The main objective of this workshop is to identify the needs, highlight the importance of academic research in aviation and identify measures in order to maintain it at acceptable levels. It will bring together representatives of the European Academia, Industry, Research Organisations, the European Commission as well as from Member States.  The different viewpoints will be presented and open discussions will be fostered, aiming at reaching some common understanding for needed measures for maintaining innovation on the European Aviation development chain. TOPICS & SPEAKERSWhat is the importance of fundamental research to aerospace Industry in the 21st Century? | Prof. Dieter Schmitt, Aeronautical Consultant, EASN honorary memberAcademic research: industrial subcontractor or independent innovation driver | Dr. Helge Pfeiffer, General Secretary EASN, KU Leuven (University of Leuven)Do the European Universities have the right tools to promote innovative research? | Prof. Dr.-Ing Joachim Szodruch, Board Member German Aerospace Centre (ret.)What about basic research opportunities within the industry? | Mr. Eric Dautriat, Executive Director of Clean Sky Joint UndertakingDoes the European education system have the appropriate mechanisms to foster and promote innovative thinking? | TBCOpen Consultation moderated by Prof. Spiros Pantelakis, Chairman of EASN, University of Patras