CAIRNE and sustAIn.brussels are organising a matchmaking event bringing together representatives of SMEs, academia, R&D institutions, NCP’s, funding agencies and other digital innovation hubs.

The event will host three short info sessions on various topics followed by 1-1 matchmaking sessions. The info sessions and 1-1 meetings will be facilitated by this platform, but held in person at BeCental in Brussels on November 19th. Additional 1-1 sessions will be possible online via the platform on November 20th.

Registration is now open, and the platform will open for bookings of 1-1 meetings two weeks prior to the event to facilitate simultaneous engagement by the participants.

Why attend?

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with potential business, technological, and R&D partners.
• European Insights: Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and funding opportunities in sustainable AI.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Explore innovative AI solutions, products, and services that can drive positive change.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Discover potential partners, collaborators, and funding agencies to help you boost your sustainable AI projects.

Who should participate?

• AI Solutions providers ​
• Entities looking for technological and R&D partners​ specialised in AI
• European research centres
• Entities willing to apply to EU funding opportunities
• Companies wanting to learn more about AI opportunities or to adopt AI solutions 
• European Digital Innovation Hubs: advanced support for digitalisation

How can you benefit from this event?

• Publish and showcase your products, projects, services or business needs
• Learn how to focus on Sustainable AI in EU proposals
• Generate fresh leads and meet new contacts in a time and cost-efficient way
• Stay one step ahead of your competitors by being seen and visibly present at the event
• Learn about and participate in EU Horizon and Digital Europe calls

Agenda

November 19th, BeCentral in Brussels:

• 13:30 - 13:35, Welcome 
• 13:35 - 14:05, Session 1: Panel on sustainable AI (RTO / Academic panel) as a success factor in EU. Representatives from Academia/RTO’s and EDIH’s will explain added value on how to focus on Sustainable AI in EU proposals.
• 14:05 - 14:35, Session 2: Panel on EU Digital Europe program funding (ins and outs / learnings from funding agency representatives) .
• 14:35 - 14:45, Short Break
• 14:45 – 15:15, Session 3: Added value for SME’s in EU Research (Horizon) and Innovation programs (Digital Europe). Testimonials of companies accross Europe of their experience in EU projects.
• 15:45-17:30, 1-1 matchmaking sessions

November 20th, Online:

• 10:00-16:00, 1-1 matchmaking sessions