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12th European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-16 | The Square, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg B-1000 Brussels , Brussels, Belgium
The ECRD is the largest, patient-led, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe.
By bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates, policy makers, healthcare industry representatives, clinicians, regulators and Member State representatives, EURORDIS harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease policies of the future.
With over 1000 participants, the Conference is an unrivalled opportunity to network and exchange invaluable insights within the rare disease community. Through collaborative efforts, these discussions culminate in clear policy recommendations that can influence both EU and national policies.
Get ready for the next ECRD, a fully hybrid conference taking place on 15 & 16 May 2024 online and at The Square in Brussels.
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European Sustainable Energy Week 2024
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13 | Brussels
From 11 to 13 June, the European Sustainable Energy Week brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives accelerating decarbonisation through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses.
Join the Info Session on 15 November 2023 to learn more on how to be involved.

green economy | green investment | EU financing

Tuesday 11 June 2024, 09:00 – Thursday 13 June 2024, 18:00 (CEST)

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When
Tuesday 11 June 2024, 09:00 – Thursday 13 June 2024, 18:00 (CEST)
Languages
English
Website
EUSEW website

Description

EUSEW2024

European Commission

Under the theme ‘Net-zero competitiveness driving EU energy transition’, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) focuses on delivering Europe’s decarbonisation through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses.
From 11 to 13 June 2024, EUSEW will take place in Brussels and online and include:

a policy conference with plenary and policy sessions covering topics related to net-zero technologies, cities and citizens, renewables, energy efficiency, and international cooperation;
the prestigious EUSEW Awards;
a networking village within the Energy Fair;
the fifth edition of the European Youth Energy Day

In addition, a series of locally organised Sustainable Energy Days will take place from April to June, across Europe and beyond, to promote clean energy and energy efficiency.
EUSEW is open to international organisations, university associations, national and local authorities, professional associations, NGOs working in the field of sustainable development, consumer associations, research organisations, EU-funded projects, EU institutions, and more.
An Info Session is taking place online on Wednesday 15 November at 11.00 CET with a run-through of all major calls and deadlines, as well as the application procedure to propose a policy conference session and take part in the awards. Interested participants will have the chance to ask questions and find out how organisations can get involved in the event.
Background
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. It comprises a series of activities aimed at building a secure energy future for Europe. The 2023 edition took place from 20 to 22 June and attracted more than 12 000 unique participants onsite and online from 127 countries (explore the highlights).

Accelerated development: A new era for health and life science cooperation with the Global South? Public S|B (Sector Day) conference
2024-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In Brussels and online
About the theme: Among the issues that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the surface, global cooperation in health research emerged as an essential requirement – from concerted surveillance of emerging infectious diseases and drug manufacturing, to knowledge transfer, data sharing and biodiversity protection. Beyond pandemic preparedness, the need for a broader, structural and sustainable North-South partnership has now become obvious. In addition, the health sector’s digitalisation rush and the growing importance of AI offer enormous opportunities to deepen North-South partnerships. Moving forward, the key questions are where to prioritise in terms of funding, programmes and R&I domains, and how to ensure a coordinated approach?
Featured guests: On 25 June, we will bring together key representatives from international bodies, EU institutions, national governments, research and industry to discuss the steps needed to crystallise a new era for North-South cooperation in health and life sciences. Confirmed speakers include Michael Makanga, Executive Director, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP); Ole Petter Ottersen, Acting Secretary General, The Guild & former President, Karolinska Institutet; Irene Norstedt, Director ‘People’, DG RTD, European Commission; Marleen Temmerman, Director ‘Women’s Health’, Faculty of Health Sciences – Aga Khan University Hospital; Srini Kaveri, Director of India Office, CNRS; Hilary Hanahoe, Secretary General, Research Data Alliance; Mario Reale, Senior Research Engagement Officer at GÉANT, Glaudina Loots, Director for Health Innovation, South Africa Department of Science and Innovation; and Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman – Dynamic Coalition on Digital Health, United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum.
How to engage: While the speaker line-up is essentially complete, we now look to our Network members to inform and inspire the wider debate on the most effective ways forward! As such, we would be grateful if you could share details of the event with relevant faculty leads, and/or let us know if you wish to recommend specific colleagues for us to invite.
NB: as with all S|B Network events, each member is allowed one participant in person – but an unlimited number of additional colleagues can follow the proceedings as online observers. For both options, registrations are open at the following link.

Valorise this: How to speed and scale up tech transfer? Private S|B Network hybrid workshop
2024-09-12 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
A private Science|Business Network hybrid roundtable

Horizon Europe: New priorities for the European Research Area policy agenda?
2024-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
A private Science|Business Network FP Working Group webinar

INESC Brussels HUB Summer Meeting 2025
2025-06-25 12:00 - 2025-06-26 13:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Brussels
The 2025 INESC Brussels HUB Summer Meeting, titled “Strategic Autonomy & Dual-Use R&I: Coherence, Capabilities & Europe’s Future,” will bring together research-performing organisations (RPOs), EU policymakers, national authorities, and industry representatives to examine how Europe can reinforce its strategic autonomy through research, innovation, and coordinated funding.
Amid increasing geopolitical complexity and a rapidly evolving R&I landscape, the meeting will foster critical dialogue on how Europe can strengthen its strategic autonomy through innovation, dual-use technologies, and coherent funding frameworks.
By convening thought leaders and practitioners from across Europe, the event aims to shape forward-looking R&I policy and practice, while highlighting the contributions of European research-performing organisations. It also seeks to position the R&I stakeholders as dynamic players in this collective European effort, bridging civil and defence research, and contributing solutions aligned with EU strategic priorities.

Women Entrepreneurship: e-Catalogue Pitch & Networking – Enterprise Europe Network
2026-03-31 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Porto (INESC TEC, FEUP Campus – Auditorium A) & online, FEUP Campus – Auditorium A, Porto, Porto, Portugal
On 31 March 2026, INESC TEC will host the Women Entrepreneurship: e-Catalogue Pitch & Networking event, within the framework of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
The event highlights the 2026 edition of the Women Entrepreneurship 3’ Pitch e-Catalogue, which brings together 187 women-led initiatives from 24 countries, across eight sectors, supported by the EEN community . The catalogue showcases projects, companies and organisations, while creating opportunities for collaboration across the European innovation ecosystem.
This initiative reflects the growing role of women-led innovation in Europe and the importance of strengthening connections between entrepreneurs, support organisations and EU funding opportunities.
What to expect
Short pitch sessions from selected initiatives featured in the catalogue
Discussions on women entrepreneurship, collaboration and talent
Presentations on European funding opportunities and support instruments
A dedicated networking moment connecting companies, stakeholders and EEN advisors
Practical information
Date: 31 March 2026
Time: 14:00–17:00 (WEST)
Location: Porto (INESC TEC, FEUP Campus – Auditorium A) & online
Format: Hybrid (limited in-person capacity)
Participation: Free of charge, subject to registration
Register here: https://survey.inesctec.pt/index.php/818145?lang=en
