Beijing

October 19

11:00 Keynote speech on “The New Pragmatism at the Era of Geopolitical Changes” at the Tongzhou Global Development Forum” co-hosted by the Beijing Normal University. The topic of Forum: “Promoting Peace Through Development & Shaping the Future Through Cooperation” (for registered participants)

Shanghai

October 17

14:30 Special speech at the 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Global Leaders Conference. The subject of this year conference is “ESG Synergy: Uniting for Global Prosperity”. The event takes place in the Bund·City Hall Plaza, Huangpu District, Shanghai (for registered participants)

Xi’An

October 15

Key note speech on the role of economic theory in global co-ordination of economic policies at the “Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation” co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and Shaanxi Province (for registered participants”

Warsaw

September 27

20:00 Lecture on “Money and social well-being” during the gala dinner at the end of the international conference organized by the National Bank of Poland on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Bank of Poland (for invited guests only)

Beijing

May 30

14:00 Speech at the conference on “China and the World in the New Era”. The event is organized by the Renmin University and CGTN. Venue: North Hall of the Century Hall, Renmin University of China

Harbin, China

April 29

10:00 Lecture on "Geopolitical Changes and Their Implications for Economic Development” at the Harbin University. Venue: Room 903, Social Sciences Building, Discipline Center, Slavic Languages Institute.

Beijing

April 26

9:00 Keynote speech on “The global significance of China-EU Relations” presented to the High-level Symposium "China-EU Relations in a Changing World" organized by China Association of Social Sciences.

London

March 9

14:30 Panel debate on “Policy Crossroads: Rethinking Macroeconomic Strategies for Poland’s Sustained Economic Growth” at the conference “35 Years of Growth: Navigating the Economic Transformation” organized by the Polish Economic Forum at London School of Economics.

Istanbul

February 21

10:30 Keynote speech on “Complexity of Economic Development” at the 2tth Eurasian Economic Summit “To Forge Path From Crisis to Stability”

Warsaw

January 29

18:00 “Some Reflections on Geopolitics and Development”, speech at the Special Jubilee Scientific Conference on “Geopolitical Changes and Their Consequences for Economic Development”, Kozminski University.

Hangzhou, China

December 9

9:30 (Chinese time) Lecture on "China and Geopolitical Changes: Implications for Economic Development" for the students and faculty of the Zhejiang Financial College

14:30 Exchange with the students on the topic of history and culture of Poland (Shany College, Tilong Building)

Yiwu, China

December 8

9:00 (Chinese time) Keynote speech on “A New Breakthrough in the Cooperation of International Trade” at The Third Silk Road Economic Belt Cities International Forum 2023: High-Quality Silk Road Cooperation: A New Era for Global Commerce

New Delhi

December 2

14:00 (Indian time) Lecture on “Geopolitical Changes and their Implications for Economic Development” at the India Institute of Finance International Research Conference (online)

Beijing

October 26

Speech on “The Inclusive Globalization or Second Cold War?” presented to the session on “Diversity of Civilizations and a Harmonious World” during the international conference on “Global Opportunities and Challenges: Seeking for Certainties in an Uncertain World” hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Hydra, Greece

September 29-30

Speech on “Is the transatlantic relationship the big elephant in the room? And what is China?” presented to the 17th European Seminar on “Europe in a Rapidly Changing World: Thinking Out of the Box” organized by ELIAMEP, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (for invited participants).

Athens

September 28

Panelist in conference organized by the China Global Television Network, CGTN. The event, featuring the cooperation and opportunities between China and Europe, will gather distinguished representatives from both Europe and China, and will be broadcast on CGTN homepage, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Weibo.

New York

September 18

Comments on the implications of the new pragmatism for socio-economic policy at the "Let's talk about capitalism - and society too" conference organized by the Center for Capitalism and Society at Columbia University (for registered participants only).

Chongqing

July 7

10:00 Lecture on “New Pragmatism as a Response to the Irreversibility of Globalization” delivered at the Chongqing Jiaotong University.

