The next edition of the EDD will take place in on 15-16 June 2021 in digital format.
On the event
On the event
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1. Why is the conference taking place digitally this year?
Following the measures approved by the Belgian government to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the EDD organisers are taking all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the health of everyone involved.
Given the actions of physical distancing and the travel restrictions imposed around the world, the postponement aims to ensure that the next edition of the EDD has a high level of attendance and a programme of the highest quality, in the interest of both the organisers and the attendees. For the first time, EDD will travel to the world and reach an audience possibly wider than ever before.
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2. What will change in this digital edition of the European Development Days? What will be maintaned?
We reaffirm our commitment to the EU's Green Deal and aim to maintain the theme 'The Green Deal for a Sustainable Future'. The programme evaluation process was finalised, and the results communicated to the stakeholders. There will be no further submission or evaluation process for 2021. The European Commission invites all partners to continue their strong engagement with the event. The digital nature of the event will mean that sessions and stands will have to be reworked to better accommodate an online audience. All sessions will be shortened, the number of speakers reduces and more room be given to interactivity with the audience.
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3. When will the EDD 2021 Programme be published?
The programme will be published in early spring 2021.
On the Young Leaders Programme
On the Young Leaders Programme
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4. I applied for the Young Leaders Programme, but I will be 27 years old before 15 June 2021. Will my application be discarded?
No, your application will not be discarded. All applicants eligible for the 2020 edition remain eligible for the 2021 edition.
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5. Will there be an additional call for applications for the Young Leaders Programme 2021?
A new call for applications will not be launched in 2021.
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6. What will happen if I am not able to travel to Brussels due to sanitary travel restrictions?
Due to the measures in place, at this stage we are not foreseeing any travels to Brussels for EDD 2021 and are working to produce a 100% digital event. Details of your participation will be communicated in due course. If you cannot participate in any form to EDD 2021, please contact us at youth@eudevdays.eu
On Media
On Media
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8. I am interested in covering the event theme. How can I secure interviews?
We welcome all press inquiries and remain committed to communicating about the external dimension of the European Green Deal and its commitment to a sustainable future. You can get in touch with the EDD press team for any interview requests or other inquiries: press@eudevdays.eu
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9. Will any content about the event, the Young Leaders programme or other programme points be made available?
The website is the main hub where all information will be published. Please continue to follow our social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter.
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10. My outlet was a media partner in previous editions. Will the partnerships be renewed in 2021?
Media partnerships will remain an essential element of European Development Days. Over the next few months, we will work to solidify media partnership plans and will be in communication with you about any collaboration. If you want to declare your interest in becoming a media partner, please send your request to press@eudevdays.eu