European Office Of Cyprus

StoryPharm Training in Intersectionality, Sexuality, and Gender
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-27
25–27 November 2025
StoryPharm announces its next training course, Intersectionality, Sexuality, and Gender, to be held at the University of Cyprus, Centre for Medieval Arts & Rituals (CeMAR). The event will take place at the Learning Resource Centre – UCY Library “Stelios Ioannou,” Room LRC012.
This three-day training introduces StoryPharm Doctoral Fellows to key concepts and methodologies in gender, sexuality, and intersectionality studies. Organised in collaboration with the Interdepartmental Graduate Programme in Gender Studies and the UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality, the course explores how these critical perspectives can be applied to the study of ancient and medieval sources and cultures.
Through lectures, reading sessions, and discussions led by experts from the University of Cyprus and partner institutions, participants will examine feminist and queer theory, care-focused feminism, metaphors of illness in early modernity, and the gendered construction of academic excellence. The training will also address contemporary issues of gender and diversity in work and education.
For the full programme, click here.

2026 Horizon Europe Info Days and Brokerage Events
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31
With the Horizon Europe Work Programmes 2026-2027 being officially adopted on 11 December 2025, foreseeing €14 billion investment to drive R&I across the EU’s strategic goals, the New Year kicks off with a series of Info Days on the 2026 call topics, organised by the European Commission and its Agencies.
The Info Days are complemented by brokerage and matchmaking events organised by National Contact Points, Thematic Networks and Platforms.
The EOC put together a list of Info Days and Brokerage events that could give participants an insight into the specific call of their interest and help connect and identify potential partners.
Horizon Europe upcoming Info Days and Brokerage Events
Pillar I – Excellent Science

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – The MSCA matchmaking platform under the RADIANCE project
Research Infrastructures 18 March 2026 Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures info day – Online

Pillar II – Clusters

Cluster 1 Health
10 February 2026 Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 1– Online
26-30 January 2026 Brokerage Event Cluster Health – Online

Cluster 2 Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
26 March 2026 Horizon Europe info day – Cluster 2 – Online
26 January 2026 UnILiON Brokerage Event on Cluster 2 – Online
25 February 2026 SSH-STEM brokerage event on AI-themed topics * – Online
(* Interdisciplinary: all researchers in all clusters with STEM or SSH expertise relevant to Artificial intelligence)

Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society
4 March 2026 Info Day (tbc)
21 January 2026 Cluster 3 Online Networking and Matchmaking Event – Online

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space
29-30 January 2026 Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 4 – Online
28 January 2026 Info Day and Brokerage event: AI – Data – Robotics – Brussels, Belgium
12 November 2025 – 15 April 2026 Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital Speed-Dating Platform – Online

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy & Mobility
15 January 2026 Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 5 Climate, Energy & Mobility – Online only
14 January 2026 GREENET Virtual Brokerage Event – Online only

Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
22-23 January 2026 Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 6 – Brussels, Belgium21 January 2026 CARE4BIO Brokerage event – Brussels, Belgium

Horizontal

Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA)
22 January 2026 Horizon Europe info days – WIDERA Work Programme Widening calls – Online

EU Missions
20 January 2026 Horizon Europe info days – EU Missions – Online
28-29 January 2026 Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event 2026 – Online

About the IHI Call Days
2026-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Info sessions
The IHI Call Days for IHI call 12 will take place on 19 and 20 January 2026 online. Here you’ll learn about the rules and procedures, the financial aspects and general information about call 12.
Find partners for call 12 via the Brokerage Platform
The platform includes a networking module so that you can find potential partners for your consortium and message them. The platform will remain open for networking until the call deadline.
While the IHI Call Days platform is a great place to start your search for partners, we advise you to use other avenues as well – you can find further tips and advice on finding partners here.
Agenda

Financial aspects of the proposal
Monday 19 January | 14:30-16:30
General information on call 12
Tuesday 20 January | 10:30-12:30
Rules and procedures for single-stage calls
Tuesday 20 January | 14:30-16:30
*all times indicated are in CET (Brussels Time)
Source: https://www.ihi.europa.eu/news-events/events/ihi-call-days-call-12

