Summit: Focus on the Future
"Focus on the Future – The Summit for Building Bridges and Thinking Ahead" explores the theme "Towards a Learner-Centered and Opportunity-Driven Society".
Who should attend?
The summit is aimed at students, educators, researchers, innovators, university leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals from higher education, industry, public institutions, and regional innovation ecosystems who are interested in shaping the future of learning, innovation, and European collaboration.
Key topics
Participants will discuss questions such as:
- How can higher education become more learner-centred in the age of AI?
- What should future-oriented curricula and universities look like?
- How can universities and industry collaborate more effectively to drive innovation?
- How can AI and digital technologies support sustainable regional development?
- What role can the humanities, arts, and creative industries play in an AI-driven society?
- How can European University Alliances unlock the full potential of shared European campuses?
What to expect
The fifth open innovation retreat brings together participants from across Europe to exchange ideas, share good practices, discuss research findings, and develop future-oriented approaches for education, research, innovation, and regional development.
The programme includes:
- Keynote speeches and expert contributions
- Open innovation workshops
- Panel discussions
- Good practice presentations
- Networking and community-building activities
Location
The summit takes place at the future European Campus Hainburg, an emerging hub for European university cooperation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.
Campus Hainburg: Altes Kloster, Fabriksplatz 1, 2410 Hainburg an der Donau, Austria
Join the conversation
Whether you work in higher education, research, innovation, business, or public administration, the summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded participants, build new partnerships, and explore ideas for a learner-centered and opportunity-driven future.
