European Parliament, Brussels

In partnership with the European Ideas Network

A Science|Business conference followed by the first annual Science|Business lecture

Q&A with key MEPs about a series of crucial votes on the EU budget and R&D policy that is coming up in the European Parliament.

A discussion about the EU's struggle towards a reform of its complex, costly patent system with unified application process, and steps towards a more efficient court system

How to get growth and jobs from the Web? This roundtable discussion will produce a check-list of future steps needed to accelerate jobs growth.

Will it get a big budget? Create more KICs? Will EIT expand its role in entrepreneurship, education and other fields?

The European Commission has set a target of there being at least €10 billion allocated around the EU to buy innovative products and services.