Online Info Session: Erasmus+ European Degree Exploratory Action and Forward-Looking Projects – Higher Education
2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:30
Join us for the Info Day on 13 January 2026 from 10:00 to 13:30 and discover new funding opportunities!
The Partnerships for Innovation: Forward-Looking Projects – Higher Education initiative (ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-HE), with a budget of EUR 8 million, aims to support European Degree Pathway Projects and a Leadership Program to set up a European Leadership Academy. Through approximately 14 pathway projects, it will support public and private organisations active in the fields of education and training to develop innovative approaches to pave the way for a joint European degree, primarily in key sectors such as engineering.
The European Leadership Academy will equip leaders of higher-education institutions with skills to face the complexity of the current societal challenges such as the digital challenges and green transition.
Who can apply? The call is open to higher education institutions, public and private organisations active in education and training, and quality assurance associations .
The Partnerships for Excellence – European Universities: European Degree Exploratory Action initiative (ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PE-EUED), with a budget of EUR 14 million, aims to support the rollout of the joint European degree label in higher education institutions across Europe.
It will support universities in their effort to adapt existing joint programmes or design new ones, in line with the joint degree label criteria. Additionally, the initiative will encourage exploratory projects that assess the practicality and benefits of having a European engineering degree.
Who can apply? The call is open to higher education institutions across Europe.
Stay tuned for the link to join the info session.

fund (EU)

Tuesday 13 January 2026, 10:00 – 13:30 (CET)

Online only

Practical information

When: Tuesday 13 January 2026, 10:00 – 13:30 (CET)
Where: Online only
Languages: English

Agenda:

10:00-10:15
Welcome and introduction

10:15-11:00
Policy background

11:00-11:15
Q&A

11:15-11:30
Break

11:30-13:00
How to prepare a competitive proposal

13:00-13:30
Q&A

Source: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/online-info-session-erasmus-european-degree-exploratory-action-and-forward-looking-projects-higher-2026-01-13_en

Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal?
2026-02-11 10:00 - 17:00
A webinar on Lump Sum which significantly simplifies budget management in Horizon Europe projects is organised by the European Commission on 11 February 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Brussels time.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to build a project proposal in the Lump Sum model, how to define milestones and deliverables in a way that ensures funding, what are the common mistakes to avoid, how the new model help to focus less on financial management and more on content, and get tips from European Commission experts.
More information: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/other/events/20260211/event260211.htm

European Innovation Council Info Day in Nicosia Cyprus, 18 February 2026
2026-02-18 14:00 - 18:00
The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) are organising an EIC Info Day taking place in Nicosia, on 18 February 2026.
The event will present the current EIC Work Programme, providing detailed information on the individual calls and highlighting funding opportunities available to potential applicants.
Participants will first receive an overview of the key features and new elements of the EIC Work Programme during a plenary session, followed by two parallel sessions: one session will focus on the Pathfinder and Transition Calls, targeting researchers from academic and research organisations, as well as companies. The other session will focus on the Accelerator and STEP Scale-up Calls, including a presentation of the Pre-Accelerator instrument, tailored to deep tech SMEs with mature technologies.
Participants are required to select their preferred session upon registration.
During the Info Day, participants will hear directly from the EIC representatives, learn from success stories shared by EIC-funded project beneficiaries, gain insights into the EIC Fund, take part in an interactive Q&A session, have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with peers from both academia and industry.
The event will be held in English, and participation is free of charge. Attendance is open to academic and industry stakeholders.
For the detailed Programme, venue details and registrations please visit the EIC registration website.
Source: https://www.research.org.cy/en/european-innovation-council-info-day-in-nicosia-cyprus-18-february-2026/

How EOC Members Can Benefit from ERRIN
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00
The European Office of Cyprus (EOC) is a member of the European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN https://errin.eu/), a well-known Brussels-based platform that gathers around 120 regional organisations from more than 20 European countries.
With this membership, EOC full and international members can have access and utilise a wide range of ERRIN services, tools, and collaborative opportunities. In this context, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar on ERRIN that will take place on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, from 11:00 to 12:00 EET (Cyprus/Greece time) – or 10:00 to 11:00 CET (Czechia Time)
The objective is to introduce ERRIN and provide practical insight into how EOC members can make the most of this membership, especially in exchanging information; building new partnerships; developing joint projects; networking and much more.
Ms Ewa Chomicz, ERRIN Policy & Engagement Manager, will present:

ERRIN’s structureand thematic Working Groups;

Key services and tools available to members
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
The webinar will be held on Zoom. Please, use the following link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vIR2T88GTCWV9OmmycTH_Q#/registration
Create your ERRIN account in advance
To help you get familiar with ERRIN platform and make the most of the session, we kindly invite you to create your individual ERRIN account in advance using your official organisational email address via the following link: https://errin.eu/user/register. When registering, please make sure to select “European Office of Cyprus” where it asks for your ERRIN member organisation. Once your account is created, a request will automatically be sent to EOC for affiliation confirmation and approval.
We encourage you to join and to share this invitation with colleagues within your organisation who are involved in research, innovation, and European cooperation activities.
***restricted event only for the full and international members of the EOC.

