The European Debate Initiative is a youth-led debating platform, which was created to foster discussions between professionals and young people on European and global affairs. Policy-makers and experts from various professional fields and countries are invited to share their experience with young people and give them the opportunity to learn from them, be inspired and to think of concrete solutions. With these debates, we promote European and global values of democracy and human rights, and hope to provide answers to some of the biggest challenges we face ; Our aim is to give young people the opportunity to get a glimpse of what it is like to be a judge, a journalist, a diplomat, a politician, an activist or an expert in a particular field. We ask our guests to share their personal stories about their careers, which advice they would give to young people, and to share their knowledge and perspectives on today’s world. At the same time, we want to raise awareness about topics we consider crucial for young Europeans to ;

The Federation of European Scleroderma Associations (FESCA) is an umbrella group of scleroderma patient support and advocacy organisations working to increase awareness, and advocate for equitable treatments for people with scleroderma throughout Europe.

INESC-ID, “Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa” is a Research and Development and Innovation Organization (R&D+i) in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. INESC-ID is a private not for-profit institution, registered in 1999, officially declared of public interest, owned by Instituto Superior Técnico (51%) and INESC – Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores (49%). From the reorganization of INESC, five R&D institutes were created: INESC-ID, INOV, INESC MN, INESC TEC and INESC Coimbra. INESC-ID’s research impact is focused on four Thematic Lines to which it makes the more relevant contributions: digital transformation and citizenship, life and health technology, energy transition, and security and privacy. These four Thematic Lines promote synergies among the eleven scientific areas in order to address today’s societal challenges: Artificial Intelligence for People & Society;  Automated Reasoning & Software Reliability; Intelligent Networks and Communication Systems; Distributed, Parallel and Secure Systems;  Graphics and Interaction; Green Energy & Smart converters; High Performance Computing Architectures and Systems; Human Language Technologies; Information & Decision Support Systems; Nano-Electronic Circuits & Systems; and Sustainable Power Systems. INESC-ID promotes cooperation between academia and industry by addressing research on daily life issues, such as healthcare, space, mobility, human language technologies, agri-food, industry , and smart grids. This high level of knowledge transfer is achieved through both competitive research projects and direct contracted research. Therefore, public and private entities have access to a pool of knowledge, resources and services provided through the unique competencies available at the institution. As an Associate Laboratory since 2004, INESC-ID has an additional responsibility to assist public and private entities facing scientific, health, environmental, cultural, social, economic or political challenges, and to be an active participant in the process of defining the required policies, public or otherwise, to address those challenges. INESC-ID was evaluated in 2018, like all other Portuguese R&D units, by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). FCT awarded the grade of Excellent, the highest, not only in the overall classification but also in each and every one of the items under evaluation: quality, merit, relevance and internationalization of the R&D activities; merit of the team; appropriateness of objectives, strategy, plan of activities and organization. INESC-ID was identified by FCT as one of the top 10 Portuguese research units attracting projects and funding from the European Union. INESC-ID has been very active in participating in R&D+i projects within European Union research projects. This participation has covered all relevant programmes and instruments in the areas within which INESC-ID has expertise, from the more fundamental research to the applied one and encompassing training and strategic initiatives.

The French Automotive & Mobility Network (FAMN) is a non-profit umbrella organization committed to driving sustainable mobility practices in the sector. FAMN fosters collaborative innovation, integrating clusters, academics, public authorities, and non-profit associations to bolster the sector's transition towards a sustainable future.

Future of Privacy Forum is a non-profit organization that serve as catalysts for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies.

The PKEE actively supports the development of the Polish energy sector, by conducting opinion-forming initiatives aimed at the improvement of power industry operations and shaping of a rational regulatory environment. The Association is an important discussion forum on electrical power sector issues and cooperates with the public administration and EU institutions.

