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The Power of Value-Based Healthcare: A Roundtable on What’s Changing and Why It Matters
2025-10-01 11:00 (Europe/Brussels)
How can value-based healthcare create stronger, more sustainable health systems?
The roundtable The Power of Value-Based Healthcare: What’s Changing and Why It Matters will explore how High-Value Care is transforming healthcare across Europe. By focusing on patient outcomes and system efficiency, value-based healthcare is becoming a key driver for improving both quality and sustainability.
Join the Value-Based Healthcare Roundtable on 1 October 2025 at 11:00 AM in Madrid, moderated by Rossana Alessandrello, a leader in High-Value Care. The session will bring together expert voices from academia, industry, and healthcare innovation to discuss what “value” means in practice and why this shift is urgent today.
What will you take away from this event?

A clear understanding of the principles of value-based healthcare.

Insights from academic, industry, and innovation leaders.

Real-world perspectives on how value is reshaping healthcare systems.

Knowledge of how EIT Health is supporting this transition through programmes that empower the next generation of changemakers.

Who should attend?

Healthcare professionals and providers.

Policy-makers and system leaders.

Industry stakeholders and innovators.

Academics and researchers in health systems.

Anyone committed to advancing patient-centered and outcome-driven care.

EIT Days Canarias
2025-09-30 08:30 - 2025-10-01 14:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria/ Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
How can European innovation opportunities strengthen local ecosystems in the Canary Islands?
The EIT Days Canarias will bring together key innovation stakeholders for a two-day event highlighting the opportunities offered by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Communities. Organized by EIT Community Hub Spain in collaboration with the Canarian Agency for Research, Innovation and Information Society (ACIISI), the event will showcase how the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) can connect with the regional ecosystem to spark new collaborations.
Join the EIT Days Canarias on 30 September 2025 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and 1 October 2025 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to discover how the EIT is driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and education across Europe, with a special focus on the Canary Islands.
What will you take away from this event?

A clear overview of the EIT Community and the opportunities it provides in Spain and across Europe.

Insights from representatives of multiple EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities.

Practical examples of collaboration between EIT initiatives and local actors.

Networking opportunities to connect with innovation leaders at regional, national, and European level.

Who should attend?

Innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups.

Researchers and academic institutions.

Regional and national policy makers.

Representatives of innovation agencies and clusters.

Anyone interested in building bridges between European and Canary Islands innovation ecosystems.

The agenda will include keynote speeches, a roundtable with EIT KIC representatives, thematic panels, and networking sessions to foster collaboration.
The EIT Campus team will also be present. If you would like to meet in person or book a one-to-one meeting to explore potential collaborations, please contact info@eit-campus.eu.

BNEW
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-02 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
How can cities lead the transformation toward a new, more sustainable economy?
This multi-sector B2B hybrid event—Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW)—brings together innovative minds and cutting-edge industries to explore the future of economic growth. Through a dynamic mix of physical and digital programming, BNEW creates a unique space for connection, knowledge-sharing, and global collaboration across key sectors.
Join leaders and changemakers in Aviation, Digital Industry, Mobility, Sustainability, Talent, Health, and Experiential Economy as we dive into the trends shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and tech-driven world.
What will you take away from this event?

A front-row seat to the latest innovations driving the new economy

Opportunities to network with global experts, startups, and institutions

Sector-specific sessions addressing real-world challenges and solutions

Insights into how cities like Barcelona are becoming global economic hubs

Who should attend?

Business leaders and entrepreneurs across emerging sectors

Policy-makers and urban innovators

Tech professionals and digital creators

Sustainability and mobility experts

Investors and change agents seeking future-ready opportunities

Creative Skills Week 2025
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Prague Congress Centre, 5. kvetna 1640/65, Nusle; 140 21 Prague 4, CZ, Prague, Czech Republic
Join the Creative Skills Week 2025 (CSW2025), a flagship event for the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) bringing together innovators, educators, artists, students, and policymakers to reimagine skills and shape future learning pathways.
Taking place in Prague and online, CSW2025 is more than a conference, it’s a collaborative space to build competences, co-create solutions, and strengthen the creative sector’s resilience amid ongoing societal, technological, and ecological transitions.
What will you take away from this event?

Insights into the CYANOTYPES Framework for future competences.
Collaborative workshops on lifelong learning, re-skilling, and up-skilling.
Dialogue on creative responses to digitalisation, green transition, and AI.
A chance to connect across sectors and co-develop inclusive skill ecosystems.

Who should attend?

Creative professionals and cultural leaders.
Educators and vocational trainers in the arts and CCIs.
Policymakers shaping the future of learning.
Students and learners building creative careers.
Organisations committed to sustainable, inclusive cultural growth.

Stay tuned for registration details and join the movement to Create. Transform. Regenerate.

Transformation Skills for a Sustainable Future: The Role of Data in Sustainable Development
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join us for ‘Transformation Skills for a Sustainable Future: The Role of Data in Sustainable Development’ organised together with EU Data Jobs on 17 September at 15:00 CEST.
EU Data Jobs is a platform that connects data professionals with opportunities across Europe, and supports skills development and career growth in data-related fields.
In this session, our panel of experts, Luisa Esposito (EIT Community), Regina Carvalho (EU Data Jobs) and Viviana Rojas (DigitalMente), will explore how data-led decision-making is supporting environmental and social change, and the skills needed to be part of this transformation. They will share practical examples, challenges, and opportunities. Plus, you will have the chance to ask your own questions in a live Q&A at the end of the webinar.
This event is open to all: students starting their career, professionals looking to upskill, or leaders and startups working to embed sustainability into their organisation’s data and sustainability strategy.

Towards Sustainable Urban Proximities
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Académie du Climat, Paris City Hall, Paris, France
The two-day international conference Towards Sustainable Urban Proximities will explore how proximity-based planning, such as the 15-minute city model, can redefine the future of urban living. Held in the heart of Paris, this event brings together global leaders in urbanism, policy, and research to shape a new vision of compact, connected, and people-centered cities.
Join the International Conference Towards Sustainable Urban Proximities on 4 and 5 September 2025 at the Académie du Climat, Paris City Hall, and Sorbonne University. The event is co-organized by the City of Paris, UN-Habitat, UCLG, and Chaire ETI (IAE Paris-Sorbonne University) within the framework of the Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities.
What will you take away from this event?

A global overview of proximity-based urban planning and its potential

Insights into leading research and real-world practices from around the world

A platform for collaboration across cities, sectors, and disciplines

Concrete takeaways and key messages to support sustainable transformation

Who should attend?

Urban planners and policymakers

Sustainability and mobility professionals

Researchers and academics in urban studies

Community leaders and civic organizations

Local and international stakeholders working toward livable cities

Liveable Streets: Rethinking Urban Space with the Woonerf Concept
2025-07-30 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
How can our streets become places of connection rather than corridors for cars?
This 60-minute webinar will delve into the transformative Woonerf model—a Dutch-born concept that prioritizes people, not vehicles, in urban street design. We’ll explore how this approach is reshaping neighborhoods worldwide by promoting shared space, slow mobility, and community-focused design.
Join urban planner and Humankind co-founder Lior Steinberg, alongside moderator Nayla Saniour, for an engaging session that reimagines streets as vibrant, safe, and inclusive public spaces.
What will you take away from this event?

A clear understanding of what a Woonerf is and how it’s being adapted globally

Practical insights into creating people-first public space without compromising functionality

Success stories from cities transforming their streets into social and livable spaces

Actionable takeaways for urban planners, designers, local leaders, and engaged citizens

Who should attend?

Urban planners and mobility professionals

Architects, designers, and place-makers

Local authorities and policy-makers

Community organizers and urbanism enthusiasts

Anyone passionate about creating more livable, people-centered cities

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dk7KHiBV

Inclusion of Unemployed Women into the Labour Market: The Relevance of Lifelong Learning
2025-06-27 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels)
The Gender Equality Task Force (GE TF) invites you to a timely and impactful webinar addressing a long-standing challenge: how to effectively support the inclusion of unemployed women in the labour market through lifelong learning.
This 90-minute online event will bring together leading voices from across Europe to highlight good practices, successful projects, and innovative approaches that empower women through education and skills development.
What will you take away from this event?

Insights into inclusive, gender-responsive adult learning strategies.
Real-world examples of initiatives supporting unemployed women.
Inspiration from the #PRISCILAproject, empowering migrant adult learners through key competences.
Opportunities to connect with experts and practitioners driving change in the field.

