Summit Brochure
Global AI, Science and Innovation Summit — 9–12 November 2026, Brussels European Quarter
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Global AI, Science
and Innovation Summit
The Flagship Gathering of the EPA Strategic Summit Series
for Made in Europe
9 – 12 November 2026 · Brussels European Quarter, Belgium
10 November 2026 — EPA Flagship Day · UNESCO World Science Day
Overview
The Global AI, Science and Innovation Summit is the crown jewel of the EPA Strategic Summits calendar and the preeminent global forum dedicated to advancing the Made in Europe agenda. It convenes leading industrialists, manufacturing innovators, research institute directors, science ministers, European Commissioners and Fortune 500 CTOs to champion Europe's industrial sovereignty and strategic autonomy — strengthening resilient supply chains, value-added manufacturing and European-origin solutions across critical technologies, while forging international cooperation agreements that secure Europe's productive future.
Over four days, delegates will tour advanced technology laboratory exhibitions, take part in off-protocol ministerial dialogues and join international consortium-building workshops. The summit is a decision-implementation venue where concrete research cooperation agreements, joint R&D funding commitments and next-generation science diplomacy frameworks are signed. Held in the European Quarter of Brussels, this gathering forms the centre of gravity of EPA's science-focused exclusive calendar.
The summit is not merely a discussion forum — it is a decision-implementation venue. Delegates leave with signed agreements, committed funding and actionable frameworks. Participation extends well beyond the four days in Brussels through three months of digital engagement via the EPA Pro platform, ensuring that connections made at the summit translate into lasting cooperation.
Highlights
- Distinguished speakers and head-of-state level protocol
- International research cooperation declarations and commitment agreements
- Emerging technology laboratory exhibitions and live demonstrations
- Global reach through simultaneous hybrid broadcast to 30,000+ attendees
- Off-protocol ministerial dialogues and bilateral meetings
- Official EPA participation certificate recognised across European institutions
4-Day Programme
The four-day programme spans opening ceremonies, the flagship day, research cooperation workshops and the closing plenary that adopts the Brussels Declaration.
Accreditation, opening ceremony and the first networking opportunities. Delegates arrive from across Europe and beyond to register, receive their digital badges and QR credentials, and begin forming connections.
- 08:00 Registration desk opens — accreditation and digital badge issuance
- 09:00 Welcome coffee and delegate orientation
- 10:30 Opening ceremony — EPA Presidency address
- 11:30 Keynote: The Global Agenda of AI Research
- 12:00 Welcome reception with Global AI delegates
- 14:00 Panel: Global agenda of AI research — cross-border priorities
- 15:30 Emerging technology laboratory exhibition opens
- 16:30 Roundtable: Science diplomacy in a multipolar world
- 18:00 Opening reception and networking — Brussels European Quarter
The flagship day, coinciding with UNESCO World Science Day for Peace and Development. Ministerial-level keynotes, science diplomacy sessions and international research cooperation declarations anchor the programme.
- 09:00 EPA Flagship Day opening — ceremonial address
- 10:00 Ministerial-level keynote addresses — EU and international ministers
- 11:30 Science diplomacy session — bilateral and multilateral frameworks
- 12:30 Official photo with ministerial delegations
- 14:00 Meet the speaker — AI & science (interactive Q&A)
- 15:30 Panel: Industrial sovereignty and strategic autonomy
- 16:30 International research cooperation declarations — signing ceremony
- 17:30 Fortune 500 CTO roundtable — closed session
- 18:00 Official gala dinner and networking
4-Day Programme (cont.)
A full day dedicated to emerging technologies, digital transformation, R&D infrastructure and consortium building. Workshops produce actionable consortium structures for Horizon Europe and beyond.
- 09:30 Emerging technologies and policy frameworks
- 11:00 Digital economy and transformation workshops
- 12:00 Lunch and inter-delegate networking
- 14:00 R&D infrastructure and sustainable development
- 15:30 International consortium-building workshops — Horizon Europe and beyond
- 16:00 Fortune 500 CTO gathering and networking
- 17:00 Investor and founder deal-flow session
- 19:00 Inter-delegate networking dinner
The closing plenary adopts the Brussels Declaration on AI and science commitments. Certification ceremony, closing reception and the formal handover to the next EPA Strategic Summit.
- 10:00 Closing plenary session
- 11:30 Brussels Declaration — adoption and signing
- 12:00 Brussels Declaration — AI & science commitments
- 13:00 Lunch and final networking
- 14:00 Certification ceremony — all delegates receive official EPA certificate
- 15:00 Handover to the next EPA Strategic Summit
- 15:30 Closing reception and networking
Strategic Focus Areas
Twelve strategic focus areas anchor the summit's agenda — from industrial sovereignty to ethical AI, each defining a strand of the Made in Europe vision.
