A Milano il 13 e 14 maggio 2024, si terrà la 9ª Conferenza Annuale Internazionale "Trasformazione Digitale e Cultura Aziendale". Obiettivo dell'incontro è informare sulle diverse e nuove best-practices del settore IT & HR e ampliare le opportunità di business.

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The European Commission and the European External Action Service will organise a high-level EU Arctic Forum and the Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue on 14 and 15 May 2024 in Brussels.Registration is for in-person attendance only. There is no registration fee. Registration period ended on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 (CEST) The European Commission and the European External Action Service will jointly organise the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue in Brussels, Belgium, on 14-15 May 2024.A broad range of Arctic stakeholders representing governments, international organisations, civil society, industry, research, indigenous and local communities will feed into the discussions. Youth perspectives will feature prominently throughout the event.The EU Arctic Forum will provide an opportunity to assess recent developments in the Arctic and to discuss challenges ahead. It will look at some of the achievements of the EU Arctic policy in recent years and will continue to provide a strategic outlook for the years to come. The Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue will offer a platform for discussion on Arctic matters affecting Indigenous Peoples.The EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue will include keynote addresses and panel sessions focusing, among others, on international cooperation, sustainable and inclusive economic development in the Arctic, human and societal matters, addressing the risks and challenges posed by climate change, Arctic partnerships, or research, innovation and Arctic knowledge.In addition, this year the EU-Arctic Youth Dialogues become a full segment in the programme. Building on the experience of the EU Arctic Forum 2023 in Nuuk and the overall objectives of the EU Arctic policy, the EU-Arctic Youth Dialogues have been envisioned and implemented with Arctic and European youth as co-creators, with notable involvement of Arctic Indigenous youth. The EU-Arctic Youth Dialogues will take place in the afternoon of 15 May, back-to-back to the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue.The events will be held physically, and web streaming will be available. Attendance to the events is free of charge but registration for in-person attendance and participation is mandatory. Check out the programme for more information.Web streaming14.05.2024https://webcast.ec.europa.eu/eu-arctic-forum-and-indigenous-peoples-dialogue-2024-05-1415.05.2024https://webcast.ec.europa.eu/eu-arctic-forum-and-indigenous-peoples-dialogue-2024-05-157 MAY 2024EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous People's Dialogue - ProgrammeEnglish(409.61 KB - PDF)DownloadRelated linksArctic Ocean

Thanks to advances in early cancer detection, effective therapies and supportive care, the prognosis for a cancer diagnosis is better than ever before. Survival rates have increased markedly over the last 20 years, resulting in more than 12 million persons with a history of cancer in Europe alone. Yet, for some obstacles persist when accessing financial services, even years after the end of their treatment. As part of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, the Commission is closely examining practices in the area of financial services from the point of view of fostering access for persons with a history of cancer in long term remission. This meeting aims to take stock of progress so far and to continue the dialogue towards ensuring that only necessary and proportionate information is used when assessing the eligibility of applicants for financial products. Registration Draft agenda Webstreaming Useful links A cancer plan for Europe Hashtags: #EUCancerPlan #HealthUnion

