During the Presidency, a number of meetings and conferences are planned within the remit of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The Presidency will be launched with the informal ministerial meeting on research, taking place on 16–17 July 2025. This meeting will feature high-level political discussions on the future of research, innovation, and competitiveness in the EU.
Conferences during the Danish EU Presidency
In addition, a series of conferences will be held, focusing on some of the most prominent agendas within the fields of research, space, and innovation. Click on + to read more about the different conferences.
On The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official website about the EU Presidency you will find more information about the conferences and how to register.
The Future of Digital Investments in the EU
2-3 July 2025, Aalborg
The EU is at a crossroads - how should it invest in its digital future to increase competitiveness and sovereignty? The conference explore this critical question shaping Europe’s future.
The Conference TOGETHER4HEALTH - Achieving Sustainable Health Care and Beyond
16-18 September 2025, Aalborg
The conference will serve as a dynamic platform focusing on the transformation and integration of health systems across sectors.
It will feature engaging debates, presentations, and workshops on groundbreaking models, methods, and collaborative approaches.
With a holistic 360-degree perspective, the conference will explore how cross-institutional cooperation can drive the future of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and solutions at regional, national, and international levels.
MSCA 2025 - Attracting and Retaining Research Talent in Europe
18-19 September 2025, Lyngby
Europe has a long-standing tradition of scientific excellence and is home to some of the world’s brightest minds. To stay at the forefront of research and innovation, European universities must continue to attract and retain top talent.
The 2025 The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Presidency Conference will explore how universities can remain magnets for excellence by focusing on the human-centred aspects of academic careers, and leadership.
Bringing together early-career researchers, policymakers, university leaders, and industry representatives, the conference will foster debate on topics like the purpose-driven university, diversity, workplace culture, and intersectoral mobility.
Mission: Oceans and Waters
23-24 September 2025, Nyborg
The conference focuses on research and innovation related to water.
Digitalisation and Well-being in Education
24-26 September 2025, Copenhagen
The conference focuses on digitalisation and well-being in the education sector.
Copenhagen Life Science Summit
8-9 October 2025, Copenhagen
A two-day high-level conference will bring together academia, decision-makers, public health organisations, industry, and patient organisations from across EU27+, creating an international forum for the European life Science ecosystem to meet, exchange insights, and engage in discussions on the European Strategy for Life Sciences. The conference will explore the state of the current EU health and life science ecosystem, highlight the need for a strong, integrated European ecosystem, and create recommendations for the European Life Science Strategy and framework for research and innovation.
Furthermore the conference will explore how Europe can advance its position as a leading life science region – ensuring our competitiveness and contributing to more resilient, innovative health systems that benefit patients across Europe.
Space Conference 2025 under the Danish EU Presidency: Space Sustainability, Autonomy and Competitiveness
20-21 October 2025, Aalborg
The conference will address, among other topics, the opportunities and challenges for European space policy and space programmes. In addition, there will be discussions on how space plays a role in relation to European resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability, as well as the impact of developments in the space sector for Europe and Denmark.
RTI – Summit 2025: A Research and Technology Infrastructures Ecosystem for Breakthrough Science and Innovation
22-23 October 2025, Copenhagen
The RTI Summit 2025 brings together key stakeholders from across Europe to shape the future of research and technology infrastructures and launch the new European strategy in the field. The summit aims to provide input and recommendations for the implementation of the strategy and to demonstrate how infrastructures help drive innovation, science, and industry forward.
Space for a Secure and Resilient Europe Conference
28 October 2025, Bruxelles
High-level event marking the launch of a new programme on European Resilience from Space, ERS, implemented by the European Space Agency (ESA) in coordination with the European Commission.
AI in Science Summit 2025 (AIS25)
3-4 November 2025, Copenhagen
High-level event on the occasion of the launch of the Resources for AI Science in Europe (RAISE).
Strategic Energy Technology Plan
4-5 November 2025, Odense
The conference is a recurring event under the EU Presidency and focuses on a strategic plan for energy technology.
Leading the transition towards healthy soils: finance and landscape perspectives
5-6 November 2025, Aarhus
The conference focuses on possible transitions to healthy soils from both economic and landscape perspectives.
European Quantum Technologies Conference 2025
10-12 November 2025, Copenhagen
The conference focuses on quantum technology.
ASCEND - Innovation Conference
25-26 November 2025, Copenhagen
Europe excels in science but struggles to scale up innovation-based startups and companies—especially in deep technologies like AI, quantum computing, space tech, biosolutions and semiconductors. The ASCEND Innovation Conference brings together policymakers, investors, researchers, and startups to explore how Europe can turn more deep technologies into market-ready solutions and strengthen its global tech position.
Human Values Conference
1-2 December 2025, Copenhagen
The conference focuses on social science and humanities research, with human values at its core.
Transformative Governance for Food Systems and Biodiversity
2-3 December 2025, Copenhagen
The conference focuses on research and innovation in food and agriculture.
Boosting and mainstreaming the bioeconomy
2-3 December 2025, Copenhagen
The conference focuses on the future of the bioeconomy and biotechnology.
High-Level Conference on Reforming Research Evaluation 2025
3-4 December 2025, Copenhagen
The primary focus of the conference is reforms and new approaches to the assessment of research and researchers. This is a highly topical agenda, among other things due to the work carried out as part of CoARA (Coalition on Reforming Research Assessment).
Science Diplomacy Conference - Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World
17-18 December 2025, Frederiksberg
The conference explores how science diplomacy can bridge divides and promote innovation, competitiveness, and international cooperation. It focuses on both regional and thematic aspects, as well as the role of non-state actors.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science will work to strengthen European cooperation on research, innovation, and space. These are areas that must contribute to addressing our shared challenges and they play a crucial role in the EU’s growth, competitiveness, and security – both today and in the future.