Successful R & I in Europe 2026
13th European Networking Event
Overview
- 19. Feb 2026 - 20. Feb 2026
- Van der Valk Airporthotel
- English
19. Feb - 20. Feb 2026
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Gain an impression of „Successful R&I in Europe 2025: 12th European Networking Event“ in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Become part of European networks for research and innovation and get ready for Horizon Europe!
We look forward to welcoming you!
For the thirteenth time, the conference invites researchers and entrepreneurs from North Rhine-Westphalia and regions in Europe and beyond to find new research and innovation (R&I) partners for Horizon Europe projects.
Participants are invited to become involved in established and new technology networks between researchers, entrepreneurs and multipliers.
The networking event is structured in parallel workshops focussing on eight 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 Ressources, Agriculture and Environment
The event addresses in particular universities and research institutes as well as companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. Participants are invited to become involved in established and new technology networks between researchers, entrepreneurs and multipliers related to Horizon Europe.
Giving a short presentation of a project idea or finding a partner by talking to other decision-makers opens doors for new research and innovation projects within Horizon Europe.
Conference fee: € 150 (€ 120 one day) per person including VAT.
Free participation for speakers in sessions 1 to 4.
Please note that the event organizer does NOT cover any travel expenses, costs for hotels etc.! The conference fee includes dinner on 19 February, lunch on 20 February, tea/coffee/cold drinks during the breaks and the airport-venue shuttle (solely as provided by the organizers).
Registration is binding. The closing date for registration is Friday, 6 February 2026. If the event is booked out before that date, we reserve the right to close registration earlier.
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Call for Presentations, which is open until 4 January 2026!
Testimonials
During the events since 2009, many productive and lasting contacts have been established between researchers and entrepreneurs from NRW, other parts of Europe and throughout the world.
Dr Marisa Sárria Pereira de Passos, RWTH Aachen University
“I was amazed by the number of valuable contacts I was able to make during and after the event. Plans for promising projects have already developed in the follow-up phase.”
Professor Mahdi Bohlouli, Petanux GmbH, Bonn
“As far as new international projects are concerned, the event has been an established part of my networking activities for over 10 years. On many occasions, it has also generated fresh opportunities for marketing my company’s AI solutions”
Contact:
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Including exhibition: Innovations for Europe based in NRW
Conference Moderator: Dr Bernd Janson
| 13.00 | Welcome |
| 13.05 | Opening address Thorsten Menne, Director Research Funding, Research Policy, Ministry of Culture and Science of North-Rhine Westphalia |
| 13.15 | Keynote speech Eszter Lakos, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), European Parliament (tbc) |
| 13.35 | Success stories in Europe based in NRW |
| 13.55 | Services for Proposals and Projects Hans H. Stein, Managing Director, ZENIT GmbH |
| 14.00 | Coffee/Start of parallel sessions |
| 14.15 | Session 1: Parallel workshops “European projects seeking partners” |
| 16.15 | Session 2: Parallel workshops “European projects seeking partners” |
| 18.15 | Reception and Exhibition |
| 18.45 | Dinner |
| 20.30 | Get connected |
Friday, 20 February 2026
Including exhibition: Innovations for Europe based in NRW
Conference Moderator: Dr Bernd Janson
| 9.30 | Welcome |
| 9.35 | Services for Proposals and Projects Jan Skriwanek, National Contact Point Health, DLR-PT |
| 9.45 | Success stories in Europe based in NRW |
| 10.05 | Coffee/Start of parallel sessions |
| 10.15 | Session 3: Parallel workshops “European projects seeking partners” |
| 12.00 | Session 4: Parallel workshops “European projects seeking partners” |
| 13.00 | Interactive lunch/Find a partner/Exhibition |
Am Hülserhof 57
40472 Düsseldorf
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More InformationAirport-Venue shuttle
The shuttle with e-cars will run from the airport to the venue (and back) on 19 and 20 February 2026.
Click here for more information about the shuttle service: SHUTTLE INFORMATION
About one week prior to the event, we will inform all participants who have indicated that they require an airport-venue shuttle where and when the shuttle service will run!
The meeting point at the airport where the shuttle leaves will be signposted.
The service is operated free of charge as a courtesy to our participants and on a “first-come, first served” basis. Please note that it is not possible to book the shuttle.
Van der Valk Airporthotel
There are several hotels close to Düsseldorf Airport and the conference venue.
It is recommended that event participants stay at the conference hotel.
To reserve a room, please call T +49 211 20063-0 or contact the hotel by email.
Address: Van der Valk Airporthotel, Am Hülserhof 57, 40472 Düsseldorf
The aim of the Call for Presentations is to facilitate communication between the participants.
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Call for Presentations, which is open until 4 January 2026!
Speakers profit threefold:
- They have the opportunity to present their ideas for joint Horizon Europe proposals to the audience in the specific workshop.
- During the breaks there are special booths for further discussions between presenter and audience.
- The conference participation fee is waived for speakers! (One per presentation.)
Each presentation lasts a maximum of 6 minutes.
Parallel workshops will focus on eight 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 Environment
This video from 2025 showing the 12th event confirms the huge demand and interest among researchers in academia and industry as well as many SMEs and start-ups throughout the world.
Happy Viewing!