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European Research and Innovation Days

European Research and Innovation Days

European Research and Innovation Days 2022

European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.

The event took place online on 28 and 29 September 2022, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.

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This year’s European Research and Innovation Days gives you the opportunity to debate how EU research and innovation will help build the world we want to live in. Join us to discuss and shape new solutions.

This is your chance to discuss the new European Innovation Agenda, the European Year of Youth, the richness of European cultural creativity, the EU Missions and many more topics.

Explore the programme, discover the sessions for you and get ready to discuss the future of research and innovation with speakers and participants from across Europe and beyond.

Stay tuned for more news by following us on Twitter @EUScienceInnov, and join the conversation on #RiDaysEU.

Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth
quoteDo not miss out on Europe’s flagship research and innovation event. This year’s European Research and Innovation Days have a rich programme covering the latest on the new European Innovation Agenda, EU Missions, the European Year of Youth and more. This is your chance to contribute to make Europe the global powerhouse for the new wave of deep-tech innovation and startups. Register now and join the conversation.

Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

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Speakers

Mariya Gabriel

Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth
European Commission

Pascal Lamy

Chair of the Mission Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and inland Waters
European Commission

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