The Debate on Global Changes and Challenges “Thinking 2017: Trends and Bright Ideas” took place on 11 January 2017 at the Restaurant “Daily” Private Hall, University of Latvia (Raina blvd.19, Riga).
OUTLINE OF THE EVENT:
| Moderators: | Ms. Giulia Fornaciari, Student of the European Studies Masters Programme (ESMP)
Mr. Gökhan Özen, Student of the ESMP |
| 18:00-18:20 | OPENING OF THE EVENT BY MODERATORS AND THE LECSA COUNCIL MEMBERS |
| 18:20-19:40 | STUDENTS FORUM “THINKING 2017: TRENDS AND BRIGHT IDEAS” WITH PANEL DISCUSSION, INTERVIEWS AND QUESTIONS BY STUDENTS, YOUNG RESEARCHERS, AND ALUMNI OF THE UL ESMP |
| Chair: | Ms. Marta Nikolajenko, Mr. Daniel Wiche |
| Speakers: | China’s Scheduled Leadership Transition by Ms. Paula Podoļska Brexit – How Far Will UK Get in 2017 by Ms. Lelde Veinberga Education in the Digital Era by Ms. Renāte Turka Migration Crisis in Italy – a Change of Direction by Ms. Chiara Fontanini Security in the Region and Turkey’s Position by Mr. Gökhan Özen President Trump vs. Davos: Reflection in the Media by Ms. Dace Spēlmane |
| 19:40-19:55 | REFLECTION ON ESMP STUDY TOUR 2016 BY STUDENTS
By Ms. Renāte Turka, Mr. Daniel Wiche |
| 19:55-21:00 | RECEPTION, FURTHER DISCUSSION AND SMALL TALKS |
