The European Cluster Conference is all about collaboration: bringing together stakeholders, policymakers, cluster managers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to build connections and ignite new ideas for investments.

The European Cluster Conference is a bi-yearly event. Since 2008, it has focused on a different theme enabling participants to discuss different priorities.

European Cluster Conference 2024

Building upon the success of previous editions, the European Commission, in collaboration with the Belgian Regions, and supported by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), hosted the 9th European Cluster Conference on 7-8 May 2024 in Brussels. This gathering was a pivotal moment for clusters, as it aligned with key EU policy actions planned for the year, while also echoing the diverse voices of the cluster community through a bottom-up approach to the conference program.

The European Cluster Conference 2024 aimed to highlight the vital role of clusters in advancing EU industrial priorities. It sought to engage stakeholders in discussions on ongoing Commission initiatives, collecting feedback on 2024 priorities and encouraging bottom-up actions. The conference offered insights into how stakeholders integrate and implement the Commission’s vision into the ground, contributing to Transition Pathways.

The conference addressed pivotal topics— the Green Transition, the Digital Transition and Resilience Building—providing a deep dive into key drivers like skills, funding, and technology. The conference raised awareness about the role of clusters, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and stimulated debates on clusters’ possible actions to shape the future of the EU Single Market.

Furthermore, the conference showcased the results of EU cluster initiatives under various funding opportunities, emphasizing the COSME/Single Market Programme support. It actively encouraged cooperation among clusters and members through matchmaking and networking initiatives.

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Previous editions

The last edition of the conference focused on the green and digital transitions and a more resilient Europe. Find out more about the past editions of the European Cluster Conference.