07 Nov 2024 10:00  

 

We are happy to announce that the EPRA Sustainability Summit 2024 will take place on November 7th in London. This year's Summit theme is ‘Stakeholders and LRE: Innovating together for a sustainable future’. The event will kick off with an opening welcome by Simon Carter, CEO of British Land. Throughout the day, we will engage in discussions on climate risk, ESG reporting, regulatory impacts, and the integration of nature in the listed real estate sector.

Please note that to support a charitable cause (details to be shared soon) and help us manage food waste effectively during the event, there will be an entrance fee of £150, and an early-bird fee of £100.

Key details:

• DATE: Thursday, 7th November 2024
• TIME: 10.00 AM - 05.30 PM GMT
• LOCATION: Storey Club - Paddington Central, 4 Kingdom St., London W2 6BD

Check the full agenda here.

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06 Nov 2024 16:00

As the world becomes increasingly digital, data centres have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the real estate market. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll explore how data centres are shaping the landscape of real estate, and why they present a compelling opportunity for future growth and investment.

We are pleased to have as a panel the following key players in the industry:

Moderator: Rob Jones – European Equity Research, Executive Director, BNP Paribas Exane Participants: Francisco Rivas - Head of Business Development and Data Centres, Merlin Properties Andrew Pilsworth – Chief of Staff, SEGRO Michael Umfreville – Head of Data Centres, BNP Paribas Real Estate

To register, please do so here.

 

 

 

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13 Nov 2024  The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is delighted to invite you to the online conference AMLA and the new EU AML Rules: Practicalities, Challenges & Opportunities for Finance Professionals, on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, at 10h00–11h30 CET.   The European Union has adopted an ambitious package of measures to strengthen the EU’s existing anti-money laundering and countering terrorism finance (AML/CFT) rules. The EU AML package includes a new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) with supervisory powers, to be established in Frankfurt and operational from mid-2025.   Once the measures enter into force, they will constitute a significant overhaul of the current EU AML framework that will bring major changes for the accounting and finance sectors.   But what are these new rules? What are the practical implications for finance professionals including the accountancy profession? What opportunities do they offer? How will AMLA work in practice?   Join accounting and finance practitioners and European Commission policymakers, Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime and Olivier Salles, Head of Unit, Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Task Force, DG FISMA, European Commission, to understand and discuss the recently adopted EU AML package including implications and opportunities for finance and accounting professionals.   Click here to register and attend this event.   Latest Programme   10h00 Introduction & welcome by Chair, Stephen Doyle, Director Administrative and Workplace Services EY Ireland   10h05 Introduction to new EU AML regulatory framework: European Commission

• EU regulatory package including timing, implications for practitioners Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime, DG FISMA, European Commission  
• AMLA: timeline, how it will work, implications for the finance profession Olivier Salles, Head of Unit, Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Task Force, DG FISMA, European Commission

10h25 Moderated panel discussion with European Commission and finance professionals

• Introduction to panellists by moderator: Aidan Clifford, Advisory Service & Public Affairs Manager, EEMA ACCA

Panellists:

• Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime, DG FISMA, European Commission
• Olivier Salles, Head of Unit, Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Task Force, DG FISMA, European Commission
• Aleksandra Vasilic, EY Europe West FinCrime Leader
• Marie-France De Pover, General Manager/Director Group Compliance, KBC Group
• Robert Müller, Head of Anti Financial Crime (AFC) Germany and Group Head Anti Money Laundering & Preventing Facilitation of Tax Evasion (Group AML & PFoTE), Deutsche Bank

11h15 Open discussion with all panellists   11h30 Concluding remarks by Chair Brussels  OnlineBelgiumMore information here

02 Dec 2024 12:00

Join us on 2 December 2024 at the Palace of the Academies, Brussels, for an essential conference supported by the EU. The event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to address Europe’s most pressing health challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative solutions.

Key Themes

• One Health: Addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health to combat climate-related health threats. 
• Brain Health: Exploring the impact of mental, cognitive, and emotional health on society and the economy.
• Paediatric Cancer: Focusing on advancements in treatment, care, and survivorship for children with cancer. Network with top professionals, participate in discussions, and contribute to shaping the future of European healthcare. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the future of public health! Join us in making a lasting impact on Europe's health landscape!

 

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03 Dec 2024 09:30

This is a crucial moment for the future of Ukraine’s energy system, as the country works on a plan to rebuild in the aftermath of a devastating conflict, this event seeks to bring together key stakeholders and decision-makers to explore how energy storage technologies and renewables can play a pivotal role in enhancing Ukraine’s energy resilience.

