Brussels is the hub of European politics. In the EUPRIO Directors Meeting, we learn about the mechanisms that determine research policy in Europe. We will exchange ideas and strengthen our European networks. We will discuss possible collaborations and strategies for representing our interests at European level for a strong European research and education policy.
Thursday, 7 November 2024
13:00–13:30 pm
Arrival of the participants
13:30–14:30 pm
Welcome and short introduction about Euprio and the Research Matters campaign
Gian Casutt and Uwe Steger, EUPRIO
What makes Brussels and the European institutions tick
Elisabeth Smits, Austrian R&I representative and Rahel Byland, Swiss R&I representative
14:30–14:50 pm
Coffee Break
14:50–15:30 pm
The next Framework Program for R&I FP10 and its debates
For general presentation on where we stand and on the position papers of the different stakeholder organizations
Sarah Bühler, SwissCore
15:30–16:00 pm
Current and upcoming R&I files on the policy agenda and their media coverage in Brussels and in the Member States
What would be needed to increase the awareness of the importance of science for the society
Maryline Fiaschi, CEO of Science Business or Simon Pickard, Network Director of Science Business
16:00–16:20 pm
Short Break, Mix & Mingle
16:20–17:00 pm
Presentation and discussion on Horizon Europe and FP10, the successor which focus on outreach, citizen participation and science communication?
Introduction on the Communication Unit of the Directorate General Research & Innovation of the European Commission
Tony Lockett, director of communications Directorate General Research and Innovation, European Commission
Introduction on the communication of the European Research Council for Horizon Europe and towards the next Framework Programme FP10
Martin Penny, Head of Communication at the Euorpean Research Council
19:30 pm
Group dinner in Brussels offered by Euprio
Friday, 8 November 2024
09:00 am
Meeting at the European Parliament and visit Short sightseeing tour (ev. with an assistant of an ITRE MEP)
10:30–11:15 am
European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE): insights from the committee work and upcoming important topics for R&I
Budget, priorities in FP10, link with defense, etc.
Simon Gosse Vuijk, policy advisor of Christian Ehler, MEP from ITRE Committee
11:15 –12:00 am
Ideas and projects of the EUA regarding new trends in science and higher education and EU policy for FP10
Thomas Ekman Joergensen, Director for Policy Coordination and Foresight at the EUA
12:00–13:30 pm
Exchange on possible cooperation projects
SciCom, public affairs etc. Discuss the communication to be developed with EUPRIO and for individual institutions such as lobby for R&I funding, for COMM activities within FP10, etc.
Uwe Steger/Gian Casutt, EUPRIO
Around 13:00 pm
Light lunch and farewell
This event is open to approx. 20-25 directors of communications of the European Higher Education Institutions. It will be in presence.
Date: November 7th, 2024, h. 13:30-17 - November 8th, 2024, h. 09:00-13:30
Location: SwissCore/KoWi, Rue du Trône 98, 1050 Brussels (Belgium)
Registration: closed!
We are sorry but we have already reached the maximum number of participants. We will organise a new edition soon.
Hotels close to the venue of the event
(please, select the hotel you prefer and book it yourself)
Hotel Leopold Brussels EU
Rue du Luxembourg 35, 1050 BRUSSELS
Radisson RED Brussels
Rue d’Idalie 35, 1050 Brussels
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 BRUSSELS
Stanhope Hotel
Rue du Commerce 9, 1000 BRUSSELS
Thon Residence Parnasse Aparthotel
Rue d'Idalie 8, 1050 Brussels
Sgt. Pepper’s BnB
Rue de Londres 19, 1050 BRUSSELS
Moxy Brussels City Center
Rue de Prince Albert 2, 1050 BRUSSELS