global level on both regional and thematic project opportunities. There will be presentations of ongoing open projects and discussions on drafting suggestions for new EU funded projects. The aim of Chambers + is to create communities that will continue working together to engage in future project activities. Participants can register for a maximum of 3 topics of choice in a series of 3 parallel sessions. 3.00 – 3.50pm Internationalisation I Regional Chamber cooperation, notably with Asia, America, GCC region and Africa Digitalisation Initiatives to promote the digitalisation of Chamber services and of their member companies EU Enlargement Cooperation with the Western Balkan region and Turkey Break 4.00 – 4.50pm Internationalisation II Delivering European Economic Diplomacy through practical instruments and coordinated activities, including missions and B2Bs outside the EU SMEs & Entrepreneurship Chamber led approaches to enhance the competitiveness of European SMEs throughout the business life cycle (creation, growth, transfer…) People Promoting training & apprenticeships, and the integration of migrants Break 5.00 – 5.50pm Neighbourhood (East & South) Cooperation with neighbourhood countries in the East (Eastern Partnership) and the South (North Africa) Access to Finance Chamber led approaches to support access to finance for European SMEs Energy & Environment Ensuring implementation of the EU’s clean energy and climate change objectives, integrating businesses in the circular economy, promoting European green and clean tech in 3rd countries The first day will close with a Welcome Gala Dinner in the presence of highest ranking Spanish authorities. Day 2 – 26 October 2017
The day will begin with an opening session with Europe’s Chambers Leadership discussing the umbrella topic of Chambers in the Digital Era, focusing on Competitiveness, Digitalisation and Trade. During the EEF 2017, three parallel sessions in the morning and the afternoon will cover a broad range of topics. 11:00 - 13:30 Parallel session 1 - Digital Chamber management: Chamber strategy on data management, digital technologies and organizational models: the impact of digital technologies on Chamber strategy, management and organisation Parallel session 2 - Digital Chamber outreach: Digital advocacy, communication and Peer2Peer networking: capitalizing on digitalisation for Chamber advocacy, promotion and external communication Parallel session 3 – Digital Chamber services: new opportunities for Chambers and new expectations through digital services for member companies: how technological developments create new opportunities for Chambers and new expectations from member companies Buffet Lunch 15:00 – 17:30 Parallel session 1 - Digital Chamber management: Chamber strategy on data management, digital technologies and organizational models: the impact of digital technologies on Chamber strategy, management and organisation Parallel session 2 - Digital Chamber outreach: Digital advocacy, communication and Peer2Peer networking: capitalizing on digitalisation for Chamber advocacy, promotion and external communication Parallel session 3 – Digital Chamber services: new opportunities for Chambers and new expectations through digital services for member companies: how technological developments create new opportunities for Chambers and new expectations from member companies Participants can choose freely in which group they take part. They will be asked to register in advance for one of the parallel session groups. We hope to achieve a balanced participation among the different groups. Day 3 – 27 October 2017 Although not directly in the scope of the EEF 2017, participants of National Chambers will come together for the Autumn 2017 EUROCHAMBRES General Assembly to discuss agenda topics and elect the new president of the organization.