Beijing

July 5

10:00 Keynote speech at the opening session of the International Conference “China and the World: Towards Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind” organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

Budapest

May 15

12:10 Paper on "Contemporary social and political mega-crisis and the goals of economics" presented at the CEU DI-Corvinus-Harvard Symposium “János Kornai’s Holistic Political Economy” at the Corvinus University.

Warsaw

May 8

17:15 Lecture on „The Second Cold War and Its Implications for the European Integration” presented during the European Union Week 2023 at Kozminski University.

Istanbul

March 14

15:00 Keynote speech on “The New World Order” presented at the 2th Eurasian Economic Summit organized by the Marmara Group Foundation.

Algiers

September 20

10:00 As part of their international activities, the representatives of the Algerian Confederation of Employers, CAP, under the chairmanship of Mr. Abdelkader Benahmed, co-organize with the Polish Embassy in Algeria a high-level conference led by Professor Grzegorz W. Kolodko who speaks on the theme: “Political Economy of Wars and Peace”. The event takes place at Hotel Ferdi Lilly – Ben Aknoun in Algiers.

Beijing

July 5

10:00 Keynote speech on global affairs at the opening session of the Seventh Global Think Tank Summit organized by the China Center International Economic Exchanges (online).

Warsaw

June 9

9:30 Keynote speech on „The New Pragmatism as a Response for Global Development Challenges” at the Regeneration Congress organized by the Polish Economics Network at the Kozminski University.

Istanbul

June 7-8

Speech on the global challenges presented at the 25th Eurasian Economic Summit on the post-COVID-19 economy, democracy and technology problems as well as the environment, climate, the importance of gender equality in development of countries.

Baku

December 1-3

Keynote speech on the “Irreversibility globalization in the post-pandemic world” at the Economic Forum organized by Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC). The objective of the Forum is to provide participants with the opportunity to share insights about key challenges to the global economic growth, high technology oriented production ecosystem, digital transformation of the economy, green economy and sustainable development, social business, economic challenges of the post-pandemic era and the post-pandemic business transformation.

Kyiv

October 7-8

Speech on globalization in the post-pandemic world at the Kyiv International Economic Forum. (for registered participants)

Beijing (online)

July 30

15:00 (CET) Keynote speech on "New Pragmatism, Chinism & Irreversibility of Globalization" at Renmin University2021 Summer Macro Situation Forum "Prospects for China's Economic Growth in the Post-Pandemic Era"

Istanbul (online)

July 7-9

Video-speech on the global challenges presented at the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit: “A philosophy of nearly a quarter-century. Humanity Deserves Better” (http://www.marmaragrubu.org/24th-eurasian-economic-summit)

New Delhi

January 29

5:30 (CET) The Chief Guest Address at IIF International Research Conference & Award Summit (IIF-IRCAS 2021). The title of the speech: “The Governance of Globalization in the 21st Century”. The online event is hosted by the at Indian Institute of Finance. (You are welcome to join the event: Zoom Meeting Link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9999321585; Meeting ID: 999-932-1585; No Password0

Kiev

October 29

10:00 Keynote speech at the opening session (online) of the conference on “Socio-Economic Dimensions of European Integration Processes” organized by the Ukrainian Association of Professors and Researchers of European Integration, APREI (aprei.com.ua). The topic of the speech: “Economics and Politics in the Post-Pandemic World”.

Beijing

October 24

13:00 (CET) Keynote speech on “China and the Future of Globalization” at the international conference on “The Dynamics of the US Dollar and Great Changes of the World” organized by the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China.

New Delhi

September 29

6:30 (CET) Guest of Honour Address at IIF International Research Conference & Award Summit (IIF-IRCAS 2020). The title of the speech: “Economics and Politics in the Post-Pandemic World”. The event is hosted by the at Indian Institute of Finance in New Delhi.