 

Renewables and energy storage are cornerstones of a sustainable, secure, and independent energy future for Ukraine. By integrating these sectors into the rebuilding process, Ukraine can reduce its dependence on external energy sources, build infrastructure that is more resilient to external shocks, and increase its energy security.

 

The event will feature keynote addresses from high-level government representatives, and expert panel discussions aimed at sharing best practices on combining renewables and energy storage, scoping the specific need for the rebuilding effort, foster new partnerships, and advance policies that ensure renewable energy and energy storage are prioritised in Ukraine’s energy strategy in the EU;

 

For the full agenda and the registration page follow this link:

 

https://energy-storage-coalition.idloom.events/repower-ukraine-with-energy-storage-and-renewables

BrusselsEnergyMartin's Central Park  BrusselsBelgiumMore information here

18 Nov 2024 16:00At present, more than 60 million people in the EU live with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which remain the main cause of death and disability in Europe, accounting for over €282 billion in healthcare expenditure in the EU every year. The upcoming Council Conclusions on cardiovascular health (CVH) that the Hungarian Presidency is working on, along with the inclusion of CVD in both the European Commission President’s political guidelines and the Mission Letter to the Commissioner-Designate for Health signal a much welcome political commitment towards improving cardiovascular health (CVH) in Europe. Building on this momentum, this event aims to provide a platform for discussion between EU and national-level stakeholders to explore ways to address CVH in Europe, reduce mortality and morbidity, and improve the quality of life of people living with or at risk of CVD. This event will explore how to best focus EU-level action towards the unmet needs of the cardiovascular community and ensure that the new EU mandate puts forward the right tools to support the communities and the Member States in promoting CVH. The event will also see the participation of representatives of the national Health Ministries, to draw on national best practices and on the learnings of countries that have recently developed national cardiovascular health plans or other strategies to tackle CVD. The event will be moderated by Prof. Michal Vrablik, Professor of Internal Medicine at Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic. Speakers will include Members of the European Parliament, representatives from the European Commission, representatives of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU and patient representatives. We will welcome guests from 15:30 for a coffee. The event will be followed by a networking reception. Please join us and stay tuned for more details: https://www.cardiovascular-alliance.eu/rising-to-the-challenge-time-for-...

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29 Oct 2024 13:00

 

 

The virtual roundtable, entitled "Bridging the Gap: Advancing Psoriasis Care in Europe" sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) will take place on World Psoriasis Day, October 29, 2024, at 13.00 – 14.15 (CET). 

This roundtable discussion will focus on addressing critical gaps and opportunities in the psoriasis care pathway, focusing on the European region. The webcast will be available in English, interested participants are invited to register now.

This important discussion comes following the publication of the Economist Impact report “Beyond skin-deep: tackling gaps in psoriasis care” which examines challenges and opportunities across the psoriasis care pathway in the France, Italy, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, the United States, China, and Japan and how health systems can better meet patients’ needs. 

 

The report, commissioned and supported by BMS, emphasizes psoriasis is a serious, chronic, non-communicable autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is not only a painful and stigmatizing illness, but is also associated with many serious, systemic comorbidities. Moreover, many patients report experiencing a significant detrimental impact on quality of life and overall health. However, despite its widespread prevalence, the report finds psoriasis to be misunderstood, under-resourced, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. 

 

The roundtable will bring together policy experts, healthcare providers, patients, and advocates to discuss the policy recommendations from the Economist Impact report, and highlight the need for their implementation at the local and regional level. Key topics include undertreatment, promotion of shared decision-making, and understanding the burden of comorbidities.

 

• Dr. Tiago Torres, Professor of Dermatology at University of Porto, Portugal
• Antonio Manfredi, Psoriasis patient and advocate for ACCIÓN PSORIASIS, Spain
• Ilse Van Ee, Psoriasis patient and advocate for Psoriasispatiënten Nederland, Netherlands
• Penilla Gunther, Former Swedish politician and FOKUS Patient founder, Sweden 
• Rene Wyndham, Moderator and Broadcaster
• Jasmine Greenamyer, Vice President, Global Patient Outreach, BMS, United States

 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful discussion across various stakeholders on how to address ongoing gaps in care for the psoriasis patient community. 

 

Register now to join us on October 29, 2024, at 13.00 – 14.15 (CET)!

