Online Exchange Workshop: Co-Creating Impact: Integrating Real-World Actors in Project Implementation
2026-03-05 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Vienna)
Online Exchange Workshop: Co-Creating Impact: Integrating Real-World Actors in Project Implementation

A highly interactive online exchange for applicants who want actionable good practices for integrating non-scientific beneficiaries (citizens, SMEs, public authorities, NGOs) with scientific partners in EU Missions and Cluster 1/5/6 projects.

Interact with a CINEA program coordinator and with EU Missions and Horizon Europe Clusters beneficiaries and hear their first-hand implementation experience. Join the NCP4Missions exchange workshop to see how to better integrate non-scientific beneficiaries in your projects.
A highly interactive online exchange for applicants who want actionable good practices for integrating non-scientific beneficiaries (citizens, SMEs, public authorities, NGOs) with scientific partners in EU Missions and Cluster 1/5/6 projects. Focus is on real operational issues encountered during activities and how different team members approached them.
The workshop organised by the NCP4Missions project will bring together experienced project partners, partners from the newly established Missions consortia National Contact Points, project coordinators etc. with experience in both Horizon Europe Clusters and Missions projects. Furthermore, the speakers will represent all aspects of the multiple-helix: public organisations, academia, SME, NGO, R&I organisation, citizen organisation.
Participants will be actively involved in engaging and dynamic activities throughout the workshop, including Q&A sessions where they will be able to ask questions to the speakers and share their own experiences through dedicated Slido sessions. To facilitate participation in the Q&A sessions, participants may indicate their questions directly in the dedicated section of the registration form.
The deadline for registration is 3 March 2026 (EOD).

Visit here the NCP4Missions Website to get more information on the event and to register!

Public Release of the Philanthropy in Europe Study 🌟
2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00
On 24 March, the European Research Network on Philanthropy will release the full ERNOP study (open access):
“Philanthropy in Europe. Mapping Research and Data on Donations by Households, Bequests, Corporations, Foundations and Charity Lotteries in Europe”
Bringing together nearly 50 researchers across 20 European countries, this volume offers the most comprehensive comparative overview to date of philanthropic giving in Europe.
The key message: philanthropy makes a substantial and diverse contribution to European societies — yet its data infrastructure remains uneven and fragmented. At a time of growing expectations toward private initiative, understanding the scale, structure, and limits of philanthropy has never been more important.
🎥 Join the public webinar | 24 March, 3–4 PM CET 🎥
Editors Barry Hoolwerf and Johan Vamstad will present the main insights and discuss implications for research, policy, and practice.
They will be joined by:
• S. Sevda Kilicalp, Ph.D. Kilicalp (Philea – Philanthropy Europe Association)
• Charlotte Rydh (European Fundraising Association (EFA) / Giva Sverige)
• Malcolm Fleming (Association of Charity Lotteries in Europe (ACLEU))
👉 Registration is free, but places are limited: https://lnkd.in/deqsCXcm
More information about the study:
🔎 https://lnkd.in/dh4xdmwQ

22nd Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 in Lausanne
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-02
The 22nd Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference will take place from 30 April to 2 May 2026 at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Hosted by IMD in collaboration with EGADE Business School Tecnológico de Monterrey, this premier global forum brings together scholars, practitioners, students and social innovators to explore the latest research and practice in social entrepreneurship, impact, innovation and sustainability.
The three‑day programme includes a welcome reception, a Practitioner‑Researcher Exchange Day and a full research conference featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions and parallel paper sessions. Participants will have opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking and engagement with world‑class thought leaders shaping the future of social enterprise and positive societal change.

