Designing Europe 2026 Shaping EU Economic Autonomy and Competitiveness

10-11 March 2026
European Parliament, Brussels
In-person event

Overview

The Designing Europe 2026 Seminar is an interactive pedagogical initiative designed to introduce approximately 1,350+ ESCP Master in Management students from five of the School's European campuses to the functioning of the European Union through a practical and immersive approach.

The 2026 edition, titled “Europe’s Independence Moment”: What Economic Strategies?, will focus on the strategic choices shaping Europe’s economic autonomy, competitiveness and resilience in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

In a context of political complexity, students will inevitably face and navigate EU decision-making as both engaged citizens and future corporate leaders. Understanding the high-stakes strategies currently debated by MEPs is crucial, as these policies will directly shape the economic and regulatory landscape of their professional lives. This immersion ensures they are uniquely prepared.

Designing Europe 2026 represents a cornerstone of the ESCP Master in Management curriculum, offering students a rare opportunity to experience EU policymaking from the inside and to reflect on Europe’s strategic economic future at a decisive moment in its history.

Programme

Day 1 – March 10, 2026

Location: European Parliament Rooms

Workshop Per Delegation

Rapporteurs’ Meeting

Networking & Lobbying Activities

Day 2 – March 11, 2026

Location: European Parliament Hemicycle

Plenary Session & Resolution Vote

  • Opening speech by Léon Laulusa (Executive President & Dean, ESCP).
  • Welcome address by ESCP Campus Deans.
  • Introduction and chairing by Yves Bertoncini.
  • Presentation of draft positions (Business, NGOs & Institutional actors).
  • Presentation of draft resolutions (Political groups & Parliamentary committees).
  • Debates and votes on amendments and draft resolutions.
  • Final vote on the resolution.
  • Closing address by Léon Laulusa.

Key Participants

  • ESCP Leadership
    • Léon Laulusa : Executive President & Dean, ESCP
    • Yves Bertoncini : Affiliate prof at ESCP, pedagogic coordinator of the Designing Europe seminar
  • European Institutions Representatives.
  • Business and NGO Stakeholders.
  • Master in Management Students & Delegates.
  • ESCP Staff Members Accross Campuses.
  • Coaches and Speakers

Step inside the EU’s legislative process and learn to shape policymaking first-hand.

Designing Europe 2025: A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at the Brussels Simulation.

Relevant link

See a recap of Designing Europe 2025

Location

Organiser: ESCP Business School

European Parliament, Brussels - Belgium

Map

Date

Start date: 10/03/2026

Start time: 11:00 AM

End date: 11/03/2026

End time: 4:30 PM