Introduction from 6 to 6.30 p.m.
- Véronique Bertholle, Deputy Mayor, City of Strasbourg - physically
- Video message from Olivia Grégoire, French State Secretary to the SSE
- Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - remotely
- Christa Schweng, President of the European Economic and Social Committee - physically
- Daniel Freund, President of the Spinelli Group - physically
- Juan Antonio Pedreno, President of Social Economy Europe- remotely
Topic 1: the social economy, pioneer of the circular economy
- MEP Sandro Gozi, working group "European democracy" - remotely
- Giuseppe Guerini, President of CECOP- remotely
Topic 2: the social economy, a major player in health
- MEP Patrizia Toia, working group "health" - physically
- Sibylle Reichert, Executive Director - Association Internationale de la Mutualité- physically
Topic 3: the social economy, creating quality jobs
- Video message from MEP Gabriele Bischoff, working group "A stronger economy, social justice and jobs"
- Cristian Sainz de Marles, founder of Social Group ONCE - remotely
Topic 4: the social economy as a strategy for international cooperation
- MEP Niklas Nienass, working group "A stronger economy, social justice and jobs" - physically
- Eva Cantele, Executive Director- ESS Forum International - physically
Topic 5 : the social economy, protector of fundamental values and rights and a tool at the service of democracy
- MEP Danuta Hübner, working group "EU in the world" - remotely
- Gabriela Sonnleitner, General Manager, Magda's Hotel - remotely
Topic 6: the social economy, a key player in Europe's digital future
- MEP Brando Benifei, working group "European democracy"- physically
- Marion Graeffly, co-founder of Telecoop- remotely
Conclusion 7.20 to 7.30 p.m.
- MEP Guy Verhofstadt, Co-Chair of the CoFoE Executive Board - physically
Moderator: Alain Coheur, President of the Section for the Single Market, Production and Consumption (EESC)
Interpretation: FR-EN-DE-ES-IT (spoken - passive) – FR-EN-DE (listened to - active)