The Savings and Investments Union and the EU Competitiveness Agenda
On 23 September 2026, the Dublin European Law Institute at Dublin City University hosted a high-level event on The Savings and Investments Union and the EU Competitiveness Agenda, at The Helix, DCU in the framework of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence COMPETE Multiplier event series. The event was an official associated event of Ireland’s 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The event featured a keynote address by Dr Enrico Letta, former Prime Minister of Italy and author of Much More than a Market, followed by a high-level policy roundtable bringing together leading voices from academia, industry and legal practice to discuss the Savings and Investments Union and its role in advancing EU competitiveness.
The event was generously sponsored by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) and McCann FitzGerald LLP.
Programme:
13:00 – Light Lunch
13:45 – Welcome and Introductory Remarks – Dr Gëzim Visoka, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, DCU
14:00 – Keynote Speech – Dr Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy and Author of Much More than a Market
14:30 – High-Level Policy Roundtable
Moderator: Dr Niall Moran, Assistant Professor of Economic Law, DCU
- Prof Bruno de Witte, Professor of EU Law, Maastricht University
- Ms Clare Gillett, Partner, McCann FitzGerald LLP
- Mr Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI)
- Dr Christy Ann Petit, Assistant Professor of EU Banking and Finance Law, DCU
Q&A Session
15:30 – Tea and Coffee