Participants gained insight from trade professionals, posed questions to policy makers, and learned about the ever-shifting trade landscape. Attendees came away with an understanding of the trade policy-making process, the role of its key players, and the important issues facing policy makers.
The 2023 European Union Virtual Intensive Trade Seminar was held on Zoom. Most session recordings are now available for registered attendees to watch.
Dates and Format:
Wednesday, May 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern)
Thursday, May 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern)
Friday, May 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern)
2023 Program & Curriculum
All Times US/Eastern
Day 1 – Wednesday, May 10:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern Time)/3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CET)
European Governance
Session 1, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CET): Key EU Institutions and Structures
Peter Chase, Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund; former U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Europe; and Director of the State Department’s office of EU Affairs
Ryan Meilak, Head of Outreach, European Parliament in USA; former Administrative Manager for Stakeholder Relations, European Parliament
Discussion Facilitator: Dr. Frances G. Burwell, Senior Director, McLarty Associates; former Vice President for European Union and Special Initiatives, and Director of Transatlantic Programs and Studies, Atlantic Council
Session 2, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET): European Commission Deep Dive
Hervé Jouanjean, Senior Trade Expert, King & Spalding; former Director of DG Trade in charge of WTO and OECD; former Deputy Secretary General for inter-institutional relations, and Director-General for budget and financial programming, European Commission
Efthymia (Emmy) Korodima, Deputy Head of Unit of the Trade Strategy Unit, DG Trade, European Commission
Discussion Facilitator: Lisa Schroeter, Global Director of Trade & Investment Policy, Dow; former Executive Director of the TransAtlantic Business Dialogue (TABD)
Session 3, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET): Reaching Trade Agreements in the EU System
Alexandra Koutoglidou, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Trade F2, Dispute Settlement and Legal Aspects of Trade Policy, European Commission
Ambassador Hugo Paemen, Senior Advisor, Brussels, Hogan Lovells; former EU Chief Trade Negotiator; former Head of the European Commission’s Washington Delegation
Discussion Facilitator: Marjorie Chorlins, Senior Vice President, Europe, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce; and former Executive Vice President, Business for Social Responsibility
Presentation by Hervé Jouanjean from Session 2: European Commission Deep Dive
Deep Dive Into the Commission Organisation - KS
Day 2: Thursday, May 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern Time)/3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CET)
EU Decision Making Process
Session 4, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CET): EU Decision Making Process: Overview
Colin Brown, Head of Unit, Legal Affairs/Dispute settlement (trade and sustainable development and investment), European Commission
Amie Kreppel, Jean Monnet Chair, Director of the Center for European Studies, and a Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida
Discussion Facilitator: Philip Torbøl, Partner, Brussels, K&L Gates; former Press Officer, European People’s Party, European Parliament
Session 5, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET): Opportunities for Stakeholders to Provide Input into the EU Decision-making Process
Atli Stannard, Associate, Covington & Burling LLP; former Inter-institutional Affairs, European Commission Secretariat General
Roger Coelho, Senior Policy Director, AmCham EU; formerly with the Information and Communication Unit in DG Enlargement at the European Commission
Discussion Facilitator: John Miller, Chief Economic Analyst, Trade Data Monitor; former Staff Reporter, Wall Street Journal
Session 6, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET): Sectoral Case Studies: Agriculture and Digital Trade Policy & Regulation
Peter Fatelnig, Minister-Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy, Delegation of the European Union to the United States; former Acting Head of Unit for Next Generation Internet, European Commission
Cristina Rueda-Catry, Cabinet Expert, European Commission Executive Vice-President
Valdis Dombrovskis
Discussion Facilitator: Daniel Mullaney, former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East
Presentation by Amie Kreppel from Session 4: EU Decision Making Process: Overview
WITA - OLP presentation-Final (1)Presentation by Peter Fatelnig from Session 6: Sectoral Case Studies: Agriculture and Digital Trade Policy & Regulation
Digital Services Act - RoadmapDay 3: Friday, May 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern Time)/3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CET)
EU Trade Policy
Session 7, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CET): Enforcement
Thomas Beline, Partner, Cassidy Levy Kent; former attorney with the Office of the Chief Counsel for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce
Peter Berz, Head of Unit for Enforcement, Market Access and SMEs, DG Trade, European Commission
Discussion Facilitator: Arnoud Willems, Advocaat, Partner, International Trade, Baker McKenzie, Brussels
Session 8, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET): Security and Investment Screening
Giovanna M. Cinelli, Partner and Practice Lead, International Trade & National Security, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Damien Levie, Head of Tech & Security, FDI Screening Unit at DG TRADE, European Commission
Discussion Facilitator: Lourdes Catrain, Partner, Hogan Lovells International LLP, Brussels
Session 9, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET): Key External Trade Issues and Initiatives
Ambassador Hugo Paemen, Senior Advisor, Brussels, Hogan Lovells; former EU Chief Trade Negotiator; former Head of the European Commission’s Washington Delegation
Peter Young, Minister-Counsellor and Deputy Head of the Trade & Agriculture Section, Delegation of the European Union to the United States; former Senior Expert in the Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission in Brussels
Discussion Facilitator: Daniel Mullaney, former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East
Presentation by Damien Levie from Session 8: Security and Investment Screening
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WITA Member: $200
WITA Member (Government): $100
Full Time University/Student: $100
Non Member: $300
For group rates (3 or more ticket purchases), email Diego Anez (danez@wita.org) to receive a special rate.
Who Should Attend?
The three-day EU Intensive Trade Seminar (ITS) is geared towards individuals who want to learn how trade policy is made within the European Union. Past attendees of the US-centric ITS include those in business, law, academia, NGOs, embassies and the U.S. Government.
The curriculum is focused on helping attendees broaden their understanding of trade policy making, those seeking a career in trade policy, others new to the trade policy field, and anyone serving the import/export community.
We also encourage the international community working on economic and trade issues, and others who want to learn more about international trade, to participate in this program.
To keep the dialogue open and candid, the European Union Virtual Intensive Trade Seminar is OFF THE RECORD and is not open to the press.
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