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Tuesday

Day 0 - Welcome

14:00 – 15:30

EBN Board of Directors
Meeting

EBN Special Interest Groups:
Topical meetings

Internal meeting of EBN's Board of Directors

Topical meetings for the EU|BIC community groups dedicated to sustainability and space technology.

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Welcome to #EBN2023! This day is dedicated to welcoming you to Brno and start introducing our international community to the Moravian and Czech ecosystems.

KUMST
Open Gardens

15:50 – 16:40

KUMST

Co-creation session for the 2024 EBN Congress, hosted in Nantes together with EU|BIC Atlanpole, on Supporting sustainable industry.

Co-creation workshop: #EBN2024 in Nantes

Hosted:

17:00 – 18:30

Open Gardens

Networking: EBN X Brno - Ecosystem Meetup and Pitching (Powered by Clever Cities)

Networking and pitching session: EU|BIC community meets the Czech innovation ecosystem while 10 promising Czech start-ups pitch on their European aspirations

18:30 – 22:00

Open Gardens

Welcome to Brno: JIC 20 Year Garden Party - Networking (Powered by Clever Cities)

The first day of #EBN2023 is dedicated to understanding how the European innovation community is responding to the ongoing and the aftermath effects of turbulent times - best practices, proven methodologies, the start of collaborations, organized visits a networking dinner.

Wednesday

Day 1

Hotel
International

09:45 – 10:35

Welcome to #EBN2023
Keynote: Innovation and leadership - How can uncertainty be used to drive innovation?

Innovation is the key to progress and success in today's rapidly changing world. But embracing change and embracing uncertainty can often be a challenge. However, what if we were to see uncertainty not as a hindrance, but as a driving force for innovation?

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10:50 – 11:40

As orchestrators of the wider innovation ecosystem, EU|BICs are poised to drive economic growth and improve quality of life in their regions. How can they do it best?

What are the key challenges that scaling companies face? In this session, expert mentors will provide insights and advice on how to effectively support them as they grow

Panel: EU|BICs as ecosystem orchestrators - How to leverage partnerships for more regional innovation?

Panel: Growing and Scaling Businesses - How to Return Value to the Ecosystem?

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12:10 – 13:00

Roundtable: EU|BICs as ecosystem orchestrators

Roundtable: Growing and scaling businesses

Meet and connect with ecosystem experts:

-What is required for EU|BICs to successfully engage other external partners in innovation?

Meet and connect with acceleration experts:

- What resources and strategies are most effective for companies in different stages of growth?

Roundtable: Open Innovation Community

Meet and connect with acceleration experts:

- How to drive open innovation through responsible approaches? Powered by Reinforcing project.

13:00 – 14:15

Lunch

14:35 – 15:25

Panel: Navigating best practices and future prospects for EU|BICs and Business Angels Networks

Panel: What are the key success factors for an impactful deep tech support programme?

With actionable insights, participants will gain an understanding of how to create impactful deep-tech acceleration programs

With actionable advice and the sharing of tested tools, participants will gain an understanding of the best practices for creating and maintaining successful Business angel networks.

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15:25 – 16:25

EBN Assembly General Meeting

16:40– 19:10

Organized visits:

1. JIC, Technology Park &
testbed of EDIH-DIGIMAT

2. KUMST: Creativity and Innovation visit & meet-up and networking

3. Moravian Manchester

4. FabLab

A guided visit to JIC innovation agency, testbed of EDIH-DIGIMAT & Technology Park Brno
Explore Technology Park Brno, a hub featuring JIC innovation agency, CEITEC, EDIH-DIGIMAT testbed & more. Learn about JIC's role in fostering innovation and empowering entrepreneurs to grow internationally successful businesses that inspire the world. Witness cutting-edge facilities and research in AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

Visit the home base of creators - the creative hub KUMST Brno!
Learn more about the EIT Creativity & Culture consortium, meet potential partners, and get inspired ! Together we will explore the FabLab digital laboratory, play locally produced games in the game incubator or just network in the backyard.

Join the FabLab University, close by the hotel (45 mins duration)

A guided visit through Brno's industrial history (around 2h30 duration)

19:30 – 23:30

Cocktail dinner

Moravian
Gallery

Let us look ahead! On this last day of #EBN2023, we will focus on the future and co-design strategies in expert panels and highly interactive and thematic roundtable sessions.

Thursday

Day 2

Hotel
International

09:35 – 10:20

Opening ceremony: 2030 - 2036 - Envisioning futures for EU|BICs

Step into the future of European innovation, as we explore the potential future trajectories for the EU|BIC community to further strengthen its support of businesses and innovation.

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10:35 - 11:25

Fireside chat: Spotlighting Ukrainian business support

Panel: Unlocking innovation potential - Unveiling EU Strategic opportunities for EU|BICs and their region

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Delve into programs and support mechanisms provided by the European Union, including funding opportunities and collaborative projects - meet the speakers and engage in these opportunities.