When: 16 April, 9:30 - 16:00, Where: Ace events, Avenue. d'Auderghem 22,1040 Brussels See our full agenda Book your seat, 1 month left to register, registration will end on Friday 29 March 2024, 12:00 CET The sixth Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform ZPSP meeting will take place on 18 April 2024, in the Committee of the Regions in Brussels. The meeting will bring together members and observers to discuss key topics related to the Zero Pollution Action Plan. The meeting will focus on various topics, including progress and perspectives on the Zero Pollution Action Plan; Water Resilience and Zero Pollution; and evaluation, and implementation of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. The meeting will also provide a platform for stakeholders to share their perspectives on the progress and future direction of the Zero Pollution agenda. The agenda and further practical information will be added to this webpage as soon as it is available. With recent technological breakthroughs and increased private investments the fusion industry is gaining momentum. Europe has always been at the forefront in fusion research and technology. For drawing the EU path to fusion commercialisation and for building up a world-leading industrial capability in fusion technology it is vital for the EU to capitalise on the experience gained from the JET and other fusion activities to date, including the current EUROfusion - Realising Fusion Energy, ITER - the way to new energy and BROADER APPROACH programmes. It is important to reflect on funding and regulatory needs and to discuss cooperation mechanisms between the governments, laboratories and industry. As a part of the ongoing common process with Directorate-General for Research and Development towards creating an agile policy framework for fusion research and innovation, Directorate-General for Energy invites the key fusion stakeholders to Brussels to discuss the current state of fusion in the EU and the ways to foster acceleration in fusion development. This discussion should seek concrete actions and recommendations for the European Commission and the EU countries to develop joint winning strategies and to build a thriving European ecosystem. More details and the agenda will be shared soon. Registration Registration is mandatory. The link to the registration form will be published soon. Related links What was the extent of the learning loss caused by the school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic across Europe What do we know about more vulnerable socio-economically disadvantaged students What kind of policies were implemented to counteract learning loss and what can we say about their effectiveness The European Commission in collaboration with experts in the field has published the book 'The Pandemic, Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Learning Outcomes. Cross-National Impact Analyses of Education Policy Reform'. During this book launch, the authors compare their case studies and look into what policies worked thus drawing some longer term lessons learnt and policy implications. Moderator of the event: Laura Cassio Book your seat, 1 month left to register, registration will end on Tuesday 23 April 2024, 11:00 CEST The European Gas Regulatory Forum, also known as the Madrid Forum, gathers key stakeholders across the European energy sector to discuss opportunities and challenges related to the further development and decarbonisation of the internal EU gas market and to its integration with other energy sectors. The participants include national regulatory authorities, EU national governments, the European Commission, transmission system operators, gas suppliers and traders, consumers, network users, and gas exchanges. The forum is organised once to twice a year in Madrid and the venue is provided by the Spanish energy regulator Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia CNMC. For social media follow MadridForum. Madrid forum This year's Annual EU Budget Conference, co-organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, focuses on the role of the EU budget in making Europe fit for the future. The last years have been marked by far-reaching geopolitical events, emergencies, crises, that have had an impact on the EU's economy and society, at a time when it is facing the challenges of the green and digital transitions. This new global environment, as well as the enlargement perspective, will determine the Union's policies in the coming years. In this context, the EU budget will play a central role in achieving our common EU priorities. European Commissioner for Budget, Johannes Hahn, and Belgium Minister for European Affairs, Hajda Lahbib, will be joined by a number of high-level speakers to debate on a broad range of topical questions in a lively, open discussion, to which the wider audience will be invited to contribute. Key questions will cover: What should be the main priorities for the next EU budget Are the current structure and financing set up of the budget suitable for the challenges we are facing How can the EU budget support effectively the EU economy and its industry in a more competitive global environment How can the EU budget leverage additional investments in critical technologies How to achieve a simpler, more resilient and flexible EU budget Do you want to take part in the discussion You can join us in Brussels, or follow us via livestream For now, save the date of 29 April 2024 in your agenda, add this website to your favourites and stay tuned for further details. Sign up to receive more information and updates on the event. Registrations will open in March Join us for the second Transport Cybersecurity Conference taking place on 2 May 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Following the success of the first conference in Lisbon in January 2019, this edition is organised by DG MOVE, the European Commission department for mobility and transport, in collaboration with DG CNECT, as well as key EU transport and cybersecurity agencies and stakeholders. The conference will provide a platform for European transport and cybersecurity actors to meet, share valuable insights, and exchange best practices and ideas. The aim will be to collectively take stock of developments in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity within the different modes of transport, including aviation, rail and maritime. Participants include representatives from Member State authorities, key industry partners, regulators, associations, and cybersecurity experts. Further details on the agenda will follow in due course. Register The European Commission and the European External Action Service will organise a high-level EU Arctic Forum and the Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue on 14 and 15 May 2024 in Brussels. Registration is for in-person attendance only. There is no registration fee. Book your seat, 2 months left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST

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The Forum brings together Nepali and European businesses, to build and further strengthen trade and investment ties between investors of EU member states and Nepal. It targets facilitating joint investments and projects that can support Nepal's vision to be prosperous, supported by private sector led sustainable economic growth. The "EU-Nepal business forum 2024:" builds upon the first ever business forum in 2023 that brought together more than 300 participants from the EU and Nepal, to discuss ways to explore and promote business relations. The event was a success. It covered a range of topics, including Nepal's overall trade and investment climate, the necessity for supportive policies and infrastructure for investment-driven growth, and the impact of Nepal's transition from a Least Developed Country (LDC) on market access for its products in the EU.Yet, it also raised the voices for reform, streamlining of the business processes and strengthening of business support institutions, which facilitate businesses and private sector-led growth in Nepal, to make it an attractive destination for investors. It also paved the way for Nepali businesses to systematically engage with European investors by organising such a forum on an annual basis.This years' Forum intends to:showcase opportunities for investment in Nepal;provide information on the key investment potential sectors of Nepal;(iii) matchmaking between potential EU Investors and Nepali businesses; andorganise a trade fair to promote products, arts, crafts, food and culture of EU member states and Nepal.The agenda includes a mixture of panels and keynote sessions organised into four plenary sessions and four parallel sessions. It will also feature several business networking events, visits to a business fair, food fair, pitching sessions, matchmaking meetings, signature ceremonies, and a gala dinner.Participation is free but requires registration and subsequent approval, since participants are screened prior to selection to ensure a highly relevant audience. Participation can be in-person or online.See the full programme and register