Who should attend?

Adult education and training providers.
Policy-makers and local authorities.
Gender equality advocates and community leaders.
Project coordinators and researchers in the field of lifelong learning.
Anyone working to improve labour market inclusion for women.

Let’s work together to promote inclusive, gender-responsive policies that enable women’s full participation in the workforce.

Entrepreneurial Skills and Competences Throughout Life
2025-06-26 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join the Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) for a dynamic webinar exploring how entrepreneurial mindsets can be nurtured throughout every stage of life—from early education to adult learning.
This engaging one-hour session will bring together experts to discuss the evolving role of entrepreneurial skills in education and lifelong learning. Through real-world insights and practical examples, you’ll discover how these competences can empower individuals to adapt and thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
What will you learn from this event?

How entrepreneurial thinking supports lifelong learning and career success
Strategies for embedding entrepreneurial competences in education and training
The broader impact of entrepreneurial education on personal and professional development

Who Should Join?

Educators & curriculum designers
Policy makers in education and training
Lifelong learners & adult educators
Entrepreneurs and innovation professionals

This webinar is part of the CEI’s second Thematic Strand, dedicated to Entrepreneurial Skills and Competences in Education, an initiative by the European Commission aimed at sparking collaboration and innovation across Europe’s education ecosystem.

Webinar on the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators
2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels)
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) will host an informative webinar to learn more about the European Prize for Women Innovators.
The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs from across the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries who are driving positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.
Get ready to apply this one-hour session, where you will:

Dive into the details of the application and award procedures for each prize category
Listen to a testimonial by a winner of the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators
Get tips for preparing prize applications from a former Jury Member

The EIT and EIC are eagerly anticipating the next cohort of women innovators, who will be awarded with up to EUR 100,000 in monetary prizes across three categories:

EIC Women Innovators category: Open to all women founders and co-founders from the EU and Associated Countries. Three prizes of EUR 100 000, EUR 70 000 and EUR 50 000 are awarded to the three highest-ranked applications
EIC Rising Innovators category: Targeting promising young innovators under the age of 35. Three prizes of EUR 50 000, EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 are awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.
EIT Women Leadership category: Focused on women with a direct link to the EIT Community and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities. Three prizes of EUR 50 000, EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 are awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.

For more information, visit European Prize for Women Innovators site.

Startup Success: Tips from Entrepreneurs Who Made It
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels)
On 18 June 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00 CEST, the EIT Campus will co-host the webinar ‘Startup Success: Tips from Entrepreneurs Who Made It’ with EIT Higher Education Initiative Community.
The speakers include Beixi Jia, Co-founder of Mind Vacations and alumnus of the EIT Higher Education Initiative; Karin Fleck, CEO and Founder of Vienna Textile Lab and participant in several EIT programmes; Javier Peña, Co-founder and CEO of Torch Smart Urban Solutions; and Luisa Esposito, our Project Manager at EIT Campus.
This panel of inspiring entrepreneurs will share their journeys, challenges, and lessons learned in building successful ventures with support from the EIT ecosystem and beyond. While our Project Manager, Luisa, will join to share how upskilling and lifelong learning are key to building a successful entrepreneurial journey.
The event is open to all aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, students, EIT alumni, and startup supporters.
Register now and gain insights to support your entrepreneurial journey!

Info Session | EIT Culture & Creativity Acceleration and Post-Acceleration Programmes
2025-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Are you a start-up or scale-up in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI)? Join EIT Culture & Creativity for an info session on the 2025 Acceleration (Shape) and Post-Acceleration (Scale) programmes—set to launch in mid-September 2025.
This session will provide key insights into the application process, programme benefits, and how your venture can tap into a €1M funding pool.
What will you take away from this session?

A clear overview of the Shape and Scale programmes: goals, structure, and timeline.
Guidance on eligibility and how to submit a strong application.
Insights into selection and evaluation criteria.
Details on available financial prizes (total budget: ~€1M).
A chance to ask your questions directly to programme coordinators.

Who should attend?

Start-ups and scale-ups in the cultural and creative industries.
Entrepreneurs seeking growth and internationalisation opportunities.
CCSI innovators interested in EU-funded support programmes.
Applicants preparing submissions for the 2025 calls.

