The event will feature international perspectives and host a variety of sessions covering business-academia collaboration, socially responsible licensing, standards for innovation, citizen science, insights from the EUIPO and the EPO on the role of academia and SMEs, prize ceremonies and much more. A panel will discuss the future of knowledge valorisation. The event’s context is the intensive work stemming from several, recently unveiled EU policy initiatives (Council Recommendation on Guiding principles and Codes of practice on the management of intellectual assets, standardisation, citizen engagement and industry-academia co-creation as well as Council conclusions on strengthening knowledge valorisation) supporting a thriving valorisation ecosystem and the wrapping up of a two-year long EU-wide awareness raising campaign.  The event is open to attendance in person or online. The programme and registration form are available in the event announcement on the DG Research and Innovation website of the European Commission.

This annual event brings together agri-food system stakeholders, civil society, consumers, academia and policymakers from across the EU. It aims to discuss the latest agricultural trends, policy options, market developments, and how research, innovation and digital technologies are shaping European agriculture today and tomorrow.  Practical information Where: Charlemagne building, 170 – 1049 Brussels Belgium Live stream available: 10 – 12 December Organiser: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development You can find more information on this event on its dedicated page. You can check the previous edition with the conference material.

This lecture series, co-organised by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European IP Helpdesk, addresses the IP-related aspects of EU-funded projects. It introduces the main aspects of IP management: notably IP ownership, protection and exploitation.This edition explores the interface between patents and biotechnology. On the agenda: Introduction Presentation of main aspects of IP management in EU-funded projects Getting to know patents Patentability of new technological developments in biotechnology Learning resources Q&A More information and registration on the dedicated webpage.