Online Brokerage Event: Human-Centered Innovation in Cluster 4 (28th May)
2026-05-28 13:00 - 14:45 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
The NCP4Industry Plus network, in collaboration with Ideal-ist 2027 and Net4Society, invites researchers, industry representatives, digital innovators, and other stakeholders to join an online brokerage event, “Human-Centric Innovation in CL4,” dedicated to selected upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry) calls.
The event will explore opportunities at the intersection of industrial and digital innovation and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), with topics including:
Valorisation of intellectual assets for industry and SMEs
Human–AI collaboration in industrial environments
Human-centred technologies for virtual and immersive applications
By integrating SSH, these calls aim to ensure that technological innovation is human-centred, inclusive, ethical, and aligned with real user needs. The event will foster international networking, exchange of ideas, and cross-sector collaboration, supporting future project development.
More information and registration details are available on the website.

RICH Europe: Research Infrastructure Proposal Check Workshop - 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-04
Rich Europe invite potential applicants to Horizon Europe Research Infrastructure calls 2026 to attend the next Proposal Check Workshop – Edition 2026 that will take place online on 1-4 June 2026.
🥇 Enhance Your Horizon Europe Proposal with the Proposal Check Workshop
📆 After the success of the previous editions, RICH Europe kindly invite applicants to Research Infrastructures calls 2026 to participate in the Proposal Check Workshop – 2026. The event will take place online on 1-4 June 2026.
❓Are you preparing a submission for the 2026 Horizon Europe Research Infrastructure Calls❓
The Proposal Check offers proposers a valuable opportunity to improve the quality and competitiveness of their proposals. Through detailed, constructive feedback from experienced Horizon Europe evaluators (officially appointed by the European Commission) applicants can refine their submissions and significantly strengthen their chances of securing funding. The service is free of charge for the proposers.
🔎 What is it?
The Proposal Check Event is organised by RICH Europe, a network of Research Infrastructure National Contact Points (NCPs) that provides services across Europe with the aim of strengthening the European research infrastructure ecosystem.
Each consultation is tailored to the individual proposer and will take the form of a dedicated online session lasting up to two hours. Following a brief pitch by the proposer, evaluators will provide feedback on all sections of the Horizon Europe proposal Part B – Excellence, Impact, and Implementation. All information shared during the session will remain confidential.
🔗 For further info and registration here: https://shorturl.at/5ZDeR . The deadline to register is 10th May 2026.

Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal? (4 June 2026)
2026-06-04 09:00 - 11:00
Horizon Europe uses lump sum funding to reduce administration and financial errors. Lump sums make the programme simpler by removing the need to report actual costs. This means easier access to the programme, especially for small organisations and newcomers, who often lack the experience and capacity to cope with the complex rules for actual costs.

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-13
Life. Spaces. Buildings. The Festival of the New European Bauhaus is back!
The European Commission organises the third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels (Belgium) on 9-13 June 2026, and you can be part of it!
The NEB Festival 2026 will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. It will highlight how empowered citizens and local authorities can play an active role in creating their environments, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing as a cornerstone of democratic participation. In line with the NEB’s core vision, the Festival will be a space to reimagine our built environment, placing first life, then spaces, and then buildings.

4th European Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
2026-06-12 00:00
The 4th European Symposium on Artificial Intelligence will be held in Paris-Saclay region, and brings together leading researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative role of AI in shaping the future of manufacturing.This symposium serves as a premier platform for exchanging cutting-edge knowledge, showcasing real-world applications, and fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

EPoSS Annual Forum 2026
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-19 | Portugal
The EPoSS Annual Forum 2026 will take place from June 16-19 in Braga, Portugal, kindly hosted by the EPoSS member INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory.
The Annual Forum offers sessions with high-ranking representatives from the EU, local authorities, institutions and companies, thematic sessions, poster presentations, start-up award pitch and award ceremony, on-site visits to thematically relevant institutions as well as time for exchange and idea development.

Targeted consultation - draft guidelines for classification of high-risk artificial intelligence systems
2026-06-23
The European Commission has issued draft guidelines clarifying the classification of artificial intelligence (AI) high-risk systems and a list of practical examples for stakeholder feedback. The guidelines will support AI providers and deployers in assessing whether their system is high-risk or not. Stakeholders, including providers and developers of AI systems, businesses and public authorities as well as academia, research institutions and citizens, are invited to share their views by 23 June 2026.

4th European Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (France)
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-24
The 4th European Symposium on Artificial Intelligence will be held in Paris-Saclay region, and brings together leading researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative role of AI in shaping the future of manufacturing. This symposium serves as a premier platform for exchanging cutting-edge knowledge, showcasing real-world applications, and fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

European Big Data Value Forum, Galway, 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2026
2026-09-30 - 2026-10-01
The European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) brings together industry professionals, business developers, researchers and policy-makers from all over Europe and other regions of the world to advance policy actions and industrial and research activities in the areas of Data and AI.
EBDVF 2026 will take place from 30 September – 1 October in Galway, Ireland. It is organised by the Big Data Value Association (BDVA), in collaboration with CeADAR – Ireland’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Dell Technologies, F6S Network, Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics, Innovation Value Institute – Maynooth University and RFSAT Limited – Research for Science Art and Technology. The main theme of EBDVF 2026 is Building Europe’s AI and Data backbone: Strategy, Investment and Impact.

Atlantic Summit Galway 2026
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-09
The Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 will take place during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Organised by the Marine Institute, University of Galway, and Atlantic Technological University, and supported by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, this high-level event will bring together leaders and stakeholders from across policy, research, industry and society to help shape the future of Europe’s ocean agenda.
The event will:
• Identify critical priorities for Atlantic Ocean research
• Explore future skills needs
• Drive innovation to strengthen Europe’s leadership in ocean science and policy
• Support progress under the EU Ocean Pact
With plenary sessions, strategic discussions and valuable networking opportunities, the Summit will provide a unique platform for collaboration at a pivotal moment for Europe’s ocean ambitions.

AI, Data and Robotics Forum 2026, Portugal
2026-10-13 08:30 - 2026-10-14 17:00
AI, Data and Robotics Forum (ADRF26) – Pioneering the Future: AI, Data and Robotics for a resilient, strategically autonomous and globally competitive Europe will be hosted in Porto, Portugal. Immerse yourself in visionary keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and parallel sessions with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers covering critical industrial and societal topics. ADRF26 facilitates the convergence and synergies between stakeholder communities to move the European AI, Data and Robotics agenda forward.

Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-21 | Convention Centre Dublin
The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) 2026 brings together international leaders, researchers, policymakers, industry innovators and civil society to explore how the bioeconomy can drive socio-economic transformation and climate action.
Across two days of plenary discussions, workshops and networking sessions, the programme highlights how bio-based innovation can move from discovery to real-world impact.

SESAR Innovation Days (SIDs) 2026
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-11 | University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
The SESAR JU is delighted to announce that the SESAR Innovation Days (SIDs) 2026 will be hosted by University College Cork (UCC), in Ireland.
Over the years, the SESAR Innovation Days have become a landmark event in the European aviation research calendar, bringing together researchers, industry experts, policymakers and academics to showcase cutting-edge research and innovation in air traffic management (ATM).
