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.

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 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

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.

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, 4 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:

The European Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont.

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

Climate resilience: The role of the healthcare sector

The European Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont. 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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.

The European Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont. 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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.

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 Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont. 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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.

The European Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont. 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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.

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.

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.

Sixth Annual Conference on Regulatory Scrutiny

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.Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00Please 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. Lead speaker Moderator 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 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.

The purpose of this meeting is to inform civil society about recent developments in the EU's trade relations and negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and its members, and to exchange views on EU trade policy in Southeast Asia.Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00Please 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. Lead speaker Moderator 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.

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.

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 Electricity networks codes and guidelines

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. Registrations will open soon and a dedicated website will go live in the weeks to come In the meantime, we invite you to watch the EDF Info Days 2023 to get a taste of what to expect. Useful material

The European Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont. 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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. 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. 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. 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. Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00Please 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. Lead speaker Moderator 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 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. Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00Please 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. Lead speaker Moderator 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. 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. 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 Electricity networks codes and guidelines 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. Registrations will open soon and a dedicated website will go live in the weeks to come In the meantime, we invite you to watch the EDF Info Days 2023 to get a taste of what to expect. Useful material

The JRC, in collaboration with DG AGRI and the Italian Coordinating Body and Agricultural Payments Agency AGEA, organises the first ICE Integrated Administration and Control System IACS Community Exchange Conference in Rome on 28, 29 and 30 MayThis 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.

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.

Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May 2024 lunch-to-lunch meeting. This meeting will take place in Lisbon Portugal. On Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May 2024, the RAN Families, Communities Social Care Working Group convenes its last meeting in Lisbon Portugal to discuss the topic of 'Trust-building and the context of the PCVE Practitioner'. We are presently looking for practitioners working with radicalised individuals or those vulnerable to radicalisation and the people close to them, such as social workers, family support practitioners and youth workers in the field of PCVE. Book your seat, 4 weeks left to register, registration will end on Friday 24 May 2024, 18:30 CEST

Mark your calendars for Europe's leading environmental conference organised in Brussels between 29-30 May.Faced with recurrent water-related crises, this edition of the annual conference will debate what is needed to make the EU more water resilient, today and tomorrow.

On 29 May 2024, Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, the Director General of the Environment of the European Commission, and members of the high-level jury will announce the six winners of the 2024 edition of Natura 2000 Award Winners will be announced for the five Award categories: Conservation on land, Marine conservation, Communication, Working together for nature, and Cross-border cooperation. In addition, the Vice-President will also reveal the winner of the European Citizens' Award From 14 March to 25 April 2024, European citizens voted online for their favourite initiative. The initiative capturing most hearts and votes will be announced during the Ceremony. Register here This year's Ceremony is extra-special: the Natura 2000 Award is celebrating its 10-year anniversary For a decade, the Award has been celebrating those who tirelessly manage and protect the Natura 2000 network, create added value for local economies and increase public awareness about our natural heritage. Join us to celebrate the 2024 Natura 2000 heroes and register here for the Ceremony. The Ceremony takes place during European Green Week and participation is free of charge.

European Maritime Day

The European Maritime Day EMD is an annual two-day event where Europe's maritime community gathers to discuss and collaborate on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. It is a platform for ocean leaders to connect, share knowledge, and plan for the future. The event features speakers, workshops, and pitch sessions for professionals from various sectors and EU citizens interested in the sea. At the 2024 EMD edition, the JRC staff in charge of the EU Blue Economy Observatory will host a special session on EMODnet the EU Blue Economy Observatory: Synergies. The EMD 2024 will be held in Svendborg, Denmark, and promises a beautiful maritime landscape and engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there on May 30 and 31, 2024 Programme Book your seat, 2 weeks left to register, registration will end on Friday 10 May 2024, 00:00 CEST

The European Institutions are once again opening their doors to citizens. You can find all the activities of the Europe Day here. Visit the Have Your Say stand and learn more about the European Citizens Initiative in the "Strengthening Our Democracy" area of the European Commission's main building in Brussels, the Berlaymont. 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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. 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. 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. 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. Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00Please 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. Lead speaker Moderator 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 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. Registration closes on: Friday 17 May 2024 at 12:00Please 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. Lead speaker Moderator 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. 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. 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 Electricity networks codes and guidelines 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. Registrations will open soon and a dedicated website will go live in the weeks to come In the meantime, we invite you to watch the EDF Info Days 2023 to get a taste of what to expect. Useful material 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. 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. Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May 2024 lunch-to-lunch meeting. This meeting will take place in Lisbon Portugal. On Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May 2024, the RAN Families, Communities Social Care Working Group convenes its last meeting in Lisbon Portugal to discuss the topic of 'Trust-building and the context of the PCVE Practitioner'. We are presently looking for practitioners working with radicalised individuals or those vulnerable to radicalisation and the people close to them, such as social workers, family support practitioners and youth workers in the field of PCVE. Book your seat, 4 weeks left to register, registration will end on Friday 24 May 2024, 18:30 CEST Faced with recurrent water-related crises, this edition of the annual conference will debate what is needed to make the EU more water resilient, today and tomorrow. On 29 May 2024, Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, the Director General of the Environment of the European Commission, and members of the high-level jury will announce the six winners of the 2024 edition of Natura 2000 Award Winners will be announced for the five Award categories: Conservation on land, Marine conservation, Communication, Working together for nature, and Cross-border cooperation. In addition, the Vice-President will also reveal the winner of the European Citizens' Award From 14 March to 25 April 2024, European citizens voted online for their favourite initiative. The initiative capturing most hearts and votes will be announced during the Ceremony. Register here This year's Ceremony is extra-special: the Natura 2000 Award is celebrating its 10-year anniversary For a decade, the Award has been celebrating those who tirelessly manage and protect the Natura 2000 network, create added value for local economies and increase public awareness about our natural heritage. Join us to celebrate the 2024 Natura 2000 heroes and register here for the Ceremony. The Ceremony takes place during European Green Week and participation is free of charge. The European Maritime Day EMD is an annual two-day event where Europe's maritime community gathers to discuss and collaborate on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. It is a platform for ocean leaders to connect, share knowledge, and plan for the future. The event features speakers, workshops, and pitch sessions for professionals from various sectors and EU citizens interested in the sea. At the 2024 EMD edition, the JRC staff in charge of the EU Blue Economy Observatory will host a special session on EMODnet the EU Blue Economy Observatory: Synergies. The EMD 2024 will be held in Svendborg, Denmark, and promises a beautiful maritime landscape and engaging discussions. We look forward to seeing you there on May 30 and 31, 2024 Programme Book your seat, 2 weeks left to register, registration will end on Friday 10 May 2024, 00:00 CEST