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.

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.

A Napoli, il 20 settembre 2024 si terrà presso Palazzo Partanna, il FORUM DELLA SOSTENIBILITÀ 2024. La tappa del Golfo di Napoli ci immerge nel cuore della Cultura gastronomica italiana, nell’essenza del turismo sostenibile e nella cura, salute e rigenerazione offerta dalle risorse termali diffuse. Un appuntamento, organizzato da Comunicazione Italiana, e dedicato all'innovazione sostenibile. Per partecipare: https://comunicazioneitaliana.it/eventi/1050#partecipa

A Milano, il 16 e 17 settembre 2024 si terrà presso l'Auditorium Giovanni Testori, il LEARNING FORUM 2024. L'incontro inaugura il percorso focalizzato sull'essenza del benessere integrato, e sulla formazione, quali elementi chiave della società odierna. Un appuntamento, organizzato da Comunicazione Italiana, dedicato al benessere e all'apprendimento nelle aziende e nelle istituzioni. Per partecipare: https://comunicazioneitaliana.it/eventi/1048#partecipa

A Roma, il 18 settembre 2024 si terrà presso il Palazzo dell'Informazione, il MOBILITY FORUM 2024. La tappa romana si pone come cardine nella rivoluzione della Mobilità e della Salute, aspetti fondamentali per le città italiane. Un appuntamento, organizzato da Comunicazione Italiana, dedicato a smart city e mobilità intelligente. Per partecipare: https://comunicazioneitaliana.it/eventi/1049#partecipa

On October 1-4 2024, will take place in Trieste the event "BSBF – Big Science Business Forum", a business oriented congress, focused on high technology and innovation with the aim to be the main meeting point between Research Infrastructures and industry in Europe.

A Torino, dal 26 al 28 giugno 2024, si terrà la "SPE Europe Energy Conference & Exhibition". La SPE Europe Energy Conference & Exhibition è dedicata alla transizione energetica e alla riduzione delle emissioni di CO2. L’evento esplorerà l’innovazione tecnologica nel settore E&P, con un’enfasi sull’ingegneria del sottosuolo, la gestione dei giacimenti, la geoscienza e il contributo alla decarbonizzazione per un futuro climaticamente sostenibile. Questa edizione si ispira alla volontà di unire le comunità scientifica, ambientale e tecnologica, per affrontare insieme le sfide della transizione energetica, promuovere lo sviluppo sostenibile e mitigare il cambiamento climatico, in linea con il Green Deal europeo e l’Agenda 2030.

A Roma, il 29 maggio 2024, si terrà l'evento "Intelligenza Artificiale e Business Application". Forte dei buoni riscontri della edizione di Milano 2023 - oltre 300 i professionisti iscritti e 140 i presenti - torna in duplice edizione fisica il convegno con area expo Intelligenza Artificiale e Business Application.

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.

On July 1-3, 2024 in Milan, will take place the Global Energy Transition (GET) Congress & Exhibition. As the foremost gathering of its kind, GET brings together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators from across the energy value chain. Over three impactful days, attendees will explore cutting-edge technologies, discuss sustainable energy strategies, and engage in high-level networking.

A Lucca il 6 e 7 giugno 2024 si terrà il 21° Forum Europeo Digitale. L'incontro organizzato dall'Associazione Comunicare Digitale ha l'obiettivo di riunire le attività e gli attori che rappresentano gli ultimi sviluppi nel campo dei media, della strategia, della tecnologia, della regolamentazione e dei contenuti per i nuovi scenari digitali.

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

A Food system perspectiveFunded by the European commission, the Sustainable Agrifood System Intelligence - Science-Policy Interface Initiative SASi-SPi will present a food system perspective on the debate surrounding the use of fertilizers, soil health, and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This InfoPoint Conference aims to contribute to the discussions planned in the African Union Summit on Fertilizers and Soil Health Nairobi, May 7- 9, 2024.

Unleash Moldova's Innovation Powerhouse: EIT Startup Awareness Workshops Calling all Moldovan innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders

EPO: Bringing cleantech innovation to market Learn all the latest trends and insights in clean technology with speakers and panellists from across the policy and business worlds.

