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Connectivity Policy on the Balkans: between Sustainability, EU Integration and Geopolitical Challenges

02 February 2023

Language: English

Place: Sofia, Bulgaria, Grand Hotel Sofia

09:30 – 10:00                             Registration

10:00 – 10:15                            Greetings and Opening

Norbert Beckmann-Dierkes, KAS Bulgaria

10:15 – 10:30                            Greeting

H.E. Irene Plank, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bulgaria

Dr. Mitko Vassilev, Head of DBIHK

Connectivity Policy in Bulgaria

Hristo Alexiev, Minister for Transport and Communications (tbc)

10:30 – 12:15                            Inputs

Rosen Plevneliev, former president of the Republic of Bulgaria (2012-2017), Minister of Regional Development and Public Works (2009-2011), Chairman of Solutions for the Future Foundation

Matej Zakonsjsek, Director of Transport Community (online participation)

Daniel Shekerletov, Third Secretary for Intermodal Issues at the Permanent Representation of Bulgaria to the EU, Representative of Ministry of Transport and Communications

Ardian Hackaj, Coordinator of Tirana Connectivity Forum (online participation)

Simeon Vasilev, Head of Sales, DB Schenker

12:15 – 13:00                            Discussion

Moderation: Zlatozara Stoilova, Economist, Alumni Club KAS Scholars Bulgaria

13:00 –                                     Cocktail