The impact-oriented approach of Horizon Europe serves ambitious goals relevant to society, based on the idea that "our common future will depend on how successfully we work together to create valuable research and innovation". The workshop contributes to the Horizon Europe strategic planning co-design of priorities for the first four years of Horizon Europe. It invites policy makers and regional stakeholders to exchange ideas and experiences about the participatory agenda setting in the future European research and innovation ecosystem. It will enhance the understanding and future implementation of missions and new partnerships, in terms that are truly responsive to the expectations and needs of Europe. Panellists and participants will discuss the novelties of Horizon Europe and provide inputs on the strategic orientations for research and innovation support.  

AGENDA

Moderator: Kurt VANDENBERGHE, Director, DG Research and Innovation, Policy & Programming Centre and Acting Director Research and Innovation Outreach (tbc)  

11:30   Welcome and setting the scene            

Introduction to the novelties of Horizon Europe, with a focus to strategic planning co-design - Dr. Renzo TOMELLINI Head of Unit, DG Research and Innovation, Horizon Strategic Planning & Programming             

11:40  Will participatory agenda setting increase or reduce the R&I ambition? Fostering legitimacy and acceptance of transformative innovation in Europe through co-creation: multi-stakeholder and citizen participation. The case of Germany - Dr Wilfried KRAUS, Deputy Director General for European Cooperation, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)(tbc)  

11:50   Success factors in Horizon Europe for building European innovation ecosystems European Regions – Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN)  - Mrs Pirita LINDHOLM, Director   

12:00   Contribution to the strategic planning co-design European Association of Research Agencies (EURADA) - Mr Esteban PELAYO, Director   

12:10   Contribution to the strategic planning co-design Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities -  Ms Thea Forsberg  

12:20   Discussion  

Panellists and participants will discuss the novelties of Horizon Europe and provide inputs on the strategic orientations for research and innovation support.  

12: 50  Closing words - Magda DE CARLI, Head of Unit, European Research Area and Country Intelligence, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission.  

Registration is available on the official website.