THE LUMP SUM REVOLUTION
Master EU Funds Simplified Cost Options
4–5 June 2026 • Valencia, Spain
EXPERT LECTURERS
Renata Piecyk
EU Financing & Simplified Cost Options (SCO) Expert. Specialised in eligibility rules, lump sums, and flat-rate financing
under EU Structural Funds. Collaborated with the European Commission (DG REGIO) on SCO and FNLC studies.
Franck Sottou
EU Funds & Performance Management Expert — POLIADE FORMATION. Over 32 years of experience in EU funds,
audit, compliance, and KPI systems. Former Cour des Comptes / DG BUDG.
DAY 1 — Wednesday 4 June 2026
09:00 – 09:30 Opening Plenary: Why the Lump Sum Revolution Now?
09:30 – 10:30 Session 1 — The Regulatory Landscape
10:30 – 10:50 C o f f e e B r e a k & N e t w o r k i n g
10:50 – 12:15 Session 2 — Lump Sum Options: State of Play
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:15 Session 3 — Setting Targets & Trigger Points
14:15 – 15:15 Session 4 — Baselines: How to Set Them
15:15 – 15:30 C o f f e e B r e a k
15:30 – 16:30 Session 5 — Design Lab: Building Your First Lump Sum Scheme
16:30 – 17:00 Day 1 Wrap-Up & Open Forum
DAY 2 — Thursday 5 June 2026
09:00 – 09:15 Day 2 Opening: Recap & Objectives
09:15 – 10:15 Session 6 — Consequences for Project Selection
10:15 – 10:35 C o f f e e B r e a k
10:35 – 11:45 Session 7 — Contracting in a Lump Sum World
11:45 – 12:45 Session 8 — Verification & Audit Under Lump Sums
12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00 Session 9 — KPIs & IT Platforms
15:00 – 15:45 Session 10 — Synergies with Horizon, Erasmus+ & AgoraEU
15:45 – 16:00 C o f f e e B r e a k
16:00 – 16:45 Session 11 — Pilot Actions: How to Start Now
16:45 – 17:00 Closing Plenary: The Road to 2028
17:00 Certificate Ceremony & Official Close
REGISTRATION
1 313 € all included
• 15% early bird discount — register before 6 April 2026
• 10% discount for 2+ participants from the same organisation
• Special group rates available — contact@etcp.fr
LOCATION
Valencia, Spain
Easily accessible • Pleasant Mediterranean climate • Rich cultural heritage