The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye, in cooperation with the Sabancı University and Istanbul Chamber of Industry, organise an on-site brokerage event to bring together key stakeholders from EU Member States and Associated Countries in Istanbul, fostering collaboration among stakeholders active in civil security research on a large scale. The event is tailored for those interested in participating in projects within the Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society Call Topics of 2024, such as police authorities, first responders, research institutions, universities, operators, SMEs or companies working on civil security. Participants will not only gain valuable insights into the Horizon Europe Civil Security for Society 2024 Calls but will also have the opportunity to form consortia and engage in face-to-face networking. More information and the possibility to register to the event can be found on the event website. 

The European Commission is organising an online info session focusing on the open call for the action on the common European mobility data space (DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-AI-06-MOBSPACE) funded under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP).  During this webinar, the European Commission will provide insights into the topic. Additionally, there will be presentation onthe current deployment project DeployEMDS and on the EDIC on Mobility and Logistics Data, offering an overview of key ongoing initiatives in this domain. Following these presentations, we will have a dedicated session to address any questions you may have, and pitches from interested organizations. Please find the agenda attached to this message. Joining the meeting is possible via this link.    

This conference, organised in the context of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, aims to enhance the integration of SSAH disciplines into policymaking processes to address urgent and complex societal challenges in a more efficient and human-centric way for the benefit of scientists, policymakers, citizens and industry. The conference aims specifically to: Facilitate discussions on multidisciplinary evidence production, professionalization – notably through relevant skilling and due rewarding and career incentives - of all actors involved in evidence-informed policymaking (EIPM) ecosystems and innovation in the science-for-policy practices and organisation. Bring together 150+ participants, including international experts and practitioners, to generate recommendations for improving the EIPM ecosystem and make it more integrative of the diversity of expertise provided by SSAH disciplines. Produce a policy brief capturing the conference outcomes for wide dissemination – and further implementation - among relevant communities. Align with EU initiatives to strengthen EIPM ecosystems and contribute to current and future relevant partnerships and actions within Horizon Europe. Benefit member states involved in capacity-building efforts for evidence-informed policymaking post-pandemic, notably but not exclusively in Belgium. More information on the programme and registration is available on the conference’s webpage.