Join decision makers and innovation practitioners to explore the I3 Instrument’s impact, share best practices, and foster new partnerships. Discover opportunities for strengthening regional cooperation, driving innovation, and expanding European value chains.
- Thursday 24 September 2025Annual I3 Instrument Forum
Day 1, 24 September 2025, kicks off with our high-level event, spotlighting the I3 Instrument’s impact. The day will feature an insightful plenary session and dynamic panel discussions on key topics like building sustainable interregional value chains, aligning I3 with S3 and other funding instruments, and connecting regional priorities with EU challenges.
- Friday 25 September 2025I3 Instrument Coordinators Day
Day 2, 25 September 2025, focuses on I3 project coordinators sharing implementation experiences, exploring synergies, and identifying cooperation opportunities. New coordinators will meet for the first time. The day includes member meetings offered by the I3 Support Facility, namely I3 Discussion Groups and the Capacity Building Heroes Working Group. Dive deep into shaping the future of the I3 instrument with valuable insights and collaborative discussions!
Networking opportunity
The I3 Instrument Forum 2025 is your gateway to strong connections and fresh opportunities. Day 1 brings together top innovation leaders and experts for engaging discussions, while day 2 dives into collaborative workshops, best practices, and synergies between I3 projects. It's the perfect chance to network, spark new partnerships, and drive innovation forward!
Panel discussion
Join the panel discussions at I3 Instrument Forum 2025, where experts will dive into topics like aligning regional priorities with EU challenges, linking I3 with Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) and other funding instruments, and sharing best practices from I3 projects on building sustainable interregional value chains. Don't miss these key insights for shaping future innovation strategies.
I3 Instrument in practice
Day 2 of the I3 Instrument Forum focuses on several closed sessions for the existing I3 community:
I3 Coordinators’ Day will bring together all I3 coordinators and will inspire them to share their best practices and challenges, as well as diving into interactive breakout sessions on key areas related to digital, green, and smart manufacturing.
I3 Discussion Groups and Capacity Building Heroes working groups will meet for the first time in person to tackle thematic, policy and capacity building topics, discuss the future of I3 Instrument and enable projects and regions to effectively learn from each other, sharing challenges and good practices.
