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PRINCEPS Executive Club

The PRINCEPS Executive Club is a sought-after meeting space for risk intelligence professionals, business leaders, and policy experts. Given the tumultuous developments in Eastern Europe, the PRINCEPS Executive Club seeks to bring together regional decision-makers to contribute to regional prosperity and stability. Instead of a conference-like discussion, the Club offers opportunities for engaging debates wherein decision makers can openly exchange thoughts and opinions.

Our guests address topics as diverse as business, philosophy, politics, and professional development.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at

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Featured club

Powering CEE: Competing Visions for the Region’s Energy Future

The October edition of the PRINCEPS Executive Club took place in Warsaw, focusing on the strategic choices shaping the future of energy in Central and Eastern Europe. Organised by the PRINCEPS Risk Intelligence Institute in cooperation with Central European University (CEU) and Klub Jagielloński, the event brought together experts and practitioners to discuss energy security, economic competitiveness, and the geopolitical challenges influencing the region’s energy policies.

The panel featured Wanda Buk, adviser to the President of Poland and expert at the Sobieski Institute, and Joanna Pandera, PhD, President of Forum Energii. The discussion was moderated by Filip J. Scherf.

1 October 2026

Warsaw, Poland

Past gatherings

October 1, 2026

Warsaw, Poland

Powering CEE: Competing Visions for the Region’s Energy Future

The discussion explored energy security, competitiveness, and the role of conventional and renewable energy sources in shaping Central and Eastern Europe’s energy future.

December 12, 2024

Prague, Czechia

Hungarian Roulette – Orbán’s Gamble on Trump

The discussion focused on Viktor Orbán’s relationship with Donald Trump, particularly in light of Trump’s recent re-election. Our guest speakers included Péter Rada and Zalán Zubor.

January 23, 2024

Prague, Czechia

Generative AI: Where to Start

Our speakers, Senta Čermáková and Miloš Čermák, demonstrated their belief that GenAI is not a threat but a competitive advantage.

October 23, 2025

Vienna, Austria

Competing Visions: CEE Between Liberal and Illiberal Democracy

Hosted in cooperation with CEU, the discussion focused on illiberal democracy, culture wars, and political trajectories in Central Europe. Guest speakers included Zsolt Enyedi, Ivan Mikloš, and Ferenc Hörcher.

May 29, 2024

Prague, Czechia

The role of ESG evaluation in business development

The discussion focused on the development of our ESG assessment methodology. Keynote speeches by Lucie Andreisová and Samuel Štric, along with comments from Nevena Peeva-Todorova.

October 18, 2023

Prague, Czechia

Disinformation in the Slovak election

The discussion focused on the challenges of regulating disinformation in an evolving information landscape. Joining as keynote speakers were Marián Balázs and Dominika Hajdu.

February 7, 2025

Berlin, Germany

The future of U.S.-German relations

The conversation explored Europe’s evolving relationship with the U.S. under President Trump, the upcoming German elections, and the rise of extremist parties. Joining us as keynote speakers were Damian Boeselager and Gordon Repinski.

April 25, 2024

Warsaw, Poland

Polish Presidency of the European Council

Guests from the private and public sectors in Poland and the Czech Republic met to discuss the upcoming Polish Presidency of the European Council and the resulting political and regulatory risks and opportunities for Polish politics and business.