Transatlantic Policy Symposium 2023
The Transatlantic Policy Symposium (TAPS) is an annual conference organized by graduate students in the MAGES program. The full-day conference brings together academics, students, and policy professionals from around the world to discuss pressing issues at the heart of the transatlantic relationship. The Transatlantic Policy Symposium is a staple of the MAGES experience and has established itself within the transatlantic policy community as an annual convening of leading minds in the field.
TAPS is generously supported by the BMW Center for German and European Studies, the CGES Alumni Association, and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
This year’s theme is “In Transition: Towards a Green, Digital, & Resilient Europe?”. Europe faces significant pressures, from Russian aggression and the rise of China to economic volatility and climate change. In this context, political and business leaders across Europe are sharply focused on energy security, supply chains, and emerging technologies, as well as weaknesses in the continent’s social, economic, and defense architectures. As these dynamics raise concerns about growth, resilience, and strategic autonomy, EU institutions have reinforced their commitments to the green and digital transitions as a means to meet the challenges facing Europe.
In the area of climate, Europe is tasked with balancing sustainability goals with energy security and economic growth. In the technology sphere, while Europe leads in digital regulation, it must also confront its widening technology gaps with the U.S. and China. Finally, as calls for greater EU social, fiscal, and defense competencies grow louder, resistance still lingers in certain national capitals.
The expert panel runs under the title “Climate & Digitalization: Transatlantic Business & Policy Solutions” and explores how Europe is transitioning into a green, digital, and/or resilient power and to reflect on the challenges and opportunities entailed by these transitions. What problems must be addressed, what are the solutions, and what actors must rise to deliver the priorities on Europe’s political agenda?
We are proud to welcome students from both Europe and the United States to be a part of two student panels: 1) Digitalization & Industrial Resilience, and 2) Climate Tech & Innovation.
Our expert panel will be comprised of Mr. Erik Brattberg, Senior Vice President, Europe Practice, Albright Stonebridge Group; Ms. Olga Khakova, Deputy Director, European Energy Security, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council; Ambassador Catherine A. Novelli, Former Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment; and Ms. Ria Strasser-Galvis, Manager, International Government Affairs, Google
We are also thrilled to welcome our keynote speaker H.E. Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President of the European Commission
A full schedule for the Symposium can be found on our website here.
TAPS 2023 is co-chaired by Andrea Pozderac and Drew Fenner.
Please come in business professional attire.
This event will also include an evening reception and alumni panel at the Mortara Center for International Studies, Georgetown University from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, February 10. Please RSVP separately for the evening portion.