Recording from the networking event on SMART

On 15 November, we organised an online networking event focused on 'smarter Europe'.
Follow-up and project ideas
Did you participate in the event? Please give us some feedback.
Have a look at the networking table for an overview of project ideas shared during the session. You can still make use of the table to share ideas, express interest in ideas shared by others, and connect with other participants.
Session recording
If you missed the session, you can catch up and watch the recording below. You can also download the presentation slides from the event.
The video covers the first part of the event, including:
- Presentation on 'Improving the capacity for innovation in the Member States and regions - interregional cooperation and innovative and smart economic transformation' (Tomislav Pinter, DG Regio)
- Presentation on 'Interreg Europe & smarter Europe' (Kristaps Rocans, Interreg Europe)
- Information about assistance and tools for project preparation
Video shortcuts
- 00:00:45 Welcome and introduction (Miia Itänen, Interreg Europe)
- 00:08:03 Improving the capacity for innovation in the Member States and regoins - Interregional cooperation and innovative and smart economic transformation (Tomislav Pinter, DG Regio)
- 00:24:01 Q&A (Tomislav Pinter, DG Regio)
- 00:28:08 Interreg Europe & smarter Europe (Kristaps Rocans, Interreg Europe)
- 00:42:23 Q&A (Kristaps Rocans, Interreg Europe)
- 00:48:03 Assistance to applicants (Kristaps Rocans, Interreg Europe)
- 00:53:03 Tips for networking (Kristaps Rocans, Interreg Europe)
- 00:54:09 Closing remarks and networking opportunities (Miia Itänen, Interreg Europe)
Q&A overview
See an overview of questions asked and answered during the networking events below.
More networking opportunities
The second round of networking events continues at the end of the month:
- 29 Nov: 'greener Europe'
- 1 Dec: 'more connected Europe', 'Europe closer to citizens', and 'better regional governance'
And there's more! We hope to see you also on:
- 5 Dec: Our Policy Learning Platform's online event 'Next generation policymakers: Why skills, knowledge and a powerful network are vital'
- 15 Mar: Launch of the call at 'Europe, let's cooperate! interregional cooperation forum' (Stockholm, Sweden)

Thematic networking event: Greener Europe
Our second call for project proposals is coming! The call will be open from 15 March to 9 June 2023 . We are here to help you get started with the preparation of your next project. In November and early December, we organised a series of thematic networking events online to share project ideas and
Thematic networking event: connected - citizens - governance
Our second call for project proposals is coming! The call will be open from 15 March to 9 June 2023 . We are here to help you get started with the preparation of your next project. In November and early December, we organised a series of thematic networking events online to share project ideas and
Next generation policymakers. Why skills, knowledge and a powerful network are vital
This webinar has ended. You can watch the recording, access the presentations and discover the key learnings in this follow-up article .
Tips for pre-call networking
Registration for our thematic networking events is in full speed. But there's more: we have some additional tools to help you network and meet potential project partners.
Get ready for the second call
A series of thematic online networking events will pave the way to our second call. Register now to find project partners, share project ideas, and start preparing your next cooperation adventure.
Thematic networking event: Smarter Europe
Our second call for project proposals is coming! The call will be open from 15 March to 9 June 2023 . We are here to help you get started with the preparation of your next project. In November and early December, we organised a series of thematic networking events online to share project ideas and
Thematic networking event: More social Europe
Our second call for project proposals is coming! The call will be open from 15 March to 9 June 2023 . We are here to help you get started with the preparation of your next project. In November and early December, we organised a series of thematic networking events online to share project ideas and