What happens when diverse stakeholders from the DFS ecosystem unite with a shared vision? The remarkable journeys of the Digital Financial Services Working Groups in Malawi and Ethiopia offer a compelling answer. Supported by UNCDF, the European Union (EU), and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), under the DFS4Resilience programme, these groups transitioned into full-fledged associations, setting a new benchmark for collaboration in the digital financial services sector. Ethiopia and Malawi's DFS Associations have ambitious plans. Their commitment to financial inclusion remains strong as they embrace their new identities. Now as established associations, they face the crucial challenge of sustainability. This session will delve into their plans to become independent, leveraging insights from successful global models to secure long-term financial stability and move beyond their initial reliance on donor support.It will also explore the valuable lessons learned and best practices they hope to leverage to promote financial inclusion for all, with a particular focus on women and marginalized groups. Their journey offers valuable insights into the power of collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion, emphasizing the associations' desire to use their experience and best practices to impact national strategies. It also showcases a real-life example of successful transformation through a shared vision for the future of digital financial services.SpeakersNicolas Fichers, Policy Officer, INTPA E3- Private Sector Engagement & EmploymentBram Peters, DFS4Resilience Programme Manager-UNCDFSarah Corley, President, Alliance of Digital Finance AssociationsWilliam Kaunda, DFS Association-Malawi, Board ChairAnthony Brand, MSME Expert, OACPSLanguage: EnglishQ&A session languages: English RegistrationOnsite (InfoPoint)Online (Webex Meetings)

Information Session for applicants13:30-15:00 CEST (Brussels time)RegistrationInformation Session for national endorsing authorities15 May 2024 15:30-17:00 CEST (Brussels time).Please note that this session will be restricted to the nominated EU/EEA representatives.Registration by 15 May 12.30 CEST, to ensure participation.More informationEU Reference Laboratories for public health - 2024 calls for applicationsHealth security and infectious diseases - Surveillance and early warning

Co-facilitated by key partners of the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, senior government representatives from Latin America, the Caribbean and the EU will discuss e-governance priorities under the framework set by the EU-LAC Digital Alliance. The discussions will also bring together the representatives from the private sector, civil society and academia for a multistakeholder approach. Forming part of a set of high-level Digital Alliance policy dialogues, the dialogue will centre on the areas of shared interest as outlined in the Conclusions of the Digital Alliance Days in Cartagena, Colombia in November 2023.The policy dialogue in Costa Rica will focus on establishing a cooperation framework for cross-border interoperability and cross-border electronic identity. EU and LAC countries will share experiences in these two areas and collaborate to attain a shared understanding of the priorities.The discussions will help to co-develop an agenda and roadmap for bi-regional cooperation between the EU and LAC in the policy areas outlined above to achieve policy-level agreements in time for the EU-CELAC Summit in 2025.

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The event will bring together experts and practitioners from Member State representations, business and trade associations, companies, consultancies, auditors and other stakeholders. Its goal is to showcase ongoing initiatives and discuss ideas for further mechanisms to support companies that apply the new reporting standards. The ESRS started to apply to the first companies in scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as of financial year 2024. Effective and well-targeted support initiatives can help to reduce costs and burden for companies. Such initiatives can be developed at European, national and even regional and local levels. In addition to helping companies under the scope of the CSRD, support initiatives might also benefit SMEs who are not facing legal reporting requirements but who nevertheless face an increase in demand for sustainability information as a result of the so-called "trickle-down effect". Specific privacy statement 16 MAY 2024Specific privacy statement: Supporting companies in applying the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)English(140.76 KB - PDF)Download Registration The European Commission invites interested companies and stakeholders to register for this hybrid event. Register for the event For physical attendance registration is now closed. For online participation, registrations will be open until 9 May 2024 23:59 CEST

On 16 May, the Equality Platform meeting will be hosted by Florence School of Regulation in Florence, and will bring together all actors involved in the Equality Platform activities - Directorate-General for Energy representatives, Platform members, signatories and project partners.Women play a key role in sustainable business and policymaking. Women in energy experience a unique journey, with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Nevertheless, their potential remains underutilised. The 5th Equality Platform meeting will discuss 'How to support women to become sustainable energy entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs'? We will address the question how to best support women with equality-related ideas and initiatives, both in their own companies (entrepreneurship), as well as employees within organisations (intrapreneurship). Key topics relating to this include how to overcome obstacles such as access to finance and networks. RegistrationMembers who would like to register for the meeting (in person or online), please contact us by email: ENER-EQUALITYec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENER-EQUALITY[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu).If you are not yet a member, please learn more about the initiative and how to apply on How to become a member, or send us a message to: ENER-EQUALITYec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENER-EQUALITY[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu).For social media: #EqualEnerEUDocuments General publications16 April 2024 Speakers - biographies

