Policy Panel on Global Supply Chain Reallocation

Date and Time: Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:30 - 12:00 (CET)

Location: Hybrid format, GROW, Av. d'Auderghem 45, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

Organisers: Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Description: The event will address the challenges impacting global supply chains due to geopolitical tensions and other factors. It will discuss the economic and social costs of disruptions in key sectors and explore how companies can align private business goals with public interests, reduce risks, and build resilience while remaining competitive globally. The panel will also consider necessary public policy actions to support these efforts.

Panelists:

• Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel (Moderator)
• Jorge Sicilia, Chief Economist, BBVA
• Philippe Adriaenssens, Policy Director at European Round Table
• Marion Jansen, Director – Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD
• Sven Smit, McKinsey Global Institute Chair and Senior Partner
• Román Arjona, Chief Economist DG GROW