“My experience at CFIS in Prague was overwhelmingly positive. The discussions were aptly led in such a way that all speakers felt free to share their opinions, whether or not they were consensual. I did very much enjoy the conversation, which was the right mix of expertise and politics. And I definitely believe that this kind of forum provides a much needed platform at a European-wide level to discuss sensitive topics in a way that complements more traditional institutional settings.”

“CELIS is unique in Europe, creating a pole of excellence and expertise around issues linked to investment and to economic security. Its work is of direct relevance for policymakers in shaping the legislative landscape.”

“CELIS is a highly relevant international forum for the business community to understand, debate and influence economic security perceptions and investment protection law.”

“The insights and practical challenges the nation-states face in upholding the rule of international economic law on one hand and economic security for each individual nation, emerged as perhaps the most important threadline in the 2023 edition. The detailed preparations on part of each speaker and quality of interventions throughout the seminar enabled everyone to take-away a few thoughts for influencing the norms and debates back home. As India rises to become the 3rd largest economy and aims to pursue enlightened national interests balancing the rule of international law and national security (economic security included), the developments taking place in India are inevitably bridging weight, influence and power in the emerging norms.”

"CELIS offers a unique annual gathering of policy makers, academics and practitioners from the EU and its major partners on FDI screening. As FDI screening is there to stay and to expand geographically, it is key that CELIS continues to feed the FDI community with invaluable policy work on the topic and to provide it with a platform for collective brainstorming!"