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North Sea Conference 2022

All aboard! North Sea Conference 2022. The conference takes place 23-25 May in several venues in Bruges, Flanders.

Date: 23/05/2022 10:00am - 25/05/2022 4:00pm
Location: Bruges
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North Sea Conference 2022

Set in the historic centre of lovely Bruges, the North Sea Conference 2022 puts green and digital transitions in the spotlight.

Come and join us in seeking out the top solutions in the North Sea Region. The agenda is packed with exciting content and interactive sessions. And of course, in true North Sea spirit you will have plenty of chance to meet and network with other North Sea enthusiasts!

The conference takes place 23-25 May in several venues in Bruges, Flanders.

The North Sea Conference 2022 is jointly hosted by the North Sea Commission,  the Province of West Flanders, and Flanders Innovation and Entrepreneurship with support from the North Sea Region Programme.

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The Agenda

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Day 1 agenda

Day 1: Scoop the impact!

Join us for a full day packed with examples of how North Sea Region projects are changing the world! Discover outstanding projects and take part in fast-paced sessions where you learn and network with other delegates. And get the experts' best tips on how to influence policymaking and expand your media reach.

Scaling up success

This capitalisation event explores project successes and what makes them fly. Working together across borders, partnerships come up with solutions that can drive positive change at a larger scale. But how do they make sure it happens? We will take a deep dive to explore projects that succeed in passing on their best ideas.

When and where

Scoop the impact! Capitalisation event

When: 23 May 2022, 13.00 - 17.30

Where: Concert Hall, 't Zand 34, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Welcome dinner

When: The Kapuchin Church at 19.30 - 22.30

Where: Boeveriestraat 18, 8000 Bruges.

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Day 2: All aboard! Main conference

The North Sea Conference 2022 puts green transitions in the spotlight! Join us for a lively day full of visions for how to fight global heating, build climate resilience, and recover from the Covid-19 downturn.

Exciting speakers - politicians, experts, project partners, and a filmmaker - will steer you through the morning programme. In the afternoon, you will join a workshop of your choice. Throughout the day you can visit an exhibition to discover more about North Sea projects.

And last, but not least, we will celebrate the winners of the North Sea Photo and Video Contests!

When and where

When: 24 May 2022, 08.45 - 20.00.

Where: Concert Hall, 't Zand 34, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

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Day 3: North Sea GET READY!

On day 3, we GET READY for new North Sea projects. This event is for those who would like to apply for projects in Call 2 of the North Sea Programme 2021-2027.

The North Sea GET READY, formerly known as Interwork, prepares you for every aspect of the application process, from fact sheets to indicators. You will also learn about the options to apply and the eligibility requirements. Our project advisors and the National Contact Points will be ready to help you with any questions you might have.

As some rules and processes are changing between the current and the future programme, this event is both for newcomers and experienced Interreg colleagues.

When and where

When: 25 May 2022, 09:00 - 16:15

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Burg 10, 8000 Bruges

Please note that the programme is subject to changes.

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Contact Us

Please contact the North Sea Region Programme with any inquiries regarding the North Sea Conference 2022.

Discover Bruges

A return to Bruges

This year's conference is being held in the beautiful city of Bruges. This is not the first time the conference has been hosted in Bruges. In 2011, the conference took place in Bruges and when participants were not engaged in conference activities, they enjoyed having the opportunity to explore the city.

Historic Bruges

Fortunately, both world wars left the historic city centre virtually intact, making Bruges increasingly appealing to visitors and culture-lovers alike. Its beauty and attraction was confirmed in 2000, when UNESCO classified the entire medieval inner city as a world heritage site.

Events

The conference ends on Wednesday 25 May. On Thursday 26 May a special event takes place in Bruges; the Procession of the Holy Blood. The Procession of the Holy Blood was created in 1304 as an expression of gratitude and faith. Each spring, 30,000 to 45,000 spectators gather in the heart of the city to watch the procession on Ascension Day, forty days after Easter.

You can read more about this event and other events taking place in Bruges here.

Want to find out more?

You can find more information on activities of all sorts in Bruges including shopping and restaurants on the visitbruges website

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