Intellectual property helps drive innovation and growth by bringing in financial returns, raising brand awareness and ensuring business growth. You can rely on intellectual property to increase productivity, earn licensing fees and even receive royalties. Patents help create a monopoly and provide protection to your business by preventing others from commercialising your innovation. IP helps you earn a higher return on investment and manage your assets efficiently. Under Horizon Europe, exploitation activities continue after the end of the project. The European Commission Horizon Results Platform helps "Turn Europe's research results into innovations which generate value for economy, society and contribute to a sustainable future."* It offers numerous benefits to EU R&I funding beneficiaries, such as greater visibility and faster matching with priority third parties, targeted promotional events with innovators, free access to support services, etc. The European IP Helpdesk supports European SMEs and research teams involved in cross-border business and/or EU-funded research activities to manage, disseminate and valorise their IP. Offering a broad range of informative material, a Helpline service for direct IP support as well as on-site and online training, the European IP Helpdesk's main goal is to support IP capacity building along the full scale of IP practices: from awareness to strategic use and successful exploitation. Register here Host: Horizon Results Platform + European IP HelpdeskModerator: Alina Nicolae (Horizon Results Platform Team)Speakers: Eugene Sweeney (CEO Iambic Innovation)Level of Expertise: BasicLanguage: EnglishTraining sessions of the series cover the following technical fields:Introduction to Intellectual Property as a Business asset 14/03/2024IP and Artificial Intelligence 18/04/2024IP and Software 16/05/2024Technology Transfer 08/10/2024Thinking International - International Business Opportunities November/December 2024Content:After the training, participants should have a better understanding of the following:* What Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) can be used for Software * Strategies for managing and protecting software * Strategies for the exploitation of software tools, products and servicesDuration: 60 minutes (presentation) + 15 minutes (Q&As)Fee: The webinar will be offered free of charge.

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The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy, organised by Democracy International, includes a Bootcamp on 'how to organise an ECI'. Participants can analyse the best practices of successful ECI organisers and engage in interactive activities to gain real-life understanding of the ECI lifecycle.

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On 16 May, the Equality Platform meeting will be hosted by Florence School of Regulation in Florence, and will bring together all actors involved in the Equality Platform activities - Directorate-General for Energy representatives, Platform members, signatories and project partners. Women play a key role in sustainable business and policymaking. Women in energy experience a unique journey, with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Nevertheless, their potential remains underutilised. The 5th Equality Platform meeting will discuss 'How to support women to become sustainable energy entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs' We will address the question how to best support women with equality-related ideas and initiatives, both in their own companies entrepreneurship, as well as employees within organisations intrapreneurship. Key topics relating to this include how to overcome obstacles such as access to finance and networks. The meeting is open to Platform members and signatories, but we encourage more energy stakeholders and organisations to apply to become a member and join our growing network. Members who would like to register for the meeting in person or online, please contact us by email: ENER-EQUALITYec [dot] europa [dot] eu ENER-EQUALITY[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu. If you are not yet a member, please learn more about the initiative and how to apply on How to become a member, or send us a message to: ENER-EQUALITYec [dot] europa [dot] eu ENER-EQUALITY[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu. For social media: EqualEnerEU

The European Commission is hosting a half-day event entitled 'Supporting companies in applying the European Sustainability Reporting Standards ESRS' on 16 May 2024.The event will bring together experts and practitioners from Member State representations, business and trade associations, companies, consultancies, auditors and other stakeholders. Its goal is to showcase ongoing initiatives and discuss ideas for further mechanisms to support companies that apply the new reporting standards. The ESRS started to apply to the first companies in scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD as of financial year 2024. Effective and well-targeted support initiatives can help to reduce costs and burden for companies. Such initiatives can be developed at European, national and even regional and local levels. In addition to helping companies under the scope of the CSRD, support initiatives might also benefit SMEs who are not facing legal reporting requirements but who nevertheless face an increase in demand for sustainability information as a result of the so-called "trickle-down effect". The European Commission invites interested companies and stakeholders to register for this hybrid event, which can be attended in person on a first-come-first-served basis, or by connecting virtually. Register for the event

Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) involve illegal or illicit financial transfers across borders, such as money laundering, tax abuse, and terrorist financing. Such flows lead to revenue losses, weaken democratic institutions, decrease private investments, and escalate inequalities. The scale of these flows siphons off substantial annual tax revenues that are urgently needed to increase fiscal space and meet the 2030 Agenda. The Study on tax-motivated illicit financial flows acknowledges that a sizable portion of IFFs is driven by tax-related motives, often involving sophisticated schemes that exploit legal loopholes in the international tax system. Given the lack of a universally accepted definition for IFFs, the study proposes a developmental approach that includes both illegal (tax evasion) and illicit activities (tax avoidance). It underlines the challenges in measuring IFFs and their direct impact in devising effective and timely policy responses and the need for improved governance and transparency to prevent revenue losses. Taking stock of global efforts by various stakeholders -- including the European Commission, African Union, African and international organizations -- to foster standards, build capacities, and promote cooperation in the fight against these flows, the study concludes with specific recommendations. They emphasise strategic intermediation, strengthening partnerships, and innovative capacity building to support African nations in addressing (tax-related) IFFs.This Info Point is designed to gather experts in the field to offer their insights on current obstacles and potential solutions, while considering the report's suggested actions. The discussion will broadly cover the topic of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), delving into both policy and operational strategies to curb tax-related IFFs, and will explore future directions to accelerate progress. SpeakersAntti Karhunen, Director, DG INTPA E, Sustainable Finance, Investment and Jobs; Economy that works for the PeopleDr. Patrick Ndzana Olomo, Head of Economic Policy and Sustainable Development, African Union Commission (AUC)Logan Wort, Executive Secretary, African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF)Chenai Mukumba, Executive Director, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA)Dr. Silvio Antonio Marques, State Prosecutor, Sao PauloKathy Nicolaou-Manias, Director, Argent Econ ConsultAnca-Maria Szigeti, Senior Policy Officer, DG INTPA E1, Macro-economic Analysis, Fiscal Policies, Budget Support, Global Partnerships with IFIsLanguage: EnglishQ&A session languages: English RegistrationOnline (Webex Meetings)

On 21 may 2024, the European Innovation Council (EIC) is organising an Info Day in Paris. This info session will particularly focus on EIC Accelerator programme, which supports start-ups and SMEs to develop and scale up deep-tech and disruptive innovative products or services at the advanced technological level (TRL 6-9). Our experts will also talk about the EIC Fund, the plug-in scheme for EIC Accelerator and Business acceleration services for EIC Laureates. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to the experts and to join the networking lunch. The event will be held in English and it is organized in collaboration with Bpifrance in the framework of Access2EIC project. More information and agenda here

Climate change is high on both national and European political agendas as all countries need to address the environmental challenges. With this workshop, we aim to focus some of this attention on immediate and future, but inevitable, impact of climate change on international and domestic security affairs and related policy implications. Climate change no longer is considered solely as an environmental issue thus its implications are considered in a variety of contexts stemming from social, through cultural, agricultural, industrial to economic. The documented effects of climate change like global average temperature increase, rise in sea levels, and altered weather patterns generate security consequences, presenting new challenges to societies like intercommunal tensions, changes in rates and types of crime, new legislations and questioning the methods and technology the policing should be performed by. Our ambition is to identify the most pressing trends and threats, and to propose actions that the research community can undertake to support the adaptation process. For more information, please contact HOME-CERISec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HOME-CERIS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) 25 APRIL 2024Impact of Climate Change on Security Practitioners-agendaEnglish(109.24 KB - PDF)Download

A Roma il 21 maggio 2024, si terrà l'evento di ALIS “Un caffè a Villa Borghese” all’interno del parco di Villa Borghese. L’evento vuole evidenziare gli attuali scenari geopolitici a livello internazionale nonché le politiche, i progetti e gli investimenti in sostenibilità ambientale, sociale ed economica per la crescita del Sistema Paese. Un’opportunità imperdibile per vivere interessanti confronti tra Istituzioni, imprese, stakeholder e professionisti su temi chiave del nostro sistema economico.

On 22 May 2024, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) will organise a technical workshop to launch a targeted consultation on macroprudential policies for non-bank financial intermediaries. The event follows the adoption in January 2024 of the Commission report on the macroprudential review for credit institutions, the systemic risks and vulnerabilities of NBFI, and the interconnectedness with the banking sector. The report set out the Commission's intention to involve stakeholders in discussions on these issues in 2024. The objective of this increased stakeholder engagement - which also includes the targeted consultation - is to gather further insight into the markets and business models of NBFI, and the interconnectedness among them and with banks. It also aims to identify gaps in the macroprudential framework and other factors that may contribute to the build-up of systemic risks in NBFI. The objective of this technical workshop is to contribute to the international debate on macroprudential policies for NBFI, with a focus on The impact of NBFI on financial stability in the EU and how to ensure effective monitoring and risk management for investment funds The role of macroprudential authorities in monitoring interconnectedness, deploying macroprudential tools and ensuring cross-border coordination within the EU International cooperation in the regulation and supervision of NBFI International experience and evidence regarding macroprudential policies for NBFI This event aims to bring together representatives from EU and national authorities, non-EU country authorities, international organisations and industry. The event also features an intervention by Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. Privacy statement 22 MAY 2024Specific privacy statement: Technical workshop on macroprudential policies for non-bank financial intermediationEnglish(141.23 KB - PDF)Download Registration Register for the event This will be a hybrid meeting with both in-person and online participation. If you would like to take part in person, please register before 8 May 2024. As in-person seats for this event are limited, Commission staff will review all expressions of interest in order to ensure a balanced audience. Participation will be confirmed by 13 May 2024. For online participation, registration will remain open until the day before the event. Webstreaming The link to follow the workshop live will be available soon.

Ahead of the expected entry into force of the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) in the coming weeks, the European Commission is organising an online information session to update stakeholders on the Regulation's main provisions, outline the next implementation steps and respond to any queries. The session will take place on Wednesday 22 May, from 10:00-13:00 CET. To register for this ESPR webinar, please click on the button below. Register here A separate information session focusing on the Digital Product Passport is also planned for the 11 June, from 9:30 - 17:30 CET. More details for both events will be published soon on this page.

The Regulatory Scrutiny Board (RSB) is pleased to announce that its Sixth Annual Conference on Regulatory Scrutiny will take place in Brussels on 22 May 2024, in the afternoon.As usual, the Conference will be dedicated to exploring the findings of the RSB's Annual Report and to bringing together different stakeholders - representatives of EU institutions as well as national public administrations and non-governmental sector - to reflect on regulatory scrutiny work in the European Commission in 2023. The Conference programme will include two panel discussions:Panel I: Current scrutiny issues in impact assessments and evaluations Panel II: Emerging challenges for regulatory scrutiny and better regulation in the EU As you will see from the draft programme attached, panel members will come from the European Commission, European Parliament, OECD, Member State authorities, Think Tanks and from academia.It will be our pleasure to welcome you at this event! Registration link: Information (europa.eu)Deadline for registration: 13/05/2024, 12 a.m. (CET)

Date: 22/05/2024, 14:30 - 16:30 Location: WEBEX Meeting details Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00 Please note that we have moved to a new registration system. Already registered in the new system? Sign up to participate in the meeting Not registered yet? Register your organisation At this meeting, the European Commission will present and discuss with civil society recent developments in the EU's trade relations with India, and notably the state-of-play of negotiations for a free trade agreement with India. The meeting offers an opportunity for an exchange of views with civil society organisations on the EU's trade policy with India and its future. Speakers Lead speaker Head of Unit for South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand - Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission Moderator Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission Agenda Introduction. Update on trade relations and free trade agreement negotiations with India. Open discussion with stakeholders. The meeting will take place via WEBEX. Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to inform and discuss with civil society recent developments in the EU's trade relations and negotiations with India, and to exchange views on the EU's trade policy with India.

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A Roma il 22 maggio 2024, si terrà il "Rome Investment Forum", la Conferenza internazionale incentrata su politiche e regolamentazione dell’Unione europea e globale e sulle relazioni multilaterali globali.

The Forum is an opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views, allowing for the identification of successes and challenges, and shaping the future direction of the Mission. The event also showcases regional initiatives on adaptation and promotes dialogue between the community of participants. To make meaningful recommendations on the future direction of the Mission, we are eager to have an in-depth exchange of views on climate adaptation in Europe, the success factors of the Mission, and how to best address the challenges experienced by regions and communities in becoming climate resilient. The 2024 Mission Forum is co-organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.Registrations are by invitation onlyThe event will be fully web-streamed. Link will be provided closer to the date.

On 23 May 2024, CBAM experts from the European Commission will present an overview of the technical and practical aspects of the CBAM transitional registry, including reporting aspects for different CBAM sector requirements. The session will include a Q&A session and will be held in Spanish. Register here The session will consist of presentations and interactive parts to respond to questions from the audience. This session is the first in a series of language specific information sessions on CBAM.The online seminar will be recorded. The recording will be published afterwards on the Customs & Tax EU Learning Portal so that participants and non-participants can watch it later.Expected outcomesThe seminar will allow stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the operational aspects of the CBAM transitional registry as to comply with the CBAM regulation, stressing requirements and answering questions on specific CBAM sector issues.ProgrammeThe information session would consist of the following:Introduction by Representative of DG TAXUD, European CommisionPresentation by Policy Officer DG TAXUDQ&A sessionRegistration is compulsory.Register hereFollowing the acceptance of your registration, you will receive the link to join the online seminar.Profile of participantsImporters, trade actors, industry associations, chambers of commerce, companies and businesses operating with CBAM goods.Technical requirementsThe online seminar will take place online on the "Webex" platform.It is mandatory to register before the eventParticipants will be able to enter the online seminar waiting room 15 minutes before.During the CBAM online seminar, all participants will be muted.Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions.Questions will be answered during the last part of the online seminar.Participants consent to be recorded during the online seminar. The recording will be made public following the session. The online seminar session will be recorded for training purposes. Attendees themselves may not record the online seminar session.TargetCBAM stakeholders and Subject matter experts in Spanish speaking countriesMore information about CBAM

Date: 23/05/2024, 14:30-16:30 Location: WEBEX Meeting details Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00 Please note that we have moved to a new registration system. Already registered in the new system? Sign up to participate in the meeting Not registered yet? Register your organisation At this meeting, the European Commission will present and discuss with civil society recent developments in the EU's trade relations with ASEAN, and the state-of-play of bilateral free trade agreements with Singapore and Vietnam, as well as of negotiations for free trade agreements with Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia. The meeting offers an opportunity for an exchange of views with civil society organisations on the EU's trade policy with Southeast Asian countries and its future. Speakers Lead speaker Head of Unit for South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission Moderator Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission Agenda Introduction. Update on trade relations and free trade agreement negotiations with ASEAN countries. Open discussion with stakeholders. The meeting will take place via WEBEX. Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to give an update and discuss with civil society about recent developments in the EU's trade relations and negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member countries, and to exchange views on the EU's trade policy with Southeast Asia.