SANER 2026
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-20
The 33rd IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering
The IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER) is the premier event on the theory and practice of recovering information from existing software and systems. The event explores innovative methods to extract the many kinds of information that can be recovered from software, software engineering documents, and systems artifacts, and examines innovative ways of using this information in system renewal and program understanding.
SANER promotes discussion and interaction among researchers and practitioners about the development of maintainable systems, and the improvement, evolution, migration, and reengineering of existing systems. The venue also explores innovative methods of extraction for the many kinds of information of interest to software developers and examines innovative ways of using this information in system renewal and program understanding.
SANER will feature technical research paper sessions, workshops, an early research achievements track, an industry paper track, a tool demonstration track, and a dedicated track on negative results in software analysis, evolution and reengineering.

Important Dates up till Mon 10 Nov 2025

Wed 20 Aug 2025
Workshops & Tutorials Workshop: Call for Proposals Submission

Wed 27 Aug 2025
Workshops & Tutorials Workshop: Proposal Notification

Thu 9 Oct 2025
Research Track Abstract submission (mandatory)

Thu 16 Oct 2025
Research Track Paper submission deadline

Fri 7 Nov 2025
Registered Report Track RR Submission

Mon 10 Nov 2025
Early Research Achievement (ERA) Track Abstract Submission Deadline

Mon 10 Nov 2025
Reproducibility Studies and Negative Results (RENE) Track Abstract submission deadline

Mon 10 Nov 2025
Short Papers and Posters Track Abstract submission deadline

Mon 10 Nov 2025
Industrial Track Abstract submission

SANER 2026 flyer

The Cyprus Institute: Invisible Networks? Isotopic Perspectives on Exchange in the Ancient Southwest Asia | 21 April 2026
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00
We are pleased to invite you to the first lecture in the One Archaeological Science Seminar Series. Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeological Science: Use of Isotopes.
Invisible Networks? Isotopic Perspectives on Exchange in Ancient Southwest Asia
by Dr Kristina A. Franke (Ruhr-University Bochum)
21 April 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Hybrid event – join in person or online
More information available here: Seminar: Invisible Networks? Isotopic Perspectives on Exchange in the Ancient Southwest Asia – The Cyprus Institute
OneArchSci is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 101186503.

The Cyprus Institute: Stable Isotope Fingerprinting - Tracing Mobility, Diet, and Human–Material Interactions in the Ancient World
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00
We are pleased to invite you to the second lecture in the One Archaeological Science Seminar Series. Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeological Science: Use of Isotopes.
Stable Isotope Fingerprinting: Tracing Mobility, Diet, and Human–Material Interactions in the Ancient World
by Dr Dafni Kyropoulou (Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”)
22 April 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Hybrid event – join in person or online
More information available here: Seminar: Stable Isotope Fingerprinting – Tracing Mobility, Diet, and Human–Material Interactions in the Ancient World – The Cyprus Institute
OneArchSci is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 101186503.

The Cyprus Institute: Communities of Practice in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age Metallurgy Across Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
We are pleased to invite you to the third lecture in the One Archaeological Science Seminar Series. Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeological Science: Use of Isotopes.
Communities of practice in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age metallurgy across southeastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean
by Dr Vana Orfanou (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)
23 April 2026 | 14:00–15:00
Hybrid event – join in person or online
More information available here: Seminar: Communities of Practice in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age Metallurgy Across Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean – The Cyprus Institute
OneArchSci is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 101186503.

11th International Conference: “One World, Many Voices: Reimagining Transcultural Care for Global Health Futures,”
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-06
ETNA is pleased to announce the official Call for Abstracts for its 11th International Conference, to be held in the vibrant coastal city of Limassol, Cyprus, from 3–6 May 2026.
Under the timely and urgent theme “One World, Many Voices: Reimagining Transcultural Care for Global Health Futures,” ETNA 2026 will bring together nurses, educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders from around the world to explore how transcultural nursing can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global health landscape.
As health systems grapple with increasing cultural diversity, climate change, migration, technological innovation, and widening health disparities, this conference will provide a critical platform to share research, practices, and ideas that promote culturally attuned, inclusive, and forward-thinking care.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts that engage with a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional healing
Diasporic health experiences and narratives
AI, digital health, and transcultural care technologies
Education and training in cultural competence
Planetary health and its cultural dimension
Policy, advocacy, and health equity initiatives

By amplifying multiple voices and knowledge systems, #ETNA2026 aims to inspire new models of care that are equitable, responsive, and globally relevant.
Submit your abstract today and join us in shaping the future of transcultural nursing.
Visit our official conference page for submission guidelines and key dates: europeantransculturalnurses.eu/conference.

