From 7 – 11 December 2020, the Knowledge for Innovation Forum will take the pulse of Europe’s innovation ecosystem as policy makers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and startups will engage in the 12th edition of the European Innovation Summit
For over a decade, K4l has stressed the importance of innovation to solve major problems.
Now more than ever, we not only need a robust innovation policy, but a set of policies that rely on innovation in all domains. The Summit in December entitled “Towards a European Innovation Area” will discuss how research and innovation stakeholders will support the green and digital transition in joining forces from across Europe.
The programme of the 12 EIS is covering a broad range of topics that relate to major recently launched policy initiatives and the imminent launch of Horizon Europe:
In addition to Plenary sessions, there will be panel discussions organised by European Partnerships, and more specific topics will be addressed on the initiative of K4I members and summit partners.
We are happy to announce that Ms Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, confirmed her participation for the Opening Ceremony on 7 December, 18:00.
In a letter to K4I, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote “The European Commission is eager to work with the Knowledge4Innovation Forum on strategic areas, where research and innovation acts as a powerful catalyst of Europe’s recovery.
7 December 2020
09:00-10:00
Twin Green and Digital Transition
The session will focus on clean/green innovations as the cornerstone of future sustainable industries and how activities on the European, national, regional and local levels can be better aligned
10:45-12:00
From Knowledge to Innovation and Market Creation
The session will examine what still needs to be done to close Europe’s innovation gap and improve impact through increased speed and efficiency of Europe’s innovation ecosystems
11:30-12:30
Regulation of Emerging Technologies
The session will scrutinize legislative barriers to innovation activities and what framework conditions are needed to thrive innovation in Europe. It will in particular look at a single market for VC and Business Angels as well as into prospects for a single entity for startups
18:30-19:30
A Discussion with Commissioner Gabriel on the European Innovation Area
On Monday evening we have the possibility to discuss with Commissioner Gabriel her plan for a European Innovation Area (EIA).
8 December 2020
12:00-14:00
The Future of Work and Digitalisation of the European Innovation Area
Conference Session in cooperation with TUDelft
9 December 2020
09:00-10:30
Fund allocation and criteria to increase the funding going to women-led VC funds, startups and innovative businesses do we need quotas of which criteria should apply to drive change
Conference Session in cooperation with EUTOP50 and Knowco Collabwith
10:45-12:00
How to identify and overcome the root, cultural causes and the access to capital by Women led VCs and Women led businesses
Conference Session in cooperation with EUTOP50 and Knowco Collabwith
12:00-13:30
European Synthetic Cell Research and Industrial Innovation
Conference Session in cooperation with TUDelft
13:30-15:00
Increasing the role and impact of women inside innovation ecosystems
Conference Session in cooperation with EUTOP50 and Knowco Collabwith
16:30-18:00
Awards ceremony dedicated to Women entrepreneurs, Women investors and Women led VCs
10 December 2020
14:30-16:00
Microbiome, Big Data & Artificial Intelligence: Future is Now. What’s Next
Conference Session in cooperation with Arches
11 December 2020
09:30-11:00
European Leadership in Human-Centred, Trustworthy AI: The Path Forward
Conference Session in cooperation with CLAIRE
11:00-12:30
The role of early-career professionals in driving sustainable innovation
Conference Session in cooperation with the European Young Chemists’ Network
14:00-15:00
AI for the Public or Common Good
Conference Session in cooperation with The AI Experience Centre, VUB
