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Research to Reality: Pioneering European Digital Transformation!

The “Research to Reality” event was held on 5th and 6th February 2024 at The EGG in Brussels, under the Belgian presidency and in co-operation with the European Commission. The event brought together researchers, policy-makers, and innovative companies to address the challenges and opportunities of digital technologies. The first day featured inspiring speeches, interactive sessions, and workshops aimed at creating synergies between the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes. Participants put forward concrete recommendations for aligning these digital financing and investment programmes in Europe. The second day featured visits to Fari, Imec, and Buildwise, where participants learnt more about these

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INNOVEIT 2024: Innovation in Europe!

The EGG hosted the EIT 2024 Summit, marking the launch of the INNOVEIT series under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This prestigious event showcased the finest technological innovations developed within the EIT community. Numerous influential figures, including political decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and members of the European Parliament, entertained the audience with inspirational speeches. Highlights included the session entitled “ACCELERATE | Investing in start-ups for a greener, healthier and digital Europe”, which brought together experts to discuss the common challenges faced and mistakes made by entrepreneurs. Caroline Viarouge, CEO of EIT Manufacturing, emphasised the importance of listening

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European Year of Skills Forum!

On April 30th 2024, The EGG hosted a major event, marking the close of the European Year of Skills, an initiative launched by President von der Leyen in her speech about the State of the European Union in September 2022. The event, which brought together hundreds of participants from all over Europe, highlighted essential skills and competencies as key resources for adult learners and the European workforce. The closing event was a valuable opportunity to share successes and discuss the legacy of this flagship initiative. The year’s achievements were analysed in retrospect, with a reflection on the next steps to

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Digital Inclusion Conference!

On the 13th and 14th of March 2024, The EGG welcomed the Public Programming Service for Social Integration, which hosted a conference bringing together European experts and decision-makers to promote inclusive digital services. With 46% of Europeans classed as being digitally vulnerable, the goal is that 80% of adults acquire basic digital skills by 2030. This conference, assessing progress on digital inclusion under the Belgian EU Presidency, saw ministers and experts discuss support for groups who may experience digital confusion, such as women, the elderly, and the disabled. The benefits of AI for public services were also explored. Innovative Belgian

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Innoveit : Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem !

This event will bring together Europe’s key decision-makers and political leaders who are engaged in the innovation world, to address both the challenges and opportunities facing innovation today in Europe, and discuss the lessons learned by the EIT over the last decade in its endeavour to build a robust and resilient innovation ecosystem.

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Eiffage Brussels convention!

Eiffage has been one of Europe’s leading players in Construction and Public Works and Concessions since 1844, with a workforce of 73,500, operating across the construction, real estate and urban development sectors.

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European employement and social right forum.

The EGG recently hosted the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, which explored the challenges of artificial intelligence in the world of work. We were proud to host this event, and the conference centre continues to be a catalyst for innovation for the future of business.

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