For registration and programme updates, visit the official conference page, here: https://www.imd.org/event/social-entrepreneurship/2026-04-30/conference/

Reimagining Social Innovation Funding for EU Missions
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:30
About the convening
​Join leading funders and investors from across Europe for a convening hosted by the Social Innovation Mission Facility with partners, The Commons Hub and Strategic Design Scenarios – bringing together key actors to explore how private and public capital can be catalytically combined to drive mission-oriented social innovation at scale.
​We will have a dynamic panel discussion featuring voices from across Europe, examining:

​The trends and emerging models of financing social innovation already shaping the field
​How to increase flow of capital into EU Mission-aligned social innovation
​How philanthropic, public, and private capital can be combined for greater impact
​The role of investors and funders in shaping Europe’s social innovation ecosystem

​Our aim is to create a space for honest dialogue, peer-to-peer connection, and forward-looking exchange.
​Expect an energising atmosphere, plenty of room for conversation, and the chance to hear perspectives from across the field. Whether you’re already supporting the EU Missions or are curious about the future of social innovation funding, this is a chance to connect and leave with new ideas to take forward.

​Speakers
​Panelists will include:
Amir Rizwan, London Social Ventures/The Tudor Trust, UK
A representative from Trividend (TBC)
​Moderated by Carly Wickham, EdelGive/SIX
Further speaker details to be shared soon.

​Event details
​​Date: 11 May, 2026
Time: 17.30 – 20.30
Location: Brussels near Central Station (Exact location available once registered)
​​Arrival from 17.30
Talk/discussion begins at 18.00

​Register Your Interest
​Whether you are a philanthropist, impact investor, or public funder, this is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the next chapter of social innovation in Europe.
​Places are limited and will be confirmed directly. We encourage early registration, here: https://luma.com/hudbvsbh
​We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels.

Workshop: "Embedding Social Innovation in EU Missions"
2026-05-12 12:30 - 16:00
Upcoming Workshop: “Embedding Social Innovation in EU Missions”
𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘜 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘴? Join the SI-Mission-Facility workshop 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 on 12 May.

The EU Missions are tackling urgent challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean pollution, driving systemic change toward sustainability. But achieving their goals requires more than technology—it demands social innovation to address societal needs in new ways. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?

Based on an analysis of 280 Mission-funded projects, we’ll share key insights on how social innovation is currently addressed across the five Missions. The session includes an expert panel and group discussions to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐬. Together, we’ll co-develop actionable starting points to strengthen its integration.

🗓️ Tuesday, 12 May 2026 12:30 – 16:00 CEST
📍 Brussels

For:
▪️ Policy actors shaping and implementing the EU Missions;
▪️ Researchers and practitioners advising on or contributing to Mission implementation.

This is an invitation-based workshop, with a number of places available for eligible participants. To participate, please register via this link: https://forms.gle/5vkVnk4q89sFjQ7F6

GCSI Summit 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21
The Global Government Summit 2026 is set to take place from 19–21 May 2026 in the Maldives, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, public‑sector innovators and thinkers to tackle pressing societal challenges through social innovation and collaborative governance.
Focused on enhancing public policies and strengthening government effectiveness worldwide, the Summit will feature expert discussions, case studies and solutions‑oriented sessions that explore how governments can better serve their communities in an era of rapid change.
Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with senior officials, civil‑service leaders and international partners to share insights on innovation, digital transformation, equity and sustainable development.
Registration and programme details are available on the official Global Government Summit website: https://www.globalgovernmentsummit.org/

Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming “CRCF” Days
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21
carbon capture and storage | clean technology | climate change policy | carbon neutrality
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 09:00 – Thursday 21 May 2026, 18:00 (CEST)
carbon capture and storage | clean technology | climate change policy | carbon neutrality
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 09:00 – Thursday 21 May 2026, 18:00 (CEST)

On 20 and 21 May, DG CLIMA will host the first annual CRCF Days, a hybrid stakeholder event on the implementation of the EU Regulation on Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF).
The event will bring together buyers, project developers, suppliers, industry representatives, NGOs, Member State authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to exchange views on ongoing developments in the carbon farming and carbon removals sector.
Each day will have a different theme:

Day 1 – Permanent Carbon Removals
Day 2 – Carbon Farming
Day 1 – Permanent Carbon Removals