Chicago

September 23

17:00 (CET) Talk on "Economics and Politics in the Post-Pandemic World" at the TWIN Tech 2020 Annual Conference organized by the World Innovation Network. (for registered participants only)

Beijing

September 23

10:00 (CET) Keynote speech on “Globalization and Chinism” at The Sixth Global Think Tank Summit organized by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE http://www.cciee.org.cn). In the opening session also participate: Fukuda Yasuo, Former Prime Minster of Japan, Goh Chok Tong, Emeritus Senior Minister, Republic of Singapore, Kevin Rudd, Former Prime Minister of Australia, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of France and Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General of United Nations. (for registered participants only)

Berlin

February 24

18:00 As part of the series "Meet in Mitte" a special lecture at the Research Institute for Dialogue of Civilizations. The title of the speech is „Chinism and the Future of Globalization“. The meeting takes place in the DOC-RI conference room at Französische Strasse 23 in Berlin.

Davos

January 22

9:30 Economic Forum in Davos. This time a keynote speech at the Belt and Road Forum hosted by the Tsinguha University of Beijing.

Moscow

January 15-16

Debate at the Gaidar Forum in Moscow. This time the topic of the gathering is “Russia and the World. Challenges of the New Decade”. The event is hosted by The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.

Beijing

December 21

14:00 Beijing Normal University; the presentation of new book called “Zhong guo neng fou zheng jiu shi jie?” („Will China Save the World?”), has been issued by the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House.

Zhuhai

December 18

9:00 eynote speech on “Globalization and Chinism” at the Jingshi Belt and Road Forum 2019 (Jointly Promoting High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation) hoisted by the Beijing Normal University, at the Zhuhai campus.

Beijing

December 16

9:00 Keynote speech on "China's Economic Development and Its Implications for Inclusive Globalization" at the International Symposium on “China and the World in the New Era” organized by the Renmin University.

Beijing and Zhuhai

December 12-22

Director of TIGER again in the Middle Kingdom. This time with a series of lectures entitled "The Leadership at the Era of Rebalancing Globalization" presented at the Normal University in Beijing (12-15.XII) and on its new campus in Zhuhai (16-20.XII). In the final phase of the stay Professor Kolodko, who is the Distinguished Professor of Emerging Markets Institute of the host university, presents a new book, this time about China, in Chinese.

Poznan

December 5

10:00 Keynote speech on „Rebalancing Globalization: In Quest of a New World Economic Order” at the international conference on "Beyond Europe: Toward a New Global Order" hosted by the Adam Mickiewicz University.

Austin, Texas

November 10-12

At the invitation of Professor James K. Galbraith, director of TIGER participates in the panel debates on “The New Deal in the United States" and "Next Steps Toward a New New Deal" at the conference on "New Deals in Europe and America" held at the University of Texas. The event is hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.

Kiev

November 8-9

Professor Grzegorz W. Kolodko participates in the Economic Forum in Kiev. This time the event takes place under the slogan "Creating the Future in a Changing World".

Shanghai

November 5-6

Paper on “China and the Rebalancing of Globalization” presented to the high-level international symposium “China's 70-Year Development and the Construction of the Community With a Shared Future for Mankind” held during the Second China International Import Expo.

Shijiazhuang, Heibei Province, China

October 12

9:30 While visiting China, Professor Grzegorz W. Kolodko presents a lecture on "The New Pragmatism and the Rebalancing of Globalization" at the Hebei University of Science and Technology in Shijiazhuang.

Shijiazhuang, Heibei Province, China

October 11

"Irrevesibility of Globalization in the Digital Age" is the title of the keynote speech delivered by Professor G. W. Kolodko during the China International Digital Economy Expo (CIDEE) 2019. The new book by G. W. Kolodko, "China and the Future of Globalization: The Political Economy of China’s Rise", is going to be released soon.

New York

October 7

At the invitation of Professor Edmund Phelps, the Nobel laureate in the economic sciences, Professor Grzegorz W. Kolodko takes part in a conference on the subject of "Progressivism, Socialism, Nationalism". The conference is organize by the Center on Capitalism and Society of Columbia University.

