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Saaja: "Justiits- ja Digiministeerium" <
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INVITATION
Digital Opening of the Year 2026 | EU Digital Priorities through the CEE
Perspective
24 February 2026 (Tuesday), at 4 pm Business & Science Poland, Rue Belliard
40, Bruxelles
Dear Minister Pakosta,
CEE Digital Coalition and Business & Science Poland have the honor of
inviting you to speak in a panel discussion during the Digital Opening of
the Year 2026 | EU Digital Priorities through the CEE Perspective session.
The event co-organised by CEE Digital Coalition, a gathering of digital and
advanced technology industry of Central and Eastern Europe, cooperating to
foster digital transformation of the economy and information society of the
region, promoting close cooperation among CEE countries in the digital
aspect, and Business & Science Poland will be held on 24 February 2026
(Tuesday), at 4 pm in Business & Science Poland, Rue Belliard 40, Bruxelles.
About the event: As the European Union enters a new policy cycle, 2026 will
be a decisive year for the future of Europe’s digital advance and its
competitiveness. With major digital regulations entering their
implementation phase and new initiatives on the horizon, the EU’s digital
agenda is increasingly shifting from legislative ambition to practical
delivery, competitiveness, and global positioning.
This event will bring together experts from EU institutions and
representatives of the digital sector from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
to discuss the EU’s digital priorities for 2026. The discussion will explore
the European Commission’s and EU policymakers’ plans for the coming year,
while also reflecting on the expectations, concerns and hopes of the private
sector regarding upcoming regulatory and policy initiatives.
Against the backdrop of growing global competition, technological
acceleration and geopolitical uncertainty, the event will offer a regional
perspective on how the EU’s digital agenda can support innovation,
investment and economic growth, while ensuring legal certainty and
proportional regulation. Particular attention will be paid to the role of
CEE as a fast-growing digital ecosystem and a key contributor to Europe’s
digital competitiveness.
It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in a panel discussion
dedicated to the following topics:
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What will define the EU digital agenda in 2026? Key priorities of EU
institutions for the next year and their strategic rationale
*
From legislation to implementation. How will the focus shift as major
digital acts (AI Act, Data Act, DMA, DSA, CRA, etc.) move into
implementation and enforcement?
*
Competitiveness and innovation in the digital decade: How can EU digital
policy better support scale-ups, investment and innovation, particularly in
CEE economies?
*
Regulatory predictability vs. flexibility. What does the private sector
expect from EU policymakers in terms of regulatory stability, simplification
and proportionality? Particularly in terms of the Digital Omnibus Package
*
CEE perspective on EU digital policy. What are the region’s specific needs,
strengths and concerns, and how can they be better reflected in EU-level
decision-making? Particularly in terms of the Digital Omnibus Package
*
Global dimension of the EU digital agenda. How should the EU position itself
globally in 2026 in areas such as AI, data, cybersecurity and digital
infrastructure, while maintaining openness and strategic autonomy?
Please, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding the event!
Sincerely,
Michał Kanownik
President of Digital Poland Association
Leader of CEE Digital Coalition