Operational Project Management: Practical Implementation Tools for Officers and Managers

Operational Project Management: Practical Implementation Tools for Officers and Managers

Event Details Location: Lisbon, PT ️ Dates: November 18-20, 2026 Format: Professional workshops with role-play and hands-on training Certification: ETCP Certificate of Qualification upon completion Join us for an intensive 3-day professional training designed for EU project managers, managing authorities, and implementation agencies seeking to master integrated project management—combining proven EU/UK/USA management techniques Day 1 – Theme: Foundations & Methodology 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee 09:00 – 10:30 | Lesson 1: Definitions and Challenges Comprehensive integration: definitions and key concepts Critical challenges in EU funds coordination Organizational models for managing authorities and major beneficiaries Common integration pitfalls and how
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The Lump Sum Revolution

The Lump Sum Revolution

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 — 27 years of experience in EU funds, audit, compliance, and KPI systems. 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
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Compliance with New Competition Framework: Implementation of Combined State Aid and Public Procurement

Compliance with New Competition Framework: Implementation of Combined State Aid and Public Procurement

Professional Development Series  Event Details Location: Freiburg (DE) – Connection from Basel EuroAirport Venue: Stadthotel Freiburg, Karlstrasse 7, 79104 Freiburg Hotel Freiburg ️ Dates: June 24-25-26 2026 (3 intensive days) Format: Expert-led masterclass with practical workshops Certification: ETCP certificate DAY 1: FUNDAMENTALS AND COMMON PITFALLS Lesson 1: Key Errors and Irregularities / ECA Findings Morning Session: 9:00-12:30 Learning Objectives: • Identify the most frequent errors in State aid and Public procurement implementation • Understand ECA (European Court of Auditors) findings and their implications • Recognize red flags in project implementation Content: • Overview of ECA special reports on State aid and
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Des programmes européens et régionaux boostés par l’IA

Des programmes européens et régionaux boostés par l’IA

Nous avons identifié les applications suivantes de l’IA à partir de plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans la gestion informatique et des fonds publics : Planification des fonds & Préparation des appels à projets Amélioration de la rédaction des appels pilotes : Générer des documents d’appel avec des objectifs et critères appropriés Prévision d’impact et de risques : Prédire les impacts socio-économiques potentiels de différentes allocations de fonds, intensité des aides et risques associés Traitement des demandes Appel à projets en ligne : structuration et collecte des données en ligne Chatbots et Q&R automatisés Vérification automatisée d’éligibilité : Filtrer les
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AI Applications for EU and public Funds Programme Management

AI Applications for EU and public Funds Programme Management

We have spotted the following possible applications of AI based on more than 20 years of experience on both IT and public funds management : Fund Planning & Call Preparation Enhanced pilot call drafting: Generate call documents with appropriate goals and criteria Impact and risks forecasting: Predict potential socioeconomic impacts of different funding allocations, intensity of aids and related risks Application Processing Online call for projects: structuration and collection of data online  Automated Chatbots and Q&A Automated eligibility screening: Screen applications for basic eligibility criteria compliance Document verification: Verify submitted documentation for completeness and authenticity Duplicate detection: Identify potential duplicate
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A la recherche de la Nouvelle Politique de Cohésion Européenne

A la recherche de la Nouvelle Politique de Cohésion Européenne

Vers une politique de cohésion et des fonds de résilience et de relance centrés sur l’humain Résumé La politique de cohésion de l’Union européenne a évolué à travers différentes phases : d’une approche initialement géographique axée sur la convergence régionale à une approche politique soutenant l’innovation et la compétitivité. Aujourd’hui, face à de nouveaux défis et à la tentation de se concentrer sur des plans nationaux davantage fondés sur des réformes et des jalons que sur une stratégie européenne commune impliquant États et Régions, nous proposons une troisième vague : une approche centrée sur l’humain qui intègre cohésion, innovation et
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The Road to the Future of EU funds

The Road to the Future of EU funds

Towards a People-Based Cohesion Policy and Resilience and Recovery Funds Executive Summary The European Union’s Cohesion Policy has evolved through distinct phases: from its initial geographical focus on regional convergence to a policy-driven approach supporting innovation and competitiveness. Now, facing new challenges with the temptation to focus on National plans more based on reforms and Milestones than on a common European Strategy involving States and Regions, we propose a third wave: a people-based approach that integrates cohesion, innovation, and resilience in a more visible and collectively motivating framework. Context and Considerations The need for reform is driven by several key
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Mastering EU Simplification Practical Steps

Mastering EU Simplification Practical Steps

A practical Masterclass beyond Gold Plating : Essential-Only Approaches for Intervention Efficiency Join us to: assess the success conditions of SCO : indicators, calculations and data collection, risks focus on the specific risks of Single Lump Sums launch clearer calls and selection criteria updating your Application pack (application form, contract and payment claim) focus on the risks for ex-ante, ex-post and on-the-spot checks make a better use of your Checklist, IT platform and AI Key elements: Looking to the most up-dated experiences of simplification at EU and Member-States level Listing simplification actions (quick-wins and long-term success) Presenting all Simplified Cost
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