Chicago

September 17-19

The TWIN Global 2019 meeting in Chicago. During the conference with the participation of intellectuals, political leaders, entrepreneurs, managers and innovators, the challenges faced by the global economy and civilization are discussed.

St. Petersburg

May 23

9:00 Speech on “Economy and Security, or Cold War Two” presented at the XIX International Likhachev Scientific Conference, on the subject of “Global Development: Challenges of Predictability and Manageability”, hosted by the St. Petersburg University of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Warsaw

May 16

9:15 Keynote speech on “Poland, Europe and the World – After the Crisis or Before the Next One?” at the opening session of the 14th European Research Seminar (ERS) on Logistics and SCM. The event, which occurs at the Conference Center POLIN in the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, is hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (SCSMP), Kozminski University Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), and University of Economics in Katowice. (for the registered participants only)

Moscow

April 17-19

At the invitation of the Rector of the University of Finance in Moscow, prof. Mikhail Eskindarov, director of TIGER gives a 12-hour lecture series entitled "Globalization, Crisis and What Next: Neoliberalism, New Nationalism or New Pragmatism?" Professor Kołodko is the Doctor Honoris Causa of the university, who is celebrating its 100th anniversary. (for the registered UF students only)

Budapest

March 28

9:50 The title of Doctor Honoris Causa has been awarded by the University of Corvinus in Budapest in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements. On this occasion, I give a lecture entitled "Whither the World: Neoliberalism, New Nationalism or New Pragmatism?"

Davos

January 23-25

Professor Grzegorz W. Kolodko participates in the World Economic Forum. He speaks about the Chinese challenges to the global economy.

Budapest

January 17

11:00 Seminar on "Globalization, Crisis and What Next?" for the PhD students at the Corvinus University

Budapest

January 18

14:00 Paper on "Socialism or Capitalism? Tertium Datur" presented presented at the international conference dedicated to 90th birthday of Janos Kornai on “Comparative Economics and Economic Systems – the impact of Janos Kornai thoughts”. Venue: Corvinus University of Budapest, Fovam Sq. 8 III Auditorium

Budapest

January 19

10:30 Public lecture on “The New Pragmatism: Economics and Economic Policy for the Future” at the Corvinus University of Budapest.

Budapest

February 28

11:30 “The Economics and Politics of Belt and Road Initiative: A Case of 16+1 Initiative”, introductory lecture to the session at the international conference on “Sustainable economic development, stability and security in Central Asia a midst geopolitical and geoeconomic change” held at the Corvinus University.

Paris

March 24

17:00 Wykład pt. „Polska, Europa, świat - po kryzysie czy przed?” dla członków Polish City Club Paris. Spotkanie odbywa się w Auli Stacji Naukowej PAN, 74 Rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris (for registered participants only)

Moscow

April 3

10:00 Keynote speech on “New Pragmatism” at the opening plenary session of the Moscow Economic Forum. Venue: Lomonosov University

Beijing

May 2-5

Series of 10 hours lecture on “The Leadership at the Era of Transformation of Globalization” for the post-graduate international students at Beijing Normal University.

St. Petersburg

May 18

9:00 Paper on “Chinese Economy at the Era of Globalization” presented to the XXVIII  International Likhachov Scientific Conference on “Global World: Systemic Changes, Challenges and Profiles of the Future” at the St. Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bejing, China

June 16

9:00 Keynote speech on “Inclusive Globalization” at The Third Annual China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum

St. Petersburg

September 1

12:15 "Whither the World: Neoliberalism, New Nationalism or New Pragmatism?", lecture (in Russian) presented at the opening ceremony of the new academic year at the University of Humanities and Social.

