Broaden your horizons at the EIT Community Info Day!

The EIT Community would like to invite you to an inspiring day that allow you to discover the different opportunities available in Spain and, in particular, in the Basque Country.
Throughout the day, key agents from the innovation field will share their knowledge and experience, providing practical information on the different opportunities and projects offered by each EIT community to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
EIT Communtiy Info Day, is an excellent opportunity for those looking to broaden their horizons, and make new connections within our European community.
If you are a company, start-up or active entity in the innovation ecosystem in any of its sectors, you can not miss this event.
Draft Agenda
09:00-09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
09:30-09:40 | Welcome Note - Begoña Pérez Villarreal, Director EIT Food South |
09:40-10:00 | EU agenda for innovations (topic to be confirmed) Opening key note speech – Guglielmo di Cola, European Commission, DG EAC |
10:00-10:30 | The role of European Cities in Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Key Note - Xabier Otxandiano, Councilor for Economic Development, Commerce and Employment in the Bilbao City Council (TBC) |
10:30- 11:00 | EIT Vision and Mission and Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) Teresa Thiebaut – EIT Innovation Project Officer |
11:00-11:15 | Presentation of Basque Country Innovation Opportunities Landscape Leire Bilbao - Innobasque General Director (Basque Innovation Agency) |
11:15-11:30 | EIT Jumpstarter story – Piotr Boulange, EIT Health |
11:30-12:00 | Coffee Break |
12:00-13:30 | EIT Community Info Day - Opportunities for local talents and organisations • Elvira Domingo, EIT Food; |
13:30-14:00 | The value of intellectual protection – presentation of EUIPO (Online) |
14:00-15:00 | Joint Networking Lunch |
Mark 7 September on your calendar and register to participate in a day full of opportunities!
Note: the event will be held in English.