EIT Community Greentech Festival

Connecting the European and Japanese Innovation Ecosystems Connect Experience is an immersion bootcamp for European ecosystem leaders in Japan's number one innovation ecosystem.

EIT InnoEnergy: The Business Booster 2024 The Business Booster is EIT InnoEnergy's annual two-day international networking event that showcases over 150 sustainable energy technologies under one roof.

EIT Community Slush

EMN Lithuania is pleased to invite you to the National Conference 2024: Navigating a Changing Labour Migration Landscape in Lithuania and European Migration Network Countries. It will take place on 24 April 2024 9:00-14:20 in person in Vilnius.The conference on Navigating a Changing Labour Migration Landscape in Lithuania and European Migration Network countries delves into the ways countries attempt to attract migrants, ensure ethical recruitment, and implement labour market integration policies. The conference will provide a platform for experts to explore viable solutions that can unlock labour market potential to address existing challenges. Registration period ended on Monday 15 April 2024, 00:00 CEST

This meeting will take place on 24 April 2024 from 09.00 to 15.00 in Zagreb HR Working online is an increasingly important aspect of PCVE practitioners' work, a development that has been going on for years, and which received a significant push during the pandemic, when offline life was severely restricted. In recent years, RAN Practitioners has therefore continuously addressed the topic of online PCVE work and related topics such as extremist content and recruitment online. The RAN Practitioners thematic event on 'Online interventions,' which will take place in Zagreb HR on 24 April 2024, will focus on the online dimension of first line practitioners' daily practice. We will exchange on online interventions and how first line practitioners do part of their job online. We will also explore online referrals mechanisms and how online-offline interventions can be integrated. The target audience for this meeting is very specific: we will only invite PCVE practitioners who have experience with working online and only exit workers, youth workers and community police officers. Registration period ended on Tuesday 26 March 2024, 18:30 CET

Palliative sedation policy and practice across Europe: learning from the H2020 project

The EMN Netherlands Conference 2024 focuses on the topic of family reunification for beneficiaries of international protection. Practitioners, international experts and other interested parties are welcome to join.Organisation- European Migration Network Netherlands EMN Netherlands in cooperation with European Migration Network Belgium EMN Belgium Date- Wednesday 24 April, 11:30-18:00 CEST Venue- NH Hotel Den Haag, Prinses Margrietplantsoen 100, The Hague, the Netherlands Registration- Please register here ;by 19 April at the latest. Seats are limited, be sure to register on time. Please note that this is an on-site conference in person attendance only. Recent European case law effects the way EU Member States apply the EU Family reunification directive. At the EMN Netherlands Conference 2024, national and European experts will reflect on the approaches of their countries regarding family reunification procedures, the required means to demonstrate family ties and reunification with children. What are the positive and negative effects of different approaches, and are there any unforeseen consequences Moreover, EMN Netherlands and EMN Belgium will present the results of the soon to be published EMN study, which examines and compares family reunification procedures in all participating Member States. What to expect Registration period ended on Friday 19 April 2024, 18:00 CEST

Presenting future young translators with the best practices to prepare themselves for after-graduate start of their language careers and to motivate them to take numerous initiatives already today, e.g. by developing and putting to best professional and personal use various skills, goal setting and networking with potential future employers. Special emphasis will be on how to make most of the path towards professional efficiency to develop one's best personal version as well.

This conference will be an occasion to report on progress made by EU Member States following the Council Conclusion of March 2022 on export credits, which included an 'EU climate pact for export finance'.The High-Level Conference 'Net-Zero by 2050: The Role of Export Finance', organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Trade, is scheduled to take place on 25 April 2024 at the Thon Hotel Rue de La Loi 75, 1040 Brussels and online. With a distinguished lineup of speakers, including European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis, as well as representatives from Member States' export credit agencies, Ministries responsible for export credits, international organisations the International Energy Agency and the OECD, the private banking sector and NGOs, we are confident that this conference will offer valuable insights into work ongoing to align export finance policies with climate goals. This conference will be an occasion to report on progress made by EU Member States following the Council Conclusion of March 2022 on export credits, which included an 'EU climate pact for export finance'. In this context, Member States committed themselves to establish, by the end of 2023, "their own science-based deadlines for ending officially supported export credits to fossil-fuel energy sector projects, unless in limited and clearly defined circumstances that are consistent with a 1.5C warming limit and the goals of the Paris Agreement". Register for the conference Consult the agenda