Register now to secure your spot and get all the tools you need to apply successfully!

Micromobility Europe 2025
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-18 | Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique 1, Brussels, 1020, Belgium
Micromobility Europe 2025, is the world’s fastest-growing mobility conference. On June 2025, it returns for an immersive two-day celebration of small electric vehicles and their power to radically reshape our cities.
Join and connect with industry-defining founders, funders, brands, manufacturers, cities, startups, operators, developers, and influencers at our largest gathering yet, featuring two exceptional days of meetings, talks, demos, first looks at new products and more.
Ride the most innovative electric scooters, bikes, boards, and buggies, and explore the key issues that are redefining urban mobility at Micromobility Europe 2025!

Bridging the Horizon - Smart & Safe Mobility
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join the Bridging the Horizon virtual round table focused on Smart & Safe Mobility—a dynamic matchmaking event designed to help participants form Horizon Europe consortia targeting safer, smarter, and more sustainable transport systems. With up to €5M in funding available across key Horizon calls, this is your chance to help shape the future of mobility.
This session, part of the Bridging the Horizon series, brings together innovators from Europe, Luxembourg, and Israel, including researchers, tech leaders, municipalities, and civil society experts to co-develop proposals aligned with Cluster 5 Destination 6: Safe, Resilient Transport and Smart Mobility.
Participants will:

Collaborate on cutting-edge mobility challenges including AI-based crash prevention, micromobility safety, and human-technology interaction

Pitch their expertise and connect with high-level partners

Receive expert support to strengthen Horizon Europe applications

Tap into an extensive international innovation network

Open to: researchers, startups, tech companies, regulators, municipalities, logistics providers, and civil society actors focused on mobility innovation and road safety.

Sustainable Transformation: Corporate Responsibility and Lifelong Learning
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join EIT Campus and DoGood People for an insightful webinar on Sustainable Transformation, exploring how corporations integrate sustainable practices and how employees can drive meaningful change both inside and outside the workplace.
This one-hour interactive session will feature a panel discussion with industry experts, followed by a live Q&A, offering practical strategies for embedding sustainability into corporate decision-making and professional development.
What will you take away from this event?
✅ How businesses apply sustainable processes in operations and decision-making
✅ The role of employees as sustainability ambassadors beyond their workplace
✅ Opportunities for upskilling and reskilling through EIT Campus resources
Who Should Attend?

Corporate leaders & sustainability professionals
Employees seeking to champion sustainability
Students exploring careers in corporate sustainability
Entrepreneurs embedding sustainability into their business models

Engage with industry experts, participate in interactive discussions, and gain valuable insights into sustainability-driven career growth.

Pedal-powered Logistics: Planning for the Cargo Bike Revolution
2025-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels)
As part of EIT Urban Mobility’s mission to foster inclusive and low-emission cities, this webinar explores how cargo bikes are transforming last-mile delivery and reshaping urban logistics.
Tune in on 20 May 2025 for an expert-led discussion featuring key public and private sector leaders from UPS, cargobike.jetzt, and the City of Bremen. Learn how forward-thinking cities and companies are integrating cycle logistics into sustainable transport strategies.
Participants will:

Discover cutting-edge practices supporting cargo bike adoption.
Gain insight into real-world regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
Learn how cities and companies collaborate to scale solutions.
Explore social, environmental, and economic benefits of cycle logistics.

Speakers include experts in city logistics, public policy, and sustainable mobility, moderated by the dynamic Nayla Saniour.
Can’t join live? No problem — all registrants will receive the webinar recording.
Open to: city planners, mobility professionals, sustainability leaders, logistics experts, and anyone interested in decarbonizing urban deliveries.

InnoNext Project Initiative - Info Session
2025-05-19 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join the EIT Community for an exciting online info session introducing the InnoNext Project Initiative — a unique opportunity that connects top talent from the EU Innovation Ecosystem with Europe’s most cutting-edge start-ups and SMEs through fully funded Innovation Internships.
Whether you’re an EIT Alumni, researcher, student, or recent graduate eager to take your ideas beyond academia, or a start-up/SME ready to accelerate innovation with fresh expertise — this session is your gateway to transformative collaboration.
This interactive session will walk you through the InnoNext model, explain how to register, and help you discover how to find your ideal match — all with zero financial barriers.
What Will You Learn?
✅ How InnoNext bridges talent and innovation across Europe✅ Step-by-step guidance on registration and matchmaking✅ Real benefits for both visiting talents and hosting companies✅ Insights into EIT Community support and resources
Who Should Attend?

