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Choose Europe for Science & Innovation Connect

Venture Café Cambridge, One Broadway, 5th floor, 02142, Cambridge, United States
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Curious about what it’s like to study, research, or build an academic career in Europe?

FACCNE is pleased to promote Choose Europe for Science & Innovation Connect 2026. This high-impact afternoon brings together representatives from the European Union and the UK to showcase why Europe remains a global leader in research excellence and international collaboration.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
🕓 Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
📍 Venue: Venture Café Cambridge, One Broadway, 5th floor, 02142, Cambridge
🎟️ Registration: Free to attend, pre-register at venturecafecambridge.org

Join us for a dynamic and informative afternoon exploring the many opportunities Europe offers researchers at every stage.

Why Attend?

For the French-American scientific community in New England, this event offers a direct path to high-level networking and strategic resources:

  • Funding: Get first-hand insights into Horizon Europe, the EU’s landmark €95.5 b7illion research and innovation program.
  • Build Partnerships: Connect with innovators from France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK to identify future R&D collaborators.
  • Expertise in AI: Join the dedicated session on AI for Science to see how Europe is powering its digital future through the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) initiative and sustainable technology.
  • Career Mobility: Discover opportunities for faculty, post-docs, and graduate students looking to leverage their international background.

Program Schedule

  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Choose Europe Pitch Showcase: A dynamic look at thriving innovation ecosystems across the EU and UK. Connect with top universities and industry leaders shaping the future of global technology.
  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | AI for Science: Powering Europe’s Digital Future A deep dive into how AI is being integrated into European research to drive competitiveness and sustainability.
  • 4:15 PM – onwards | Networking at the Connection Collider Stick around for casual conversation and networking in the heart of Kendall Square.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with global talent where innovation meets opportunity.

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