– Optional Information Session 1 – Health
Location: Biosciences (E102) (ground floor), Biosciences Building (Red Zone, R27)

– Optional Information Session 2 – Climate, Energy and Industry
Location: Poynting Lecture Theatre (S06) (second floor), Poynting Building (Red Zone, R13)

– Optional Information Session 3 – Environment and Food, Natural Resources and Agriculture
Location: Aston Webb, Dome 117 (top floor), access via main entrance of Aston Webb (Red Zone, R6)

– Optional Information Session 4 – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Location: Alan Walters, G11 (ground floor), The Alan Walters Building (Red Zone, R29)

– Optional Information Session 5 – Marie Sklodowska Curie Action and the European Research Council
Location: Arts 201 (second floor), Arts Building (Red Zone, R16)

11:30-12:15 Main event registration, lunch and networking

12:15-12:30 Welcome address and introduction – Prof Adam Tickell – Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham

12:30-12:45 Keynote talk 1 – Adam Jackson – Director (International Research & Innovation), DSIT
A brief introduction to Horizon Europe, and its relevance to the public and private sectors within the UK.

12:45-13:45 Session one: Presentation of the Horizon Europe and UK Association
An introduction to Horizon Europe, emphasising its relevance to the private and public sector in the UK.

13:30-14:00 Session two (part one): Experience of Participating in the EU Horizon programmes
Insights from individuals that have successfully participated in projects, exploring their motivation, challenges, benefits, and best practices, as well as how proposals are evaluated.

14:00-14:30 Networking Break

14:30-14:55 Keynote Talk 2 – Ms Ruta Zarnauskaite, Head of Unit and Deputy Chief Negotiator for Horizon Europe Association
What it means to have the UK back in Horizon Europe for the programme and the European R&I Community

14:55-15:15 Session two (part two): Experience of Participating in the EU Horizon programmes
Insights from individuals that have successfully participated in projects, exploring their motivation, challenges, benefits, and best practices, as well as how proposals are evaluated

15:15-16:00 Session three – How to Get Help to Participate
Session on available resources and support mechanisms for organisations looking to engage with Horizon Europe.

16:00-16:15 Closing Remarks – Prof Rachel O’Reilly, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge transfer), University of Birmingham

16:15-16:30 Close and further networking