EIT Alumni, students, and early-career researchers
Start-ups and SMEs looking to drive innovation
Innovation ecosystem professionals and talent managers
Anyone curious about EU-funded innovation opportunities

When to Join?
🗓️ May 19th, 15:00 CEST – Info Session for Hosting Companies
Register now: https://loom.ly/vGpgYqc

Unlocking Innovation in Healthcare: Certified Innovation Path Explained
2025-05-14 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Whether you’re considering applying or just curious to learn more, this session will provide key insights into the programme’s structure, benefits, and how it can help you drive innovation in healthcare. Plus, get your questions answered live in our interactive Q&A session.

Bridging the Horizon - Foodtech Scale-up
2025-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Join the Bridging the Horizon virtual round table – a unique Horizon Europe matchmaking event focused on scaling up foodtech innovations. This interactive session will bring together researchers, startups, corporates, and policy leaders from Europe, Israel, and beyond to co-create winning consortia targeting two open Horizon Europe calls, with funding opportunities exceeding €6M.
As part of the EARTH Global Climate-Tech Alliance (E5) initiative, this event fosters high-impact international collaborations in areas such as alternative proteins, microbial nutrients, CO₂-based biotech, and sustainable food systems.
Participants will:

Connect with like-minded innovators and potential project partners

Pitch their solutions to an expert audience

Receive pre-paid expert consultation to shape strong Horizon proposals

Join an active international innovation community

Open to: researchers, universities, startups, food system actors, and companies in biotech, alternative protein, food innovation, and sustainability.

EIT RawMaterials Summit 2025
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15 | The EGG Brussels, Rue Bara 175, Brussels, Brussels, 1070, Belgium
Global shifts, from geopolitical tensions to climate challenges, redefine Europe’s economic landscape. Critical raw materials (CRMs) are no longer just an industry concern—they are essential to Europe’s competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and green transition.
With 80–100% import dependency on many CRMs, the European Competitiveness Compass highlights the urgent need to secure supply chains, diversify partnerships, and accelerate a circular economy. Action is needed now to drive industrial innovation and resilience.
Join over 1,000 participants, including industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers in Brussels, 13–15 May 2025, to connect, collaborate, and address the most pressing topics for our sector, including:

Funding innovation to drive breakthrough research and industrial adoption
Unlocking circular economies and Europe’s resource potential
Training the workforce needed for a net-zero industrial future
Building partnerships that drive meaningful progress and shared benefits

How to get onboard on InnoNext
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Curious about how the InnoNext platform can support your innovation journey? Don’t miss this opportunity to:
✅ Explore how the platform works✅ Get a clear overview of the registration and talent-matching process✅ Learn what sets InnoNext apart from other opportunities✅ Ask your questions live during the Q&A with the InnoNext team
🗓 Date: May 12th, 2025🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST💻 Location: Online (registration required)
🔗 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dSu9ejiM

Light Electric Vehicles: Powering ActiveMobility, Healthy Cities and Local Businesses
2025-05-08 11:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Mogens Dahl Koncertsal, Snorresgade 22, København, 2300, Denmark
The explosive rise in e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and other LEVs in recent years has revealed an enormous potential for shifting transport in cities from cars and trucks to lighter, less polluting and more space-efficient modes. Not only is this good for reducing emissions and reaching our climate goals, but the reduced air and noise pollution (and the increased physical activity for e-bike users) also have positive knock-on effects on public health and quality of life in urban areas.
Join key actors from Northern Europe and learn about innovative solutions, network and explore the role of light electric vehicles (LEVs) in the transition towards better, healthier and more sustainable cities.
Co-organised by EIT Urban Mobility and Dansk Erhverv (Danish Chamber of Commerce).

Masterclass: Regulatory aspects of the AI Act Implications for Medical Devices
2025-04-30 11:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Discover how the EU’s AI Act will shape the future of digital medical devices and what it means for your organisation.

