Kick starting the European economy

Faced with the ongoing eurozone crisis, what are Europe’s prospects for growth?

This conference will assess the full implications of the crisis and examine the opportunities for radical pro-competitiveness reform.

• Will fiscal consolidation and austerity compromise growth across the continent?
• Will Europe develop credible pro-growth austerity plans?
• Is it time for Europe to go back to basics and ‘think small’?
• Will it empower its SME sector to grow and take advantage of the single market?
• Will Europe again become an attractive place to do business, particularly in this decade set to be driven by investment and demand from emerging markets?

Speakers include

• Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow, London School of Economics
• Dr Markus Kerber, Director-General, Federation of German Industries (BDI)
• Dr Christian Ketels, Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School
• Matthew Kirk, Group External Affairs Director, Vodafone
• Dr Gerard Lyons, Chief Economist and Group Head of Global Research, Standard Chartered

The conference will bring together European policy-makers, financiers and investors from Europe and emerging markets, along with representatives from regional development hubs and the relevant business sectors to discuss the reform priorities for growth in the face of demands for austerity.

Register by Wednesday 25 April to benefit from the early booking rate.

Intellect members can book at the special discounted rate of £195 + VAT. To book your seat at this rate please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a registration form.

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