Call for Abstracts - "DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation" Scientific Conference
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24
The University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus) has addressed a Call for Abstracts for the European Scientific Conference “DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation” that will take place in Larnaca on 23–24 May 2026, under the Auspices of the Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The aim of the conference is to strengthen scholarly dialogue around:

the role of art and culture in shaping inclusive societies,
the production of knowledge on disability through critical and interdisciplinary approaches,
the connection between cultural practices, democratic rights, and social justice.

The conference is addressed to academics, researchers, PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers and cultural professionals with research work, while the participation of researchers with disabilities is strongly encouraged.
A Call for Abstracts is now Open under the following Thematic Axes:

Art, Disability, and Cultural Representation
This axis examines issues of disability representation in art, culture, and public discourse, as well as the ways artistic creation redefines stereotypes and normative frameworks.
Inclusion, Aesthetics, and Cultural Policy
This axis focuses on power relations that shape aesthetic value, cultural normativity, and policies of inclusion or exclusion.
Accessibility in Culture: Theory, Practices, and Institutions
Theoretical and applied models of cultural accessibility are analysed, including institutional frameworks and practices that enhance participation.
Knowledge, Research, and Disability: Methodologies and Scientific Paradigms
This axis explores how knowledge about disability is produced, who speaks, and through which research methodologies, with emphasis on critical and participatory approaches.
Culture, Democracy, and Rights: Disability in the Public Sphere
Disability is examined as an issue of democratic participation, cultural rights, and social activism.

Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals through the following link. The Call for Abstracts deadline is 31 March 2026.
More information:
Open Call for Abstracts Guidelines https://disfestival.com/?p=1
European Scientific Conference website https://disfestival.com
For any questions, please contact: contact@disfestival.com

Έξυπνες και Προσβάσιμες Πόλεις: Από τις Μεταφορές, στην Πληροφόρηση, τον Πολιτισμό και πέρα από αυτό
2026-05-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Δημοτικό Κέντρο Τεχνών Λευκωσίας, Συνεργασία:Ίδρυμα Πιερίδη[NiMAC] & Θέατρο Πόλης
Η εκδήλωση στοχεύει στην προώθηση της κατανόησης της διεπιστημονικότητας, των αρχών του συν-σχεδιασμού, της ενεργού συμμετοχής των χρηστών, καθώς και στην αλλαγή νοοτροπιών για την ενίσχυση συμπεριληπτικών κοινωνιών και πόλεων.
Συνδιοργανωτές:
Η ημερίδα συνδιοργανώνεται από το AccessibleEU Centre, το Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (Κέντρο Αριστείας στην Έρευνα και την Καινοτομία στις Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες, τις Τέχνες και τις Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήμες SoScieAtH), το Δημοτικό Κέντρο Τεχνών Λευκωσίας – Συνεργασία: Ίδρυμα Πιερίδη (NiMAC) και το Κυπριακό Ινστιτούτο, και θα φέρει κοντά διάφορους ενδιαφερόμενους φορείς, υπεύθυνους χάραξης πολιτικής και ερευνητές από διαφορετικούς τομείς που ενδιαφέρονται ή/και δραστηριοποιούνται στην ανάπτυξη προσβάσιμης μετακίνησης και πλοήγησης εντός και μεταξύ πόλεων.
Η ημερίδα θα περιλαμβάνει παρουσιάσεις σχετικά με πρωτοβουλίες για συμπεριληπτικές πόλεις, καθώς και μελέτες περίπτωσης από την Κύπρο, καλύπτοντας θεματικές όπως το δομημένο περιβάλλον, η πολιτιστική κληρονομιά, η ψηφιακή πληροφόρηση, οι εμπειρίες κινητικότητας, ο τουρισμός και οι μεταφορές.
Το δεύτερο μέρος της ημερίδα θα επικεντρωθεί σε ομάδες εργασίας, όπου οι συμμετέχοντες/ουσες θα εμπλακούν ενεργά σε βασικές θεματικές για την προσβασιμότητα στον τουρισμό, στην εστίαση, στην κινητικότητα, στα αεροπορικά ταξίδια και στις δημόσιες μεταφορές. Οι συνεδρίες αυτές στοχεύουν στην παραγωγή πρακτικών εισηγήσεων, την αναγνώριση προκλήσεων και την υποβολή προτάσεων λύσεων σε διαφορετικούς τομείς.
Λεπτομέρειες ημερίδας:
Ομάδα-στόχος: Φοιτητές/φοιτήτριες, επαγγελματικοί φορείς από διάφορους κλάδους, άτομα με αναπηρίες και οργανώσεις εκπροσώπων, δήμοι, οικογένειες, επαγγελματίες του πολιτισμού, φορείς τουρισμού και το ευρύ κοινό.
Πότε: Σάββατο, 23 Μαΐου 2026, 09:00 – 15:00
Μορφή: Με φυσική παρουσία
Πού: Δημοτικό Κέντρο Τεχνών Λευκωσίας, Συνεργασία: Ίδρυμα Πιερίδη, Παλιάς Ηλεκτρικής 19, 1016 Λευκωσία, Κύπρος
Γλώσσα: Ελληνικά (μία παρουσίαση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στα Αγγλικά με ελληνικούς υπότιτλους)
Πληροφορίες προσβασιμότητας: Προσβάσιμος χώρος. Αυτόματος υποτιτλισμός στα ελληνικά. Διερμηνεία στην Κυπριακή Νοηματική Γλώσσα.
Συμμετοχή: Δωρεάν εγγραφή σε αυτό το σύνδεσμο
Βρείτε εδώ το αναλυτικό Πρόγραμμα της Ημερίδας
Πληροφορίες για την ημερίδα στα αγγλικά
Θα σταλεί πιστοποιητικό παρακολούθησης σε όλα τα άτομα που θα συμμετέχουν και θα επιβεβαιώσουν την εγγραφή τους κατά τη διάρκεια της ημερίδας