The conference on Navigating a Changing Labour Migration Landscape in Lithuania and European Migration Network countries delves into the ways countries attempt to attract migrants, ensure ethical recruitment, and implement labour market integration policies. The conference will provide a platform for experts to explore viable solutions that can unlock labour market potential to address existing challenges. Registration period ended on Monday 15 April 2024, 00:00 CEST This meeting will take place on 24 April 2024 from 09.00 to 15.00 in Zagreb HR Working online is an increasingly important aspect of PCVE practitioners' work, a development that has been going on for years, and which received a significant push during the pandemic, when offline life was severely restricted. In recent years, RAN Practitioners has therefore continuously addressed the topic of online PCVE work and related topics such as extremist content and recruitment online. The RAN Practitioners thematic event on 'Online interventions,' which will take place in Zagreb HR on 24 April 2024, will focus on the online dimension of first line practitioners' daily practice. We will exchange on online interventions and how first line practitioners do part of their job online. We will also explore online referrals mechanisms and how online-offline interventions can be integrated. The target audience for this meeting is very specific: we will only invite PCVE practitioners who have experience with working online and only exit workers, youth workers and community police officers. Registration period ended on Tuesday 26 March 2024, 18:30 CET Organisation- European Migration Network Netherlands EMN Netherlands in cooperation with European Migration Network Belgium EMN Belgium Date- Wednesday 24 April, 11:30-18:00 CEST Venue- NH Hotel Den Haag, Prinses Margrietplantsoen 100, The Hague, the Netherlands Registration- Please register here ;by 19 April at the latest. Seats are limited, be sure to register on time. Please note that this is an on-site conference in person attendance only. Recent European case law effects the way EU Member States apply the EU Family reunification directive. At the EMN Netherlands Conference 2024, national and European experts will reflect on the approaches of their countries regarding family reunification procedures, the required means to demonstrate family ties and reunification with children. What are the positive and negative effects of different approaches, and are there any unforeseen consequences Moreover, EMN Netherlands and EMN Belgium will present the results of the soon to be published EMN study, which examines and compares family reunification procedures in all participating Member States. What to expect Registration period ended on Friday 19 April 2024, 18:00 CEST Presenting future young translators with the best practices to prepare themselves for after-graduate start of their language careers and to motivate them to take numerous initiatives already today, e.g. by developing and putting to best professional and personal use various skills, goal setting and networking with potential future employers. Special emphasis will be on how to make most of the path towards professional efficiency to develop one's best personal version as well. The High-Level Conference 'Net-Zero by 2050: The Role of Export Finance', organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Trade, is scheduled to take place on 25 April 2024 at the Thon Hotel Rue de La Loi 75, 1040 Brussels and online. With a distinguished lineup of speakers, including European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis, as well as representatives from Member States' export credit agencies, Ministries responsible for export credits, international organisations the International Energy Agency and the OECD, the private banking sector and NGOs, we are confident that this conference will offer valuable insights into work ongoing to align export finance policies with climate goals. This conference will be an occasion to report on progress made by EU Member States following the Council Conclusion of March 2022 on export credits, which included an 'EU climate pact for export finance'. In this context, Member States committed themselves to establish, by the end of 2023, "their own science-based deadlines for ending officially supported export credits to fossil-fuel energy sector projects, unless in limited and clearly defined circumstances that are consistent with a 1.5C warming limit and the goals of the Paris Agreement". Register for the conference Consult the agenda

Unveiling the efficiency path in cancer care: a step-by-step guide

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. The presentations used during the 38th edition will be available on CIRCABC Madrid forum

A Food system perspectiveFunded by the European commission, the Sustainable Agrifood System Intelligence - Science-Policy Interface Initiative SASi-SPi will present a food system perspective on the debate surrounding the use of fertilizers, soil health, and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This InfoPoint Conference aims to contribute to the discussions planned in the African Union Summit on Fertilizers and Soil Health Nairobi, May 7- 9, 2024.

