Paris Polish Forum 2024
Navigating Europe’s Security Landscape
The 2024 edition of the Paris Polish Forum focuses on one of the most pressing issues of our time: security in Europe. Bringing together experts, policymakers, and students, the event explores the geopolitical, economic, and technological challenges shaping the continent’s stability. Through insightful discussions and high-level debates, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of European security and its implications for Poland and France.
Agenda
📍 Day 1 – Sciences Po Paris
Keynote Speech - Michał Kurtyka – Former Minister of Climate, President of COP24, and Sciences Po alumnus
📍 Day 2 – Polish Embassy in Paris
Panel 1: Energy Security in Poland and France in the Context of the Green Transition | How can Poland and France balance energy security with sustainability?
- Panelists:
- Jacek Bogucki – Director of the Energy Department, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- Jarosław Ćwiek-Karpowicz – Polish Representative at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris
- Romain Le Creff – Member of the Sustainable Development Office, Iliad Group
Panel 2: International Sanctions on Russia in Response to the War in Ukraine | Are economic sanctions an effective tool in international diplomacy?
- Panelists:
- Gniewomir Wycichowski-Kuchta – DZP Association in Regulatory Affairs and Legislation and Compliance Team
- Julia Besz – Group Ethics & Compliance Counsel CEE, Natura&Co
- Sophie Gabillot - Partner at SQUAIR - Corporate Law, International Business & Sanctions
- Eero Kristjan Sild - International Security student at Sciences Po, previously working for SIPRI and the ICDS
Panel 3: Challenges and Opportunities for Poland and France in Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks | How can Poland and France strengthen cybersecurity in key sectors?
- Panelists:
- Félix Aimé – Head of APT Threat Intelligence, Sekoia.io
- Adrien Gevaudan – Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Électricité de France (EDF)
- Andrzej Kozłowski – Cybersecurity and disinformation expert, Professor at the University of Łódź