Day 1 – Permanent Carbon Removals

Day 2 – Carbon Farming

Day 2 – Carbon Farming
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Receive an update of the CRCF developments including the wider climate policy landscape
Engage with CRCF project developers, suppliers and buyers to foster collaboration and accelerate the deployment of the carbon removals and carbon farming market
Take part in discussions contributing to the shaping of the EU Buyers’ Club designed to drive demand and investment in carbon removals and farming solutions
Exchange views with suppliers, buyers and other stakeholders on key challenges and opportunities in carbon removals and carbon farming
Receive an update of the CRCF developments including the wider climate policy landscape
Engage with CRCF project developers, suppliers and buyers to foster collaboration and accelerate the deployment of the carbon removals and carbon farming market
Take part in discussions contributing to the shaping of the EU Buyers’ Club designed to drive demand and investment in carbon removals and farming solutions
Exchange views with suppliers, buyers and other stakeholders on key challenges and opportunities in carbon removals and carbon farming

Registration is available via EU Survey at the following link.
A detailed programme, webstream links, and other practical instructions will follow in due course.
Background
As a fundamental step to build trust in carbon removals and carbon farming while creating a competitive, sustainable and circular economy, the Commission adopted Regulation (EU/2024/3012) on Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF). The CRCF Regulation established the first EU-wide voluntary certification framework for: permanent carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage in products.
In February, the Commission has adopted the first set of CRCF certification methodologies on permanent carbon removals, and will soon start recognising the schemes intending to implement those methodologies.
Looking ahead, the Commission aims to support the development of a robust market for high-quality carbon removals in the EU. In this context, the CRCF Days will contribute to this process by bringing together project developers, suppliers, buyers, industry representatives, Member State authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to exchange views on ongoing developments and to discuss the practical implementation of the framework, including the role of the EU Buyers’ Club in driving demand and investment.

Register here: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-stakeholders/events/carbon-removals-and-carbon-farming-crcf-days-2026-05-20_en

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Announcing the Cities Mission Conference 2026: Delivering Europe’s Urban Climate Transition
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-29
The Cities Mission Conference 2026, organised by the European Commission, NetZeroCities and the City of Torino, will take place from 27–29 May 2026 in Turin, Italy.
Now in its fifth edition, this flagship event under the EU Mission: Climate‑Neutral and Smart Cities will bring together city leaders, EU policymakers, climate experts, innovators and stakeholders to advance practical solutions for urban climate action.
Focusing on mobilising climate finance, strengthening multi‑level partnerships, accelerating implementation and enhancing impact insights, the conference prioritises peer learning, best‑practice exchange and collaboration across Europe’s cities in transition.
Live streaming of plenary sessions will be available; full programme details will be announced soon.

For more information, visit the official Cities Mission Conference page: https://netzerocities.eu/cities-mission-conference-2026/

FINAL CONFERENCE: CRAFT Project
2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00
SIGN UP NOW: FINAL CONFERENCE
Join CRAFT’s final conference and gain access to practical resources designed to strengthen your social innovation initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute their perspectives and explore how CRAFT’s insights can be applied within their own contexts — whether at the early stages of development or in more advanced phases of implementation.
Policymakers and practitioners can expect evidence-based guidance, concrete tools, and actionable recommendations to support policy design, ecosystem development, and programme delivery. The conference will also provide a platform to connect with a growing community dedicated to advancing social innovation at both local and European levels.
🗓️ 27 May 2026
🕒 10:00 CET – 12:00 PM
📍 Hybrid (online + in-person in Zagreb)
👉 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dPZRtX8g

About CRAFT:

The Social Innovation Ecosystem Strengthening project (CRAFT) is designed to promote social entrepreneurship and amplify the impact of social and impact-driven initiatives across Europe. The project advances this mission by organising events and summits, and by developing a digital ecosystem that fosters stronger connections and collaboration among social innovation actors.
Through the establishment of a European peer-to-peer academy and the collection of best practices and practical tools, CRAFT seeks to empower social entrepreneurs and support organisations. By strengthening capacities and facilitating knowledge exchange, the project contributes to sustainable and systemic change within the European social innovation ecosystem.

Save the Date: Soils for Europe Conference 2026 in Coimbra
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-11
The Soils for Europe Conference 2026, a major European gathering on soil research and innovation, will take place from 7–11 September 2026 in Coimbra, Portugal.

