The JRC invites you to the launch event of the European Water Academy (EUWA), a flagship action of the European Water Resilience Strategy to tackle the European water crisis.
The EUWA is an innovative skill-building, research and innovation infrastructure. It is designed to address the pressing challenges of water management, namely, to foster the building of a modern next-generation water sector workforce while also enabling effective technology transfer and the creation of an attractive, competitive water sector.
The official launch of the EUWA will deliver an exciting mix of high-level keynotes, during an opening session chaired by Bernard Magenhann, Director-General of the JRC. This will be followed by the unveiling of the academy. It will showcase the first EUWA Champions and give voice to 'the next generation water professionals'. A business‑and‑stakeholder panel will discuss conditions and opportunities for a competitive European water sector.
The expression of interest for attending the event in person is now closed. Confirmations are being sent by email and will reach recipients no later than 9 September 2026. Please note that, due to limited venue capacity, submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a place.
The event will be also streamed online. The livestream will be open to all and does not require registration.
- water policy
- Monday 21 September 2026, 14:00 - 17:15 (CEST)
- Brussels, Belgium
- Live streaming available
Practical information
- When
- Monday 21 September 2026, 14:00 - 17:15 (CEST)
- Where
- European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the RegionsRue Belliard, 99, Brussels, Belgium
- Languages
- English
Description
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) coordinates and implements the European Water Academy, under the political guidance of the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) and Commissioner Roswall’s Cabinet.
The Academy is supported by other European Commission services, including the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), and the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC).