Events

Celebrating 30 years of MSCA - Curiosity that changes the world
OCT
Thu
01
11:00 - 17:30

Starts in 1 month from now

Location

Online (on-site upon invitation)

Solvay Library (on-site upon invitation)
Rue Belliard 137A
1040 Brussels
Programmes
MSCA

The European Commission is organising a high-level event celebrating three decades of scientific excellence and the remarkable community behind the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. Join policymakers, leading researchers, Nobel laureates and outstanding early-career scientists from across Europe to reflect on the lasting impact of the MSCA, explore future opportunities, and celebrate how curiosity-driven science can strenghten Europe's future, prosperity and competitiveness.

Event programme at a glance

  • 11:00 - 11:10 Welcome Address
  • 11:10 - 11:15 Award to the 150 000th MSCA fellow
  • 11:15 - 11:35 Young minds, global impact Vol. 1 - Research pitches
  • 11:35 - 11:45 From fellowship to frontier science – the journey that shaped my career in science
  • 11:45 - 12:30 From curiosity to impact – attracting and empowering young talent - Panel discussion
  • 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 - 14:05 The life of Marie Skłodowska-Curie: a lasting legacy
  • 14:05 - 14:20 Video interview
  • 14:20 - 15:10 Nurturing excellence - Round table discussion
  • 15:10 - 15:45 Seeds of the future sessions - Research dialogues
  • 15:45 - 16:15 Coffee break
  • 16:15 - 16:30 Young minds, global impact Vol. 2 - Research pitches
  • 16:30 - 16:40 Young researchers – trailblazers of industry
  • 16:40 - 17:25 Catalysts of change – how Europe can support young researchers in driving industry innovation - Panel discussion
  • 17:25 - 17:30 Closing remarks

Registration for online participation is now open. Please note that in-person participation is by invitation only. All information including the registration link and complete programme is available in the announcement on the MSCA website.

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