MAY 30TH 2022 (DAY ONE)
Welcome note
![Fatmir Besimi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fatmir-Besimi-min.png)
Mr. Fatmir Besimi
Minister of Finance of the Republic of North Macedonia
Opening address
![dimitar-kovachevski](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dimitar-kovachevski-1.png)
Mr. Dimitar Kovachevski
Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia
Keynote address
![Paul Krugman](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paul-Krugman-1.png)
Mr. Paul Krugman
Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics
In cooperation with
Supported by
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In cooperation with
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Supported by
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PILLAR 1. MACROECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN TURBULENT TIMES
Keynote speakers
![Ana Bjerde](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ana-Bjerde-1.png)
Ms. Anna Bjerde
Vice President of World Bank for Europe and Central Asia
![Johannes Hahn](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Johannes-Hahn-1.png)
Mr. Johannes Hahn (video message)
EU Commissioner for Budget and Administration
Panel 1: Navigating Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Panelists
![Fatmir Besimi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fatmir-Besimi-min.png)
Mr. Fatmir Besimi
Minister of Finance
![Delina Ibrahimaj](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Delina-Ibrahimaj.png)
Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj
Minister of Finances and Economy
![hekuran murati](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hekuran-murati-1.png)
Mr. Hekuran Murati
Minister of Finance, Labor and Transfers
![Anita Angelovska Bezhovska](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Anita-Angelovska-Bezhovska-1.png)
Ms. Anita Angelovska Bezoska
Governor
![Aleksandar Damjanovic](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Aleksandar-Damjanovic-1.png)
Mr. Aleksandar Damjanovic (video message)
Minister of Finance
![Mr. Luc Dresse-min (1)](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mr.-Luc-Dresse-min-1.png)
Mr. Luc Dresse (video message)
Alternate Executive Director, The International Monetary Fund
![Stephanie Eble-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Stephanie-Eble-min.png)
Ms. Stephanie Eble
IMF Resident Representative to the Regional Office for the Western Balkans
![Vladimir_Gligorov](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Vladimir_Gligorov-1.png)
Mr. Vladimir Gligorov (online)
Senior research associate, The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
![Gligor Bishev-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gligor-Bishev-min.png)
Mr. Gligor Bishev
President of the Council for Education and Strategic Research (Economic Chamber of North Macedonia)
![aleksandar stojkov-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/aleksandar-stojkov-min.png)
Mr. Aleksandar Stojkov
Professor of Economics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (Skopje)
Moderator
![zoran-jovanovski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/zoran-jovanovski-min.png)
Mr. Zoran Jovanovski
Economist
Moderator
![Vladimir Šimić (moderator)-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Vladimir-Simic-moderator-min.png)
Mr. Vladimir Šimić
Professor of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism (Split, Croatia)
PILLAR 2. RESILIENCE, COMPETITIVENESS, AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
Keynote speakers
![susan_danger-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/susan_danger-min.png)
Ms. Susan Danger (online)
CEO of AmCham Europe
![majk zafirovski-min (1)](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/majk-zafirovski-min-1.png)
Mr. Mike Zafirovski (video message)
The Zaf Group/Macedonia 2025
Panel 2: Seizing Opportunities from Regional Cooperation and Euro-Atlantic Perspectives
Panelists
![Dragan Davitkov-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dragan-Davitkov-min-1.png)
Mr. Dragan Davitkov
AmCham North Macedonia
![Petar Ivanov-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Petar-Ivanov-min-1.png)
Mr. Petar Ivanov
AmCham Bulgaria
![Mr. Elias Spirtounias-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mr.-Elias-Spirtounias-min.png)
Mr. Elias Spirtounias (online)
American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
![Ivan Miletic-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ivan-Miletic-min.png)
Mr. Ivan Miletic
AmCham Serbia
![Zhivko Mukaetov-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Zhivko-Mukaetov-min.png)
Mr. Zivko Mukaetov
CEO of Alkaloid
![Risto Janevski-min (1)](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Risto-Janevski-min-1.png)
Mr. Risto Janevski
Chairperson, Assembly of Economic Chamber of North Macedonia
![Nebi Hoxha-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nebi-Hoxha-min.png)
Mr. Nebi Hoxha
Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia
![Aneta Antova Pesheva-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Aneta-Antova-Pesheva-min.png)