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03 Dec 2024 to 04 Dec 2024

 

Mark your calendars: the European Ideas Forum is back on December 3 & 4 in Brussels! With the usual high-level roster of policymakers, industry leaders and academics, EIF is the place to be to hear from the EU’s important players at the start of the new 5-year European Parliament legislature. Join us on December 3-4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Brussels as we discuss the challenges on the horizon for Europe and the solutions being devised to counter them. Save the date so you don’t miss it, and stay tuned for more information!

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18 Oct 2024

In a post-Brexit world, navigating EU funding opportunities has become increasingly complex for UK partners.

CLERENS is hosting a one-hour webinar on 18 October from 10-11 am CEST to address the key challenges and provide practical solutions for UK organisations seeking to secure EU funding.

This webinar is essential for businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits facing the challenges of accessing EU funds post-Brexit.

Learn how to turn these challenges into opportunities and keep your projects funded!

 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Overview of EU Funding Programmes: A deep dive into current EU funding opportunities still accessible to UK partners, including Horizon Europe, InnovFund, EIC, and other relevant programmes.
• Understanding Eligibility: Clear guidance on overcoming eligibility hurdles and how UK entities can participate in various EU funding calls.
• Application Process: Step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the application process, including tips for crafting a competitive proposal.
• Maximising Success: Strategies for collaboration and building strong consortia to enhance your chances of securing EU funding.

 

AGENDA

• 10:00-10:05 am: Welcome and introduction – Martin Bracken, EU Funding Development Manager, CLERENS
• 10:05-10:25 am: Overview of EU funding programs for energy, mobility and environment – Maria Mazuera, Senior Consultant, CLERENS
• 10:25-10:35 am: Understanding Eligibility Requirements – Federico Spadaro, Junior Consultant, CLERENS
• 10:35-10:45 am: Lessons learned by a successful applicant – Carl Telford, Research & Innovation Director, Consortium for Battery Innovation
• 10:45-10:55: Q&A moderated – Martin Bracken, EU Funding Development Manager, CLERENS
• 10:55-11:00: Closing remarks – Martin Bracken, EU Funding Development Manager, CLERENS

 

REGISTRATIONS

You can register via this link.

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14 Oct 2024

The Energy Storage Coalition will host our annual event on 14 October 2024 in Brussels.

Titled, What’s next? Energy Storage and renewables in the New Political Landscape the events will be a platform for policymakers and industry representatives to discuss the future of energy storage in the European Union now that a new legislative term has started. And, of course, we will celebrate the achievements of the Energy Storage Coalition.

 

Confirmed speakers include:

•             Lukasz Kolinski, Acting Director Green Transition and Energy System Integration (ENER.C), European Commission

•             Sigrid Friis, MEP, Renew Europe Group

•             Benedetta Scuderi, MEP, Greens/European Free Alliance

•             Francois Beaude, Strategy Lead, ACER

•             Patrick Clerens, Secretary General, EASE

•             Giles Dickson, CEO, WindEurope

•             Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO, SolarPower Europe

•             Philipp Offenberg, Director Europe, Breakthrough Energy

 

Register here: https://energystoragecoalition.eu/energy-storage-coalition-annual-event/

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24 Oct 2024The award-winning Virtual Careers Fair Europe is back on 24 October 2024!  

Registrations are now open! https://lnkd.in/gjCMwGkg

Are you looking for a job in finance across Europe? This is your chance to connect with top employers! So far, we’ve confirmed 70 ACCA Approved Employers from 13 European countries.

Register to attend our award-winning Virtual Careers Fair – connecting the brightest finance and accountancy talent with global employers.

• Explore the latest job opportunities.
• Interact with recruiters in real-time.
• Get expert career advice and access valuable content.

We are honoured to welcome a keynote speech by Director-General Mario Nava, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), European Commission.     Brussels  OnlineBelgiumMore information here

03 Oct 2024 09:00

We are excited to invite you to Quantum Delta’s workshop ‘Could Quantum Tech make a difference?', taking place in Brussels on 3 October from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CEST).

While there is no single silver bullet for climate change, forward-looking technologies like quantum promise potential to support the greening of key verticals – from climate modelling for more accurate predictions to power grid optimisation. 