European University Cyprus: Skills for Digital Autonomy: Empowering a Resilient Society
2026-06-05 08:30 - 18:15
A high-level European conference bringing together policymakers, experts, academia, and industry to shape the future of digital resilience, cybersecurity, and AI skills.
📅 5 June 2026
📍 EUC Cultural Centre, Nicosia, Cyprus
💻 Physical Event (In-person)
⌛Time 08:30 – 18:15 (all day event)
The event is under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026 and the President of the Republic of Cyprus.
👉 Register Now
ABOUT THE EVENT
In an era of rapid digital transformation, the ability to act, think, and operate independently in the digital world is no longer optional—it is essential.
The conference “Skills for Digital Autonomy: Empowering a Resilient Society” is a high-level, one-day event that brings together European and national stakeholders to explore how digital autonomy can be strengthened through skills development, collaboration, and inclusive policy action.
With a strong focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and resilient governance, the event aims to foster a culture of critical thinking, ethical digital engagement, and societal resilience.
Participants will engage in both strategic discussions and practical sessions, making this not just a conference—but a platform for real impact and collaboration across Europe.
OBJECTIVES
The event aims to:

Strengthen digital autonomy and resilience at national and European level
Promote skills development in cybersecurity, AI, and digital literacy
Foster collaboration between public sector, industry, academia, and civil society
Empower individuals, SMEs, and institutions to respond to emerging digital threats
Support EU priorities under the Digital Decade and strategic autonomy agenda
Encourage critical thinking and informed digital participation

MAIN THEMES
The conference will focus on key pillars shaping Europe’s digital future:

Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience
Artificial Intelligence & AI Literacy
Public Administration & e-Governance
SMEs & Digital Preparedness
Inclusion and Gender equality in Cybersecurity
Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking & Youth Engagement

WHY ATTEND
Join a unique gathering of European and national leaders and:

Gain insights from top-level experts and EU institutions
Explore real-world applications and best practices
Strengthen your understanding of digital risks and opportunities
Network with professionals across multiple sectors and countries
Contribute to shaping a secure, inclusive, and resilient digital Europe

TARGET AUDIENCE
This event is designed for:

Policymakers and public administration representatives
EU institutions and agencies
Cybersecurity and AI professionals
SME leaders and business professionals
Academics, researchers, and educators
Civil society organizations and NGOs
Students, young professionals, and active citizens

AGENDA
The conference combines high-level discussions with hands-on practical sessions.
👉Skills for Digital Autonomy 2026_Agenda
✔ Morning: Strategic panels and keynote discussions
✔ Afternoon: Practical sessions, case studies, and interactive workshops
Topics include:

