Agenda
Monday
28 September
morning
12:30h - 13:30h
Afternoon
16:00h – 16:30h
16:30h – 17:00h
Official Opening of the Eurochambres Congress.
Institutional opening of the Congress: a welcome to the host country and to the content of the Congress.
17:00h - 17:45h
Plenary | Competitiveness and sustainability in a shifting global landscape.
A high-level political session analysing Europe’s economic position in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment. The discussion will outline the strategic and regulatory framework shaping European businesses, with particular attention to how competitiveness and sustainability objectives can be aligned in practice.
17:45h - 18:30h
Panel discussion | What does the geopolitical context mean for European Chambers of commerce and industry?
An interactive session exploring how geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping the operating environment for European businesses and how chambers are responding in practice. The discussion will open with two concrete case studies from chambers that have adapted their services to support companies facing disruption, market volatility or regulatory shifts.
Building on these examples, the session will move into an open exchange among participants to reflect on common challenges, share practical responses and identify how chambers can strengthen their role as trusted partners for business continuity and strategic adaptation.
18:30h - 18:45h
Day 1: Summary key points.
The host closes with the main conclusions of the day
Evening
20:00h - 22:00h
Tuesday
29 September
Morning
09:00h - 09:30h
09:30h - 10:15h
Plenary | Strengthening competitiveness through the single market.
A high-level address outlining the current state of the Single Market, the main barriers limiting its full potential and the key reforms under discussion. The session will examine how a more effective and better integrated Single Market can reinforce Europe’s competitiveness and create new opportunities for businesses.
10:15h - 11:15h
Panel discussion | Adapting the chambers' services to a changing Europe.
A forward-looking leadership discussion focused on how chambers are transforming their service portfolio, business models and internal organisation to remain relevant and financially sustainable. Rather than reacting to specific geopolitical disruptions, this session will explore structural adaptation: redesigning services, engaging new member segments, measuring impact and diversifying revenue streams.
Speakers will share concrete examples of innovation in service delivery and explain how they demonstrate value to members in an increasingly competitive support ecosystem.
11:15h - 12:00h
Afternoon
12:00h - 13:00h
Thematic sessions: expert perspectives
Participants will choose one of three thematic tracks, which will structure their journey throughout the afternoon.
Each track begins with a keynote-style expert intervention to frame the policy and strategic context, followed by an open exchange with participants. This introductory session sets the scene for the subsequent practical workshop, where the same group will move from reflection to concrete examples, peer learning and actionable ideas.
This format ensures both strategic perspective and operational relevance within each theme
Itinerary 1: Sustainable competitiveness
An expert perspective on how sustainability and competitiveness can reinforce each other in the current European framework. The discussion will explore how chambers can help companies reconcile regulatory requirements with growth, innovation and resilience.
Itinerary 2: Digital transformation& AI
A strategic overview of Europe’s digital agenda and AI framework, with a focus on what it means in practice for SMEs. The exchange will examine how chambers can support digital uptake, compliance and innovation across their membership.
Itinerary 3: Talent and training
An expert insight into Europe’s skills gap and labour market challenges, highlighting
implications for business competitiveness. The discussion will focus on the role chambers
can play in training, talent attraction and workforce adaptation.
13:00h - 14:30h
14:30h - 15:45h
Thematic sessions: collaborative workshops
Participants will stay within their selected track to turn insights into action. Through hands-on discussions, best practices and peer learning, this workshop session focuses on practical solutions and real-world approaches that chambers can apply in their daily work.
Itinerary 1: Sustainable competitiveness
An expert perspective on how sustainability and competitiveness can reinforce each other in the current European framework. The discussion will explore how chambers can help companies reconcile regulatory requirements with growth, innovation and resilience.
Itinerary 2: Digital transformation& AI
A strategic overview of Europe’s digital agenda and AI framework, with a focus on what it means in practice for SMEs. The exchange will examine how chambers can support digital uptake, compliance and innovation across their membership.
Itinerary 3: Talent and training
An expert insight into Europe’s skills gap and labour market challenges, highlighting
implications for business competitiveness. The discussion will focus on the role chambers
can play in training, talent attraction and workforce adaptation.
15:45h - 16:15h
16:15h - 17:00h
Plenary | Securing Europe's industrial revival.
A forward-looking discussion on how Europe can reinforce its industrial base in an era of
global competition, supply chain volatility and technological transformation. The session
will examine the strategic conditions required for industry to invest, innovate and scale,
and reflect on how chambers can contribute to a stable, competitive and business-
friendly environment across Europe.
17:00h - 17:15h
Day 2: Key takeaways.
The host closes the first day with the main conclusions of the day.