Under the auspices of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, this high level conference will bring together policymakers, scientists, businesses, regional authorities and universities to consider the opportunities and challenges for Europe, notably South-east Europe and including the Western Balkans, in research, development, education, employment and innovation and in particular, the process of skills creation, knowledge and technology.

It will serve as a platform to discuss and commit to place-based innovation as a priority. After setting the scene and presenting the innovation landscape in Europe, participants will engage in a debate on good practices and key success factors to inspire countries, regions and stakeholders willing to reap the potential of smart specialisation, technology transfer and digital transformation.

The draft agenda and registration will soon be available. For more info please contact JRC-InnovGrowth-Conf@ec.europa.eu