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What trends and novelties will shape the remaining calls of the current Erasmus+ programme? What signals are emerging from EU policy makers and stakeholders regarding future priorities and possible implementation approaches for the next programme generation? And how are institutions across Europe preparing for this transition? What are their evolving approaches to strategic partnerships, joint programmes, and horizontal and geographic priorities, —and which of these practices will be carried forward or adapted?
In short, What’s New in Brussels? will once again be the place to explore these questions, meet the people driving the agenda, and gain early insights into what lies ahead.
The programme, now live, opens with a series of policy inputs from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC). The panellists will set the scene for discussions on the future of intra-European and international cooperation under the next Erasmus+ programme, followed by a series of stakeholder reactions. Participants will be invited to share their reflections and feedback throughout the panel, while speakers highlight recent innovations piloted in the final calls of the current programme - building a bridge towards its next generation.
The programme continues with four thematic parallel sessions, which will be repeated in order to provide participants the chance to attend two different sessions. The parallel sessions offer an in-depth look at the key horizontal priorities and flagship initiatives of the current Erasmus+ programme and their evolution in the upcoming programme cycle, including:
Each parallel session brings together insights and updates from policy leaders and national and institutional representatives, designed to be highly interactive and dynamic through participants’ questions and sharing of experiences.
The second day of What’s new in Brussels, 30 January, begins with discussions on the EU’s evolving funding landscape, where policy leaders and representatives from stakeholder organisations will share how existing and emerging funding mechanisms and opportunities supporting collaboration and innovation across the European Competitiveness Fund, Horizon Europe, and National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) can better synergise to complement each other. This panel discussion is meant to frame the three parallel sessions of Day 2: Sustainability of European Universities alliances, Providing support to incoming and outgoing students, and Cooperation with developing countries. In the same manner as day 1, the parallel sessions will be repeated, allowing participants to engage with two topics of their choice.
The two-day seminar will close with different stakeholder perspectives wrapping up the key takeaways and envisioning the way forward for European higher education.
Beyond the rich and up-to-date content, What’s New in Brussels? is known and appreciated for its networking opportunities. The seminar attracts a diverse group of professionals from across Europe and the world, serving as a great platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and foster potential partnerships.
Whether you’re seeking answers to pressing questions, updates on the latest policy shifts, or inspiration for new projects, What's new in Brussels has something for everyone.
Registration is open, with an early bird discount available until 9 January 2026. For a detailed programme and registration information, visit the event page.