New York

September 17

9:30 The conference on “The Economic Consequences of Mr. Trump: Jobs, Wages, Trade, Growth, Health and Satisfaction”. The event is hosted by Professor Edmund Phelps, the Winner of Nobel Prize in Economics, and Director of the Center on Capitalism and Society at Columbia University. (for registered participants only)

Chicago

September 26

9:00 Panel on innovation and culture changes with Mr. Esko Aho, the former Finland's Prime Minister, at the The World Innovation Network, TWIN, meeting on “HORIZONS Re-Envisioning Business, Society & Self in the 21st Century”. The event takes place in Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart and Museum of Contemporary Art. (for registered participants only)

Sopot

September 28

13:00 Panel debate entitled "Is China the Most Powerful Country in the World?" at the 8th Edition of the European Forum for New Ideas, EFNI. (for registered participants only)

Warsaw

October 8

15:00 The laudation presenting the scientific achievements of Professor Edward C. Prescott, the Nobel Laureate in Economics, on the occasion of awarding him the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of Kozminski University. The event occurs during the ceremony of inauguration of new academic year.

Warsaw

October 9

9:15 Debate on the subject of "Geopolitical Changes and Implications for the Future Development and Management Education" with Tomas Sedlacek, Chief Macroeconomic Strategist at ČSOB, at the EFMD GN Annual Conference for Central and Eastern Europe. The event, under the slogan "One Europe One World?", occurs at Kozminski University on the occasion of 25th anniversary of university. (for registered participants only)

Kiev

October 17

12:30 Panel discussion on The Future of Competitiveness: Corporations, Cities, Countries" at the Kiev Economic Forum, which this year is held under the slogan "Creating the Future in a High-Tech World". (for registered participants only)

Beijing

October 29 - November 4

An 18-hours series of lectures on "Leadership at the New Era of Globalization" at the Beijing Normal University. The lecture is addressed to a group of several dozen postgraduate students from more than 40 countries.

Shanghai

November 5

Hongqiao International Business Media & Think Tank Forum, hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, in National Exhibition and Convention Center, on the opening day of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE). (by invitation only)

Wuhan, China

November 24-25

“Chinese Economy at the Era of Globalization”, paper presented to the East Lake Forum on Global Governance on “The International Symposium on Human Destiny Community and Global Governance”. The Forum is co-hosted by the Institute of State Governance of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). Professor G. W. Kolodko is a Visiting Professor at HUST.

Wuhan, China

November 26

19:00 Lecture on „Will China Save the World?” at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Algier

December 5

14:30 Lecture on „Globalization, Crisis and What Next: Neoliberalism, New Nationalism or New Pragmatism?” at the invitation of IDRI, the Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event takes place at the Auditorium in the Foreign Affairs Ministry. (by invitation only)

Moscow

January 12

15:30 I take a part in the panel debate on “Russia’s Financial Institutions: Quality and Quidity” at the Gaidar Forum 2017. The event occurs in The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, 82 Vernadskogo Prospekt, Moscow. Building 5, 2nd Floor, Room 222

(for registered participants only)

Ottawa

January 23

15:00 “Poland, Europe and the Word: After Crisis or Before the Next One” – such is the title of my public lecture presented in Ottawa at the invitation of Department of Political Sciences at Carleton University. The event takes place in the Alumni Boardroom, 608 Roberson Hall.

Dakhla, Western Sahara – Casablanca, Morocco

March 16-21

Participation in the 2017 Crans Montana Forum on „Africa and the South-South Co-operation”.

(for registered participants only)

Moscow

March 30-31

At the invitation of Academician Ruslan Grinberg, I participate in the panel debate at the plenary session of the 5th Annual Moscow Economic Forum. At the event, which takes place at the Lomonosov Moscow State University, and is devoted to the new global economic and geopolitical agenda, and alternative development strategies for Russia and the world, I speak on “The Perspectives of New Pragmatism versus the Threat of New Nationalism”.

(for registered participants only)

Istanbul

April 4-6

Participation with the key-note speech on “New Pragmatism vs. New Nationalism” in the 20th Eurasian Economic Summit hosted my Marmara Group Foundation.

(for registered participants only)

St. Petersburg

May 18-19

I take a part, with a speech on the European Union crisis and the future of euro currency, at the 17th International Likhachov Scientific Conference hosted by the St. Petersburg Humanitarian.