EUGINE is the voice of Europe’s engine power plant industry. Our members are the leading European manufacturers of engine power plants and their key components.Engine power plants are a flexible, efficient, reliable and sustainable technology, helping to ensure security of electricity supply and providing (renewable) electricity and heat.For more information please see

TETIDE is a Social Promotion Association with the aim of safeguarding the underground and epigean karst environment, of encouraging the valorisation and promotion of the territory, also providing technical support for the training and professional qualification of operators and speleological guides as well as involving and orienting the institutions, social and economic forces towards legislation, programs, agreements and projects, consistent with the aims of the Association. The social activities will also be aimed at extra-regional territories with the aim of making known and disseminating the speleological activity of the Mediterranean countries, taking into consideration Speleology in all its different cultural and technical expressions, which have manifested themselves over time in a large territory. and complex as the Mediterranean basin is. The Association also intends to avail itself of the collaboration of professionals and researchers from the various disciplines involved, without neglecting the interdisciplinary nature that speleological research requires, such as: archeology and paleontology for the wealth of finds that the caves preserve and guard, the anthropology and the history of art for the historical and artistic interest expressed by the artificial cavities, as well as by the rock settlements that so characterize and unite Mediterranean cultures, underwater speleology for the presence of coastal caves that can only be explored thanks to this complex discipline, biospeleology for the richness and environmental importance of underground biodiversity and last, but not least, the geology and study of the territory for the protection of karst and karst aquifers which are the precious water reserves of our territories, too often irresponsibly vandalized by disorderly anthropization. TETIDE APS wants to promote Mediterranean Speleologies, in which speleological exploration and dissemination become communities of study, of intent, of cultures and of approaches unique to the world.

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) represents the interests of Europe's local and regional governments and their associations in more than 40 countries. It promotes citizenship and exchange between elected representatives.

SSI Environmental Protection AssociationAs an environmental protection association, the Italian Speleological Society - Third Sector Organization makes a constant commitment to safeguarding the karst-speleological heritage with scientific research programs and control actions on the state of health and protection of karst and underground environments.Through studies and analyzes of compatibility in the underground and epigean karst environment, it is a partner of organizations and institutions that seek data, information and methods to add essential knowledge to the rational management of environmental and landscape resources.The Italian Speleological Society ETS has also focused its attention on the problem of water resources for some time, aware of the fact that in the near future waters of karst origin will be increasingly important for their use.Aware of the importance of this issue, bodies dedicated to environmental protection have created the Committee for the Global Water Contract.In this context, the Italian Speleological Society ETS promotes and coordinates the National Speleology Days and Let's Clean the Dark, initiatives aimed at promoting knowledge of the karst territories and raising awareness for the correct management of our country's underground water heritage.Since 11 January 2008, the Italian Speleological Society has become part of the Italian Commission for the coordination of the IYPE - International Year of Planet Earth. The Italian Speleological Society recommends to all explorers and visitors to the underground world the adoption of techniques and procedures aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of exploration or simple visits, such as the protocol to combat the spread of White Nose Syndrome , applicable to normal speleological activity.

As a non-profit organisation, Identity Valley calls for more Digital Responsibility. We engage thought leaders and decision-makers in academia, policy and industry to promote a value-based future for the digital world through research, networking, advocacy and communication.

The second edition of the Salon de l'Immobilier Bas Carbone (Low Carbon Real Estate Show), which took place from 20 to 22 September 2023 at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, was once again this year rich in meetings and demonstrations of know-how for the entire sector real estate. Placed under the high patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and opened in the presence of climatologist Jean Jouzel, the SIBCA, co-organised by France Conventions and the BBCA Association, brought together 8,750 real estate professionals who design, build, renovate, operate major urban projects and the buildings of tomorrow as well as institutional investors, financiers and many local elected officials, key players in the sector.Since its launch last year, the ambition of SIBCA has been to present the excellence and low-carbon know-how of the real estate sector and to highlight the most exemplary low-carbon achievements. With attendance up 25% in 2023, the 8,750 participants (vs. 6,575 in 2022) who followed one another during these 3 days provided rich exchanges, conferences, announcements, partnerships and networking. This second edition affirms the desire of an entire ecosystem to make controlling the carbon footprint a priority. Low carbon drives a revolution in practices at all levels: town planning, regional planning, construction, energy, carbon storage, circular economy, pooling of uses, reuse, recycling, etc.

The European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP) represents over 45 national statutory social insurance organisations (covering approximately 385 million citizens) in 17 EU Member States and Switzerland, active in the field of health insurance, pensions, occupational disease and accident insurance, disability and rehabilitation, family benefits and unemployment insurance. The aims of ESIP and its members are to preserve high profile social security for Europe, to reinforce solidarity-based social insurance systems and to maintain European social protection quality. ESIP builds strategic alliances for developing common positions to influence the European debate and is a consultation forum for the European institutions and other multinational bodies active in the field of social security.