The sixth annual meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum RCF will take place in Ottawa on Wednesday 24 April 2024.Established under the Canada-European Union EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the RCF facilitates and promotes regulatory cooperation between Canada and the EU. Following this meeting, on Thursday 25 April 2024, the Canadian and EU co-chairs will provide a debrief to stakeholders on all active work plan items and items of interest. This stakeholder debrief meeting will be an opportunity to learn about the RCF's active work plans and items of interest, raise concerns, and participate in a QA period. For more information about the annual meeting, please see the meeting agenda. Date: Thursday 25 April 2024 Time: 9:30 am-11:00 am Ottawa 15:30-17:00 Brussels Location: Hybrid meeting, with two options to participate The method of participation will need to be indicated by participants at the time of registration. Due to limited space, registration for the in-person options is on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the venue downtown Ottawa will only be possible for registered participants. Anyone interested in learning about the RCF's current regulatory cooperation efforts between Canada and the EU. Participants can be from non-governmental organisations, consumer associations, workerstrade unions, professional organisations, industry and business associations, or companies. They can also be regionallocal representatives or from any other stakeholder groups from either Canada or the EU. To register for this event, please visit the registration portal. Once you have submitted your request to attend the meeting, your application will be reviewed, and an invite will be sent as soon as it is approved. If you are planning to attend the meeting in person, please do not book any travel arrangements until you have received confirmation of your registration. The deadline to register is Wednesday 17 April 2024. We will be unable to accommodate any registrations received after this date.

Register now 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 Save the date of 29 April 2024 in your agenda, add this website to your favourites and most of all: register now Registrations will close on 24 April 8 pm CEST. You will need EU Login credentials to register: you will be guided to create them in less than 2 minutes, if you don't have an EU Login account yet. Then, you will be ready to start your registration. Please don't hesitate to reach out to EC-ANNUAL-BUDG-CONFERENCEec [dot] europa [dot] eu EC-ANNUAL-BUDG-CONFERENCE[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu if you encounter any issue. You can also sign up to receive more information and updates on the event.

To facilitate a common understanding of the provisions of the Instant Payments Regulation and to assist Payment Service Providers PSPs in their efforts to begin implementation work as early as possible, the Commission is organising an online implementation workshop. During the workshop we will provide answers to the questions we received when we sent out the invitations to this event. The workshop will focus on the interpretation of legal provisions and obligations laid down in the Instant Payments Regulation, and not on questions that deal purely with technical aspects or internal adjustments that are needed to comply with the obligations. Register for the event Payment services

The EU Building Stock Observatory BSO is a European Commission webtool which allows users to monitor the energy performance of buildings across Europe. This interactive webinar will present recent improvements to the EU BSO brought about by its most substantial update since first launched in 2016 and will show participants how to use the revamped version of the tool. The main improvements include a new user interface offering advanced user experience, and an increased dataset with additional indicators and a higher level of detail. Book your seat, 6 days left to register, registration will end on Tuesday 30 April 2024, 14:00 CEST

