European Union Delegation to the United States

📣 Introducing a new creative exchange program for EU songwriters and performers: The Transatlantic Stars Music Program is now open for applications 🎵 We’re inviting European songwriters and performers to join a two-week immersion into the American music industry, co-creating new work with U.S. artists along the way. Through mentorship, studio sessions, and artist-to-artist collaboration, selected participants will gain practical insight into publishing, licensing, management, and touring within the U.S. music market, informed by real-world, insider expertise. This opportunity is presented by the European Union, fostering connections that unite artists, strengthen creative exchange, and open new pathways for transatlantic collaboration, in partnership with the Philadelphia Music Alliance. We encourage music professional associations, independent labels, festivals, and industry networks across the EU to share this call for applications with artists who could benefit from taking part. 🔑 Eligibility: EU artists who have performed at a music festival or major event in the EU within the last three years, preferably living in one of the 27 EU Member States ✈️ Program dates: mid-May to early June 2026 📍 Location: Philadelphia, PA 🗓️ Apply by: January 21, 2026, 11:59 PM CET 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/drYyvxU3 #RisingStars #EUForeignPolicy

📣 A call to share with your networks: The EU’s Transatlantic Stars Film Program is now open for applications! 🎬 Selected European directors will start a two-week visit in the United States at the Berkshire International Film Festival, taking part in its intimate filmmaker summit that builds lasting community between filmmakers and industry professionals, with their work featured in a European Filmmakers Showcase at the festival. The cohort will then travel to Los Angeles for a five-day program of strategic industry meetings, focused mentorship, and a personalized career-forward day designed to move each director’s next chapter onward. We invite film organizations, labs, festivals, and industry networks across Europe to help amplify this call for applications and share it with directors who may benefit from this experience. 🔑 Eligibility: EU directors whose film has won an award at a qualifying European film festival or EU award within the last three years 🗓️ Apply by: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM CET ✈️ Program dates: mid May to early June 2026 👉 Application link: https://lnkd.in/drYyvxU3 #RisingStars #EUForeignPolicy

🗓️ EVENT | For too long, Europe has been seen as the land of regulation rather than innovation. The reality today is very different. Join us on October 16 for our next Brussels to the Bay event, a virtual discussion exploring how Europe’s innovation landscape is transforming, and why NOW is the moment for forward-thinking investors to take a closer look. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/439XUUD From AI and deep tech to defense, infrastructure, and digital sovereignty, the EU has laid the groundwork for a thriving ecosystem built on world-class science, top talent, and a large single market. Is your next big opportunity in Europe? Featured speakers: • Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau, Special Envoy for Tech, Techleap, NL • Alberto Yépez, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Forgepoint Capital • Jillian Manus, EIC Ambassador, Structure Capital • Steven Jacobs, Founding Partner, Drumbeat Capital • Joanna Smolinska, Counsellor for Digital and Deputy Head of the EU Office in SF (moderator) + A presentation “Europe on the Move” by François Brizard, EIC Representative to the US at the EU Office in SF (investment developments + key figures/facts) #EUInnovation #TransatlanticTech #InvestEU #EUintheUS

OCTOBER 3 at 9:30 AM PST: The latest edition of our "Brussels to the Bay" series will tackle "Building and Governing the AI Frontier." In-person and virtual registration is now live: https://bit.ly/4nChbpZ Tune in for a discussion on AI infrastructure investment strategies, evolving governance regimes and how they interact, as well as a special session on the EU AI Strategy and the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models. Our exciting speakers: • Yoshua Bengio, Founder of Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, EU AI Act Code of Practice Chair • Rishi Bommasani, Senior Research Scholar at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, EU AI Act Code of Practice Vice-Chair • Paula Goldman, EVP, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce • Dr. Pushkar P. Apte, Strategic Technology Advisor for SEMI • Lauro Langosco di Langosco, Technology Specialist, European Commission AI Office • Isabel Hahn (moderator), Policy Officer at EU Office in San Francisco

SEPTEMBER 24: Want to learn about our call for proposals for think tanks, titled “Transatlantic Perspectives: Strengthening the partnership with Think Tanks in the US”? Then join our upcoming information session! Register by 9/22 via email. Original call: https://lnkd.in/gxp3akKm

Our #EUDefenseNight event marked a very productive year for European defense. A year ago, the EU announced #Readiness2030. Today we can emphatically say: Yes, we are delivering on our commitments to security. Listen to EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė welcome everyone to Georgetown University earlier this summer. And click here to learn more about the EU's commitment to increased defense spending: https://bit.ly/4xb1wCw