REA is proud to co-host a cluster event which will gather researchers and policymakers to discuss the impact of public engagement on evidence-based policymaking.
In addition,
- The event will provide a platform to showcase successful and innovative citizen engagement strategies, while reinforcing the value of “Bringing science closer to citizens” within the European Research Area.
- EU-funded research projects will present their citizen science and public engagement experience and share best practices.
- The winners of the EU Prize for Citizen Science will be announced. The Prize rewards outstanding citizen science initiatives that address social, political, cultural, and environmental challenges through the involvement of citizens.
The full event will take place in Brussels. Those connected online will be able to follow the plenary session (in the morning) and the winners' announcement (in the afternoon).
The event is co-organised by REA and EU-funded projects IMPETUS and ECS.
Registration details will follow.
- innovation | research
- Thursday 19 June 2025, 09:00 - 17:30 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Thursday 19 June 2025, 09:00 - 17:30 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
Description
About citizen science and public engagement
Citizen science and public engagement in scientific research activities contribute to a vibrant society. Horizon Europe promotes co-creation and co-design through the engagement of citizens and civil society. This has the potential to improve the excellence and impact of research, and to deepen the relationship - and trust - between science and our societies.
Agenda
Day 1 I Wednesday, 18 June I 13:30 - 17:30 Satelite Event: ECS & Scivil
Day 2 (Main Event) I Thursday, 19 June, 08:30 – 17:30
08:30 – 09:00 Welcome and Registration
09:00 – 09:10 Introduction
09:10 - 09:20 Icebreaker
09:20 - 09:50 Keynote: Public Engagement in the ERA, by EC representative (webstreamed)
09:50 - 10:50 Roundtable: Policy Recommendations for Future Frameworks (webstreamed)
10:50 - 11:10 Coffee break
11:10 - 12:15 Project pitches - thematic focus #1
12:15 – 13:30 Networking lunch + project showcase
13:30 - 13:40 Short talk from Scivil about day 1 satellite event
13:40 - 14:30 Project pitches - thematic focus #2
14:30 - 15:15 Taking stock and looking forward (FP10)
15:15 - 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 Winners Announcement: EU Citizen Science Prize (webstreamed)
16:30 – 17:30 Wrap-Up, Closing Remarks and Reception
