Building on the Expert Group on Clusters’ recommendations from late 2022, the conference offered insights into how stakeholders integrate and implement the Commission’s vision on the ground, contributing to Transition Pathways. The conference addressed pivotal topics— the Green Transition, the Digital Transition and Resilience Building—providing a deep dive into key drivers like skills, funding, and technology. The conference raised awareness about the role of clusters, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and stimulate debates on clusters’ possible actions to shape the future of the EU Single Market.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk “Green, digital and resilient through clusters: Takeaways from the European Cluster Conference” on 15 May, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to reflect on the key learning from the different keynotes and parallel sessions of the European Cluster Conference and discuss the vision for the future of clusters.

Speakers included: 

• Mariella Masselink, Head of Unit, DG GROW, European Commission
• Marek Przeor, Team Leader Cluster Policy, DG GROW, European Commission
• Carolina Garcés, Project Manager Internationalisation, Mobile Heights
• Glenda Napier, CEO, Energy Cluster Denmark
• Kristina Šermukšnytė-Alešiūnienė, General Director, AgriFood Lithuania
• Susana Remotti, Cluster Project Manager, PROPLAST Italy

This event is part of regular online meetings brought to the cluster community by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. They offer up-to-date insights into the latest industrial policies and clusters’ involvement, projects, and best practices, the latest ECCP news, and funding opportunities. The EU Clusters Talks are a space to exchange knowledge and discuss cluster-relevant topics, which will change with every meeting.

Access all slides from the European Cluster Conference 2024 

Watch the session recording: