Presented By: Weiser Diplomacy Center
Engaging heartland residents: Rebuilding pride, ownership, and a brighter future
Transforming Industrial Heartland Regions of North America and Europe -- U.S. Midwest Convening & Learning Exchange
Leaders from North America and Europe will explore approaches to industrial heartland economic renewal in order to address one of the root causes of the polarizing politics undermining Western democracies and the transatlantic alliance.
Industrial regions—historically their countries’ economic powerhouses during the 20th century and the foundation for the middle class on both sides of the Atlantic—have undergone significant economic restructuring over the past several decades, leading to fractured communities and the rise of populist politics. This event will be a working discussion with leaders, managers and experts on community and economic development from North America, the UK and Europe, exchanging insights and ideas around advancing place-focused economic development policies and approaches. The event is one of a number of transatlantic learning exchanges being conducted as part of the Transforming Industrial Heartlands Initiative—a partnership of governments and leading policy organizations in North America and Europe.
Attendees may join in person or via zoom.
Speakers
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, author of “Dignity in a Digital Age,” a blueprint for building a newly vibrant heartland tech economy (virtual participation).
National security expert Fiona Hill, whose book “There is Nothing For You Here,” tells her own story of growing up in one of England’s “left-behind” places (virtual participation).
Tiziana Dell’Olmo, head of the Unit for Integration, Multidisciplinary and Cross-Sector Measures for Companies, and representative to the EU Directorate of Regional and Urban Policy.
Sandra Hannig, Political Analyst for Urban and Regional Development at OECD, who focuses on national, regional, and urban development and comparative analysis of public policies.
Florence Hennart, economist with the Department of Economic Policy in the Region of Wallonia, Belgium where she analyzes public policies, such as the 2020 European Strategy and National Reform Programme.
Jörg Kemna, general manager for Business Metropole Ruhr, which develops and markets the Ruhr metropolitan business area in Germany.
Bob King, former International President for the United Auto Workers and labor representative on the German metalworker's union IG Metall supervisory board for German automaker and General Motors subsidiary Opel.
Thomas Kralinski, State Secretary in the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport, Saxony, East Germany (virtual participation).
Randy Thelen, President and CEO of the Right Place, which is driving sustainable economic growth in the Greater Grand Rapids Region.
Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner of Public First, and former Advisor to the British Prime Minister (virtual participation).
Industrial regions—historically their countries’ economic powerhouses during the 20th century and the foundation for the middle class on both sides of the Atlantic—have undergone significant economic restructuring over the past several decades, leading to fractured communities and the rise of populist politics. This event will be a working discussion with leaders, managers and experts on community and economic development from North America, the UK and Europe, exchanging insights and ideas around advancing place-focused economic development policies and approaches. The event is one of a number of transatlantic learning exchanges being conducted as part of the Transforming Industrial Heartlands Initiative—a partnership of governments and leading policy organizations in North America and Europe.
Attendees may join in person or via zoom.
Speakers
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, author of “Dignity in a Digital Age,” a blueprint for building a newly vibrant heartland tech economy (virtual participation).
National security expert Fiona Hill, whose book “There is Nothing For You Here,” tells her own story of growing up in one of England’s “left-behind” places (virtual participation).
Tiziana Dell’Olmo, head of the Unit for Integration, Multidisciplinary and Cross-Sector Measures for Companies, and representative to the EU Directorate of Regional and Urban Policy.
Sandra Hannig, Political Analyst for Urban and Regional Development at OECD, who focuses on national, regional, and urban development and comparative analysis of public policies.
Florence Hennart, economist with the Department of Economic Policy in the Region of Wallonia, Belgium where she analyzes public policies, such as the 2020 European Strategy and National Reform Programme.
Jörg Kemna, general manager for Business Metropole Ruhr, which develops and markets the Ruhr metropolitan business area in Germany.
Bob King, former International President for the United Auto Workers and labor representative on the German metalworker's union IG Metall supervisory board for German automaker and General Motors subsidiary Opel.
Thomas Kralinski, State Secretary in the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport, Saxony, East Germany (virtual participation).
Randy Thelen, President and CEO of the Right Place, which is driving sustainable economic growth in the Greater Grand Rapids Region.
Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner of Public First, and former Advisor to the British Prime Minister (virtual participation).
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