‘Could Quantum Tech make a difference?' will convene policymakers and leaders from the quantum and clean tech ecosystem, offering a prime opportunity for one-on-one interactions. Attendees will gain valuable insights from expert presentations, including:

• Dusan Chrenek, Principal Adviser — Digital for the Green Transition, European Commission’s DG CLIMA (Keynote Speaker);

• Mark Van Stiphout, Deputy Head of Unit for Research, Innovation, Competitiveness and Digitalisation, DG ENER;

• Pascal Maillot, Deputy Head of Unit High Performance Computing and Quantum Technologies, DG CNECT.

Please note that places are very limited. RSVP here to register your interest.

Lunch will be provided. Attendees are also welcome for breakfast from 8:30.

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25 Sep 2024 15:00

 

 

The annual EU Flu Day is back! 15 years after the adoption of the 2009 Council Recommendation on Season Influenza Vaccination, the 2024 edition of EU Flu Day will discuss how leveraging data and digitalisation can help achieve the EU’s 75% vaccination uptake for influenza and expand it to include RSV, and COVID-19 considering the evolving public health landscape.

 

Hosted at the European Parliament by MEP András Kulja (EPP, HU) and joined by MEP Dolors Montserrat (EPP, ES), co-chair of the Steering Group on Influenza Vaccination, institutional and disease experts, health professionals and patients will explore how timely, harmonised data collection on flu, COVID-19, and RSV can help inform evidenced based policy through a better understanding of barriers to vaccination. Digital tools including electronic vaccination registries are increasingly essential for building public trust, supporting vaccine delivery, and ultimately driving data-driven public health actions.

 

Don’t miss it! The event, organised by the Steering Group on Influenza Vaccination, will be the forum for insightful discussion on how to leverage these tools and strategies to boost vaccination rates and protect public health across Europe.

 

Save your spot now by registering to attend either in person or online, and be part of the conversation!

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02 Oct 2024 12:15

Five years in, the European Green Deal remains the EU’s flagship project aiming to decarbonise the economy and spur economic growth. Regrettably, the EU is in a completely different financial and geopolitical position compared to 2019 while its track record on climate and energy is far from convincing. We already see clear signals that the current framework is neither generating “green growth” nor putting the continent on a fast-track towards net zero.

Spiralling fiscal costs, a scarcity of vital energy and natural resources, and increasing societal strain, all risk derailing the clean energy transition. The EU needs to keep its decarbonisation drive towards carbon neutrality in the upcoming mandate, but be prepared to adjust its policy priorities in order to achieve its monumental climate and environmental goals.

Is decarbonisation becoming a structural challenge for European energy security and price stability? What kind of policy pivot do we need to ensure that the Green Deal makes a successful business case for European enterprises and industry? How can the European institutions guarantee that the drive toward sustainability doesn’t become financially and societally unsustainable?

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01 Oct 2024 15:00

The current security environment in Europe is characterised by increasing complexity and unpredictability. The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia has exposed Europe’s security vulnerabilities and has heightened concerns about the nuclear threat posed by Moscow, especially in the Black Sea region. Nuclear weapons remain the central pillar of European defence and security policy. Most European states rely on NATO’s nuclear umbrella for collective protection, mainly under US leadership, while some countries, such as France, maintain a strictly national approach to nuclear issues.

The rise of revisionist powers, which challenge the Western-led liberal world order, poses a new dual challenge to Euro-Atlantic security and NATO’s extended nuclear deterrent. Coupled with the shift in US foreign policy dynamics towards the Indo-Pacific and possibly the adoption of a more isolationist approach in the international affairs, there is an urgent need for a thorough reassessment of the role of nuclear weapons in Europe.

To discuss the potential need for a collective European nuclear deterrent (END), while ensuring the preservation of both the North Atlantic Alliance and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) framework, the Martens Centre invites you to the launch of a paper, authored by Adérito Vicente, which critically assesses the feasibility and necessity of establishing a common European nuclear deterrent, and explores the challenges and opportunities associated with such an initiative. A commentary and debate will follow the presentation of the paper.

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15 Oct 2024 12:00

CLIMATE RIGHTS AS A NEW WAY TO RESPOND TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS

Date: 15 October 2024, 9:30-12:30

Venue: Committee of the Regions, Brussels, Bâtiment Jacques Delors Rue Belliard 99-101, B - 1040 Brussels

AGENDA

9.30 – 9.35 Welcome, opening remarks (Csaba Kiss, coordinator, Justice & Environment)

9.35 – 9.45 Welcome in the name of the Committee of the Regions (Katrin Krause, member of COR, Estonia - TBC)

First panel: Our conceptual approach to climate rights: the rights-based perspective to EU and national climate policies