Understanding the AI Act: Key provisions and compliance requirements.
Impact on Healthcare: How AI regulation affects digital health initiatives.

Masterclass: Healthcare Delivery for Next Generation of High Value Care Implementers
2025-04-29 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Join us for an exclusive masterclass designed for healthcare professionals driving the future of high-value care.
Learn how to implement innovative care models, optimise healthcare delivery, and navigate digital transformation to improve patient outcomes.
Led by industry experts, this session will provide actionable insights and strategies to help you lead impactful change in your organisation.

Masterclass: The Impact of the European Health Data Space Legislation in Data and AI
2025-04-29 11:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Join us to explore the transformative impact of the EHDS legislation on healthcare and data innovation across Europe.
Key Topics:

Overview of EHDS: Objectives and key components
Implications for healthcare providers and patients
Opportunities for research and innovation

Intellectual Property Masterclass for EIT Girls Go Circular Students & Teachers
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Brussels)
On the occasion of #WorldIPDay 2025, the EUIPO and the EIT are organising the fifth edition
of the IP in Education training for EIT Girls Go Circular students and teachers with a special
focus on gaming, music and fashion.

EU-Startups Summit
2025-04-24 09:00 - 2025-04-25 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Conference Centre in Valletta, Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1645, Malta, Valletta, Malta
On April 24-25, 2025, the EU-Startups Summit will bring together Europe’s most promising startups, visionary entrepreneurs, and top investors for two days of networking, inspiration, and deal-making. With up to 2,400 founders, startup enthusiasts, corporates, angel investors, VCs, and media from across Europe, the event will focus on tech-driven innovation and global ambitions. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect through a dedicated networking app, engage in topic-focused networking sessions, and enjoy evening networking drinks to foster meaningful relationships. The on-stage program will feature fireside chats with Europe’s most successful entrepreneurs, insightful keynotes, and an exciting pitch competition, showcasing the top startup teams selected from over 1,500 applicants.
In addition, the EIT Campus will have a booth at the summit, offering a chance to learn about our initiatives and opportunities for upskilling in the sustainability and tech fields. We encourage all attendees to stop by, discover how EIT Campus can support their professional journey, and explore our resources for empowering the next wave of innovators and entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the future of European startups!

ChangeNOW 2025
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-26 | Grand Palais, Paris, France
ChangeNOW is a event that brings together some of the World’s most innovative minds and sustainability leaders invested in the deployment of solutions for the planet.
At the midway point of the 2020-2030 decade for decisive climate action, and echoing the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, ChangeNOW 2025 will gather 1,000 groundbreaking solutions in a spectacular showcase to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable world.

Innovation Forum 2025 – Creativity Meets Circularity
2025-04-22 16:00 - 2025-04-23 19:15 (Europe/Brussels) | Théâtre National and the Campus Trotabas, 4-6 Pl. Saint-François, Nice, Nice, 06300, France
EIT Culture & Creativity is hosting its annual Innovation Forum in Nice – a space where innovation, sustainability, and creativity converge to build a more resilient and inclusive future.
This second edition, organised in cooperation with MIN4CI and supported by the City of Nice, will explore how cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) can support the potential of the circulareconomy.
With the European Green Deal, the new Circular Economy Act, and the New European Bauhaus shaping EU policy, circularity is becoming a key driver of environmental sustainability, economic innovation, and societal well-being. EIT Culture & Creativity is embedding circular and resilient practices across fashion, architecture, audiovisual media, gaming, and cultural heritage to drive sustainable transformation.
Join 150 key players in culture, creativity, and innovation, take part in hands-on sessions, and get inspired by 30+ speakers, including architect Winy Maes and EU MEP Christian Elher.
Up to 75 free tickets are available! Secure your spot – tickets are first-come, first-served and limited to one per applicant.

Investing in Europe’s Creative Future
2025-04-17 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Culture, creativity, and investment are increasingly intertwined—and unlocking their full potential calls for bold ideas, collaboration, and concrete action. Whether you’re a creative professional seeking funding or an investor curious about the innovative power of the cultural and creative industries, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect the dots. Join EIT Culture & Creativity, Stichting DOEN, the Municipality of Amsterdam, and other visionary voices for a dynamic day focused on how impact investment can fuel creative entrepreneurship, stimulate economic growth, and open up new possibilities across Europe.
