Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE) is the main European policy forum for innovation and regional development. The conference provides a platform for policy makers, public authorities, knowledge centers and enterprises to discuss research and innovation (R&I) practices, challenges and opportunities throughout the European regions, with a direct view on the current and future EU funding programs.

This year, the “Week of Innovative Regions in Europe”, named “WIRE XII edition 2022”, will be hosted by Université Paris-Saclay, France, under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

It will take place on 11, 12 & 13 May 2022.

The theme of this year’s edition is “Towards a leading Europe in breakthrough innovation:  unleashing the potential of regions”.