The conference provides a platform for policymakers, public authorities, knowledge centres and enterprises to discuss research and innovation practices, challenges and opportunities across the European regions, with a direct view on the current and future EU funding opportunities.

The full agenda of the conference, with the list of confirmed speakers, is available />Please register to the conference via the official website, where you will find also practical information on how to reach the venue.

WIRE is organised since 2010 and is the main European policy forum for R&I and regional development.

This XIII edition is held by the Hungarian National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO) under the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, with the financial support of the European Commission.

All sessions will be livestreamed, but we encourage in-person participation as there will be various networking opportunities throughout the program.