For the ninth time, the conference invites researchers and entrepreneurs from North Rhine-Westphalia and regions in Europe to find new European research and innovation (R&I) partners for Horizon 2020 projects. There will be an exhibition "Innovations for Europe based in North Rhine-Westphalia" on 15 March 2018.The networking event will be structured in parallel workshops focussing on seven topics:

•  Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
•  Nanotechnology, Materials and Manufacturing (NMM)
•  Energy
•  Sustainable Economy
•  Life Sciences
•  Transport

The event addresses especially universities and research institutes and small as well as medium-sized enterprises. Participants are invited to become involved in established and new technology networks between researchers, entrepreneurs and multipliers related to Horizon 2020. Giving a short presentation (ideas and/or results) or finding a partner by talking to decision-makers opens doors for new research and innovation projects in Europe with a focus on Horizon 2020.Two German Health NCPs, and representatives of the HNN 2.0 project, will be presenting in a session and be available to answer questions afterwards and at the Health NCP Net 2.0 information booth.