Event
GCCER Summit 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTCGeneva, Switzerland
About this event
The flagship gathering of cluster directors, researchers, and funders. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curated 1:1s — from cluster governance to funding strategy for research institutes.
Schedule
Agenda
Day 1 · Mon, Sep 15
Doors & director breakfast
Coffee, badge pickup, and curated table introductions before the keynotes.
Opening keynote: The state of applied research clusters
Where R&D investment is heading and what it means for industrial clusters.
Workshop: Funding strategy for research institutes
Positioning, terms, and finding your first ten design partners.
Day 2 · Tue, Sep 16
Deep-dive tracks: manufacturing, materials, tech-transfer
Parallel technical sessions led by practitioners.
Director 1:1 matchmaking
Curated introductions between cluster directors, researchers, and funders.
Closing fireside & awards
A candid director conversation, then drinks and networking.
Lineup
Speakers
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