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Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30

Thematic Webinar – Digital Innovation for Smart Tourism and Cultural Heritage

  • Tourism / Cultural Heritage

1. Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Welcome and opening remarks

  • Overview of the Virtual Brokerage Event “Innovation Village 2026”

  • Presentation of the online B2B matchmaking format on b2match

  • Introduction to the thematic focus of the webinar

Speakers:
ENEA moderator / researcher
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) representative

2. European Policy & Funding Perspective (10 minutes)

  • European priorities and policy framework related to the webinar topic

  • Funding opportunities for companies, startups and research organisations

  • Overview of relevant EU programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe and related instruments)

Speakers:
European Commission representatives / APRE / National Contact Point (NCP) experts

3. Market & Industry Perspective (10 minutes)

  • Current market and technology trends

  • Industrial needs, challenges and demand drivers

  • Opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and technology transfer

Speakers:
Sector Group representatives

4. Research & Innovation Perspective (10 minutes)

  • State-of-the-art research and innovation developments

  • Emerging technologies and future trends

  • Opportunities for joint projects and industry–research cooperation

Speakers:
ENEA researchers / thematic experts

5. Best Practice Session / Innovation Pitch (15 minutes)

Showcase of an Innovation Village Award finalist or an international best practice, highlighting:

  • the addressed challenge

  • the proposed solution

  • collaboration opportunities

6. Q&A Session & Invitation to Brokerage Meetings (10 minutes)

  • Questions and answers with speakers

  • Invitation to register and actively participate in the B2B meetings

  • Practical information on how to book meetings on the b2match platform