(for registered participants only)

Evanston, Illinois

May 31 - June 2

Keynote speech on “The New Pragmatism versus New Nationalism” at The Kellogg Innovation Network Global Summit, the KIN Global 2017 “Foresight: Where Will We Go?”. The event occurs at The Kellogg School’s New Global Hub, Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois, USA.

(for registered participants only)

Kharkov

June 21

10:30 Keynote speech on “New Pragmatism and How It Can Help the Economic Development of Ukraine?” at the 4th Kharkov International Business Forum on “Ukraine 2017. Strategic Vision: Challenges and Opportunities”.

Warsaw

September 15

10:00 Keynote speech on “The 16+1 Initiative and Geopolitics and Economics of East Central Europe Integration in the Global Economy” presented to the First China-CEE Development Forum. The event takes place at Hotel Bellotto, Senatorska Street.

(for registered participants only)

Hong Kong

September 20

Presentation at the Symposium on “Belt and Road” organized by the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.

Beijing

October 18-24

18-hour lecture entitled "Globalization and Economic Transition in East Central Europe” for the PhD students at the Beijing Normal University.

Dallas, Texas

November 1

14:45 Speech on "The Future of Poland's Economy" at special Polish Day at the University of Texas in Dallas.

Austin, Texas

November 5-7

Paper on "Economics and Politics of the European Currency Convergence" at the international conference on the issues of European integration and the euro area. The event occurs at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

Sanya, Hainan Island, China

November 17-18

Professor Grzegorz W. Kolodko again in China. This time, at the invitation of the Center for China and Globalization, CCG, he participates in the 4th China Outbound Forum taking place at the Hainan island. The TIGER director speaks (on Friday, November 17th at 8:15 p.m.) at the plenary session on „Globalization, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the New Era of Chinese Enterprises ‘Going Global’”.

Beijing

November 21

14:00 Lecture on "The New Pragmatism: Economics and Development Strategy for the Future" at the National Development Center of the Beijing University.

18:00 Lecture on “The New Pragmatism and Transformation of Globalization" at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China

Lisbon

November 30

17:30 Meeting of the Scientific Council of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies.

Dhaka

February 2

15:00 ”Whither the World: The Political Economy of the Future” – special public lecture presented to the Bangladesh Economic Association.

Dakhla, Western Sahara – Casablanca, Morocco

March 17-19

Participation in the 2016 Crans Montana Forum on „Africa, Regional Cooperation and the Future of the South-South”.
(by invitation only)

Moscow

March 23

9:00 Keynote speech on “25 лет трансформации: от неолиберальных провалов к прагматичному росту" („25 Years of Transformation: From Neoliberal Failure to Pragmatic Growth”) at the Moscow Economic Forum at the Lomonosov State University.

Istanbul

April 5-7

Participation, with the speech on “Economics for the Future International Co-operation”, at the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit hosted my Marmara Group Foundation.
(by invitation only)

Beijing

April 28

Keynote speech on “Poland’s experience with SOE and related financial reforms” at the Fourth Joint Conference of the People’s Bank of China and International Monetary Fund on “Strengthening the International Monetary System and International Experience in Resolving Debt Problems”. (by invitation only)

St. Petersburg

May 19-21

Paper on “Neither Washington, Nor Beijing Consensus, but the New Pragmatism” presented to the 16th International Likhachov Scientific Conference hosted by the St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions.
(for registered participants only)

Miami Beach

June 1-3

Keynote speech on the “Economics and Economic Policy for the Future” at The Kellogg Innovation Network Global Summit, the KIN Global 2016 “New Worlds: Creating the Future”
(for registered participants only)

Beijing

September 24

11:00 During short, working visit to China, at the Renmin University I’m accepting the honour of Non-Resident Senior Fellow of Choangyang Institute (by invitation only).

Xi’an, China

September 26-27

Yet another keynote speech, this time at the opening session of the international conference on „One Belt, One Road” in Xi’an, the Chinese city famous for its ancient terracotta soldiers army.