We promote and support the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions for “Youth, Peace and Security” and “Women, Peace and Security“, and the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda to build more inclusive and peaceful societies.

The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) was created in accordance with Law 4443/64, which established Greece as a founder-member of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM). Its foundation took place under Law 1537/85, which was passed by the Greek Parliament following the provision of Article 28, paragraph 1 of the Constitution (after at least a 2/3 majority of members in favour). The Centre constitutes an international organisation whose aim is the development of scientific cooperation in the sectors of economics, rural development, management, and applied biological, technological and environmental sciences, addressing to problems in the Mediterranean area. The Mediterranean Agronomic Institutes of Bari (Italy), Montpellier (France) and Saragoza (Spain) are constituent Institutes of the same organisation. The annual budget contribution of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania is entirely provided by the Greek government.The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania offers post-graduate specialist studies (over a period of two academic years), leading to the degree of Master of Science (). Courses are conducted in the English language by visiting professors from Greek, European, American and Mediterranean Universities in cooperation with the Institute. An important comparative advantage is that the competence in the development of cooperation is highlighted within the European Union, the Mediterranean basin and Balkan countries, both in the provision of post-graduate training of executives and academics from these countries, as well as in the contribution to their economic development through common research and development projects. MAICh functions in 6 different strategic axes:A. Centre for Sustainable Rural Development and the Competitiveness of Agro-business FirmsB. Centre for the Management and Protection of the Natural EnvironmentC. Centre for the Quality, Healthiness and Safety of Fresh and Processed Agricultural Produce: a)Food Quality Management and Chemistry of Natural Products b) Sustainable Production of Agricultural Produce.D. Centre for the Application of Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology a) Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology of Agricultural Produce b) Natural Products and Biotechnology.E. Centre for Development of Integrated Support to Information SystemsF. Centre for Vertically Organised Conference Services

EuroACE – Energy Efficient Buildings was formed in 1998 by Europe’s leading companies involved with the manufacture, distribution and installation of a variety of energy saving goods and services.EuroACE works together with the European institutions to help Europe move towards an efficient use of energy in buildings, thereby contributing to the EU’s commitments on job creation, energy security, and sustainability. More on energy efficiency in buildings here.

The European Broadband Competence Offices Network supports EU countries in reaching the Gigabit Society objectives and rolling out broadband.The European BCO Network brings together EU Member States’ national and regional public authorities in charge of broadband deployment to exchange knowledge and good practices with peers, experts and European Commission representatives, building their capacity to bring reliable, high-speed broadband connectivity to all EU citizens.The purpose of the initiative is to help ensure that all EU citizens have access to high-speed broadband, in order to allow everyone to benefit equally from the opportunities connectivity brings, for health, education, business and more.Contact the BCO Network Support Facility to enquire about joining the BCO Network. Participate in the discussions in the BCO Network Forum.  HomeZoom inZoom outFullscreenPrintWebtools + © EC-GISCO + Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors © EuroGeographics © UN-FAO for the administrative boundaries | Disclaimer The role of the BCO NetworkThe BCO Network’s role is to support European Broadband Competence Offices (BCOs) in making this happen. BCOs are the national and regional public authorities supporting broadband deployment across the EU.It does this through an annual programme, based on members’ needs, that brings together BCOs, experts and European Commission representatives to train and exchange knowledge, good practices and experiences in overcoming common ;

 X23 is an European independent, multidisciplinary, private Research body founded in Italy. We catalyse pioneering projects all over EU and globally and commit to launch into real world. Born from the merger of Xóôlab and The23, X23 is providing independent analysis and support in R&D, Grow, Scale-up services.

SHURE Initiative: To improve student lives and enhance the built environment in university neighbourhoods.SHURE Initiative is a divisision of CAPRE Omnimedia, LLC 

The Think Tank Racionální politiky závislostí (Institute for Rational Addiction Policies) think tank is a multi-disciplinary association of independent and reputable experts that studies the question of addiction from all sides (public and individual health, legislation and other legal effects, security matters, economics and market modelling, tax issues, effects on the state budget, education and prevention, and social, sociological, and political questions.