Online Workshop ‘Taking Stock of 2023-2025 Activities, Preparation of 2026 Work Programme, and Supporting Social Innovation post-2027’
We are pleased to invite you to the online event, organised by the ESF+ Community of Practice on Social Innovation, – ‘Taking Stock of 2023-2025 Activities, Preparation of 2026 Work Programme, and Supporting Social Innovation post-2027’, which will take place online on Tuesday, 9th December, from 09:00 to 11:00 CET.
The aim of this online event is to take stock of the learning and activities from 2023–2025 and the broader insights gained over the past three years. The workshop will gather practical examples of achievements and identify remaining gaps, including (a) cooperation between ESF+ Managing Authorities and NCCs, (b) how NCCs have built capacity to support Social Innovation, and (c) the CoP on Social Innovation’s support for the work of the other CoPs. The outcomes will feed into the CoP on Social Innovation Work Programme for 2026.
| Time (CET) | Topic and speaker |
|---|---|
| 08:45 - 09:00 |
Technical Set-Up
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| 09:00 - 09:10 |
Opening and Welcome
Raluca Painter,
Head of Unit, Directorate-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
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| 09:10 - 09:15 |
Introduction to the Event
Sofia Lai Amândio,
Lead Thematic Expert for the Community of Practice on Social Innovation
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| 09:15 - 09:40 |
Shaping Our Societal Future with Social Innovation: Current Status and Future Challenges
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Howaldt,
Director, Social Research Centre Dortmund, TU Dortmund University, Germany
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| 09:40 - 10:00 |
2023- 2025 Achievements and Lessons Learned & Proposed Way Forward
Facilitator: Sofia Lai Amândio,
Lead Thematic Expert for the Community of Practice on Social Innovation
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
CoP on Social Innovation Role in Supporting Stakeholder Cooperation and SI Project Implementation
Facilitator: Szilvia Simon,
Thematic Expert for the Community of Practice on Social Innovation
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| 10:30 - 10:50 |
2026 Work Programme Draft Presentation
Sofia Lai Amândio,
Lead Thematic Expert for the Community of Practice on Social Innovation
Szilvia Simon,
Thematic Expert for the Community of Practice on Social Innovation
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| 10:50 - 11:00 |
Closing
Raluca Painter,
Head of Unit, Directorate-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
Sofia Lai Amândio,
Lead Thematic Expert for the Community of Practice on Social Innovation
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