Budapest

September 30

I’ve been invited, as “an architect of Polish economic growth”, to chair the panel on “Growth models and policies” at the special conference on Nicholas Kaldor’s legacy in the 21st century. The conferemce, called „Economic Growth and Social Equity”, is organized by the Department of Economic Policy of the Corvinus University in Budapest in cooperation with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Venue: Corvinus University of Budapest, Auditorium III (1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.)

Kiev

October 6-7

I speak at the Kyiv International Economic Forum on “Ukraine: On the Threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. The goal of the forum’s hosts is “to bring together bright minds from business and public sectors and formulate an effective economic growth strategy for Ukraine”.

Wuhan, China

November 11-13

At the invitation of China Public Diplomacy Institute and the Institute of State Governance at Huazhong University of Science and Technology I’m attending the International Symposium on “Green Development and Global Governance”, aka “Donghu Forum on Global Governance”, in Wuhan. 

Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China

November 14-15

And again to China, this time to deliver a keynote speech on “The Future of China’s Economy in a Volatile World” at the plenary session of the International Forum on “One Belt, One Road”.

Beijing

December 11

14:00 Keynote speech on “Cooperation and Development of 16+1 under the Belt and Road Framework” presented at the „Shared Development and Shared Economy” International Seminar on “Cooperation and Development of 16+1 under the Belt and Road Framework” organized by the Emerging Markets Institute of Beijing Normal University

Washigton, DC

January 12

12:30 Professor Kolodko’s USA 2015 Book Tour starts at the World Bank with the lecture on the world future. The seminar is hosted by Professor Kaushik Basu, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of World Bank, and the discussant is Mr. Hans Timmer, the Chief Economist for the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region of the World Bank. The Tour follows the publication of Professor Kolodko’s new book „Whither the World: The Political Economy of the Future” (vol. I & Vol II). The seminar takes place at the venue of the World Bank, 1818 H St. NW Washington, DC, room J1-050.

Washigton, DC

January 13

15:00 A talk on "The Political Economy of the Future" at the Woodraw Wilson International Center for Scholars, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue

Chicago

January 14

12:00 p.m. Public lecture on “The Political Economy of the Future”, University of Chicago at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, 1155 East 60th Street

Chicago

January 15

7:30 At the invitation of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Professor Kolodko is giving a lecture on the world financial crisis and its European aftermath. The event occurs at 332 South Michigan Avenue. (by invitation only)

5:15 p.m. Public lecture on “Whither the World: The Political Economy of the Future”, Kellogg School of Management, The Jacobs Center, Evanston, 2001 Sheridan Road

Los Angeles

January 20

12:00 Within the framework of Global Management Lecture Series Professor Kolodko delivers the speech on "Wither the World: The Political Economy of the Future" at the Anderson Center for Global Management, University of California in Los Angeles. The lecture takes place as the UCLA main campus at the Anderson School of Management.

Berkeley

January 21

12:00 Prof. Grzegorz W. Kolodko is giving a seminar on the world affairs at the Institute of European Studies, the Institute of International Studies, and the Slavistic Institute of University of California, Berkeley. The seminar takes place in the Moses Hall.

New York

January 26

9:30 Special lecture on “Sustainable Development, Equitable Growth, or Next Crisis?” presented to the United Nations. The United Nations Library, UN Headquarters, Room L-105, First Avenue at 46th Street

Cairo

February 1

14:00 A talk on the lessons from Polish and East Central European transformation for the Arab Spring and the economic development prospects. The event is hosted by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies.

Khartoum

February 15

11:00 Special lecture on "The World Economic Challenges and Their Consequences for Economic Development" at the Sudan Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences

Dakhla, Western Sahara

March 13

Special lecture on the world future at the Crans Montana Forum on "Together for a Better World".

Rabat

March 16

13:00 Lecture on „Globalization, Crisis, and What Next? Toward New Pragmatism” at the Ecole de Gouvernance et d`Economie, Avenue Mohamed Ben Abdellah Regragui, Rabat 10112, Maroko

Moscow

March 25-26

Keynote speech on the structural reforms and institutional changes in Russia at the Moscow Economic Forum.

