2010 AGA and Conference

Foundations in Europe: A conversation with the institutions

2 - 4 June | Square Brussels Meeting Centre

Mont des Arts 22 | 1000 Brussels | Belgium

Entitled “Foundations in Europe: A conversation with the institutions”, the EFC 2010 conference will bring together some 500 participants to discuss the role of foundations in the European project, their relations with the institutions, and how to facilitate the further development of the sector for the benefit of Europe and its citizens.

The emphasis of this year’s event is to engage in a conversation with the EU on issues of mutual concern. The conference days offer an exclusive space for foundation representatives, EU policy and decision makers to network and to discuss issues that are of immediate and common interest. The programme will include a total of 20 sessions dealing with some key operational and programmatic topics.

The conference will also feature a special plenary debate on governance, as well as the EFC Annual Photo Competition and Raymond Georis Prize.

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Conference Programme

Wednesday 2nd June

Thursday 3rd June

Friday 4th June

Wednesday 2nd June

08:45

Interactive Fair opens

09:00 - 12:30

EFC Governing Council meeting (Members of the GC only. Non-members are welcome to join the ongoing Interactive Fair)

12:30 - 15:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:00

Everything you wanted to know about Interest Groups but never dared to ask

15:00 - 16:30

Opening Plenary

Speakers will set the scene for the AGA and Conference, exploring relations to date between foundations and the European Institutions and the role of foundations in the European project for the coming years.

Welcome address

Luc Tayart de Borms, King Baudouin Foundation

Emílio Rui Vilar, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Presentation and debate of results of Gallup poll on European parliamentarians’ knowledge of the foundation sector

Moderator: Jacki Davis, European Policy Centre

Speakers:

Caroline Bergaud, Gallup Europe

Nadja Hirsch, MEP

Manuel Medina Ortega, Former MEP

Gerry Salole, European Foundation Centre

16:30 - 17:00

Networking and coffee break

17:00 - 18:30

Concurrent sessions

Building philanthropic infrastructure – Sexier than you think

Social media: A fad or the future?

Strategic assets: Investing in your staff development

The European Foundation Statute – Where does it stand?

17:00 - 18:00

Policy briefings

EU policies and priorities in the field of development cooperation

EU policies and priorities in the field of environment

19:30 - 22:00

Evening networking

Cocktail Reception followed by Lounge bar at the BELvue Museum

Thursday 3rd June 2010

08:45	Interactive Fair opens
09:30 - 11:00	Concurrent sessions Funder collaboration: Beyond the rhetoric *Impact measurement, evaluation, benchmarking, non-profit analysis - What works?* *Transparency and Accountability in the foundation sector - What is the EU Institutions road map?* *What is not counted, doesn't count: Why researching foundations matters*
09:30 - 10:30	Policy briefings EU policies and priorities in the field of migration *EU policies and priorities in the fields of education, culture and youth*
11:00 - 12:00	Networking and coffee break
12:00 - 13:00	Special Plenary - The European Game Plan With the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on 1 December 2009, hopes are high that the European Union has entered into a new era, one which will see a transformation in the functioning of the Union so that it is better equipped to serve citizens across the 27 Member States. The Treaty also makes provisions to enable Europe to speak with a united voice and with greater influence on the international stage and to address more coherently external relations and the global challenges of the 21^st century. But making a stronger Europe both at home and away will require the contributions of many stakeholders, including foundations. The Treaty therefore presents foundations with an important opportunity to reflect upon their place within this changing framework. The plenary will hear varying perspectives on the road ahead for Europe and the role that European foundations can play in moving not only the European project forward but also tackling important global issues. Keynote speakers Luc Tayart de Borms, King Baudouin Foundation Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council Mark Walport, The Wellcome Trust
13:00 - 15:00	Lunch
14:00 - 15:00	In the spotlight 2011 European Year on Voluntary Activities: How to get involved at European and national level Understanding the EU decision making process: Focus on the European Foundation Statute
15:00 - 16:30	Concurrent sessions Beyond the emergency: Lessons from disaster response How to relieve public-benefit foundations from the VAT burden? What is the European Commission take on it? Making it Work: Collaboration between foundations and the EU Institutions
15:00 - 16:00	Policy briefings EU policies and priorities on citizenship EU policies and priorities in the fields of research and innovation
16:30 - 17:30	In the spotlight *Working with EU Funds: How to get involved successfully in a complex exercise*
16:45 - 17:45	The Cloud - An historical guided tour into the future
19:00	Interactive Fair closes
18:45 - 22:00	Evening networking Cocktail reception at Musée Magritte Museum, followed by Lounge bar at the BELvue Museum

Friday 4th June 2010

08:45	Interactive Fair opens
09:00 - 10:30	21st Annual General Assembly of members (EFC members only. Non-members are welcome to join the ongoing Interactive Fair)
10:30 - 11:00	Networking and coffee break
11:00 - 12:30	Concurrent sessions Advocacy in the framework of Europe: How to influence policy making? Endowment Investments: Focus on risk *Foundations and the media: Improving mutual understanding* *How could tax effective cross-border giving work best?*
11:00 - 12:00	Policy briefing *EU policies and priorities in the fields of employment, social affairs and equal opportunities*
12:30 - 14:00	Closing plenary - Getting the right framework for Europe's foundations Keynote speakers: Francis Charhon, Fondation de France Emílio Rui Vilar, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian During the Closing Plenary the following prize ceremonies will take place: Presentation of EFC Photo Competition winner chosen by conference attendees Presentation of the Mercator Fund’s Raymond Georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy in Europe There will also be a short presentation of The Dialogue audition, a project by Filip Berte in collaboration with the European Cultural Foundation
14:00 - 16:00	Closing lunch
16:00	Interactive Fair closes

Registration desk opening hours

The AGA and Conference registration desk is where you can collect your conference bag and name badge. Throughout the event, please feel free to direct questions to EFC staff at the desk who will be pleased to assist you. The registration desk will be open at the Glass Entrance (located in the Registration Hall) at the following times:

Monday 31 May: 12:30 - 18:30

Tuesday 1 June: 08:30 - 18:00

Wednesday 2 June: 08:30 - 18:00

Thursday 3 June: 08:30 - 16:00

Friday 4 June: 08:30 - 13:30

Foundations in Europe: A conversation with the institutions

2 - 4 June | Square Brussels Meeting Centre

Mont des Arts 22 | 1000 Brussels | Belgium

Post-Conference Highlights Post-Conference Resources

Wednesday 2nd June

Thursday 3rd June 2010

Friday 4th June 2010

Registration desk opening hours

Session Descriptions

Capacity Building

Communications and Research

Network Building

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In the spotlight...

Policy Briefings

Thematic Sessions

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