​​​The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Commission are pleased to invite you to the seminar "Implementation of the New European Innovation Agenda – What is in it for regions and cities?" organised in the framework of their Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP 2.0). The event will take place on Thursday, 28 September 2023, from 14:30 to 18:00, in person at CoR in Brussels.

This thematic seminar will focus on the regional and local dimensions of the New European Innovation Agenda, including the opportunities for Regional Innovation Valleys. ERRIN Director Pirita Lindholm will speak in the panel discussion in the second part of the event on setting the policy frame, discussing practical examples from regions.

You may find more details about the event and the draft agenda here​. Should you wish to participate, you are invited to register here in your earliest convenience. Interpretation will be provided in: EN, FR, DE, ES, IT, PT.

The objective of the renewed KEP 2.0 initiative is to enable the exchange of new R&I solutions and best practices, by organising horizontal seminars in Brussels, and promoting so-called peer-to-peer and showcasing events on the ground. It allows for an efficient dialogue and transfer of expertise on R&I issues with European cities and regions, businesses, universities and citizens.

The upcoming KEP 2.0 seminar is organised back to back with the Science Meets Regions final event that will take place on 27-28 September. The event will bring together current and former participants in the project, taking stock of the results but also reflecting on the future. It will also establish linkages with other lines of work on evidence for policy, across levels of governance. ERRIN Director Pirita Lindholm will speak in the panel discussion on the future of the Partnerships for Regional Innovation which will be held on 28 September from 11:30-13:00. Find more details about the agenda and registration for the Science Meets Regions final event here.