Given the growing importance of digital policies in Europe and their impact on the life of its citizens, the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the EU and the Centre for Contemporary Studies are hosting an online event to promote a better understanding of the European Union actions’ in this field. To do so, this session will bring together experts from research institutions in Barcelona, Brussels and Luxemburg to analyse the steps taken so far and explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. The event, that will be held in English, will be broadcast on November, 16 on the YouTube channel of the Catalan Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Open Government.

Speakers:

• Lewin Schmitt, Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI).
  
  
• Andrea G. Rodríguez, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB).
  
  
• Andreas Aktoudianakis, European Policy Centre (EPC).
  
  
• Martina Anzini, European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA).

Moderador: Jack Parrock (journalist).

Institutional welcome: Maria Galindo (Director General for Digital Nation and Urban Agenda in the Government of Catalonia) and Gorka Knörr (representative of the Government of Catalonia to the European Union).