Workshops

The workshop will give Members the chance to explore in detail the impacts of Brexit on the Horizon Europe Programme. Three high level speakers will give a general overview of the potential impacts and consider them from the perspectives of European Research and Technology organisations and European corporate research. Their presentations will be followed by a question and answer session with Members.

The aim of the workshop was to give Members the chance to explore in detail the impacts of Brexit on industry and space policy for the EU27. Three high level speakers gave a general overview of the potential impacts of Brexit; considered the implications for EU business; and examined the implications for EU space policy. Their presentations were followed by a question and answer session with Members.

The aim of the workshop was to give Members the chance to explore in detail the impacts of Brexit on the EU27 ICT policies. Four high level speakers gave a general overview of the potential impacts of Brexit; considered the implications for digital innovation; examined the implications for policymaking and regulation; and discussed the implications on innovation and deployment of 5G. Their presentations were followed by a question and answer session with Members.

The purpose of the workshop was to give Members the chance to explore in detail the legal and economic impacts of Brexit on the EU27 energy systems. The workshop gave a general overview of the potential impacts of Brexit, considered the future EU energy policy and electricity/gas partnership with the UK after Brexit, as well as described the effects of Brexit on Ireland and outlined the potential impact of the UK's withdrawal from Euratom.

The aim of this workshop was to discuss national strategies for renewable energy in relation to energy efficiency policies including building renovation and self-generation of electricity. The current situation and its likely evolution were presented and evaluated. The workshop consisted of five presentations by high level speakers, followed by a question and answer session. The presentations offered a comprehensive picture of relevant views and opinions on this subject across the EU.

The aim of the workshop is to discuss the electricity demand response potential in the European Union and its role in achieving the targets of the Energy Union Strategy. The workshop will consist of five presentations by established distinguished experts in the field and an exchange of views with Members.

During this workshop the current situation concerning the security of energy supply and its likely evolution will be presented and evaluated, with possible policy initiatives identified to efficiently address the challenges. The workshop will consist of five short presentations by high level speakers, followed by a short question and answer session.

ITRE held a workshop to look at energy poverty problem in the European Union. The aim of the workshop was to provide expert information on the state of play in the field of energy poverty. Furthermore, it should tackle possible policy initiatives in connection with the ongoing work on legislative packages related to the Energy Union, especially the upcoming reviews of the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and a review of electricity market design.

Enterprises employing less than 250 persons form the backbone of the European economy contributing to employment, output and innovation. They account for over 99% of all enterprises, 67% of jobs, and 58% of output. However, only 52% of European SMEs are active in international markets. Moreover, less than 20% of SMEs are involved in internationalisation as subcontractors; and less than 10% of them partnered with a foreign enterprise on R&D and only 4% invested directly in a foreign based firm.

Internet Companies are rapidly growing and in the last decade some even became big international organisations. There are some concerns about their dominant position on the current market situation. Will it become the business model of the 21st century? The principal objective of the workshop is to take stock of the current situation concerning cross-competition among digital platforms, forecast future development in this area and valuate the policy options.