10 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. | Opening session: The Digital Single Market: How does it benefit consumers?
- Gonçalo Lobo Xavier, Vice-President of the European Economic and Social Committee in charge of Communication (EESC)
- Helena Dalli, Maltese Minister for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties
- Vĕra Jourová, European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality (video message)
10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. | Panel 1: A genuine single market for consumers in the digital economy
Moderator: Martin Siecker, Member of the Employees' Group, EESC
- Data sharing: consumer safety on the line? Saviour Cachia, Information and Data Protection Commissioner (Malta)
- Smart mobility and what it means to consumers: Joost Vantomme, Smart Mobility Director, ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association)
- The EESC's view of the Digital Agenda, Antonio Longo: EESC Member and President of the Permanent Study Group – Digital Agenda
- The Consumer's view of the Digital Single Market: Ursula Pachl, Deputy Director General, BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation
= Discussion
12.30 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Debate: The Digital Single Market: fertile ground for a sustainable collaborative economy?
Moderator: Clare Agius, TV Producer and Presenter
- Viktorija Molnar, Policy Affairs Advisor, European Holiday Home Association
- Pauline Azzopardi, Executive Member, Association for Consumer Rights - Malta
3 p.m. - 4.15 p.m. | Panel 2: The Digital Single Market: threats and opportunities
Moderator: Stefano Mallia, Member of the Employers' Group, EESC
- Digital inclusion for ALL consumers: Jens Henriksson, International Officer, ANEC (European Consumer Voice in Standardisation)
- Geo-blocking: Georgios Petropoulos, Research fellow, Bruegel
- Roaming costs: Marlene Mizzi, Member of the European Parliament (video message)
- Fintech: Opportunities for Consumers, Supervisory Challenges for Regulators: Michelle Mizzi Buontempo, Director, Malta Financial Services Authority
= Discussion
4.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. | Coffee break
4.30 p.m. | The Digital Single Market: results for consumers
Moderator: Evangelia Kekeleki, Member of the Various Interests Group, EESC
- Werner Stengg, Head of Unit, e-commerce & platforms, DG CNECT, European Commission
- Island consumers in the Digital Single Market: Josephine Borg, Director General, Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA)
- Bernardo Hernández Bataller, EESC Member and Spokeperson of Consumer's Category
Closing remarks
- Martin Siecker, President of the Section for the Single Market, Production and Consumption, EESC
Interpretation was provided from Spanish, English, French, Italian and Maltese into English, French and Maltese.