Co‑organised by multiple EU Mission Soil projects, the conference will cover all Mission objectives with cross‑cutting sessions showcasing the latest science, policy insights and practical solutions for soil health, sustainable land management and climate resilience.
Open to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, land managers and industry stakeholders, the event also includes a dedicated Living Labs Day to highlight real‑world initiatives from across Europe. Participants can expect rich opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration to advance soil sustainability and innovation in line with European goals.
For registration details and programme updates, visit the official conference website, here: https://soils4europe.eu/soils-europe-conference-2026

JRC Summer School 2026 on the evaluation of air, soil and water pollution
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-18
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is organising the JRC Summer School 2026 on the evaluation of air, soil and water pollution in support of the European Green Deal: a holistic approach.

This summer school aims to strengthen green skills for a more sustainable and resource-efficient society, in line with the objectives of the EU Enlargement policy. It contributes to regional economic growth within the framework of the dual green and digital transitions.
It is organised in partnership with Goce Delcev University (UGD), North Macedonia, a strategic regional and European partner in research, innovation and academic excellence.
General publications3 February 2026 Programme 2026
This training covers key topics related to the evaluation of air, soil and water quality. Participants will learn how to use JRC tools for emissions and impact assessment, become familiar with innovative methods to improve water quality and soil health, and gain insight into advanced measurement techniques.
The added value of this event lies in the opportunity to learn directly from JRC experts in air, soil and water quality, exchange knowledge and experience with peers from the Western Balkans region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) and expand scientific and professional networks.
The Summer School will take place in person over five days and will include lectures by JRC scientists and invited experts, practical applications and involvement in fieldwork.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence. All references to Kosovo, shall be understood in full compliance with United Nation’s Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.
Participation and certificate
Participants are expected to attend the Summer School for its entire duration. Continuous participation is required in order to receive a certificate of attendance and to ensure the overall quality and sustainability of the event .
How to apply
The application process is open.

Application deadline: 15 May 2026
Required documents:

Motivation statement
Curriculum vitae

Applications should be sent to: JRC-summerschool [dot] WB2026ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (JRC-summerschool[dot]WB2026[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
Selection criteria
Participants will be selected based on:

The clarity of their motivation to attend
The relevance of their CV

Applicants will be informed of the selection results by email by 30 June 2026
Costs and logistics
Participation in the Summer School is free of charge. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation costs. The JRC will provide financial support for the first 10 ranked candidates on the selection list.
Participants are encouraged to consider the environmental impact of their travel and, where possible, to choose low-emission options. The JRC is committed to organising the Summer School in a green spirit, minimising food waste, single-use plastics and paper printing .
Applications should be sent to: JRC-summerschool.WB2026@ec.europa.eu

Further information: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/events/jrc-summer-school-2026-evaluation-air-soil-and-water-pollution-2026-09-14_en

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7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 in Bruges
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-20
The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 will take place from 17–20 November 2026 at the Concert Hall Bruges in Bruges, Belgium. Organised by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and endorsed as an official UN Ocean Decade Event, this seventh edition brings together scientists, policymakers, conservationists and industry representatives to advance understanding and solutions for the protection and sustainable management of marine ecosystems worldwide.

Under the theme “The marine biodiversity insights we need, for the ocean we want,” the conference will feature presentations, discussions and networking opportunities on emerging research and policy priorities in marine biodiversity conservation.

Registration, abstract submissions and participation details are available on the official World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 website, here: https://www.wcmb2026.org/

ISIRC 2026
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06
The 18th ISIRC will be held in Asia!
For the first time, the International Social Innovation Research Conference will be held in Asia, hosted by Duy Tan University in the coastal city of Da Nang.

About ISIRC
ISIRC brings together practitioners, policy makers, and scholars from diverse fields interested in social innovation and entrepreneurship. Invited are scholars from a variety of disciplines – including social work, management, technology, design, education, sociology, psychology, engineering, etc. – to join the conference in initiating new debates and developing new solutions to the multiple grand challenges we face.

Key Facts

04-06 December, 2026
Da Nang, Vietnam
Official Website: https://www.isirc2026.org/
