EUROPEAN CLUSTER CONFERENCE - 26. - 27. SEPTEMBER 2022 PRAGUE
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Please register here before 15 July to confirm your interest in participating
PRESS RELEASE Prague To host the European Cluster Conference 2022
Prague, May 25, 2022 – The 8th edition of the European Cluster Conference will take place on 26 - 27 September 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic. The conference will bring together cluster managers, policymakers and experts from all over the European Union to discuss the latest trends in cluster policies. The event aims to stimulate a high-level policy discussion on the challenges that need to be addressed to reinforce the role and added value of clusters in the implementation of the updated EU Industrial Strategy as well as in other core European initiatives impacting industry.
Prague will host the European Cluster Conference 2022 as part of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This major EU conference for industry stakeholders will focus on topics stemming from the updated EU Industrial Strategy and its implementation on the ground. It will also cover issues to be addressed by the Czech Presidency such as energy security and strategic resilience of EU industry.
The 8th edition of the European Cluster Conference is a unique opportunity to discuss current and future priorities for cluster policies and developments to make the green and digital transitions happen whilst strengthening the EU's economic resilience. It will foster networking and it is an opportunity to build connections between Europe's value chains, clusters and ecosystems in view of future interregional and cross-sectoral cooperation.
The conference will bring together cluster managers, cluster policymakers, experts and other stakeholders. The event is organised by the European Commission with the support of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic under the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The conference will take place on September 26 – 27, 2022, at O2 Universum, Českomoravská 2345/17, Prague 9.
Registration to the conference and additional information can be found at europeanclusterconference.eu.
Applications for cluster awards will open soon Participants to the conference will have the chance to vote for the “European Cluster Manager of the Year” and the “European Cluster Partnership of the Year.” The event's highlight will include a ceremony with the announcement of the winners of these two awards. It will be possible to submit applications for these contests from June 6 to July 22. More information on the awards and registration procedure for the candidates will be available on the official website of the European Cluster Conference in June 2022.
Site visits will show cluster partnerships in practice
Participants to the conference will also have an opportunity to take part in the following site visits:
ECCP Matchmaking event On 26 September 2022 (morning), prior to the European Cluster Conference, a Matchmaking event will be held in a physical format. This event will gather cluster organisations and SMEs to explore trade, investment and partnering opportunities and to develop connections between Europe’s value chains and ecosystems. About the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) The European Cluster Collaboration Platform is a vibrant online community helping cluster organisations across Europe and beyond to connect, communicate and collaborate. It provides a unique one-stop-shop for news, opportunities and collaboration for industrial clusters across Europe, boosting the visibility and showcasing the impact of European clusters in cutting-edge industries and expanding markets throughout the world. For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Annamaria Roman, annamaria.r@actionprgroup.com
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