Successful R&I in Europe 2026 – Agenda

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Including exhibition: Innovations for Europe based in NRW

Conference Moderator: Dr Bernd Janson

13.00Welcome
13.05Opening address
Thorsten Menne, Director Research Funding, Research Policy,
Ministry of Culture and Science of North-Rhine Westphalia
13.15Keynote speech
N. N., European Parliament / European Commission
13.35Success stories in Europe based in NRW
13.55Services for Proposals and Projects
Hans H. Stein, Special Representative for European and International Projects, ZENIT GmbH
14.00Coffee/Start of parallel sessions
14.15Session 1: Parallel workshops
“European projects seeking partners”
16.15Session 2: Parallel workshops
“European projects seeking partners”
18.15Reception and Exhibition
18.45Dinner
20.30Get connected

Friday, 20 February 2026

Including exhibition: Innovations for Europe based in NRW
Conference Moderator: Dr Bernd Janson

9.30Welcome
9.35Services for Proposals and Projects
Jan Skriwanek, National Contact Point Health, DLR-PT            
9.45Success stories in Europe based in NRW
10.05Coffee/Start of parallel sessions
10.15Session 3: Parallel workshops
“European projects seeking partners”
12.00Session 4: Parallel workshops
“European projects seeking partners”
13.00Interactive lunch/Find a partner/Exhibition