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.
CO-WATERS Sustainable Blue Economy Taskforce to support the Mission Ocean and Waters Label
In the framework of CO-WATERS, ERRIN and CPMR will co-host two meetings to contribute expert input to the development of the MOW Label, specifically in relation to Sustainable Blue Economy. The meetings are aimed at ERRIN members, their respective ecosystem actors and colleagues working on blue policies and projects. Discussions will focus on economic resilience, pollution pressures, climate risks and spatial conflicts and how they intersect in the context of integrated blue transition strategies.
BlueActionBANOS webinar: Turning ideas into action - Stories from community projects
The BlueActionBANOS project is organising the second webinar in a two-part series dedicated to showcasing community-driven initiatives contributing to positive change across the Baltic and North Sea basins. Building on the first session, which focused primarily on examples from blue economy sectors, this second webinar will highlight the diversity of actions eligible for funding under BlueActionBANOS, with a particular emphasis on environmental stewardship.
Strategy to Scale: Regional innovation driving Europe’s green and competitive future
The Greet CE Final Project Conference, titled 'Strategy to Scale: Regional Innovation Driving Europe’s Green and Competitive Future', presents the project’s circular economy pilots and innovations across sustainable agriculture, bio-based value chains, clean energy, renewable gases and resource-efficient construction. The conference also highlights projects developed and supported within Greet CE, including digital energy tools, biofertilisers, and strategies for scaling impact. SME pitches showcase practical circular solutions: from waste-to-energy technologies and pyrolysis products to mycelium-based composites and sustainable insulation, accompanied by investor feedback to support market adoption. Together, these sessions demonstrate how regional innovation is shaping Europe’s green and competitive future.
Smart Cities WG meeting - EU Agenda for Cities in practice: next steps and funding opportunities for innovative actions
On 18 February (14:00 – 16:00) the Smart Cities WG supported by the Energy and Climate Change WG will organise a meeting on the EU Agenda for Cities and the European Urban Initiative Call 2026. This session has an informative purpose, with presentations by representatives from DG REGIO and the European Urban Initiative Secretariat, but will also allow for a discussion on the implications of the Agenda in the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework with a Member of the European Parliament.
Online launch of ERRIN's Annual Cluster Work Plans 2026
Join the online launch of ERRIN’s Cluster Annual Work Plans 2026, taking place on 20 February 2026, from 10:00–11:30 CET. During this online session, you will get an overview of the key workstreams and planned activities for 2026, explore opportunities for member engagement, and take part in an interactive Q&A session to ask questions and share input.
Upscaling MIRACLE – From Italian territories to European communities
The Upscaling MIRACLE event aims to share and disseminate the project’s results, placing them in dialogue with European agendas, policies and practices on risk management and climate change adaptation. Through exchange between research, institutions and stakeholders, the event seeks to support the transferability of the approaches developed and to foster a shared reflection on how territories can address complex risk conditions from a European perspective.
Info day on the Horizon European New European Bauhaus Facility call 2026
The info day will present the NEB Facility call for 2026, with a strong focus on an extensive question-and-answer session. The preliminary agenda includes an introduction followed by presentations structured around the three destinations of the NEB Facility call. The programme also includes a joint topic developed with the Cities Mission, the Built4People Partnership and the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, as well as presentations on the Research Enquiry Service (RES) and on integrating social sciences and humanities (SSH) into Horizon Europe project proposals.
Policy WG reflection meeting on ERRIN's role in resilience, security and defence
This Policy Working Group meeting will take place in-person on 24 February from 14:30–17:00, offering a space for reflection on ERRIN's role in resilience, security and defence. Together with the invited speakers, we will consider how the various elements of this complex topic can fit the network's ongoing work.
Online info session: open call Circular City Centre
Cities across ERRIN member regions are invited to participate in the online info session taking place on 25 February online. This session will present the open call of the Circular City Centre (C3) programmes for cities. This EIB programme offers a Circular City Advisory programme and a Circular Project Advisory programme to support cities at various stages of their circular transition. Deadline for applications is 6 March 2026.
CO-WATERS Sustainable Blue Economy Taskforce to support the Mission Ocean and Waters Label
In the framework of CO-WATERS, ERRIN and CPMR will co-host two meetings to contribute expert input to the development of the MOW Label, specifically in relation to Sustainable Blue Economy. The meetings are aimed at ERRIN members, their respective ecosystem actors and colleagues working on blue policies and projects. Discussions will focus on economic resilience, pollution pressures, climate risks and spatial conflicts and how they intersect in the context of integrated blue transition strategies.
From pilots to follower testing: Two procurement solutions to drive municipal circularity
On 26 February, the CircularPSP project is organising an online follower event for new cities and municipalities across Europe who want to start using their recently developed AI-supported platform containing circular procurement case studies and step-by-step guidance for local staff. This platform helps cities to create and track their circular missions for the coming years.
