The event will take place as part of a major pan-European debate with the aim of gaining a view of Czech citizens on topical issues such as digital and green transformation, new skills and Europe’s position in the world. Reputable civil society experts will appear on three thematic panels. 14:00-14:05 Opening ceremony • Dana Kovaříková, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic • Jitka Seitlová, Vice-President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic 14:05-15:00 Discussion on: Our Planet and Energy Transformation Performing: • Zuzana Brzobohatá, EESC Member • Alena Mastantuono, EESC member and representative of the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic • Martin Bursík, UNDP expert on climate and renewables, analyst of the RES Chamber, former Minister for the Environment • David Sventek, EESC member 15:00-16.00 Discussion on: Knowledge for the 21st Century Performing: • Zuzana Brzobohatá, EESC Member • Aleš Sedláček, member of the Czech Children’s and Youth Council (tbc.) • Eva Martinicová, Director of the Employer’s Section, Confederation of Industry and Transport of the Czech Republic • Michal Manhart, BCO, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic 16:00-16:15 Coffee break (refreshment provided) 16:15-17:00 Discussion on: Europe in the World Performing: • Vladimír Špidla, former Commissioner and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic • Jana Hartman Radová, EESC member • Pavel Fára, Deputy Director of the International Relations Section, SP ČR • Kryštof Kruliš, AMO analyst and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Debat Consumer Forum, is moderated by Roman Haken, a representative of the non-profit sector. full vaccination, COVID-19 in the last 180 days or negative antigen or PCR test). The event is free.