Digital autonomy in Europe
Cyber resilience and preparedness
AI and cybersecurity skills for SMEs
Digital literacy and informed citizenship
Public sector digital transformation

SPEAKERS
The event will host distinguished speakers from:

European institutions (e.g., ENISA, European Commission)
National authorities and the Cyprus Presidency
Leading academic and research institutions
Industry and civil society organizations

VENUE
EUC Cultural Centre
European University Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
PARTICIPATION FORMAT
This is a physical event.
The venue is equipped with advanced audiovisual systems ensuring an interactive and engaging experience for all participants.
REGISTRATION
Participation is open to all interested stakeholders.
Early bird Registration Fee: €50 per participant
The fee covers:

Access to all sessions
Conference materials
Refreshments and networking opportunities
Full participation experience

Important:
Your registration is considered complete only after payment of the participation fee.
👉 Register Here
⚠️ Limited seats available – early registration is recommended.

EEN Cyprus, Greece & Czechia join forces to unlock innovation and business opportunities in Athens
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-09
International matchmaking event connects research, industry and SMEs to explore EU funding and build strategic partnerships
EEN Cyprus, EEN Hellas and EEN Czechia are pleased to announce the Research and Innovation Matchmaking Event 2026, a two-day international gathering to be held on 8-9 June at the Syggrou Estate in Marousi, Athens.
The event is co-organised by key members of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), including the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the European Office of Cyprus (EOC), the National Documentation Centre (EKT), PRAXI Network, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber of Ioannina, the Chamber of Kavala, the Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece, the Federation of Enterprises and Industries of Peloponnese & Western Greece, EVETAM S.A. (Societe Anonyme of Industrial Research, Technological Development, Laboratory Testing, Certification and Quality) and the coordinator of EEN Czechia, Czechinvest .
The event brings together academics, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry representatives from Cyprus, Greece, Czechia and beyond. It aims to foster cross-border collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and support the development of competitive project consortia for major European Union funding programmes, including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, CERV, and Creative Europe.
Designed for universities, research institutions, SMEs, start-ups and innovation multipliers, the matchmaking event offers a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, explore synergies, and initiate impactful collaborations.
The programme includes keynote addresses, success stories from participating countries, expert-led workshops on effective networking, and multiple rounds of pitching and structured networking sessions.
Participants can expect:

Pitching sessions showcasing project ideas, expertise, and technology offers
Tailored matchmaking meetings aligned with participants’ profiles and interests
Networking opportunities connecting research, industry, and innovation stakeholders
Funding-focused discussions on upcoming EU calls and strategic priorities

The event will focus on a broad range of priority topics, including:

Agriculture and Soil
Digital Health
AI, Data and Advanced Digital Technologies
New European Bauhaus Facility
Clean Energy, Storage and Climate Neutrality
Smart Cities, Sustainable Mobility and Built Environment
Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence (WIDERA)

Call for Participation
Organisations interested in participating are invited to submit an expression of interest by 29 May 2026, selecting one or more thematic areas.
Participants will also have the opportunity to compete for a place in the pitching sessions. Selected participants will present project ideas, expertise or collaboration requests related to the event’s themes and EU funding priorities.
Learn more: https://research-innovation.eu/
About the Organisers
Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, Enterprise Europe Network Hellas and Enterprise Europe Network Czechia actively support international cooperation, innovation, and access to EU funding opportunities for research and business communities.

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-13
The European Commission is organising the third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels (Belgium) on 9-13 June 2026, and you can be part of it!
The NEB Festival 2026 will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. It will highlight how empowered citizens and local authorities can play an active role in creating their environments, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing as a cornerstone of democratic participation. In line with the NEB’s core vision, the Festival will be a space to reimagine our built environment, placing first life, then spaces, and then buildings.
The Festival encompasses four key pillars:

Forum – a platform for engaging discussions and the exchange of ideas surrounding the New European Bauhaus.
Fair – a laboratory and exhibition, highlighting projects and prototypes that align with and support the core values of the New European Bauhaus.
Fest – a celebration that unites culture, art, and conviviality, serving as a moment of collective rejoicing, honouring freedom of expression and embracing radical, innovative, and disruptive ideas and visions.
Satellite events – initiatives and events organised independently in Brussels and beyond, aligned with the New European Bauhaus values.

