18th FGB Knowledge Apero

FGB is a network of change-makers. Our mission is to create real social impact and positive socio-economic progress across nations and cities. Empowered by a strong 50-year history and an unwavering belief in human potential, we strive to transform ideas into policy that paves the way towards better living for all. To do this, we publish research and content with an aim to inform policy across Italy and Europe. We build programs for stakeholders, businesses, entrepreneurs and students to advance their ideas for innovation and progress. We bring our political, economic and social expertise to support institutions in their vision for development. And through it all, we are committed to starting new conversations about what it means to live inclusively in these challenging times. We believe there is a way to create more opportunities for everyone, regardless of any gender, race, culture, belief or nationality. And it starts with knowledge. Knowledge, we believe, is the cornerstone to progress. Which is why the roots of everything we do have always been in the development and sharing of research, ever since we first opened up our doors in 1971 to support the evolution of Labour rights in Italy. Change, we believe, can only happen when you have a deep understanding, the passion to apply it and the drive to improve people’s lives.

Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini

How can Europe better attract, develop, and retain young STEM talent?

Giacomo Brodolini Foundation, Avenue Marnix, Brussels, Belgium

This Knowledge apéro will explore how Europe can better attract, develop, and retain young STEM talent in a rapidly evolving technological and industrial landscape. The discussion will focus on the growing importance of STEM skills for Europe’s competitiveness, innovation capacity, and long-term resilience, while discussing how education systems, universities, policymakers, and industry can work together to better prepare young people for future careers.Particular attention will be given to innovation-driven sectors such as aerospace and defence as and illustrative example of the industry that increasingly rely on advanced STEM competencies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emerging technologies. Discussion will explore how strategic industries can help inspire young talent, create high-value career opportunities, and strengthen links between research, innovation, and real-world applications.The discussion will also connect to the broader European STEM agenda and highlight initiatives that encourage youth engagement through challenge-based learning, entrepreneurship, and applied innovation. In this context, finalists of the 6th edition of the <a href="https://assets-plus.eu/challenge/" title="https://assets-plus.eu/challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">European Defence Challenge </a>— held under the theme “From STEM to strategy: Empowering young minds to shape Europe’s aerospace &amp; defence future” — will share reflections and ideas emerging from their proposals.PROGRAMMEOpening words:•Manuelita Mancini, Director of Fondazione Giacomo BrodoliniOpening intervention:•Europe’s STEM agenda: preparing skills and talent for future industries. Sónia de Melo Xavier, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG Employment, Social Affairs &amp; InclusionModerator:•Dorota Stadnicka, Professor, Rzeszow University of TechnologyDiscussants:•Mateo Burgos, Professor, Polytechnic Universityof Madrid•Sónia de Melo Xavier, European Commission•Finalists of the 6th edition of the European Defence ChallengeKnowledge Apéro is an after-work informal gathering with invited guests for sharing discussion and wine. Networks bring inspiration, multiplying the dimensions of value generated by individuals, institutions, and companies.Please note that FGB's Brussels office is located in a historic building which regrettably has some architectural barriers – namely steps at the entrance and very small lifts – and is not fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

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