2026 GIID European Convening

Innovation Districts and a Competitive Europe

30 Nov – 1 Dec 2026 ㅤ|ㅤ Brussels, Belgiumㅤ | ㅤ·In person, by invitation·

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Innovation districts as drivers of European ambitions

Innovation districts bring research institutions, companies, entrepreneurs and talent together in dense, walkable urban areas. Their proximity and collaboration help turn research into commercial activity, support company growth and advance industrial transformation.

This convening brings district leaders and EU policymakers together to examine what districts are delivering, identify barriers to greater impact and explore how European policy and investment can better support their contribution to Europe’s competitiveness.

CONVENING GOALS

Demonstrate delivery

Show what districts make possible

Surface barriers

Identify what slows impact

Inform EU decisions

Connect policy with place

Connect EU districts

Find opportunities for collaboration

Build an action agenda

Define a focused set of priorities that strengthen the role of innovation districts in Europe

Two days of dialogue and action

The programme brings district leaders, EU policymakers, cities, research institutions, industry, investors and delivery partners together to shape practical next steps.

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EU Convening in numbers

+70

Participants

Innovation Districts

Countries

EU Representatives

Meet some of the innovation districts joining us in Brussels

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Everything you need to prepare

We have prepared a logistics guide that includes the venue details, summary of the programme, suggested attire, travel recommendations and a booking link for preferred rates with Lufthansa Group and partner airlines!

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We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels.

Registered participants will receive the latest programme and logistics packet via email. For questions or updates, contact the GIID convening team.

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