Strengthening Europe's industrial sovereignty and strategic autonomy; resilient supply chains, value-added manufacturing and European-origin solutions across critical technologies. Reclaiming the capacity to research, design, manufacture and own the technologies that shape Europe's future.
Frontier AI models, machine-learning breakthroughs and ethical frameworks guiding responsible AI development across research institutions and industry. From foundation models to edge inference, Europe's AI research community is shaping the next paradigm.
Advancing fundamental and applied research across disciplines; accelerating discovery through collaborative, open-science methodologies and shared infrastructure. Supporting both curiosity-driven and mission-oriented research programmes.
Quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced materials and next-generation systems redefining scientific capability. Investing in the deep-tech domains that will define industrial competitiveness in the coming decade.
Coherent policy frameworks and governance models balancing the pace of innovation with safety, accountability and public trust. Ensuring regulation enables rather than stifles responsible innovation.
Driving the digital transformation of economies through data-driven ecosystems, smart infrastructure and inclusive digital skills development. Building the digital backbone of European competitiveness.
Aligning research and innovation with the UN Sustainable Development Goals; advancing the green transition, climate action and circular-economy solutions. Ensuring innovation serves planetary boundaries.
Cross-border research partnerships, joint programmes and multilateral agreements pooling expertise and resources for shared global challenges. Building durable frameworks for scientific collaboration beyond borders.
Using scientific collaboration as a diplomatic instrument to build trust, address global challenges and strengthen international relations. Positioning science as a bridge between nations and institutions.
Developing and sharing world-class research facilities, data platforms and e-infrastructures that underpin collaborative scientific endeavour. Investing in the physical and digital backbone of European science.
Cultivating the next generation of researchers, engineers and innovators through cross-border mobility, joint programmes and industry-academia pathways. Addressing the skills gap in critical technologies.
Embedding ethical reasoning and societal impact assessment in the research and innovation lifecycle. Ensuring AI and emerging technologies are developed with human dignity, fairness and transparency at their core.
Target Participants
The summit brings together a curated ecosystem of twelve stakeholder groups. Each plays a distinct role in advancing the science, innovation and cooperation agenda — from setting policy to funding breakthroughs to ensuring ethical outcomes.
Bring experimental capacity, expertise and infrastructure to collaborative projects; access funding partners and industry adopters. Play a founding role in the consortia that emerge from the summit.
Drive talent pipelines, knowledge transfer and joint degree programmes across borders; connect with industry and policy makers. Bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world application.
Shape national research strategy, innovation policy and public R&D investment priorities through bilateral and multilateral dialogue. Align national agendas with European and international frameworks.
Set EU research framework programmes and regulatory standards; engage with stakeholders to align policy with scientific reality. Represent the institutional backbone of European research cooperation.
Advance global science cooperation, sustainable development goals and capacity building through multilateral frameworks. Bring the global perspective to European-led initiatives.
Bridge scientific discovery with industrial application and market-ready innovation; access cutting-edge research and talent. Translate breakthroughs into products, services and economic value.
Coordinate shared agendas, standards and joint initiatives; foster cross-border research alignment and multilateral agreements. Provide the institutional architecture for sustained collaboration.
Champion science-for-society, ethics and inclusive innovation; ensure research outcomes serve public interest. Hold the scientific enterprise accountable to the communities it affects.
Absorb, scale and commercialise research outcomes; represent industry capacity in strategic dialogue. Bring market signal and commercialisation pathways to the research ecosystem.
Finance the scaling of science-driven ventures and deep-tech commercialisation; access curated deal flow. Connect capital with the breakthroughs that will define the next industrial cycle.
Bridge early-stage research breakthroughs with seed funding and IP commercialisation. Support the critical translation step from laboratory to market.
Channel investment into place-based innovation ecosystems and smart specialisation strategies. Ensure the benefits of research and innovation reach all regions of Europe.
Why Participate
The summit delivers measurable value to every audience — from researchers seeking collaborators to investors seeking deal flow and ministers shaping policy.
Present frontier work to 1,200+ high-level delegates; forge cross-border consortia; co-author the Brussels Declaration on AI & science commitments. Gain visibility across European institutions and access to funding partners.
Access breakthrough research before commercialisation; meet Fortune 500 CTOs; identify investment and partnership opportunities across critical technologies. Shape the Made in Europe industrial agenda.
Engage in off-protocol ministerial dialogues; align national strategies with EU frameworks; sign bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements. Influence the policy frameworks that will govern the next decade of innovation.
Curated deal-flow access to science-driven ventures; meet founders and tech-transfer offices; 3-month digital matchmaking post-summit. Discover the deep-tech opportunities shaping European competitiveness.
Coordinate global science agendas; advance SDG-aligned initiatives; build multilateral frameworks for shared challenges. Connect European research capacity with global development priorities.
Ensure research ethics and inclusive innovation; champion science-for-society; connect with policy and industry leaders. Make certain that innovation serves the public interest.
Summit Outcomes
The summit is not merely a discussion forum — it is a decision-implementation venue. Delegates leave with signed agreements, committed funding and actionable frameworks that extend the summit's impact far beyond Brussels.
A signed multilateral commitment on AI & science cooperation, adopted by ministerial delegations and institutional partners. The declaration sets the direction for European and international research cooperation in the years ahead.
Concrete bilateral and multilateral agreements signed on-site for joint R&D programmes and shared infrastructure. These agreements translate summit dialogue into funded, actionable collaboration.
International consortium-building workshops produce actionable consortium structures for Horizon Europe and beyond. Delegates leave with partner identifications and draft proposals ready for submission.
VC and investor meetings yield funding commitments for science-driven ventures and deep-tech commercialisation. Capital is matched with breakthroughs identified during the summit.
All participants receive an official EPA participation certificate recognised across European institutions. The certificate documents attendance and contribution to the summit outcomes.
Next-generation science diplomacy frameworks and governance models developed through ministerial dialogue. These frameworks inform national and European policy in the following legislative cycle.
3-Month Digital Outcome
Participation extends well beyond the four days in Brussels. Every delegate receives three months of digital engagement through the EPA Pro platform — matchmaking, messaging, consortium tools and outcome tracking.
- All delegates onboarded to the EPA Pro digital platform
- Digital badges and contact profiles activated
- Session recordings and keynote archives published
- Sponsor and partner visibility campaigns launched
- Brussels Declaration published and distributed
- AI-powered matchmaking generates curated introductions
- Direct messaging and meeting scheduling enabled
- Consortium-building tools activated for follow-up projects
- Investor and founder deal-flow sessions continue online
- Sector-specific networking groups launched
- Research cooperation agreements finalised digitally
- Joint R&D funding commitments tracked and confirmed
- Project proposals drafted via EPA consortium tools
- Media visibility reports delivered to sponsors
- 3-month impact assessment and outcomes report published
Participation Categories
Four participation categories — each offering a different level of access, engagement and visibility. Contact the summit team for the latest participation details.
Summit access, open networking, digital badge and QR, exhibition halls, and hybrid broadcast access. Ideal for delegates exploring the summit before committing to full participation.
All sessions, participation certificate, media visibility, and European ecosystem visibility. Full access to the four-day programme and all plenary and panel sessions.
3-month EPA Pro Matchmaking, VIP sessions, business lounge access, investor meetings, and enhanced media visibility. The complete summit experience with extended digital engagement.
Sponsor branding, speaking opportunity, logo visibility, priority meetings, 3-month EPA Pro Matchmaking, and media visibility. See the sponsorship tiers below for full details.
Sponsorship Tiers
Four sponsorship tiers — each delivering branding, speaking, digital showcase presence, VIP access and digital matchmaking. See the sponsorship page for full details and current packages.
- ·Title-level branding on all collateral and digital channels
- ·Keynote speaking slot (20 min) — on-site and hybrid broadcast
- ·Premium digital exhibition showcase on the EPA Pro platform
- ·12 VIP delegate passes
- ·Co-branding in the Brussels Declaration
- ·3-month EPA Pro Matchmaking for the team
- ·Logo on main stage backdrop, digital screens and hybrid feed
- ·Priority meetings with ministerial delegations
- ·Logo on main stage backdrop and hybrid broadcast
- ·Panel speaking slot (10 min) — on-site and hybrid broadcast
- ·Featured digital exhibition showcase on the EPA Pro platform
- ·8 VIP delegate passes
- ·Logo in press releases and media communications
- ·3-month EPA Pro Matchmaking
- ·Visibility in summit digital communications
- ·Logo on summit website and printed programme
- ·Breakout session speaking slot — on-site and hybrid broadcast
- ·Digital exhibition showcase on the EPA Pro platform
- ·5 VIP delegate passes
- ·Logo in digital communications
- ·3-month EPA Pro Matchmaking
- ·Networking priority access
- ·Logo on sponsors page
- ·Digital presence in the hybrid exhibition showcase
- ·3 delegate passes
- ·Digital badge branding
- ·Networking priority
- ·1-month EPA Pro Matchmaking
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