Events of the NKS, KoWi and the EU office
The Future of Digital Investments in the EU July 02. - July 03. 2025
The conference “The Future of Digital Investments in the EU” will take place on 2–3 July 2025 in Aalborg under the Danish EU Presidency.
It will bring together representatives from business, academia, and policy to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and define priorities for Europe’s digital transformation. Guiding questions will include:
• Which research areas should be prioritised?
• What digital technologies should companies invest in?
• How can policymakers prepare for technological transitions?
The NCP network projects IDEAL-IST (Horizon Europe Cluster 4) and DEP4ALL (Digital Europe Programme) will support applicants through dedicated side activities.
Participation is free of charge. Registration is open until 24 June 2025. On-site participants can take advantage of a b2match platform for structured matchmaking sessions.
Date / Time: 2–3 July 2025
Location: Aalborg, Denmark
Registration: Open until 24 June 2025. More information and registration:
🔗 Link
Circular Economy in Focus 2025 – Introduction to the Circular Economy July 10, 2025
🇬🇧 Circular Economy in Focus 2025 – Introduction to the Circular Economy
Gain fresh insights into the world of circular economy! In the three-part online event series “Circular Economy in Focus 2025”, the National Contact Points for Digital and Industrial Technologies (DIT), Climate, Energy, Mobility (KEM), and Bioeconomy & Environment (B&U) will present current EU strategies, funding opportunities, and policy developments related to circular economy.
The opening session on 10 July 2025 will feature a representative from the European Commission giving an update on the Circular Economy Action Plan. This will be followed by a keynote from the Wuppertal Institute highlighting the current scientific perspective, with a focus on holistic project evaluation. The event will conclude with input from the NCPs on relevant EU regulations and strategies.
Date / Time: July 10, 2025, 10:00–12:00 CEST
Location: Online event (Webex)
Registration: Free of charge, but registration is required. Register here:
🔗 Registration form on the event page
AI, Data, Robotics Forum 2025 September 23. - 24.
The co-programmed partnership “AI, Data and Robotics” invites you to the third edition of the AI, Data and Robotics Forum (ADRF), taking place on 23–24 September 2025 at the Stavanger Forum in Norway.
Join visionary keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, and parallel sessions with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers addressing key industrial and societal challenges related to AI, data, and robotics.
The event is organised by the AI, Data and Robotics Association (Adra) in collaboration with the European Commission and local hosts NORCE, SINTEF, and EDIH Oceanopolis, with support from the Adra-e project.
Date / Time: 23–24 September 2025
Location: Stavanger Forum, Gunnar Warebergs gate 13, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
Registration:More information and registration coming soon: 🔗 Link
European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) 2025 November 12. - 14.
The upcoming European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) will take place from 12 to 14 November 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event is organised by the Big Data Value Association (BDVA) in collaboration with local organisations.
EBDVF is the flagship event of the European data and AI community, bringing together professionals from industry, business, research, and policy to advance data- and AI-driven innovation. The forum promotes strategic collaboration on political, industrial, and scientific developments in the field of Data & AI at the European level and beyond.
Date / Time: 12–14 November 2025
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Registration: More information about the programme and registration will be available soon on the event website: 🔗 Link
KoWi Seminar: EU Compact I, on November 18 to 20, 2025
The European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations (KoWi) in Bonn is once again hosting the first part of the EU Compact seminar series on European research funding. The EU Compact I seminar is particularly designed for newcomers to the field of EU funding consulting and project management. The program provides a basic overview of the structure and functioning of the Horizon Europe research framework program.
The agenda includes presentations on the political background of the framework program and key funding instruments, as well as contributions on project administration and many practical elements. In addition, external subject matter experts complete the program. The aim is also to promote networking, both among participants and with KoWi employees. A mandatory prerequisite for participation is affiliation with a German university, a public research institution, or an organisation that is a member of the KoWi sponsoring association. The expected participation fee is 150 €.
Date: November 18 - 20, 2025
Location: TBA
Registration: Further information, agenda, and registration can be found here.
Language: German
