PUBLIC HEARING IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
R&I as a Key Factor for Industrial Transformation
Tuesday, 28th January 2025 | 17.00 – 20.00
At this event, organised in collaboration with Zabala Innovation, key innovation leaders and experts will discuss proposals for the upcoming FP10 Framework Programme.
This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen public-private collaborations, and address priorities such as the green and digital transitions, industrial competitiveness, and Europe’s technological leadership.
With contributions from representatives of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and leading experts, the event will explore how FP10 can reshape Europe’s industrial and sustainable future, supported by the new financial framework.
When and where?
28th January 2025
17.00 – 19.00: Debate
19.00 – 20.00: Cocktail Reception & Networking
Location: European Parliament – Room SPAAK 7C50
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Deadline for registration: 22nd January 2025
Agenda
17.00 – 17.20
OPENING
Session hosted by MEP Lina Gálvez Muñoz
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy.
Juan Cruz Cigudosa
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Universities, Government of Spain.
Erik Zabala
CEO of Zabala Innovation.
17.20 – 18.30
SPEAKERS’ ROUND TABLE
Confirmed Speakers
ROUND TABLE 1
Manuel Heitor
Chair of the Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe.
Dr Lidia Borrell-Damián
Science Europe, Secretary General.
Eduardo Beltrán de Nanclares
Director of Innovation and Technology Mondragón Corporation.
Emilie-Marie Mercier
European Projects Director, EDF European Affairs
Moderator
Erik Zabala
CEO of Zabala Innovation.
ROUND TABLE 2
Ioannis Sagias
Deputy Head of Unit for valorisation policies and IPR. DG RTD, European Commission.
Mikel Landabaso
Director for Fair and Sustainable Economy, Joint Research Centre, and European Innovation Centre for Industrial Transformation and Emissions (INCITE).
Orla Feely
CESAER President.
MEP Oihane Aguirregoitia
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy.
Moderator
Alessandro Provaggi
Head of Zabala Innovation Brussels.
18.30 – 18.55
Q&A SESSION
Interaction between the panelists and the audience.
18.55 – 19.00
CONCLUSIONS AND CLOSING
MEP Lina Gálvez Muñoz
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy.
19.00 – 20.00
COCKTAIL & NETWORKING RECEPTION
About Zabala Innovation
With extensive experience dating back to the EU’s First Framework Programme for Research and Development (1983–1987), Zabala Innovation seeks to make meaningful recommendations for the European Commission, Council, and Parliament regarding FP10. Drawing on lessons from past programmes and insights into industry trends and the innovation ecosystem, our objective is for FP10 to meet the EU’s significant challenges effectively.