By raising awareness of France's major energy-related R&I strategies and topics, the event is set to gather the French low-carbon energy research community and bring EERA's efforts closer to the national priorities, with the purpose of exploring synergies, and identifying future opportunities for collaboration.
Not only will the EERA Day in France provide an ideal platform to exchange views on fostering alignment between national and EU agendas in the field, it will also offer a unique networking opportunity for French R&I stakeholders.
Draft programme
10:30 Opening words
Welcome remarks setting the tone for collaboration between European and French energy research communities. Speakers: Ministry for Higher Education and Research, EERA Presidency & IFPEN Deputy General Director, member of the EERA Executive Committee
10:45 European Research and Innovation Policy for the Energy Transition
Presentation of the European Commission’s research and innovation strategy for the energy transition, outlining current policy directions and funding priorities. Speaker: European Commission - DG RTD
11:00 The French energy and ecological transition, what is at stake?
Overview of France’s national energy policy, its transition objectives, and alignment with European frameworks such as the Green Deal and Clean Industrial Deal. Speakers: Ministry in charge of Energy - General Directorate Energy and Climate
11:30 A national energy research ecosystem rising to the challenge of the ecological transition
Presentation of France’s energy research landscape, major actors, and funding tools (France 2030, PEPRs, ANR, ADEME) supporting innovation and decarbonisation. Speakers: Prime Minister - General Secretariat for Investment, Ministry for Higher Education and Research - General Directorate Research and Innovation, ADEME, ANR, Low Carbon Programme Agency
12:30 Networking Lunch
13:30 Research excellence in action: A testimony
Personal perspective on research excellence and the role of European funding in advancing energy transition projects. Speaker: ERC Grantee
13:45 Catalysing European synergies in low-carbon energy research
The European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) will outline its mission, advocacy role, and collaborative research actions, with Joint Programme coordinators showcasing good practices. Speakers: EERA Secretary General & Joint Programme Coordinators
14:45 Round table – Positioning major national energy research priorities within the European agenda
Discussion on aligning French and EU research strategies, improving coordination between funding schemes, and fostering cross-border cooperation for the energy transition. Moderator: General Commission for Sustainable Development Speakers: European Commission - DG RTD, European RTO, EERA, and General Directorate Research and Innovation.