At the Democracy Festivals in Berlin (24-26 May) and Bonn (25 May), visitors can find ECI Ambassadors and volunteers as part of the stands hosted by the Commission Representation in Germany. Entrance is free, no registration required.

'Resonances' is the name of the JRC SciArt flagship initiative, which fosters collaborations between artists, scientists and policymakers. Its fourth edition (2022-2024) revolves around NaturArchy, which aims to reimagine our relationship with nature and the environment. The NaturArchy exhibition will open its doors on 24 May at iMAL, Art Center for Digital Cultures & Technology (Brussels) with a vernissage. It will be open for visits Wednesday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00 (CEST) and Saturday to Sunday from 11.00 to 19.00 (CEST).It is produced by the JRC SciArt project in partnership with iMAL, and supported by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This exhibition was curated by: Caterina Benincasa, Claudia Schnugg, Ingeborg Reichle and Adriaan Eeckels, co-curated with iMALSide events25/05/2024 * Talks and workshops25/05/2024 * Synocene workshop by Sam Nester & Marina Wainer12/06/2024 * Lament performance by Margherita Pevere29/05/2024 * NaturArchy events @ EU Green Week14/06/2024 * Invisible Seeds workshop by Gala BergerMore information coming soon.About NaturArchyNaturArchy explores how providing Nature with a contract that integrates it totally into our society can redefine our anthropocentric relationship with it. This is done through artistic, scientific and legal expressions: intersecting science and law, reason and style, art and judgment, policy and imagination. After two years of deep inquiry, research and co-creation, which began with a summer school at the JRC in 2022 and continued with artistic residencies in 2023, these art and science works provocatively call to be contrasted with pieces of natural and cultural heritage. From global oceans to water flows, from contamination and bacteria to climate tipping points, pollinators, and landscapes of natural hazards; from natural and artificial intelligence to non-human values, forests, lands, soils, composting; from grief and mourning to rituals, wonder and collective action. This is the creation of 15 artists, working together with JRC researchers and the SciArt team, also involving EC policymakers with a keen interest in the topic. The result: nearly 50 people currently joining forces for NaturArchy.

Engaging with citizens is at the heart of the Cancer Mission approach. This year as part of its citizens engagement activities, the EU Cancer Mission team will be present at the Brussels 20km on Sunday 26 May 2024. Come meet the team members at the 'BIG' stand, and learn more on the vital role of research and innovation in delivering innovative solutions for patients and survivors, while contributing to the development of more effective, evidence-based cancer control strategies. The stand will be located on the Esplanade du Cinquantenaire behind the arcades (Army Museum side).What is an EU mission? Under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme 2021-2027, five EU missions have been launched to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges, including one on cancer. The overarching goal of the EU Cancer Mission is to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and for those affected by cancer including their families, to live longer and better. To learn more about the EU Cancer Mission, visit the new Cancer Mission implementation page.

The annual European Electricity Regulatory Forum was set up on the initiative of the Commission in 1998 to discuss the creation of the internal electricity market. This year, the event will take place in Florence, Italy.The Forum is currently addressing the cross-border trade of electricity, in particular the management of scarce interconnection capacity and how to organise electricity markets to meet our decarbonisation objectives and facilitate the integration of renewable electricity.The invited participants and speakers include national regulatory authorities, Member State governments, the European Commission, Transmission System Operators (TSOs), electricity associations, consumers, network users, and power exchanges. 8 MAY 2024Agenda - 39th European Electricity Regulatory ForumEnglish(164.92 KB - PDF)Download Related linksElectricity networks codes and guidelines

