The summit, in partnership with leading associations and stakeholders across the EU, such as Orgalim, will bring together policymakers and industry leaders in the EU R&I ecosystem for a day of focused discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities, exploring the latest trends and developments in research, innovation, and EU funding.
As the final design of Europe’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) funding takes shape, now is the time for Europe’s research, innovation, and industrial community to come together to discuss how the MFF should be implemented in practice. Rather than producing a report or formal recommendations, the event is designed as an interactive platform for open, practical discussion.
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome coffee
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote Speech
10:00 - 11:00
Session 1 by Orgalim | Competitive by Design (45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A)
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 - 12:30
Session 2 by LERU | From FP9 to FP10: Simplification, efficiency, and the impact of alignment with the ECF (45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A)
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Session 3 by COST Association | The Future of Widening: New Instruments and Transition Countries
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee break
15:00 - 16:00
Session 4 by SMEunited | From Brussels to the Regions
16:00 - 16:45
Fireside Chat with MEP Christian Ehler held by News Tank
17:00