First held in 2022, the NEB Festival is a biennial event that invites people to celebrate and take stock of the progress of the New European Bauhaus, the European Commission initiative that aims to turn the European Green Deal and Clean Industrial Deal into tangible change on the ground, improving daily lives through sustainable solutions for the built environment and lifestyles. It combines sustainability with good design, inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability, respecting Europe’s diverse places, cultural heritage, and cultures.
Get involved and help shape the next Festival!
Whether you’re a project leader, artist, designer, event organiser, or simply someone passionate about shaping a more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful future – you can now apply to be part of the next edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival:

Showcase your NEB-aligned project – apply for the Fair (deadline: 30 September 2025)
Share your artistic performance or cultural activity – apply for the Fest (deadline: 30 September 2025)
Organise a Satellite Event across Europe and beyond (deadline: 31 December 2025)
or help us to spread the word about the calls using this promo kit.

Find out more and apply now

101.CY Unconference: Freedom. Democracy. Internet: Cyprus EU Presidency edition, 2026
2026-06-15 10:30 - 18:00
This year’s 101.CY Unconference, follows the call Freedom. Democracy. Internet: Cyprus EU Presidency edition 2026, and is part of the Cyprus Open Digital Futures Week. It is the latest in a series of local unconferences (open space gatherings with an emergent agenda) aiming towards conscientious and democratically-grounded tech policy, in Cyprus and beyond.*
The Unconference is an invitation to come together in a moment of European digital policy visibility. The current policy landscape increasingly focuses on cybersecurity, AI development, and national or EU-first digital sovereingty metrics. In doing so, it risks overlooking the deeper questions that shape our collective technological futures. How do we make decisions regarding our technological future in a way that is inclusive, transparent, and human-centered rather than institutional? What kind of digital futures are we building? And how do we address the systemic pressures, lobbying, institutional inertia, and internal fragmentation, that continue to challenge the FLOSS and digital commons ecosystems from within?
On June 15th 2026, as Cyprus and Nicosia become the setting of European Digital Policy, we pull together threads and invite individuals and communities that believe in open and freedom-respecting technologies to gather and coordinate in a spirit of informal productivity, to give pulse to a week of activities hosted by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, and make sure that the most important and urgent digital commons and digital rights-debates are brought it into the conversation.
We seek to centre digital rights, digital sovereignty understood as public capacity rather than control, and the digital commons as a shared infrastructure of care and governance. In doing so, we challenge extractive and opaque models of technological development, and instead nurture free, fair, and participatory systems for governance, security, education, and life.
We call together people who think and work towards digital rights and the democratisation of technology; FLOSS developers, educators, researchers, creatives, and community organisers; those interested in co-creating ethical digital policy and resilient community tech; those invested in mapping the obstacles and opportunities for free/libre software in public institutions, schools, and cultural spaces; those interested in the Right to Repair, and the “Public Money? Public Code” movement; practitioners and policy-makers looking to move toward grounded, implementable strategies for digital justice; and those interested in connecting the above priorities with sound business practices. We invite all who care about the protection of digital commons and see the need and significance of to support this initiative on this day through in-person participation.
Locally we call on Ubuntu.cy, ELLAK Cyprus, hack66, Hackerspace Limassol, the Cyprus Pirate movement, 101.cy, NeMe.org, UCY, CUT and local universities, local NGOs with budding interest in tech policy, and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Tech Policy, […]
and internationally, we invite Freedom not Fear (BE), EDRi (BE), homo digitalis (GR); digital courage (DE);
What to expect

A fluid, minimally guided, participant-led networking, brainstorming, and co-working atmosphere, following the principles of Open Space Technology: sessions are proposed and shaped by attendees themselves, allowing for spontaneity, relevance, and co-ownership of the agenda.
Space for panels, co-writing labs, workshops, and policy roundtables.
Emphasis on dialogue, transparency, and co-creation.

As part of our commitment towards a community-conscious and low-waste event, we kindly ask participants to a reusable cup or bottle. Let’s care for the commons: online and offline.
What Open Space can look like
– The Basics – https://youtu.be/XCPZ5iQLlnA?si=8q3l7NRx6_06FR3_
– The potential – https://youtu.be/WQj12jmLGr4?si=AM660pl2L7BUAZVX
When: 15/6/20
Official webpage here.
Find the latest updates here.
Source: https://ellak.org.cy/en/2026/05/05/unconference26/

