Events

You can find below a list of ERRIN's and its Working Groups' meetings, member events and many more. Use the filters to narrow the search.

From research to action: How can HORUS help shape healthier cities?

As the HORUS project approaches its conclusion, its final (hybrid) event will bring together project partners and stakeholders to share the main results and achievements and reflect on the work carried out throughout the project. The event will explore how urban environments influence health behaviours and non-communicable diseases, and present the research, tools and approaches developed by HORUS to contribute to healthier and more health-supportive cities.

Join us for breakfast: Advancing hydrogen mobility in Finland as part of Europe

From Finland's first hydrogen refuelling station to heavy-duty transport corridors: Meet Central Finland's hydrogen ecosystem! Jyväskylä region in Finland is building a living test environment where hydrogen infrastructure, mobility, RDI and business development meet.

CANCELLED - European Regions for Battery Research & Innovation Event

Please note that this event has been cancelled and is expected to be rescheduled in 2027. Further information will be shared once a new date has been confirmed.

FLEXIZYME 1st Policy Dialogue

The FLEXIZYME 1st Policy Dialogue will bring together stakeholders from industry, research, policy, and the wider bio-based ecosystem to exchange views on the opportunities and challenges related to scaling up industrial biotechnology and circular bio-based value chains.

ERRIN online information session: Discover the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage

ERRIN will host an online information session on 3 November (15:00–16:30) to introduce its members to the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH), a new ten-year Horizon Europe partnership dedicated to safeguarding and strengthening Europe’s cultural heritage in the face of climate change.

RESIST Community of Interest: Bridging policy and practice for climate resilience

Resilience remains a broad and often ambiguously defined concept, interpreted differently across sectors, levels of governance, and disciplines. This Community of Interest session aims to respond to that need by bringing together those working in climate adaptation to exchange perspectives, experiences, and insights.

GenAI for European Public Administrations: Water Resilience and Beyond

The event will bring together European and regional perspectives on how AI-driven innovation can contribute to more effective public governance and respond to the needs of territories and their communities. Featuring contributions from DG CNECT, DG DIGIT and DG ENV of the European Commission, as well as the Committee of the Regions, the initiative will mark the launch of Floods and Droughts, a four-year pilot project co-funded by the European Commission under the call 'Apply AI: GenAI for the Public Administrations'.

ERRIN - UnILiON Brokerage event on Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls

ERRIN and UnLiON are co-organising an online brokerage event on 4 November from 10:00 to 12:00. This event will bring together researchers and stakeholders from the public and private sectors to explore collaboration opportunities under 2027 Horizon Europe Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy and Mobility.

Every Drop Counts. How can science help Europe prepare for drought, heatwaves and wildfires?

The Representation of the South Moravian Region to the EU, the Czech Liaison Office for Education and Research (CZELO) and Delegation of Prague to the EU is organising a Science Café on the topics of water and climate resilience.

Health/ICT WG Meeting: AI in Healthcare

The session will aim to showcase innovative practices from regions and cities that can serve as inspiration for others, explore the policy landscape surrounding digital health and the integration of AI and provide insights into digital funding opportunities for cities and regions within this context.

Policy WG meeting: European Partnerships under the next MFF

Following the call for evidence and public consultation on the European Partnerships to be implemented as joint undertakings closed in July and October 2026, this meeting will explore the latest developments on the topic of the future of the European Partnerships. The event will take place on Thursday 5 November from 15:00–17:00 in person at the ERRIN premises.

Eureka 2026: Pordenone to host the Third Edition of the Cultural and Creative Industries Fair

Next 5 and 6 November, the third edition of the 'Eureka' Cultural and Creative Industries Fair will take place in the city of Pordenone (Italy).

Events

You can find below a list of ERRIN's and its Working Groups' meetings, member events and many more. Use the filters to narrow the search.

  • By Ewa Chomicz

To be postponed: Smart Specialisation and Policy WGs meeting: Links between National and Regional Partnership Plans and the European Competitiveness Fund

The upcoming ERRIN Smart Specialisation and Policy Working Groups meeting will explore the links between the National and Regional Partnership Plans and the European Competitiveness Fund. The event will take place in November in person in Brussels (exact date and place TBC).

  • By Silvia Ghiretti

Save the date: European Hydrogen Week 2026

The next edition of European Hydrogen Week will take place in Brussels from 26 to 28 October 2026. Co-organised by Hydrogen Europe, the European Commission, and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the event will bring together the hydrogen community in a combined conference and exhibition format

  • By Bostjan Sinkovec

Building Robust, Autonomous & Connected Regional Hydrogen Ecosystems

The Vanguard Initiative Hydrogen Pilot Summit brings together regional authorities, industry representatives, research organisations and innovation ecosystems from across Europe to explore how interregional collaboration can accelerate the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies and value chains. The programme will highlight the latest developments in European Hydrogen Valleys and cross-border corridors, advances in hydrogen technologies and materials and the role of smart digital systems in building resilient local energy ecosystems. Through keynote addresses, regional case studies, expert discussions and networking, the Summit will identify opportunities for stronger cooperation and outline strategic priorities for the Vanguard Initiative Hydrogen Pilot towards 2027.

  • By Kyle Galea

ICT Working Group Meeting: The Quantum Act and what it means for the Regions

This session aims to support ICT Working Group members in understanding and engaging with the Quantum Act by exploring the objectives and policy direction of the EU Quantum Act and their relevance for regions and cities, showcasing regional initiatives, infrastructures and innovation ecosystems active in quantum and related ICT domains.

  • By Ana Nava

Policy and Governance in Action: First meeting of CO-WATERS Working Group

The first meeting of the 'Policy and Governance in Action' Working Group will take place on 22 October 2026 at 11:00–12:30 CEST. ERRIN Members are encouraged to join to know more about the EU policy landscape around ocean and water (Water Resilience Strategy, EU Ocean Pact and Ocean and Water R&I Strategy) and discuss how the objectives of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 can be translated at local and regional levels.

  • By Aki Ishiwa

Green mobility solutions for pioneering actions towards a healthy and sustainable commuting

Promoted by the GreenPATH Interreg Europe project, the event aims to bring together European policy makers, public authorities, mobility experts, universities, employers and innovation actors to reflect on the future of sustainable commuting in Functional Urban Areas (FUAs). Building on pilot actions implemented across Central Europe, the event will explore integrated governance models, smart mobility technologies, behavioural change and coordinated mobility management approaches to support the transition toward low-carbon and inclusive commuting systems.

  • By Gaia Ialisa Marotta

Transport and Smart Cities Working Groups Meeting: AI and mobility – interoperable data and smart e-mobility

On 21 October from 10:00 to 12:00, the ERRIN Transport and Smart Cities Working Groups will organise a meeting to explore how artificial intelligence and interoperable data infrastructures can support more connected, efficient and sustainable mobility systems.

  • By Nathalie Alvarez

REBUILDING International Forum: Dual-use technologies for recovery and resilience

The REBUILDING International Forum will provide a meeting point for those working at the intersection of technology, resilience, security, healthcare and reconstruction, with a particular focus on turning innovative dual-use solutions into practical responses to real-world challenges.

  • By Martina Campajola

CETPartnership Annual Conference 2026: Impactful RTDI for Energy Security and Resilience

Register for the CETPartnership Annual Conference 2026, taking place online on 20 and 21 October. This year's focus is Impactful RTDI for Energy Security and Resilience. The event will bring together the research and innovation community to foster collaboration, explore groundbreaking projects and align our shared vision for a climate-neutral future.

  • By Gianpiero Petruzziello

Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026

The Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on 20–21 October 2026. ERRIN, through its Bioeconomy WG, will actively participate in the Summit by co-organising the workshop ‘Building an enabling environment for place-based bioeconomies to succeed.

  • By Zoé Thomazeau

Attracting talent for strong regions: Policies and tools for sustainable territorial regeneration

Organised by Puglia Region – Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with ARTI, as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, the event will bring together regional and European perspectives on how talent attraction and retention can contribute to stronger, more resilient and sustainable territories. The event will be moderated by Astrid Hannes, ERRIN Head of Projects.

  • By Gianpiero Petruzziello

Horizon Europe info day: Horizontal Activities Nature and Bridging calls

On 16 October, the European Commission is organising an information day dedicated to the Nature and Bridging calls under Horizon Europe. These are a key novelty in the updated work programme Work Programme 2026-2027.