Ms. Aneta Antova Pesheva
The Chamber of Commerce for Information and Communication Technologies (MASIT)
![trajan-angeloski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/trajan-angeloski-min.png)
Mr. Trajan Angeloski
Union of Economic Chambers, North Macedonia
Moderator
![Marjan Petreski.jpg-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Marjan-Petreski.jpg-min.png)
Mr. Marjan Petreski
Professor of Economics at the University American College Skopje
MAY 31st 2022 (DAY TWO)
Presidential Addresses
![Stevo Pendarovski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Stevo-Pendarovski-min.png)
H.E. Stevo Pendarovski
President of the Republic of North Macedonia
![Talat Xhaferi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Talat-Xhaferi-min.png)
Mr. Talat Xhaferi
President of the Parliament of North Macedonia
PILLAR 3. ENERGY, GREEN TRANSITION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Keynote speakers
![Odile Renaud-Basso-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Odile-Renaud-Basso-min.png)
Ms. Odile Renaud-Basso
President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
![Lilyana Pavlova-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lilyana-Pavlova-min.png)
Ms. Lilyana Pavlova
Vice-President of the European Investment Bank
Panel 3: Energy and Green Transition
Panelists
![Naser Nuredini-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Naser-Nuredini-min.png)
Mr. Naser Nuredini
Minister of Environment
![Artur Lorkowski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Artur-Lorkowski-min.png)
Mr. Artur Lorkowski
Director of the Energy Community Secretariat
![David Geer-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/David-Geer-min.png)
H.E Mr. David Geer
Head of EU delegation
![Armen Grigoyan-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Armen-Grigoyan-min.png)
Mr. Armen Grigoryan
Resident Representative of UNDP
![Cristian Tabacaru-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cristian-Tabacaru-min.png)
Mr. Cristian Tabacaru (online)
Loans & Social Development Director, CEB
![Eschemann-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Eschemann-min.png)
Mr. Rene Eschemann
Director KfW Development Bank, Skopje
![Stefan Peter-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Stefan-Peter-min.png)
Mr. Stefan Peter
CEO of EVN
![Marko Bislimovski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Marko-Bislimovski-min.png)
Mr. Marko Bislimovski
President of the Regulatory Commission for Energy
Moderator
![Aleksandra Nakjeva Ruzin-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Aleksandra-Nakjeva-Ruzin-min.png)
Ms. Aleksandra Nakjeva Ruzin
Professor of Economics, University American College Skopje
Panel 4: Digitalization, Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Trade
Panelists
![Blagoj Bochvarski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Blagoj-Bochvarski-min.png)
Mr. Blagoj Bocvarski
Minister of Transport and Communications
![Ary Naim-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ary-Naim-min.png)
Mr. Ary Naïm
Regional Manager, Central and Southeast Europe, International Finance Corporation
![Sanja Lukarevska-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sanja-Lukarevska-min.png)
Ms. Sanja Lukarevska
Director, Public Revenue Office
![slavica kutirov-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/slavica-kutirov-min.png)
Ms. Slavica Kutirov
Director General, Customs Administration
![alessandro_bragonzi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/alessandro_bragonzi-min.png)
Mr. Alessandro Bragonzi
Head of Regional Representation of European Investment Bank for Western Balkans
![Јетон Акику-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Јетон-Акику-min.png)
Mr. Jeton Akiku
Director, Agency for Electronic Communications (AEK)
![Metodija Mircev-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Metodija-Mircev-min.png)
Mr. Metodija Mircev
CEO of A1
![Nikola Ljusev-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nikola-Ljusev-min.png)
Mr. Nikola Ljusev
CEO of Makedonski Telekom
Moderator
![Shiret Elezi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Shiret-Elezi-min.png)
Ms. Shiret Elezi
Professor of Economics, Faculty of Economics, State University of Tetovo
PILLAR 4. BEYOND THE CRISIS: DRIVERS FOR SUSTAINING GROWTH
Keynote speakers
![Tony Blair-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tony-Blair-min.png)
Sir Tony Blair (video message)
Executive Chairman, The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
![artan grubi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/artan-grubi-min.png)
Mr. Artan Grubi
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Political System and Inter-Community Relations
Panel 5: Financial Innovations and Investments Under Uncertainty
Panelists
![Filip Nikolovski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Filip-Nikolovski-min.png)
Mr. Filip Nikoloski
Deputy Minister of Finance
![Nora Aliti-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nora-Aliti-min.png)
Ms. Nora Aliti
President of the Securities and Exchange Commission
