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Join the INSPIRE Second Conference in Brussels (16-17 April 2026)!
09.03.26
INSPIRE second conference announcement

INSPIRE is organising its second conference - this time in Brussels, on 16-17 April at Townhall Europe! We invite all policymakers, researchers, equality practitioners and enthusiasts to join us and explore together how we can sustain effective change in research and innovation and address future challenges.  

Over the last four years, our project has promoted inclusive and intersectional approaches to gender equality across the European Research Area. We are finding ourselves at a critical time. Debates on the future of the European Research Area and society's demands for equality and inclusion are intensifying, while backlash and resistance to these principles are growing. It's crucial we come together and exchange knowledge and good practices, and support each other on the journey towards a better research and innovation environment for everyone. 

Curious about the talks? You can have a sneak peek here at the preliminary agenda. We'll soon announce the speakers too. In the meantime...

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