Join the EU agri-food business delegation to Kazakhstan: Registration is open now until 26 January 2024EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski will be visiting Kazakhstan on 27-31 May 2024, accompanied by a business delegation of senior representatives from the EU agri-food sector, in conjunction with the European Commission's presence at the InterFood Astana fair. The purpose of this visit is to facilitate European agricultural food and beverage exports to Kazakhstan and expand their presence in the Central Asian markets. The Commission invites business representatives of the following sectors to apply: Interested applicants are welcome to register now, deadline to apply is 26 January 2024. Practical questions can be addressed to the Research Executive Agency at the following email address: REA-AGRI-EVENTSec [dot] europa [dot] eu REA-AGRI-EVENTS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu. The Commissioner would like to include in his business delegation European and national producers' organisations and companies from all EU Member States with strong export potential that preferably have not participated in such EU projects before. The final selection of the business representatives will be based on product and geographical balance of the delegation. In this context the candidates' representativeness of a given sector, their capacity to conduct international business and accessing challenging markets will also be considered.The visit to Kazakhstan will concentrate on providing market intelligence in the food and beverage sector, business-to-business activities, as well as retail and site visits. The programme of the business delegation will provide the representatives of the European agri-food sector with an excellent platform to discover Kazakhstan's market and to make direct business contacts both in Almaty and Astana. The costs of flights and hotels are covered by the participants themselves, but all business events from the official programme, including local transport and the transit between Almaty and Astana, will be covered by the European Commission. Registration period ended on Friday 26 January 2024, 23:59 CET

The annual European Electricity Regulatory Forum was set up on the initiative of the Commission in 1998 to discuss the creation of the internal electricity market. This year, the event will take place in Florence, Italy. The Forum is currently addressing the cross-border trade of electricity, in particular the management of scarce interconnection capacity and how to organise electricity markets to meet our decarbonisation objectives and facilitate the integration of renewable electricity. The invited participants and speakers include national regulatory authorities, Member State governments, the European Commission, Transmission System Operators TSOs, electricity associations, consumers, network users, and power exchanges. The agenda will be coming soon

The Lisbon Energy Summit & Exhibition, Europe's leading energy transition event, will take place in FIL, Lisbon, Portugal, a world leader in new energies and technological innovation on 27 – 29 May 2024. Under the theme “Creating Tomorrow’s Energy System Today”, Ministers, policy-makers, project developers, investors and innovators will engage at a 3-day high-level strategic conference sharing insights into transitioning the E.U.’s energy system to one based on renewables and in line with the REPowerEU initiatives. Showcased across the exhibitions hydrogen & decarbonisation, solar and innovation zones are the products and projects that will deliver this cleaner, greener energy system.

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) is pleased to invite you to the EDF Info Days 2024, an information and networking event to present, among others, the EDF 2024 calls for proposals.The event will take place on 28-29 May 2024 in a hybrid format, both in-person in Brussels and online.The registrations are now open and you can register here.In the meantime, we invite you to watch the EDF Info Days 2023 to get a taste of what to expect.EDF Info Days 2023 Useful materialEDF Presentation 2023 Register here Book your seat, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Wednesday 22 May 2024, 00:00 (CEST)

This annual conference is a technical platform for sharing and discussing Member States' experiences and best practices in the implementation of the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) and its quality assessment. Register here The ICE conference is an ideal continuation of the MARS Conferences (held until 2022) and the IACS Technical Workshop held in Milan in 2023.The conference is an opportunity for Member States to share best practices and challenges in the implementation of IACS and its quality assessment. It promotes discussions between the Commission and Member States to find technical solutions that facilitate the implementation of the CAP 2023-2027 and reduce the burden on farmers and Member States.Research centres and private companies will present the latest technical developments, thus providing a link to scientific research on agricultural monitoring. Synergies and interactions with other policies at European level will also be explored and discussed.Participants are welcome to propose contributions (oral presentations, posters, stand for exhibitors) in the registration form. Logistics information10 APRIL 2024ICE 2024 - logistics informationEnglish(67.41 KB - PDF)Download

On 23 June 2023, Commissioner Urpilainen launched the Inequality Marker at the "Science and the fight against poverty: how far have we Come in 20 years and what's Next?" College de France Colloquium, organised by Esther Duflo. The Inequality Marker ("I-Marker") is a concrete and innovative tool used by the European Commission to support its overarching objective of "addressing inequalities by building inclusive and sustainable societies". The I-Marker will enable the Commission to better understand, track and benchmark the impact of its actions across all sectors on inequalities.Why is the I-Marker important? How does it work? What are the first lessons learnt from its roll-out, including in the context of Global Gateway?We will explore these questions and more on Tuesday, May 28, between 11 am and 12.30 pm.Before the conference, do not hesitate to check the Inequality Marker Guidelines,Inequality Marker Video and I-Marker one-pager.SpeakersErica Gerretsen, DG INTPA Director GMathilde Cournut Policy Officer, INTPA G4Laure Roges, International Aid/ Cooperation Officer for El SalvadorBorja Arrue, Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser at CONCORDIris Johns, Project Officer, at Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD)Cecile Billaux, Head of Unit INTPA G4- Social Inclusion and Protection, Health and DemographyModerated by Philippe Latriche, Advisor to the DG, on SDGs and InequalitiesLanguage: EnglishQ&A session languages: English and FrenchRegistrationOnsite (InfoPoint)Online (Webex Meetings)