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Events organised by Flanders during the EU presidency

Below you can find an overview of events that Flanders organises within the framework of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Events organised by Flanders during the EU presidency
TitleDateLocationPolicy area
Flanders’ Opening Event for the EU Presidency (in Dutch)6-1-2024MechelenFlemish authorities

Diplomatic Representative of the Flemish Government: Belgian Presidency Start Event(opens in new window)

9-1-2024 Brussels, FlageyChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

High level group Education & Training(opens in new window)

9-1-2024 until 10-1-2024BrusselsEducation and Training

Belgian Renovation Week(opens in new window)

15-1-2024 until 18-1-24Brussels, Thurn & TaxisEnvironment and Spatial Development

Expert Seminar: european and international policy agendas in the field of children, youth affairs and children’s rights(opens in new window)(opens in new window)

21-1-2024 until 23-1-2024LouvainCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

Opening reception of AGRIFISH Council with attendance of Ministers(opens in new window)

22-1-2024Egmont PalaceWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Agriculture and Fisheries Council(opens in new window)

22-1-2024 until 23-1-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Symposium: Call to Care for Animal Welfare(opens in new window)

29-1-2024 BrusselsEnvironment and Spatial Development

High-Level EU Cycling Conference(opens in new window)

30-1-2024HasseltMobility and Public Works Policy Area

Symposium on the future of agriculture in the EU(opens in new window)

1-2-2024GhentWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Meetings and workshops: Tackling PFAS pollution & Launch Knowledge Center Innovative Remediation Solutions(opens in new window)

1-2-2024 until 2-2-2024AntwerpEnvironment and Spatial Development

Meeting of the Directors General for Schools(opens in new window)

5-2-2024BrusselsEducation and Training

Long-term investors for innovation and sustainability transition in Europe(opens in new window)

5-2-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Research to Reality: Digital Solutions to European Challenges(opens in new window)

5-2-2024 until 6-2-2024BrusselsEconomy, Science and Innovation

Conference: Evidence-informed education, policy and practice(opens in new window)

6-2-2024 until 7-2-2024BrusselsEducation and Training

TPE Summit: Global Gateway(opens in new window)

7-2-2024BrusselsChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

Creative Europe Culture Desk Meeting(opens in new window)

7-2-2024 until 9-2-2024GhentCulture, Youth, Sport and Media
High-Level Policy Forum and Ministerial Conference: The Integration of Newcomers by EU Member States(opens in new window)8-2-2024 until 9-2-2024MechelenChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

Informal meeting of competitiveness ministers (Internal market and industry)(opens in new window)

8-2-2024 until 9-2-2024

GenkWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Empowering the Cultural and Creative Sectors in Data-Driven Audience Engagement(opens in new window)8-2-2024 until 9-2-2024GhentCulture, Youth, Sport and Media
Conference of European Ministers in charge of social economy(opens in new window)11-2-2024 until 12-2-2024LiègeWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Meeting: The social economy at the core of transitions(opens in new window)12-2-2024 until 13-2-2024LiègeWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Meeting of the Employment Committee (EMCO)(opens in new window)

12-2-2024 until 13-2-2024GhentWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Informal meeting of competitiveness ministers (Research and innovation)(opens in new window)

14-2-2024 until 15-2-2024

TerhulpenWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Multilateral dialogue on principles and values for international cooperation in research & innovation(opens in new window)

15-2-2024 until 16-2-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change (in Dutch)(opens in new window)

19-2-2024 until 20-2-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

European conference on local youth work and democracy(opens in new window)

20-2-2024 until 23-2-2024BrusselsCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

Drafting CAP Strategic Plans: Challenges and Opportunities (Conference)(opens in new window)

22-2-2024 until 23-2-2024 GhentWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Agriculture and Fisheries Council(opens in new window)26-2-2024 until 27-2-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Content with conscience: conference on the support of Influencers and Online Content Creators(opens in new window) 27-2-2024BrusselsCulture, Youth, Sport and Media
Water Conference(opens in new window)1-3-2024LeuvenEnvironment and Spatial Development

European Youth Conference(opens in new window)

2-3-2024 until 5-3-2024GhentCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

Performance-informed Budgeting in Europe: recipes for Success in Flanders(opens in new window)

4-3-2024BrusselsFinance and Budget
European Mission Forum: Towards a scientific health policy in Mozambique(opens in new window)6-3-2024 until 7-3-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Competitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry(opens in new window)7-3-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Open Food Conference(opens in new window)

11-3-2024 until 13-3-2024LeuvenWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy;
Chancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

Common Forum on contaminated land(opens in new window)

11-3-2024 until 15-3-2024BrusselsEnvironment and Spatial Development

Conference: Unlocking the Power of Science Communication in Research and Policy Making(opens in new window)

12-3-2024 until 13-3-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Media Innovation Xchange. EU Conference on Digital Transformation and Media Innovation(opens in new window)

13-3-2024 until 14-3-2024BrusselsCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

Conference: Translating the EU Green Deal into Local Actions(opens in new window)

15-3-2024BrusselsChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

Meeting of the “Vocational Training DGs DG VET(opens in new window)

