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🎬 A documentary. A dialogue. A journey across Uzbekistan. What happens when local communities, public authorities and international partners come together around one of our most precious resources: water? On 1 September, the EngageH2O Final Event in Brussels will feature the premiere screening of the EngageH2O documentary, showcasing the stories, experiences and perspectives collected throughout the project. The film highlights how dialogue, participation and collaboration can contribute to addressing water-related challenges and supporting more sustainable water governance. Beyond the documentary screening, participants will discover the project's key results, meet the consortium and exchange ideas with experts and stakeholders working on sustainability, public participation and water management. 📅 1 September 2026 Whether you are active in sustainability, water management, international cooperation, or simply curious about innovative approaches to citizen engagement, we'd be delighted to welcome you.

If you work on water, climate, infrastructure or sustainable development, this is your moment. By registering for the Engage H2O final event in Brussels, you gain access to a targeted network of global experts, technology providers and decision-makers. Join us to explore real-world solutions, discuss emerging challenges and build collaborations that can transform water governance.

📢 We are pleased to announce another distinguished speaker for the EngageH2O Final Event! We are delighted to announce that Giusi Princi, Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Central Asia, will join the EngageH2O Final Event on 1 September at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Brussels. Her participation highlights the importance of strengthening dialogue and cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia on shared challenges such as sustainable water management, environmental resilience and community engagement. The event will showcase the key achievements of the EngageH2O project, including the premiere screening of the EngageH2O documentary, presenting powerful stories from local communities across Uzbekistan and demonstrating how participatory approaches can foster greater awareness and action on water-related issues. 📅 1 September 2026 Join us to celebrate the results of EngageH2O, discover the project's impact and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

📢 We are delighted to welcome Ms. Charlotte Adriaen, Head of Unit for Central Asia & Afghanistan at the European Commission's DG International Partnerships (DG INTPA), who will join us on 1 September at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Brussels at the EngageH2O Final Event. As the European Union continues to strengthen its partnerships with Central Asia, sustainable water management, environmental resilience, and community engagement remain key priorities. Ms. Adriaen's participation reflects the importance of fostering long-term cooperation between the EU and the region to address shared environmental and development challenges. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the premiere screening of the EngageH2O documentary, featuring stories from communities across Uzbekistan and showcasing how citizen participation can contribute to more sustainable water management. 📅 1 September 2026 We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of dialogue, networking, and collaboration at the intersection of EU–Central Asia cooperation and sustainable water management.

Will you attend the EngageH2O Final Event? 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/dbgVf_e4 Exciting milestones for the EngageH2O project! 🌍💧 Our documentary has been filmed, and post-production is almost complete. We've successfully delivered workshops and training activities, while our Public Participation & Dialogue strategy continues to engage local communities. Now we're looking ahead to our final event in Brussels and to showcasing the documentary at international film festivals. 📅 1 September, when we'll present the project's results and share what's next for EngageH2O!

The next EU budget will say whether growth driven by SMEs and Mid-Caps is a real priority or just a line in a speech. For smaller companies, the size of the budget was never the whole story. The question is whether they can reach it at all. EU funding has long been easier for those with the resources to chase it; a Mid-Cap usually cannot. The proposed European Competitiveness Fund promises a single front door. Whether that door actually opens for a company of 80 people is the test that matters. Panel 2 of GrowthTalks 2026 - "Europe's Next Budget – Priorities, Resources, Growth" - takes on the next Multiannual Financial Framework and the new own resources behind it, and asks one practical question: does this money help someone build something in Europe? On the panel: 🔹 Estelle Göger, Deputy Head of Cabinet of Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy 🔹 Miren Elosegui Ganchegui, Ecological Transition and Sustainability, ADEGI 🔹 Christian Nasulea, Executive Director of IES-Europe and editor of EPICENTER's "Alternative MFF Project" Moderated by Rebecca Ciciani, Policy Advocacy Expert at European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME. 📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 18:00 📍 Le Bouche à Oreille – Rue Félix Hap 11, 1040 Brussels ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSYKAJYV Registrations are open. Further panellists to be confirmed. #SME2B26 #NewGrowthAgenda #CEAPME Conor Carmody Airborne Wind Europe Asociace malých a středních podniků a živnostníků ČR ADEGI - Asociación de Empresas de Gipuzkoa BVMW - Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft e.V. Regionalna Izba Gospodarcza w Katowicach Confapi COTEC Portugal Danish Export Association European Business Association Eesti Väike- ja Keskmiste Ettevõtjate Assotsiatsioon EVEA I Estonian Association of SME´s Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) European Business Association Georgia European DIGITAL SME Alliance ESBA - European Small Business Alliance INSME - The International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises METI - Mouvement des Entreprises de Taille Intermédiaire MÜSİAD ODTÜ TEKNOKENT Österreichischer Gewerbeverein ÖGV (Austrian Trade Association) PÁTOSZ Uniunea Națională a Patronatului Român SBC - Slovenian Business Club SMB Norge Sunrise Tech Park