The 57^th conference of the IQ-Net network took place on 11-13 November 2024 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands hosted by the Managing Authority Stiumulus (OP Zuid).

The main theme of the conference was: “Regional Innovation Strategies: Governance and Implementation".

The first part of the Conference reviewed most recent developments on the remaining activities of the 2014-2020 programmes and the implementation of the 2021-2027 programmes.

In the second part, discussions turned to the theme of Regional Innovation Strategies and provided IQ-Net partners the opportunity to exchange experiences on their relatedness model and Smart Specialisation strategies.

​The Greek delegate attending the conference was Mrs Stavrioula Pelekasi, member of the Unit for Programming, Coordination and Monitoring of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy - General Secretariat of Regional Development Corporate Agreement (ESPA) - Ministry of Economy & Finance.