PHEG Network of Expertise on Long COVID

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. Register

Explore our events and activities and learn more about the European Union Since the presentation of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950, the European Union has grown to become a symbol of strength and unity. To celebrate all that we have achieved in this time, this 'Europe Day' the Commission is inviting you to enjoy a day of activities, learning and family fun right in the heart of Brussels. The Berlaymont - one of the Commission's most iconic buildings - will be open to the public on Saturday 4 May from 10:00-18:00 last entry is at 17:30. The event is free to access and there is no need to register in advance.* Once inside, you are invited to explore our villages, the history of the EU, our values, and the achievements of the European Commission. That's just the start. This is your chance to look behind the scenes and find out how we're building a strong, diverse, democratic and digital EU that stands by its people, and is committed to building a greener future and a resilient economy. There will be plenty of games and activities for all ages, artist performances and food tastings, as well as opportunities to meet members of our team. You are also invited to take a peek at the 13th floor meeting room where President von der Leyen and the college of Commissioners make decisions that work for YOU. Don't forget to admire the view For EU citizens getting ready to vote in the upcoming European elections, you'll find information to help you make the most of your vote. The day doesn't stop there. Before you leave, take some time to visit Experience Europe, a family-friendly immersive exhibition that shines a light on the history and values that shape the past, present and future of the EU. Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 last entrance is at 17:30 Official Inauguration Ceremony: 10:00-10:30 Entertainment outside: 10:30-18:30 Address: BerlaymontRue de la Loi 2001000 - Bruxelles Brussel Click here for directions *Please note that we will be photographing and making video recordings at this event. The photos and video recordings may be used for communication activities in relation to the EU Open Day. For more information please see the privacy statement. *Attendees should be aware that certain items are strictly prohibited within the European Commission's grounds and offices. To ensure a safe, enjoyable Europe Day for everyone, please adhere to all relevant security guidelines and take note of the list of prohibited items. Uncover 70 years of EU history and find out how lessons from the past are shaping our future. Learn about the rights and opportunities of being an EU citizen, discover how the EU helps protect people, and how your voice can make a difference. Take a look behind the scenes and see how the Commission is putting priorities into practice. Taking strength from diversity, explore how the EU operates in 24 languages, and learn about the tools and services that make sure the EU works for YOU. Digital technology is changing the way people live, work and do business. Step into this new 'Digital Decade' and read about how the EU supports cutting-edge innovations, keeps our online world safe, and helps people and businesses build the skills of tomorrow. The EU Green Deal aims to see Europe become the world's first climate-neutral continent. Explore how the EU is helping to protect our planet and health, clean up our energy, build sustainable food systems, and move people and businesses towards a cleaner, greener future. Citizens and enterprises can only thrive if the economy works for them. As we celebrate 25 years of the Euro and 30 years of the Single Market, find out how the EU is building a strong, stable, and growing economy that ensures fairness and prosperity, and helps people and businesses unlock their potential. This is your chance to look outside the EU and consider its place in the world. Find out how we safeguard our borders, protect the well-being of EU citizens, and share values, assistance and opportunities that strengthen our position as a responsible, global actor. Over the past two years, the EU has provided unprecedented humanitarian, financial and military aid to Ukraine. We invite you to learn more about our response and how the EU is tackling the war's worldwide impact, building defence readiness and supporting a just response to cross-border crime. The 'College of Commissioners' form a political leadership body mandated for a period of 5 years. Meeting every week on the 13th floor of the Berlaymont, this is your chance to visit their meeting room Step inside our TV studios where you can test our green screen and take a souvenir photo. You can also check out our satellite transmission facilities and visit a small audiovisual museum. Our entertainment programme will help make your day one to remember. Before you leave, don't forget to:

Back to the Future, Nurse ENSA: Amplifying Voices, Celebrating Mentors

Climate resilience: The role of the healthcare sector

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, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST

An event jointly organised by the European Commission and the European External Action Service.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, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST

Stocktaking of progress and challengesThanks 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. More details to follow.

Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relationsThe 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.

Learnings from Malawi and EthiopiaWhat 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.

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. 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. 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 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, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST 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, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST 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. More details to follow. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Ahead of the European elections, the Brussels Economic Forum BEF will discuss how democracy is linked to the economy, and how this year's vote will help shape the economy of the years to come. For over 20 years, the flagship annual economic event of the European Commission has gathered high-level European and international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders to identify key challenges and debate policy priorities. 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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. Book your seat, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST 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, 1 week left to register, registration will end on Monday 29 April 2024, 23:59 CEST 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. More details to follow. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Ahead of the European elections, the Brussels Economic Forum BEF will discuss how democracy is linked to the economy, and how this year's vote will help shape the economy of the years to come. For over 20 years, the flagship annual economic event of the European Commission has gathered high-level European and international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders to identify key challenges and debate policy priorities. Join the EUBEF24 debate, register to secure your spot and receive the latest updates. Ahead of the European elections, the Brussels Economic Forum BEF will discuss how democracy is linked to the economy, and how this year's vote will help shape the economy of the years to come. For over 20 years, the flagship annual economic event of the European Commission has gathered high-level European and international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders to identify key challenges and debate policy priorities. Join the EUBEF24 debate, register to secure your spot and receive the latest updates.

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

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 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. 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. The link to follow the workshop live will be available soon.

Join this online information session organised by the Commission to hear what the new law will mean and what the next steps will be towards making sustainable products the norm.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. 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.