OFE Capital Series, Nicosia, Cyprus
2026-06-16 12:00 - 18:00
Sign up now to join OpenForum Europe and partners for the next edition of the Capital Series events, taking place in Nicosia on 16 June 2026.
Marking the eight instalment of our cyclical events, Capital Series Cyprus will bring Brussels-level discussions of open source policy directly to Nicosia. This event will provide a unique opportunity for the local open source community to directly engage with EU and national policymakers to better understand policies that impact the Cypriot market.
The event will explore how open source and open technologies support Europe’s digital ambitions, from cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure to innovation and competitiveness. Together with policymakers, industry representatives, researchers and members of the open source community, we will discuss how European digital policies translate into national opportunities and challenges for the Cypriot ecosystem. The event will also create space for dialogue between EU institutions and local actors working with open technologies.
Capital Series events are single-day, high-level policy gatherings dedicated to advancing open source policy priorities in alignment with the objectives of the member states holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Series builds on the OFE’s annual EU Open Source Policy Summit in Brussels to further connect the dots between the EU and national policy cycles.
Where?
The Cyprus Institute, 20 Konstantinou Kavafi St., Nicosia
More info: https://openforumeurope.org/events/open-source-and-the-european-union-cyprus-ofe-capital-series/

UniLiON Annual Event, 19 November 2026, Brussels
2026-11-19 09:30 - 19:00
European Office of Cyprus is a member of UnILiON (Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network), an informal network of 60 Brussels-based university liaison offices representing more than 170 universities across Europe.
This year, UnILiON will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its Annual Event, which will take place on Thursday, 19 November 2026, from 09:30 to 19:00 in Brussels. The event has two main objectives:

To position UnILiON and its members as a proactive stakeholder in the European higher education landscape; and
To provide a platform for dialogue between UnILiON member universities and EU policymakers on issues of strategic importance to the network.

We would like to invite you to save the date and draw your attention to the following two sessions:

09:30-12:00 High-level dialogue on FP10/ECF – The Future of European R&I Policy and Competitiveness Participants: University Leadership, Rector, Vice-Rector or Pro Rector (or equivalent) and their accompanying UnILiON Brussels representatives, MEPs, (up to 70 participants).

Hosted by Eszter Lakos MEP (EPP) this high-level dialogue will bring together 6 Members of European Parliament: Parliament Eszter Lakos (EPP) , Lina Galvez (S&D), Christian Ehler (EPP), Ivar Ijabs (Renew), René Repasi (S&D), Villa Ninisto (Greens/EFA) and university rectors, vice rectors and MEPs on upcoming European R&I policy and funding landscapes. The session aims to:

Engage rectors with MEPs at this critical moment in the European policy cycle.
Reflect collectively on how FP10 and ECF proposals align with the missions, capacities, and long-term strategies of European universities, and covering R&I policy issues such as dual use, academic freedom, security and sovereignty.
Foster an open, active, and constructive dialogue, encouraging rectors to exchange experiences, concerns, and strategic priorities in a trusted environment.

We kindly ask you to begin engaging your rectors and senior executives to attend the dialogue. We have committed to ensuring 30 high‑level university representatives, and your support is essential.
The internal registration link is ready. Please fill it in and indicate how many rectors we can expect from your institution. Registration link to the High -level dialogue
2. 09:00-12:00 Expert session on Creativity as Europe’s Competitive Strength for Innovation Participants: University experts / researchers, European Commission representatives
This Expert Session will focus on the pivotal role of arts, design and creativity as a cross‑cutting enabler for user‑driven and open innovation. Drawing on insights from our universities’ researchers and experts, the aim is to gain a deeper understanding of how creative skills, often developed through sustainable collaboration frameworks with CCSI, are applied to design technological innovations, approaches and new training models. The session will:

Showcase examples of excellence from member universities to European Commission representatives;
Facilitate the exchange of good practices;
Foster new collaborations across the network; and
Inspire new ideas for research, innovation, and education.

We are currently collecting examples of good practices that demonstrate how artistic, design-based, and creativity-driven approaches contribute to research excellence, innovation, and innovative teaching and research methods. The deadline for submitting a good practice is 11 September 2026. Selected contributors will be invited to present their work in person during the Annual Event in Brussels on 19 November 2026.
We would be grateful if you could circulate the survey among relevant colleagues and experts within your institution who may wish to submit a good practice and, if selected, present it in Brussels. The expert survey for participation in the Expert Session is now available. Survey – expert session
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Please note that participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
We hope that many of you, your senior representatives and experts will be able to join this important event that will enhance your institution visibility and open new collaboration opportunities.
Should you need more information or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us.
