Europe is changing. Many Europeans are becoming disengaged from the democratic process and there is a lot of disinformation in the media and in the cyber space. These phenomena impact the core values that have formed the foundation of the modern European society. The aim of the Free Market Road Show® (FMRS) is to discuss the current economic problems and to find potential solutions to these challenges. The event is also a unique opportunity to meet renowned economists, lawyers and academics.
International Conference
Free Market Road Show
in Warsaw
The symposium is organized by Civil Development Forum Foundation (FOR), Austrian Economics Center and SWPS University
Europe is changing. Many Europeans are becoming disengaged from the democratic process and there is a lot of disinformation in the media and in the cyber space. These phenomena impact the core values that have formed the foundation of the modern European society. The aim of the Free Market Road Show® (FMRS) is to discuss the current economic problems and to find potential solutions to these challenges. The event is also a unique opportunity to meet renowned economists, lawyers and academics.
Language of the conference: English. Free admission.
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Conference
April19 2018
Warsaw
Free Market Road Shows
Started in 2008, the Free Market Road Show® brings together renowned economists, leading politicians and prominent business leaders every year to discuss current economic problems and possible solutions at a variety of venues across Europe and the Caucuses. It also provides unparalleled networking opportunities for participants and those within the European free market movement, with exclusive events such as cocktail receptions and dinners with top opinion leaders and decision makers.
Since the initiation of the Free Market Road Show®, hundreds of speakers from around the world have been involved in this event and they have reached thousands of participants. In 2017, the Free Market Road Show® reached an unprecedented number of events in 45 cities all over Europe. In 2018 FMRS will reach 40 cities and the audience of students, businesspeople and government officials.
Program
9.30-10.00 – Registration
10.00-10.15 – Introductory remarks:
– Piotr Voelkel
– Agata Stremecka
– Barbara Kolm
10.15-11.30 Panel 1 – Which values can stop the rise of populism in Europe and elsewhere?
– Chris Lingle
– Richard Rahn
– Andrzej Kondratowicz
– Marcin Matczak
– Marek Tatała (Moderator)
11.30-12.00 – Keynote: Good and bad transitions
– Leszek Balcerowicz
12.00-12.15 – coffee break
12.15-13.45 Panel 2 – Which European values matter for our well-being?
– Dan Denning
– John Fund
– Andrzej Rzońca
– Łukasz Pawłowski
– Michael Williams
– Agata Stremecka (Moderator)
13.45 – Closing remarks
Keynote Speakers
Piotr Voelkel
founder of SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, businessman, art connoisseur, promoter of Polish design, sponsor of multiple cultural and educational projects, and a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of Polish business and for contributions to the community.
Leszek Balcerowicz
economist, Chairman of the Board at the Civil Development Forum (FOR), former President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Poland.
Organizers
Organizers
- Civil Development Forum Foundation (FOR)
- Austrian Economics Center
Partners
Partners
- Freedom and Enterpreneurship Foundation
- KoLiber Association
- Liberté!
- Libertarian Association
- Liberal Culture
- Instytut Misesa
- Centrum Kapitalizmu
Time and Location
April 19, 2018, 10.00-13.45
SWPS University in Warsaw, Chodakowska 19/31, room 214
Contact
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