 139, 1000 Brussels 

About the event: The event aims to highlight the importance of digital transformation and its impact on the European Union’s long-term goals. As Poland takes over the EU Council Presidency from next year, the country will play a crucial role in shaping the EU’s objectives and preparing a shared agenda for the Council, with a focus on promoting innovation and strengthening the new technology sector.

During the workshop, leaders of digital industry organizations will be brought together to discuss Europe’s digital agenda and identify obstacles that hinder its progress. The workshop will be an opportunity to determine the EU’s priorities before the 2025 Polish Presidency.

Agenda
11:00 | Welcome & Presentation | Permanent Representative of Poland to the EU
● Opening by the representative from Permanent Representative of Poland to the EU

11:20 | Presentation | Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers
● Overview and a a list of core priorities for digital advancement based on the invited digital
industry organizations manifestos

11:30 | Roundtable discussion
● Discussion about EU Digital Priorities with representatives of digital industry organizations:

• Guido Lobrano, ITI’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Director General for Europe
• Michał Kanownik, President of Digital Poland Association,
• Ayesha Bhatti, Policy Analyst at Center for Data Innovation (ITIF),
• Antonio Grasso Public Affairs Director at DIGITAL SME
• Michał Kubiak, Policy Officer at DIGITLA SME
• Stefano da Empoli, President at i-Com
• Giorgia Termini Policy Officer at i-Com
• Jana Hartman Radová, Head of Brussels Office, Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic
• Johann Svane, Policy, Partnerships & Press, Danish Entrepreneurs

13:00 | Lunch
● Informal networking lunch

Contact persons
Agata Boutanos, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, a.boutanos@zpp.net.pl
Paulina Szkoła, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, p.szkola@zpp.net.pl