18-3-2024 until 19-3-2024MechelenEducation and Training

EuroHPC 2024 Summit(opens in new window)

18-3-2024 until 21-3-2024AntwerpWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Conference: Innovation Procurement(opens in new window)

19-3-2024 until 20-3-2024Brussels, Thurn & TaxisWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Working Party on Dual-Use Goods(opens in new window)

19-3-2024GhentChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice
Informal meeting of fisheries ministers(opens in new window)24-3-2024 until 25-3-2024BrugesWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Informal meeting of National Agencies in the field of youth(opens in new window)

25-3-2024 until 28-3-2024BrusselsCulture, Youth, Sport and Media
Agriculture and Fisheries Council(opens in new window)26-3-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Informal meeting of agriculture ministers(opens in new window)7-4-2024 until 9-4-2024GenkWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Unity in Diversity? Culture, Heritage and Identity in Europe(opens in new window)

15-4-2024 until 16-4-2024AntwerpCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and national/regional open science policy(opens in new window)

16-4-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Circular Economy Conference: “Europe’s Leading Role in Mainstreaming Circular practice”(opens in new window)

17-4-2024BrusselsEnvironment and Spatial Development; Work, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Meeting: Reflection Group EU and Cultural Heritage(opens in new window)17-4-2024AntwerpCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

Seminar/Conference: Lifelong Learning(opens in new window)

17-4-2024 until 18-4-2024BrusselsEducation and Training

Leaders Meeting: “Fit for the Future: Global Challenges, Regional Solutions”(opens in new window)

18-4-2024AntwerpChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

Conference: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 2024(opens in new window)

18-4-2024 until 19-4-2024MonsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

LRM event: Transition: the successful reconversion and sustainable transformation of a former mining region(opens in new window)

19-4-2024MaasmechelenWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
Conference of Mayors on “Local Government Approaches to Diversity”(opens in new window)19-4-2024MechelenChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

Meeting of the National Contact points of the New European Bauhaus(opens in new window)

23-4-2024BrusselsEnvironment
Senior policy meeting on sustainable freight transport(opens in new window)23-4-2024 until 24-4-2024AntwerpMobility and Public Works Policy Area
European conference on architectural policies(opens in new window)23-4-2024 until 26-4-2024Brussels, Antwerp, CharleroiChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice
Ocean Decade Meets Mission Ocean: Blue skills for a sustainable blue economy(opens in new window)25-4-2024OostendeChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice

European Social Work Conference(opens in new window)

25-4-2024 until 26-4-2024BruggeWelfare, Public Health and Family Policy Area

Integrating Care, Strengthening Communities. The Data Connection(opens in new window)

2-5-2024 until 3-5-2024LeuvenWelfare, Public Health and Family Policy Area

Combining SSAH and STEM expertise in evidence-informed policy making (cluster 2)(opens in new window)

6-5-2024 until 7-5-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Informal high-level meeting of EU culture ministers on ‘Culture and European Identity’(opens in new window)

13-5-2024AntwerpCulture, Youth, Sport and Media
Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council(opens in new window)13-5-2024 until 14-5-2024BrusselsCulture, Youth, Sport and Media

Europe united against old and new pandemics (cluster 1)(opens in new window)

14-5-2024 until 15-5-2024AntwerpWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Meeting of heads of paying agency(opens in new window)

15-5-2024 until 17-5-2024AntwerpWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Conference on Smart Shipping(opens in new window)

16-5-2024AntwerpMobility and Public Works Policy Area

Meeting of the “Higher Education” DGs (opens in new window)

16-5-2024AntwerpEducation and Training

3rd Forum on the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change(opens in new window)

22-5-2024 until 23-5-2024BrusselsEnvironment and Spatial Development

Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry)(opens in new window)

24-5-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Agriculture and Fisheries Council(opens in new window)

27-5-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

The convergence of technologies enabling R&I for the healthcare of the future(opens in new window)

28-5-2024 until 29-5-2024BrusselsWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Seminar/Conference: Restricted Dialogue on the EU Digital Education Policy(opens in new window)

28-5-2024 until 29-5-2024GhentEducation and Training

Digital/ICT Workshop (IndTech Conference)(opens in new window)

3-6-2024 until 5-6-2024NamurWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

Human Biomonitoring and PARC: from regional to international level(opens in new window)

4-6-2024 until 5-6-2024BrusselsEnvironment and Spatial Development

DG and Attaché Meeting(opens in new window)

12-6-2024 until 14-6-2024Bruges, OstendWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy

A futureproof Waste Framework Directive(opens in new window)

13-6-2024 until 14-6-2024MechelenEnvironment and Spatial Development

High Level Dialogue on Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM)(opens in new window)

18-6-2024 until 19-6-2024GhentMobility and Public Works Policy Area
Agriculture and Fisheries Council(opens in new window)24-6-2024 until 25-6-2024LuxembourgWork, Economy, Science, Innovation, Agriculture and Social Economy
SEMIC2024(opens in new window)26-6-2024 until 27-6-2024BrusselsChancellery, Public Governance, Foreign Affairs and Justice