"Investing in Europe’s Future: Funding Pathways for Higher Education"

On behalf of Krzysztof Hetman, Member of the European Parliament, Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie, ATHENA European University and Business & Science Poland we are pleased to invite you to a high-level event: "Investing in Europe’s Future: Funding Pathways for Higher Education".

This conference aims to foster dialogue on the future of higher education in Europe by bringing together distinguished representatives of academia, public institutions, and industry. It will provide a platform for exchanging perspectives, strengthening international cooperation, and exploring opportunities for joint initiatives.

6 May 2026 | 17:00-19:00 | European Parliament | REGISTRATION

AGENDA:

1. Opening Keynote: Future Vision for Funding & Competitiveness
Piotr Serafin, European Commission, Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration

2. EU Policy Perspective: Linking Higher Education with Cohesion Policy
Krzysztof Hetman, Member of the European Parliament

3. Regional Perspective: Funding & Implementation on the Ground
Anne Besnier, Vice-President of the Region of Centre-Val de Loire, Member of the European Committee of the Regions

4. Business Perspective: Linking business and higher education
Bartek Czyczerski, CEO, Business and Science Poland

5. Case Studies: Funded Alliances- EUNICE4U
Mariusz Głąbowski, Vice Rector for International Cooperation, EUNICE4U Project Manager, Poznań University of Technology

6. Case Study: ATHENA – Building a Sustainable Model without Core Funding
Eric Blond, University of Orleans, President of ATHENA European University

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