Martina Dlabajová is a Czech politician, businesswoman, international consultant, philanthropist, supporter of art and creativity, from 2012 to 2014 chairwoman of the Regional Chamber of Commerce of the Zlín Region. She was a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, she was ranked by the research institute Europeum as the second most influential of all Czech MEPs and the think tank EUMatrix.eu ranked her 80th in the list of the 100 most influential politicians in the European Parliament. She is the recipient of several MEP Awards for the best MEPs, the Mercure Medal for long-term support of the business environment and development of the Czech Chamber of Commerce and the Gold Badge of the Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAMIC) for her contribution to the development of economic and business relations between the Czech Republic and Italy. She is a Knight of the Order of the Italian Star, which is awarded for merit and outstanding contribution to the presentation of Italy abroad and the strengthening of its relations with other countries.

Presentation:
09.50 – 10.20 The importance of cultural routes in the European space and the need for cooperation