Events

2018 Annual Meeting of Re-Imagine Europa

First annual meeting of Re-Imagine Europa at the OECD in Paris, september 18th. Photo : Julien DANIEL
  • Start date: 18/09/2018
  • End date: 18/09/2018
  • Where: OECD, Rue Pascal 2, Paris

At Re-Imagine Europa we are aware of the momentous opportunity and challenge that lay ahead of us. For our Annual Meeting, we are inviting a select number of representatives and thinkers from key organisations to come and discuss with us our vision and what we can do for the year to come. The purpose is to have an open discussion, foster innovative thinking, and synergies. This will be an opportunity to talk to some of the members of our Board and present your vision – the discussion will be formatted as a workshop (around 50 guests) to allow for real conversation and dialogue.

The Re-Imagine Europa Annual Meeting Debate presented the outlook of the organisation, starting with the Vision co-authored by Prof. Manuel Castells, and the activities planned for 2018-2019. The aim of the session was to have the opportunities to discuss with our knowledge partners and other key stakeholders to find common grounds, possible areas of synergy and cooperation and create a meeting place for likeminded individuals and organisations to meet.

The initial areas of activity for Re-Imagine Europa will revolve around 4 key themes:

  • A new narrative for Europe:
  • What would an ideal fiscal system for the 21st century look like?
  • Democracy in a digital society
  • Preparing for the impact of future technologies on society.

Schedule

  • Day 1. 01/01/1970
    15.00-15.15
    Welcome Address
    Mr Ángel Gurría, Secretary General of the OECD, Member of the Board of Re-Imagine Europa
    15.15-15.45
    Opening Remarks
    Mr Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, President of Re-Imagine Europa, former President of France and former President of Convention on the Future of Europe Mr Enrico Letta, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) at Sciences Po, former Prime Minister of Italy and Member of the Board of Re-Imagine Europa
    15.45-16.15
    Q&A
    Moderated by: Ms Caroline de Gruyter, Journalist and Author, Member of the Board of Re-Imagine Europa
    16.15-16.30
    Presentation of the planned activities of Re-Imagine Europa including the outlook ahead of the European elections developed together with Prof. Manuel Castells
    Ms Erika Widegren, Chief Executive of Re-Imagine Europa
    16.30-17
    Coffe Break
    17.00-18.45
    Roundtable Discussion
    The debate was guided with inputs from members of the Advisory Board of Re-Imagine Europa (in alphabetical order): Mr Luis Alvarado, President of the European Youth Forum  Mr Allan Larsson, Special Adviser to the President of the European Commission for the European Pillar of Social Rights Ms. Monica Maggioni, Chairman of RAI Ms Irene Milleiro, Managing Director for Europe at Change.org Ms Isabel Mota, President of the Board of Trustees of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Dr Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive of NESTA Mr Claus Haugaard Sørensen, Senior Advisor on Resilience, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, European Commission
    18.45-19.00
    Closing Remarks
    Ms Erika Widegren, Chief Executive of Re-Imagine Europa
    19.00-2030
    Apéritif dînatoire
  • Day 2. 01/01/1970

Speakers

Angel Gurrìa Portrait

Angel Gurrìa

Secretary-General of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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As Secretary-General of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) since 2006, He has firmly established the Organisation as a pillar of the global economic governance architecture and a reference point in the design and implementation of better policies for better lives. Under his watch, the OECD is leading the effort to reform the international tax system, and to improve governance frameworks.
Portrait of Giscard d'Estaign

Valery Giscard d'Estaing

President of Re-Imagine europa
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Born in Coblence in 1926, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing is one of the founding fathers of Europe having dedicated his life to ensuring that Europe remains a key economic power on a global stage.
Caroline de Gruyter Portrait

Caroline de Gruyter

Journalist and Author
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Caroline de Gruyter is an author and Europe correspondent for the Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad. Her voice and expertise about Europe are well-known in The Netherlands. She is based in Oslo.
Photo of Erika Widegren delivering a speech with RIE logo in the background

Erika Widegren

Chief Executive Officer at Re-Imagine Europa
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Erika is Chief Executive of Re-Imagine Europa (RIE). She has been working in the field of connecting science, society and policy for over a decade. She is fellow at PlusValue, a UK-based European company focusing on social innovation; she is board member of Citizen Communication Platform, a Swedish project to promote stronger communication with citizens; and member of the committee supporting the work of Luc Van den Brande, Special Adviser to President Jean- Claude Juncker, for the Report on the “Outreach towards Citizen” Strategy.

Contact

OECD, Rue Pascal 2, Paris

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