Agenda
Wednesday, 16 November
| 08:00 - 08:45 | Registration |
| 08:45 - 09:00 | Presentation of the programme |
| 09:00 - 09:20 | Welcome & introduction - EU priorities and challenges ROOM: Oslo • Richard Kühnel, Director, Directorate-General for Communication, European Commission |
| 09:20 - 10:05 | EDCs’ role in involving the academic community in the debate on the future of the EU. Panel discussion, followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Gaetane Ricard-Nihoul, Deputy Head of Unit, Citizens' Dialogues, Directorate-General for Communication, European Commission • Alessandro Giordani, Head of Unit, Networks in Member States, General Directorate for Communication |
| 10:05 - 10:40 | Search Like a Pro - EUR-LEX followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Valentina Fratto, Head of Sector, EUR-LEX, Publications Office |
| 10:40 - 10:50 | Elevator pitches: • EU Academy - Paul Hearn, the EU Academy Business Manager • Publications Office - Astrid Brey, Liaison officer to the General Director, Publications Office • Learning Corner - Natalja Montefusco, Teamleader, Editorial Service & Targeted Outreach, Directorate-General for Communication, European Commission ROOM: Oslo |
| 10:50 - 11:20 | Coffee break |
| 11:20 - 12:30 | FOCUS ON THE ROLE OF EDCs Parallel workshops – European Documentation Centres will discuss their role (challenges, best practices, recommendations) in the following areas: 1- The implementation of the Partnership Agreement between the European Commission and EDCs’ host structures ROOM: Lillehammer • Alessandro Giordani, Head of Unit, Networks in Member States, General Directorate for Communication • Niklas Noaksson, Information and Communication Assistant, Networks in Member States, General Directorate for Communication 2- Attracting students to participate in civic and democratic life at European level ROOM: Skien (3rd floor) • Susanne Fraczek, European Documentation Centre, University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) 3- The role/s of EDCs in informing students and researchers about exchange programmes and EU co-funded opportunities, including supporting Back to University ROOM: Bergen • Johannes Gehringer, Policy Officer, Directorate General for Education and Culture 4- Knowledge Management – how to guide students to EU databases ROOM: Oslo • Valentina Fratto, Head of Sector, EUR-LEX, Publications Office (morning session) • Astrid Brey, Liaison officer to the General Director, Publications Office (afternoon session) |
| 12:30 - 13:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 - 15:00 | Parallel workshops – second round ROOM: Oslo |
| 15:00 - 15:45 | Search Like a Pro - EU Open Data Portal - followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Giuseppe Ascone-Modica, EU open data and Cordis, Publications Office |
| 15:45 - 16:15 | Coffee break |
| 16:15 - 17:00 | European Elections 2024 –Engagement Strategy and tools followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Stephen Clark, Director, Directorate-General for Communication, European Parliament |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Social Media – Communicating the EU online - followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Jeroen Jochems, EUROPE DIRECT manager, Province Antwerpen • Lies Robben, social media responsible, EUROPE DIRECT, Province Antwerpen. • Facilitator: Igor Celikovic, Head of Sector, Social Media Team, General Directorate for Communication |
| 19:00 | Cocktail reception |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
Thursday, 17 November
| 08:00 - 08:45 | Registration |
| 08:45 - 09:00 | Presentation of the programme |
| 09:00 - 09:45 | How to skillfully communicate the European Green Deal – followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Jeremy Herry, Information and Communication officer, Directorate-General for Climate Action |
| 09:45 - 10:15 | Search Like a Pro - Legislative Observatory – followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo • Rolandas Pyragis, Administrator, Directorate-General for the Presidency, European Parliament |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Group Photo |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Search Like a Pro – EC Library Guides - followed by Q & A ROOM: Oslo Taavi Saarimaki, Librarian, Publications Office Anastasia Avramidou, Librarian, Publications Office |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Summary of workshops and conclusions ROOM: Oslo • Alessandro Giordani, Head of Unit, DG COMM, Networks in Member States |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Sandwich lunch and departure of participants |
