24-26 September: first European Research and Innovation Days

The event will comprise:

• Policy conference to debate and shape the future research and innovation landscape
• Prize ceremonies for:

          - the European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) Award

          - the Horizon Prize for Social Innovation

          - the Horizon Impact Award

• The Innovative Europe Hub, a vibrant marketplace with space for network, interactive session on EU innovation funding and a unique pitching contest.
• The ‘Science is Wonderful!' exhibition showcasing Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and other EU-funded research and innovation projects in Tour et Taxis.

Background

A key challenge for Europe is delivering the next great transition of our economy, society and planet to secure a sustainable future that ensures the wellbeing of citizens. The first European Research and Innovation Days will contribute to finding research and innovation solutions for this great transition by working across polices, setting the direction, spurring innovation and triggering investment.

The event

European Research and Innovation Days will take place from 24 to 26 September 2019 in Kanal - Centre Pompidou, Quai des Péniches/Akenkaai, 1000 Brussels and Tour et Taxis, Avenue du Port/Havenlaan 86C, 1000 Brussels. Parts of the event will also be livestreamed and the link will be available on the event's website.

Registration

EU-accredited journalists can register here. If you have questions, please contact: EU-RI-DAYS@ec.europa.eu.

The sources

#RiDaysEU

Programme (draft)

Event page

Media page

Media registration

FAQs

DG Research and Innovation website

DG Research and Innovation on Twitter 

AGENDA/19/5589

Press contacts:

• Lucia CAUDET (+32 2 295 61 82)
• Marietta GRAMMENOU (+32 2 298 35 83)

General public inquiries: Europe Direct by phone 00 800 67 89 10 11 or by email