DG DEFIS has informed us about two events in Rotterdam: - Dutch National Exhibition for Security and Defence 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the NIDV, and the 35th edition of the NIDV Exhibition Defence and Security. Bringing together government, industry and knowledge institutes is now more relevant than ever. As the only Defence and Security exhibition in the Benelux, the NIDV Exhibition Defence and Security is an annual international event. This edition proudly presents the best of the Defence and Security sector to an international audience. All domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyber are all present.  More information and registration can be done through the NEDS link. - Defence Industry matchmaking event 2024 Do you work with new and disruptive technologies in innovative projects? Are these projects of interest for the European Defence Fund or the Defence Industry? Would you like to get in contact with European or global companies, knowledge institutes and universities? 20 November, the day before the NEDS, is all about international cooperation! More information and registration through the NEDS matchmaking website.

The European Cancer Summit 2024 aims to unite the cancer community in accelerating efforts against the disease. Experts, patients and policymakers will explore new innovative solutions to pressing challenges faced by healthcare systems across Europe and propose new opportunities in cancer research. The Summit will showcase what is possible when we put aside our differences and work together for more effective, efficient, and equitable cancer care throughout Europe. The theme of this year’s Summit is United Against Cancer: Forging New Frontiers. Among the speakers are Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for health and food safety, several members of European Parliament as well as several members of the EU Cancer Mission board.More information and registration on the event webpage. This is a hybrid event, taking place in Brussels and online. Note that it is a paying event.The European Cancer Summit will be followed by a Showcase Event for the smartCARE and PROTECT-EUROPE projects on 22 November, at the same venue. Find out more here. 

The Annual Research Conference (ARC) is the European Commission’s flagship research forum that brings together leading researchers in economics and policymakers. The 2024 edition of the Annual Research Conference (ARC) aims to contribute to the understanding of the implications of ongoing trends in  global trade, including changes in the organisation of global value chains, and their impact on economic efficiency capital allocation and incentives for innovation and investment low-carbon technologies the costs and benefits of industrial policies aimed at the development of strategic sectors including, among others, defence, energy, healthcare and high-tech, and its implications for the EU single market The conference aims to facilitate a lively exchange between researchers and policymakers. It will feature the presentation of a limited selection of papers to spur discussion. Additional papers will be selected to be displayed in the form of posters. The conference keynote speech shall be delivered by Kalina Manova (University College London). More information: here