Veranstaltung NRW Europa

Successful R&I in Europe 2026: The 13th European Networking Event

19.02.2026 12:00 | 20.02.2026 16:00 Uhr
Van der Valk Airporthotel
For the thirteenth time, the conference brings together researchers and entrepreneurs from North Rhine-Westphalia, Europe, and beyond. The aim is to initiate and deepen new research and innovation partnerships for projects within the framework of Horizon Europe.

Participants have the opportunity to actively engage in existing and new technology networks between science and industry and to establish valuable contacts.


Key topics

The networking event offers parallel workshops on eight current topics:

  • Cluster 1: Health
  • Cluster 2: Creative industries
  • Cluster 3: Civil security for society
  • Cluster 4: Digital technologies
  • Cluster 4: Industrial technologies
  • Cluster 5: Energy
  • Cluster 5: Mobility
  • Cluster 6: Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment

Target group

The event is aimed at universities, research institutions, and companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).


Participation and organization

The participation fee is €150 (or €120 for one-day participation). Participation for speakers in sessions 1 to 4 is free of charge. Registration is binding. The conference language is English.


Contacts

Dr. Bernd Janson

ZENIT GmbH / NRW.Europa

Katharina Fuchs

ZENIT GmbH / NRW.Europa

ZENIT GmbH
NRW Bank
NRW Global Business
IHK NRW
LGH NRW
Enterprise Europe Network - NRW