EU Upcoming Events
11-12 March: Fundamental Rights Forum 2024
18-19 March: European Humanitarian Forum
2-5 April: 2024 Connecting Europe Days
10-12 April: EU - Zambia Copper Business Forum
12-19 April: European Youth Week
14-16 May: EIT Raw Materials Summit
Fundamental Rights Forum 2024
The Fundamental Rights Forum 2024 will focus on the most pressing human rights challenges related to climate change, technological advances, and the threats to democracy and civic space.
It will be an opportunity for participants to connect, reflect, and act through the three pillars that will underpin the activities taking place at the event:
Forum Stage will host high-level panel debates and talks offering insightful reflections from global leaders and change-makers on the challenges we face, and what needs to be done to build a vision of hope.
Marketplace of Connection will be the place for participants to meet, share, pitch ideas, and build meaningful partnerships.
Human Rights Lab will host Masterclasses, immersive tech presentations, and a podcast studio, which will offer further inspiration and opportunities for participants to upskill and gain knowledge that they can put into practice later.
When: 11-12 March
Where: Vienna City Hall & online
Translating the EU Green Deal into Local Action
This conference on Translating the Green Deal into Local Action is held during the Belgian EU presidency. This is the perfect moment right before the EU elections to send a clear message to European policymakers for the post-2024 era. Just like you, we believe that the local level should be embedded in the heart of the Green Deal because it has the power to mobilize. It’s time to let the mayors speak!
The conference aims to highlight the way forward for the implementation of the EU Green Deal. What we need is a new multilevel governance framework, with bridges between the EU initiatives and more direct funding solutions. Be inspired during the conference by the best practices across Europe and share your own. Experience in-depth sessions with experts from the local to the European level. Share a glass with other local leaders while building strong connections for the future.
At the conference, the Committee of the Regions will formally hand over the Declaration of European local and regional leaders to Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister of Belgium). This Declaration with a clear set of recommendations and signed by 550 mayors and regional leaders from across Europe will be very powerful. To make sure our voices are heard, we are welcoming you to the heart of the EU: the Hemicycle of the European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions in Brussels.
When: 15 March
Where: Brussels
European Humanitarian Forum
The Forum will take place in the context of sharply increasing humanitarian needs, changing geopolitical realities and a shrinking humanitarian space.
The 2024 edition of the European Humanitarian Forum will be co-hosted by the European Commission and Belgium in its capacity as Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The event will offer an opportunity to further strengthen the cooperation and partnership among countries affected by crises, donors, international stakeholders, the EU, and its Member States.
Through high-level discussions, political debates and brainstorming sessions, the Forum will serve to jointly put forward innovative, sustainable, and efficient approaches to address current challenges.
When: 18 - 19 March
Where: Brussels & online
2024 Connecting Europe Days
Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a fully decarbonised, resilient, seamless and digital transport and mobility network in Europe. It will take stock of the ambitious goals set out in the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
The revised trans-European transport network (TEN-T) Regulation, with the launch of nine new European Transport Corridors and a revamped governance system led by eleven European TEN-T Coordinators, will be a central point of the discussions, as will the future of infrastructure funding and financing. Participants will also address the question of infrastructure climate resilience.
Threats to transport connectivity, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, have repeatedly put the functioning of the EU Single Market at risk in recent years. Conference sessions will look at the EU transport network, its role in ensuring connectivity with the EU’s neighbours, and its preparedness and resilience against external threats.
Participants will see state-of-the art innovations first-hand at an exhibition of EU-funded projects. The event is being organised together with the upcoming Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU.
When: 2-5 April
Where: Brussels
EU-Zambia Copper Business Forum
The EU – Zambia Copper Business Forum builds on a study commissioned by the EU, on the various opportunities for expanding and reinforcing the EU-Zambia copper-trade and copper transformation in Zambia. The study identified no less than 9 different areas with under-utilized potential for expanding and growing the Zambian copper industry.
At the same time:
the global copper demand is expected to nearly double by 2035 and then continue growing to satisfy the needs of the green transition to zero net emission. The demand for copper cables and wires is set to increase in Zambia and regional markets, led by electrification and urbanisation.
the Africa Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCTA) with its 55 countries offers new and greater market access opportunities.
Zambia is a recognized politically stable and secure country with an investment-friendly legislation and the vocation to become a regional hub.
Against this favourable background, the EU Delegation to Zambia and COMESA jointly with Zambia Government and Zambian private sector organisations, is organising a 3-day Copper Business forum in Kitwe from 10th to 12th April 2024.
The Forum aims at forging EU-Zambian business partnerships, particularly around the identified opportunities. The forum will also offer the occasion to discuss the copper current trends from the Zambia perspective, understand the Zambia business environment, and exchange on important issues such as ESG regulation and implication for EU-Zambia investments.
A significant portion of the program will be dedicated to facilitating business-to-business matchmaking and fostering connections between European and Zambian companies and between European investors and the Zambian Government.
When: 10-12 April
Where: Kitwe, Zambia
European Youth Week
The European Youth Week 2024 is being held 2 months ahead of the European elections scheduled to be held on 6 to 9 June 2024. This means that democracy and European elections will both be in the center of the debate. It’s time for youth in Europe to become more engaged in society and to put democracy in action. Make sure your voice is heard and remember to vote!
Main reasons for you to join
organise and take part in all sorts of activities across Europe and beyond;
discuss topics relevant to you and your friends;
engage in meaningful dialogues with policy and decision-makers;
learn more about opportunities offered by the EU like Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps;
get inspired by compelling stories of other young people;
find out why your vote matters for the upcoming European elections.
When: 12-19 April
Where: various locations
EIT Raw Materials Summit
As proud media partners of Europe’s leading conference for the raw materials sector, we invite you to secure your spot for the sixth edition of the summit, Europe’s leading raw materials conference, hosted by EIT RawMaterials.
Taking place from May 14-16, 2024, at The Egg conference venue in Brussels, the summit will gather over 1,000 industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and innovators, creating a space for collaboration and idea-sharing that’s vital for advancing Europe’s raw materials agenda.
Join the sector’s highest-ranking experts as they delve into issues such as Europe’s shifting partnerships, investment strategies, geopolitical dynamics, and the impacts of new policies such as the Critical Raw Materials Act.
Be part of this pivotal summit and join the conversation that will shape the future of Europe’s raw materials industry.
When: 14-16 May
Where: The Egg conference venue in Brussels