Project Development Session: Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster
The Bioeconomy, Blue Economy and Climate Adaptation and Resilience Working Groups are hosting a project development session on the Horizon Europe Cluster 6, Mission Soil, Mission Adaptation, Mission Ocean and Waters 2026 calls for proposal. The session will take place online on Friday 27 February from 10:00 to 12:00 CET. Express your interest on the PDT and join the matchmaking event.
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 Astrid Hannes
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: CCRI Policy recommendations in view of the Circular Economy Act
On 12 February 2026, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), is organising an hybrid multi-stakeholder dialogue in view of collecting inputs for the Circular Economy Act which is expected to be published in the third quarter of 2026. During this dialogue, cities and regions will have the unique opportunity to provide their feedback on the policy recommendations the CCRI is proposing for supporting the circular transition locally. The dialogue will focus particularly on circular public procurement, EPR schemes, the revision of End-of-Waste criteria, product-specific recycled content mandates, the recycling of WEEE and transnational and regional initiatives. We encourage ERRIN members to engage in this important dialogue offering the opportunity to shape the circular future for cities and regions across Europe.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
9th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference (RTR Conference)
The 9th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference (RTR Conference) will take place from 10 to 12 February 2026 at The EGG Brussels. Co-organised by ERTRAC, EGVIAfor2Zero, the CCAM Association and the European Commission DG Research & Innovation, with the support of BEPA, the event remains the key European platform to explore the results and impact of EU-funded road transport research.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
Culture & Creativity cluster kick-off 2026
This informal and interactive kick-off meeting brought together members of the ERRIN Culture and Creativity Cluster to connect, exchange perspectives and jointly shape the Cluster’s activities for 2026. Logged-in members can find the presentation and some pictures of the event attached.
- By Teresa Vio
Pathways2Resilience Summit
On 11 February 2026, the European adaptation community will gather in Budapest to reflect, connect, and co-create the future of the EU’s climate resilience journey. This 3-day event is organised by Pathways2Resilience, of which ERRIN is a partner. The event is invitation-only and is dedicated to the regions involved in the two cohorts concluding or beginning their journey with Pathways2Resilience.
- By Maite Mujika
Learn, plan, act: Building local capacities to deliver integrated energy and climate plans
The event will bring together local and regional stakeholders, project partners and practitioners to exchange on concrete tools, methods and experiences for strengthening integrated energy and climate planning and turning plans into action. The programme will include project results, interactive discussions and opportunities for peer exchange.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Info session - Navigating ERRIN's Project Development Tool
On Friday 6 February at 11:00, ERRIN is organising an online info session for its members and regional stakeholders on the effective use of the ERRIN Project Development Tool (PDT). With the 2026 Horizon Europe calls already available on the PDT, this is a particularly timely opportunity to familiarise yourself with the tool and strengthen your project development activities. The session will also play an important role in preparing participants for upcoming project development sessions organised by ERRIN.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
BlueActionBANOS webinar on open calls for community-led actions and transition agendas
The BlueActionBANOS (BAB) project team is organising a webinar dedicated to presenting its upcoming Open Calls and the support programme behind them. The webinar will provide an overview of the opportunities offered by the project and the pathway from application to implementation.
- By Joakim P. Berg
Cross-border cooperation through the lens of up- and reskilling for Europe’s transitions
The Oslo region European office and its partners from Portalegre polytechnic university (Alentejo, Portugal), invite Brussels-based stakeholders to a discussion on cross-border cooperation, with a particular emphasis on delivering the skills needed for the transitions Europe is facing: The green and digital transitions, as well as the renewed drive for security, resilience and strategic autonomy.
- By Ana Nava
Adapting to Climate Change: Making the EU more water resilient by learning from successes on the ground
In Europe, many innovative and effective responses to water challenges are being developed and implemented at local and regional level. This event aims to bring real-world success stories directly into the European Parliament, ensuring EU-level policy benefits from practical knowledge and on the ground solutions and bridging the gap between policy ambition and implementation. ERRIN members will get to know good practices in water resilience and climate adaptation across Europe and be able to connect with policymakers.
- By Paul Brunet
The Future of Cities: EU initiatives and Smart Solutions
On 3 February, the Slovenian Business & Research Association will organise The Future of Cities: EU Initiatives and Smart Solutions, an interactive conference in Brussels focusing on how cities can evolve into smarter, more sustainable and connected communities. The event will feature expert presentations, platform demonstrations and discussions on key achievements in smart city development, the role of data and digital technologies in urban transformation, and the opportunities and challenges facing urban areas today.
- By Sybille DITERICH
EARASHI final event: Designing for people: building trustworthy robotics & AI in industry
EARASHI closing event titled 'Designing for People: Building Trustworthy Robotics & AI in Industry' will enable attendees see first-hand how EARASHI’s innovations and Human-Centred Design principles have converged to create trustworthy, ethical and user-friendly robotics and AI systems for the factories of the future.
- By Kyle Galea
The 2026 EU Health Policy Agenda and Biotech Act I
This first session of the year will offer an opportunity for all ERRIN members of the Health Working Group to come together to network and jointly kick off the activities for 2026.