![Ivan Steriev-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ivan-Steriev-min.png)
Mr. Ivan Steriev
CEO of the Macedonian Stock Exchange
![Festim Halili-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Festim-Halili-min.png)
Mr. Festim Halili
Director of the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development
![Jovan Despotovski min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jovan-Despotovski-min.png)
Mr. Jovan Despotovski
Director of Technological Industrial Development Zones (TIDZ)
![bilal sucubasi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bilal-sucubasi-min.png)
Mr. Bilal Sucubasi
CEO of Halk Banka ad Skopje
Moderator
![Magdalena Simonovska-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Magdalena-Simonovska-min-1.png)
Ms. Magdalena Simonovska
Chair, Supervisory Board, Development Bank
In cooperation with
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In cooperation with
![Led 4×3 RCC](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Led-4x3-RCC.png)
Panel 6: New Challenges to Good Governance
Panelists
![Slavica Grkovska-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Slavica-Grkovska-min.png)
Ms. Slavica Grkovska
Deputy President of the Government in Charge of Good Governance Policies
![bojan maricik-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bojan-maricik-min.png)
Mr. Bojan Maricic
Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs
![Nikola Tupanceski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nikola-Tupanceski-min.png)
Mr. Nikola Tupanceski
Minister of Justice
![Biljana Ivanovska-min (1)](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Biljana-Ivanovska-min-1.png)
Ms. Biljana Ivanovska
President, State Commission for Prevention of Corruption
![Rachel Galloway-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Galloway-min.png)
H.E. Ms. Rachel Galloway
British Ambassador to North Macedonia
![Clemens Koja-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Clemens-Koja-min.png)
H.E. Mr. Clemens Koja
Ambassador and Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje
![Eric Mayer-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Eric-Mayer-min.png)
Mr. Eric Meyer
Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje
Moderator
![Besa Arifi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Besa-Arifi-min.png)
Ms. Besa Arifi
Professor of Law, South East European University in Tetovo
Panel 7: Human Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Panelists
![jeton_shaqiri-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jeton_shaqiri-min.png)
Mr. Jeton Shaqiri
Minister of Education and Science
![jovana-trencevska-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jovana-trencevska-min.png)
Mr. Jovana Trenchevska
Minister of Labor and Social Policy
![Bekim Sali-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bekim-Sali-min.png)
Mr. Bekim Sali
Minister of Health
![jamele-rigolini-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jamele-rigolini-min.png)
Mr. Jamele Rigolini
Lead Economist and Program Leader for Human Development for the Western Balkans, World Bank
![Taki Fiti-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Taki-Fiti-min.png)
Acad. Prof. Dr. Taki Fiti
Professor of Economics and Academician (MASA)
![Abdylmenaf Bexheti-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Abdylmenaf-Bexheti-min.png)
Acad. Prof. Dr. Abdylmenaf Bexheti
Professor of Economics and Academician (MASA)
![Aleksandra Ivanovska-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Aleksandra-Ivanovska-min.png)
Ms. Aleksandra Ivanovska
Country Manager of Roche
![Ivan Kostic-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ivan-Kostic-min.png)
Mr. Ivan Kostic
General Manager Philip Morris TKP
Moderator
![Nikica-Mojsoska-Blazevski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nikica-Mojsoska-Blazevski-min.png)
Ms. Nikica Mojsoska Blazevski
Executive Director of Macedonia2025
Reflections from the Conference and Perspectives
![Fatmir Besimi-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fatmir-Besimi-min.png)
Mr. Fatmir Besimi
Minister of Finance
![Nina Angelovska.jpg-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nina-Angelovska.jpg-min.png)
Ms. Nina Angelovska
Former Minister of Finance
![Dragan Tevdovski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dragan-Tevdovski-min.png)
Mr. Dragan Tevdovski (online)
Former Minister of Finance
![Kiril Minoski.jpg-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Kiril-Minoski.jpg-min.png)
Mr. Kiril Minoski
Former Minister of Finance
![Zoran Stavreski.jpg-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Zoran-Stavreski.jpg-min.png)
Mr. Zoran Stavreski
Former Minister of Finance
![Trajko-Slaveski-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Trajko-Slaveski-min.png)
Mr. Trajko Slaveski
Former Minister of Finance
![Nikola Poposki.jpg-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nikola-Poposki.jpg-min.png)
Mr. Nikola Popovski
Former Minister of Finance
![Xhevdet Hajredini.jpg-min](https://seff.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Xhevdet-Hajredini.jpg-min.png)
Mr. Xhevdet Hajredini
Former Minister of Finance