9.45 – 10.00 The concept of climate rights (Plamen Peev, legal expert, BlueLink)

10.00 – 10.15 Climate rights, climate citizens with special regard to children (Kata Dozsa, associate professor, Brussels School of Governance – Vrije Universiteit Brussel) Keynote speeches

10.15 – 10.30 The amazing story of the KlimaSeniorinnen Switzerland (Elisabeth Stern, board member, KlimaSeniorinnen Switzerland)

10.30 – 10.45 Protecting a safe climate for future generations: lessons from international courts (Katalin Sulyok, climate law scholar, advisor to the Ombudsman for Future Generations, Hungary)

10:45 – 11:00 … (Klara Talaber-Ritz, deputy director, European Commission Legal Service)

11:00 – 11:15 From Environmental Liability to Environmental Justice (Julian Popov, fellow of the European Climate Foundation, former Minister of Environment and Water of Bulgaria, Commissioner Nominee for Bulgaria)

Second panel: National perspectives: examples from EU countries

11.15 – 11.30 Estonia - Climate litigation against oil shale (Triin Jaadmaa, lawyer, EELC)

1.30 – 11.45 Slovenia - Corporate Responsibility and Climate Change (Aljosa Petek, lawyer, PIC)

11.45 – 12.00 Spain - Multilevel governance in climate law enforcement (Ana Barreira, lawyer, IIDMA)

12.00 – 12.15 Communicating climate rights in mass media and online - an uphill struggle! (Pavel Antonov, BlueLink.net editor, board member of the Association for Progressive Communications)

Third panel: The way ahead for enhancing climate rights

12.15 – 12.30 Open discussion

12:30 – Lunch

Link to Registration Form

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02 Oct 2024 09:30

The Institute for Rational Addiction Policies is hosting a roundtable, "Connecting Addictions and Cardiovascular Health in Europe."

Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly 12% of the EU's total health burden, causing over 6 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths each year. Holding the current Presidency of the Council of the EU, Hungary has made cardiovascular health one of the key priorities on its agenda. European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen has also recently included prevention of cardiovascular diseases in her political agenda. As a result, policymakers should increasingly focus on addressing the root causes of these diseases, including the consumption of harmful substances.

At the same time, poor mental health plays a significant role in public health challenges. Addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs are closely linked to mental health issues, often creating a cycle that increases the risk of cardiovascular conditions. Therefore, tackling these interconnected issues is essential for improving health outcomes across Europe.

The start of a new EU mandate presents a crucial opportunity to discuss cardiovascular diseases, addictions, and mental health while highlighting evidence-based policy solutions. This event provides a platform to exchange ideas and define key priorities for addressing these topics in a holistic way at the EU level.

The key speakers at the event include:

• Mgr. Jindřich Vobořil, Pg.Dip., Director of the Institute for Rational Addiction Policies (IRAP), former Czech Anti-Drug Coordinator and Advisor to the Czech Prime Minister.
• Prof. Ing. Danuše Nerudová, Ph.D., Member of the European Parliament and Substitute in the ENVI Committee.
• Mgr. et Mgr. Helena Gherasim, Head of the Association of Providers of Addiction Services (APAS).  
• Michael Fanta Ph.D., Chief Analyst at Centre for Economic and Market Analysis (CETA), Lecturer and Researcher at Anglo-American University in Prague (AAU).

 

Date and time: 2nd October 2024, 09:30-11:30

Venue: Press Club Brussels, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels   Agenda:

Moderated by Tomáš Sadílek, Expert on International Drug Regulations and Advisor to the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic

09:30 – 09:45    Coffee and registration 09:45 – 10:00    Opening remarks

• Prof. Ing. Danuše Nerudová, Ph.D., Member of the European Parliament, Substitute in the ENVI Committee, EPP, Czechia

10:00 – 10:15    Keynote Speech

• Mgr. Jindřich Vobořil, Pg.Dip., Director of Institute for Rational Addiction Policies, Advisor to the Czech Prime Minister, Former Czech National Drug Coordinator

10:15 – 11:00    Policy roundtable

• Michael Fanta Ph.D., Chief Analyst at Centre for Economic and Market Analysis (CETA), Lecturer and Researcher at Anglo-American University in Prague (AAU)
• Mgr. et Mgr. Helena Gherasim, Head of the Association of Providers of Addiction Services (APAS)

11:00 – 11:30    Q&A Session 11:30 – 12:30    Light Lunch & Networking

 

Click here to register for the roundtable.

 

 

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