Dissemination Conference in Romania | 12–13 November 2026
Be Part of ARTEMIS – Register to Attend! Whether you join us in Constanța or participate online, the conference offers an opportunity to connect with the European academic community, gain new perspectives and contribute to discussions about the future of our regions.
Conference Programme and Themes
The conference programme is structured around five broad thematic areas. You can download the conference programme here (pdf-file). To download detailed programmes for the parallell sessions, please see pdf-files under each theme further down on this webpage. Please note that the agenda might be adjusted.
09:00 – 09:30: Registration and welcome coffee
09:30 – 10:00: Opening Ceremony
Where: A4, CAMPUS BUILDING B
Dan Marcel ILIESCU | Rector of the Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania
Marie-Elisabeth BAUDOIN | General Coordinator of ARTEMIS European University / Université Clermont Auvergne, France
Gunnar YTTRI | Rector of the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
More speakers to be confirmed.
10:00 – 11:00: Plenary Session I: European Universities and Regional Transformation
Phd Marie-Elisabeth Baudoin | General Coordinator of ARTEMIS European University / Université Clermont Auvergne, France
Assoc. Prof. Cristina Duhnea | ARTEMIS WP2 Leader, OUC, Romania
Prof. Annti Kauppinen | ARTEMIS WP5 Leader, OTH Regensburg, Germany
Assoc. Prof. George Ifrim | Institutional coordinator UGAL for RUN-EU Alliance, Romania
Raluca Amza | University of Bucharest – CIVIS Alliance, Romania
Lect. Cătălin Ploae | ASE Buharest – IRO Adviser for BUES, CIVIS Alliance, Romania
Moderator: Liliana Tuta | Vicerector, Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania
11:00 – 11:30: Coffee and tea
11:30 – 12:30: Plenary Session II: Stakeholders, Communities and Resilience
Christian Abou-Azina Ayodi | AQUA CIVIS, France
Hans Christian Smith | Batna AS, Norway
Janne Bjorheim Bøe & Ms Berit Angelskår | Alrek Health Cluster, Norway
Cristina ȚONCU | Techcelerator (ROTSA) – From innovation to security: mobilizing capital for DeepTech in the Black-Sea Region
Assoc. Prof. Costin Sorici | Startup CT Community (ROTSA) – Research and Innovation Initiatives for Black Sea Region Security
More speakers to be confirmed.
Moderator: Marius Florentin Popa | Vicerector, Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch Break
Where: CAMPUS BUILDING B
13:30 – 16:00: PARALLELL SESSIONS FOLLOWED BY POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Where: CAMPUS BUILDING A
1. Regional Transformation, Mobility and Connectivity
Where: Room 227
Topics include multilevel governance and regional change, territorial cohesion, centre-periphery dynamics, regional disparities and cross-border connectivity. Click here for more details on this session (pdf-file)
2. Diversity, Inclusion and European Values
Where: Room 216
The conference will explore cultural heritage and identity, migration and integration, inclusive education systems, citizenship and democratic participation, social cohesion and the negotiation of European values in diverse societies. Click here for more details on this session (pdf-file)
3. Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Where: Room 227
Themes include sustainability transitions, resilience frameworks in coastal and regional systems, and interactions between the ecological, social and economic dimensions of sustainability. Click here for more details on this session (pdf-file).
4. Digital Transformation, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer
Where: Room E150
Topics include the digital transformation of societies, institutions and knowledge systems; artificial intelligence and data-driven methods; and the ethical, legal and societal implications of emerging technologies. Click here for more details on this session (pdf-file).
5. Health, Society and Wellbeing
Where: Senate Hall
Themes include public health and regional inequalities, interdisciplinary healthcare approaches, community-oriented healthcare innovation, mental health and wellbeing. Click here for more details on this session (pdf-file).
17:00: Visit to the Constanta Casino
For international participants, for more details see main agenda.
DAY 2 – Senate Hall
09:00 – 13:00: Doctoral Engagement, Living Labs and Travelling University
See programme pdf for more details.
09:00 – 09:30: Welcome reception and networking
09:30 – 12:30: Doctoralia – Doctoral Forum – click here for details (pdf)
09:30 – 12:30: Parallell meetings for WP6, WP4 and WP5
12:30 – 13:00: Recap and Closing remarks (Senate Hall)
13:00: Lunch
Bringing Research, Policy and Practice Together
A central ambition of the conference is to create meaningful dialogue between universities and the wider communities and regions they serve.
Through the exchange of research findings, practical experiences and innovative approaches, the conference will provide a platform for exploring collaborative initiatives and discussing how European universities can contribute to long-term regional development and resilience.
The event also seeks to encourage engagement between ARTEMIS partner universities and external academic institutions, public authorities, industry and civil society, supporting knowledge transfer and new opportunities for European cooperation.
Early-career scholars, particularly doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, are especially encouraged to engage in the conference activities.
Conference Programme
The two-day programme will feature plenary and parallell sessions, organised as panels, workshops and roundtables.
These formats will provide opportunities for academic exchange, stakeholder dialogue and networking across disciplines and sectors.
Click here to download the draft conference agenda (pdf-file)
*Please note that the draft agenda is subject to updates and may be adjusted according to organisational requirements and speaker availability.
About the Conference
The conference will explore the evolving role of European universities in fostering regional transformation and resilience in a rapidly changing world. It will bring together academic communities, policymakers, industry representatives and other stakeholders to exchange research, practical experience and perspectives on major challenges facing European regions and societies.
Positioned at the crossroads of empires and cultures, the region of Dobrogea provides a meaningful setting for conversations about European cooperation and values, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, connectivity and societal resilience.The event aims to strengthen connections between universities and the regions they serve, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration across institutions, sectors and national borders.