{"id":4128,"date":"2025-07-10T11:27:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unilion.eu\/?p=4128"},"modified":"2025-11-18T08:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:06:12","slug":"unilion-annual-event-2025-competitive-together-universities-and-industry-for-a-prosperous-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unilion.eu\/?p=4128","title":{"rendered":"UnILiON Annual event 2025 – Competitive Together: Universities and Industry for a Prosperous Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

High-level executives of UnILiON member universities, European policymakers, and industry representatives will convene to explore how Europe can strengthen its innovation capacity through deeper university\u2013industry collaboration.<\/p>\n

Under the theme \u201cCompetitive Together: Universities and Industry for a Prosperous Europe\u201d, discussions will highlight opportunities, challenges, and best practices from Higher Education Institutions in building robust collaborative ecosystems. They will also reflect on the responsibility of researchers and academic leaders in shaping Europe\u2019s innovation future.<\/p>\n

As the EU seeks to reinforce its global position, one fact is clear: Europe cannot close its innovation gap without its universities. As engines of both fundamental and applied research, we drive scientific discovery, industrial co-creation, and the cultivation of highly skilled talent. We do not just support innovation\u2014we generate it.<\/p>\n

This event also calls on rectors, vice-rectors, and researchers to reflect on their individual roles in advancing Europe\u2019s innovation agenda. As President von der Leyen reminded us in her STOA address: \u201cWe all have a role to play.\u201d A prosperous, competitive Europe demands nothing less\u2014it is time to formally recognize and embed the role of universities as strategic co-creators of Europe\u2019s innovation landscape.<\/p>\n

Join us for two insightful panel discussions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Panel 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empowering Europe\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem through Strategic University\u2013Industry Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Subtitle: Aligning Research, Skills, and Industrial Policy for Global Competitiveness<\/p>\n

Panel 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Contribution of Universities in Industry Innovation Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Subtitle: From Research to Market: Universities Driving Innovation Across Key Sectors\"\"<\/p>\n

The agenda and the bios of the speakers are available here: Programme and bios of the speakers<\/a><\/p>\n

Wee look forward seeing you in Brussels on 20 November 14:00-18:30!<\/p>\n

In case of any questions please contact: events@unilion.eu<\/p>\n

The organisation team of this year\u2019s UnILiON annual event:<\/p>\n