ERA-LEARN Networking Event 2026: Bridging European Partnerships: Connecting, Sharing, Growing
Date: 18/11/2026
The event will focus on the implementation of FP9 partnerships, on fostering networking and exchange among stakeholders. Building on a targeted and interactive format, it will bring together a focused group of participants to facilitate in-depth discussions and practical knowledge sharing. The programme will consist of plenary sessions and parallel, hands-on workshops addressing key aspects of the implementation of current partnerships, enabling participants to exchange experiences, identify good practices and discuss common challenges in an open and collaborative setting. Networking will be facilitated with a networking tool.
In line with this implementation-oriented approach, the event will not address discussions on FP10 or portfolio building, thereby complementing the broader strategic discussions taking place in the Partnership Stakeholder Forum to be organized in 2027. However, the event will provide an open space for participants interested in exchanging views on FP10 in an informal setting. This activity is participant-led and does not involve formal participation of the European Commission.
The workshop topics were organised based on proposals gathered from European Partnerships. They explore various aspects of a subject from different perspectives. All workshops are designed to be interactive and include contributions from various European Partnerships.
Location: The Stage/ Tech Gate Vienna, Donau-City-Straße 1, 1220 Vienna
Draft agenda
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| 09:00 ‑ 09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee | |
| 09:30 ‑ 10:30 |
Welcome and Introduction Roland Brandenburg, ERA-LEARN Partnership Insights on Governance and Deployment PARC: Advancing the Partnership - the National Hubs System, Basile Cazalis de Fondouce, PARC |
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| 10:30 ‑ 12:30 | Parallel Workshops (incl. individual breaks (30 min)) | |
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A1 From Data to Decisions Exploitation strategies, uptake and valorisation of results, pathways to impact, dissemination of results. |
A2 From Results to Deployment Moving research results towards exploitation, market uptake, deployment, scaling and long-term value |
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A3 Partnerships in Practice Strengthening Partnership governance, operational management, stakeholder engagement and practical collaboration |
A4 Resilient Partnerships Preparing Partnerships for crises and dealing with uncertainty through foresight, research security and strategic autonomy |
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| 12:30 ‑ 14:00 | Networking Lunch and Bilateral Talks | |
| 14:00 ‑ 15:30 | Parallel Workshops | |
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B1 From Projects to Impact From project to portfolio: Using portfolio intelligence, evidence and data to understand, steer and strengthen Partnership impact. |
B2 From Research to Policy and Society Turning research into societal and policy impact incl. SSH, stakeholder engagement, capacity building and policy uptake. |
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B3 Connected European Ecosystems Building synergies across Partnerships, sectors, programmes and innovation ecosystems to strengthen European R&I. |
B4 AI, Data and Digital Transformation Exploring how AI, data and digital technologies can transform Partnership operations, innovation and industrial competitiveness. |
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| 15:30 ‑ 16:30 | Networking Coffee with informal Horizon Europe 2028-2034 (FP10) Discussion Corner | |
| 16:30 ‑ 17:15 | Workshop Results: Preparing for the Future | |
| 17:15 ‑ 18:00 | European Commission: State of Play and Outlook Kathrin Kapfinger, Team Leader European Partnerships, DG RTD, G.4 |
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| 18:00 ‑ 20:00 | Networking Reception and Bilateral Talks | |