december, 2020
07decAll Day1112th European Innovation SummitTowards a European Innovation Area(All Day)
Time
december 7 (Monday) - 11 (Friday)
Location
European Parliament, Brussels
Event Details
From 7 – 11 December 2020, the Knowledge for Innovation Forum will take the pulse of Europe’s innovation ecosystem as policy makers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and startups will engage
Event Details
From 7 – 11 December 2020, the Knowledge for Innovation Forum will take the pulse of Europe’s innovation ecosystem as policy makers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and startups will engage in the 12th edition of the European Innovation Summit
For over a decade, K4l has stressed the importance of innovation to solve major problems.
Now more than ever, we not only need a robust innovation policy, but a set of policies that rely on innovation in all domains. The Summit in December entitled “Towards a European Innovation Area” will discuss how research and innovation stakeholders will support the green and digital transition in joining forces from across Europe.
The programme of the 12 EIS is covering a broad range of topics that relate to major recently launched policy initiatives and the imminent launch of Horizon Europe:
- Innovation Policy
- Horizon Europe / European Partnerships
- AI & Big Data for Innovation
- Greening Europe
- Digital Transition
- Women Investors and Women-Led Startups
In addition to Plenary sessions, there will be panel discussions organised by European Partnerships, and more specific topics will be addressed on the initiative of K4I members and summit partners.
We are happy to announce that Ms Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, confirmed her participation for the Opening Ceremony on 7 December, 18:00.
In a letter to K4I, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote “The European Commission is eager to work with the Knowledge4Innovation Forum on strategic areas, where research and innovation acts as a powerful catalyst of Europe’s recovery.”
If you are an innovation stakeholder interested to organise a meetings and/or participate in one or the other panel session, please send us a email at k4i@knowledge4innovation.eu and let’s discuss how your organisation could best actively engage in the 12 EIS programme.
Disclaimer: Please note that the programme and speakers’ list are subject to change and updates are made continuously
Organizer
Knowledge4Innovation Forum
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- 7th December 2020
09:00 Twin green and digital transition 09:00 - 10:00The session will focus on clean/green innovations as the cornerstone of future sustainable industries and how activities on the European, national, regional and local levels can be better aligned
10:45 From knowledge to innovation and market creation10:45 - 12:00The session will examine what still needs to be done to close Europe’s innovation gap and improve impact through increased speed and efficiency of Europe’s innovation ecosystems
11:30 Regulation of emerging technologies11:30 - 12:30The session will scrutinize legislative barriers to innovation activities and what framework conditions are needed to thrive innovation in Europe. It will in particular look at a single market for VC and Business Angels as well as into prospects for a single entity for startups
18:30 A discussion with Commissioner Gabriel on the European Innovation Area18:30 - 19:30On Monday evening we have the possibility to discuss with Commissioner Gabriel her plan for a European Innovation Area (EIA).
You are invited to join the debate!
In order to participate register here- 8th December 2020
12:00 THE FUTURE OF WORK AND DIGITALISATION OF THE EUROPEAN INNOVATION AREA12:00 - 14:00Conference Session in cooperation with TUDelft
Hosting MEPs
Lina Gálvez Muñoz, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum
Victor Negrescu, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum- 9th December 2020
09:00 FUND ALLOCATION AND CRITERIA TO INCREASE THE FUNDING GOING TO WOMEN-LED VC FUNDS, STARTUPS AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES DO WE NEED QUOTAS OF WHICH CRITERIA SHOULD APPLY TO DRIVE CHANGE09:00 - 10:30Conference Session in cooperation with EUTOP50 and Knowco Collabwith
Hosting MEP
Lina Gálvez Muñoz, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum
In order to participate register here10:45 HOW TO IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME THE ROOT, CULTURAL CAUSES AND THE ACCESS TO CAPITAL BY WOMEN LED VCS AND WOMEN LED BUSINESSES10:45 - 12:00Conference Session in cooperation with EUTOP50 and Knowco Collabwith
Hosting MEP
Mikuláš Peksa, MEP, Group of the Greens, Czechia
In order to participate register here12:00 EUROPEAN SYNTHETIC CELL RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION12:00 - 13:30Conference Session in cooperation with TUDelft
Hosting MEPs
Maria da Graça Carvalho, MEP, Chair of the K4I Forum
Susana Solis Perez, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum13:30 INCREASING THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF WOMEN INSIDE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS13:30 - 15:00Conference Session in cooperation with EUTOP50 and Knowco Collabwith
Hosting MEPs
Susana Solis, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum
Maria Graça Carvalho, MEP, Chair of the K4I Forum
In order to participate register here16:30 AWARDS CEREMONY DEDICATED TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, WOMEN INVESTORS AND WOMEN LED VCS16:30 - 18:00
Hosting MEPs
Lina Gálvez Muñoz, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum
Susana Solis, MEP, Member of the K4I Forum
Maria Graça Carvalho, MEP, Chair of the K4I Forum
Karen Melchior, MEP
Keynote speaker
Mariya Gabriel, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth
In order to participate register here- 10th December 2020
14:30 Microbiome, Big Data & Artificial Intelligence: Future is now. What’s next14:30 - 16:00Conference Session in cooperation with Arches
In order to participate register here- 11th December 2020
09:30 European Leadership in Human-Centred, Trustworthy AI: The Path Forward09:30 - 11:00Conference Session in cooperation with CLAIRE
11:00 The Role of Early-Career Professionals in Driving Sustainable Innovation11:00 - 12:30Conference Session in cooperation with the European Young Chemists’ Network
In order to participate register here14:00 AI for the Public or Common Good 14:00 - 15:00Conference Session in cooperation with The AI Experience Centre, VUB