Istanbul

April 7-9

Keynote speech on the aftermath of the world financial crisis at the 18th Eurasian Economic Summit

New York

April 21

14:30 At the special event at Columbia University Professor Kolodko presents his newest book on "Whither the World: the Political Economy of the Future" (Palgrave Macmillan, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, 2014, pp. 450, vol. II). Two economics Nobel Laureates, professors of Columbia University, Edmund S. Phelps and Joseph E. Stiglitz, act as the discussants. The event takes place at Columbia University, International Affairs Building, Room 1512

London

April 27

16:30 Lecture on "Whither the World: the Political Economy of the Future" and the book presentation in Chatham House - the Royal Institute of International Affairs. The event takes place at Astor Room at the lower ground floor of Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE.

St. Petersburg

May 14-15

A paper "К лучшему будущему: перспективы интеграции" presented at the XV International Likhachov Scientific Conference on "National Economies in Global Challenges Context" the St. Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences. The conference takes place in St. Petersburg, 15, Futchika Str.

Beijing

June 23

13:00 Lecture on “Whither the World: The Political Economy of the Future” at the Renmin University of China.

19:00 Lecture on “Transition to Market Economy in Poland and East Central Europe” at the Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Beijing

June 24

Lecture on “Whither the World: The Political Economy of the Future” and the book presentation at Polish Embassy in Beijing.

Beijing

June 25

Lecture on “Globalisation, Crisis and What Next? Toward the New Pragmatism” at the Beijing Normal University.

Beijing

June 26

A keynote speech on the world future challenges at the Fourth Global Think Tank Summit hosted by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.

Warsaw

October 20

10:15 Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of foremost civil rights, religious and political figures and founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a non-profit organization supporting social justice, civil rights and political activism (http://www.rainbowpush.org) is visiting Poland. At the event hosted by Professor G. W. Kolodko within the framework of Kozminski University and TIGER Distinguished Lectures (http://www.tiger.edu.pl/publikacje/dist.htm), Rev. Jackson speaks on the civil rights at the era of globalization.

Moscow

October 26-28

Paper on “Новый прагматизм – экономическая наука будущего” (“The New Pragmatism: Economic Science for the Future”) presented at the international conference on “Global Development: Challenges and Conflicts in the 21st Century”, Lomonosov State University (by invitation only)

Austin, Texas

November 2-3

The London B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of University of Texas, Austin, hosts a two-day conference on the “The Eurozone and The Americas: Debt and Democracy” (http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/events/2015/eurozone-and-americas-debt-and-democracy). Professor G. W. Kolodko takes a part in two panel debates: "Dealing With Debt" and "What Is the Future of Europe?"

Brussels

November 20

Speech at the International Leadership Symposium on Ethics in Business. The conference on "The Double Bottom Line - How rich we really are", organized by the Board of Directors of the World Forum for Ethics in Business, is held at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Warsaw

December 8

10:15 On the jubilee, 25th Kozminski University & TIGER Distinguished Lecture Professor G. W. Kolodko hosts prominent American economist, Professor James Kenneth Galbraith, who gives a lecture entitled "The Greek Drama: Economic and Ethical Issues".

Warsaw

December 12

10:00 “Globalization, Transformation, Crisis, and What Next?”, special lecture for the students of the European Academy of Diplomacy KSAP, 56, Wawelska Str. (by invitation only)

Beijing

December 16

I present a keynote speech on “New Pragmatism and the Way Forward for China and East Central Europe Co-operation” at the Third High-Level Symposium of Think Tanks of China and Central and Eastern European Countries on “From Suzhou Onwards: Think Tank Exchanges in Support of 16+1 Cooperation”, organized jointly by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Secretariat for Cooperation between China, and Central and Eastern European Countries and China Foundation for International Studies (CFIS).

Istanbul

February 3

12:00 Seminar on the European Union integration and enlargment, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi (http://www.bilgi.edu.tr/en/university/)

Istanbul