Register to Attend the 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 Themes
The conference programme is structured around five broad thematic areas. You can download the conference programme here (pdf-file). Please note that the agenda might be adjusted.
1. Regional Transformation, Mobility and Connectivity
Topics include multilevel governance and regional change, territorial cohesion, centre-periphery dynamics, regional disparities and cross-border connectivity. Click here for more details (pdf-file)
2. Diversity, Inclusion and European Values
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 (pdf-file)
3. Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities
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 (pdf-file).
4. Digital Transformation, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer
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 (pdf-file).
5. Health, Society and Wellbeing
Themes include public health and regional inequalities, interdisciplinary healthcare approaches, community-oriented healthcare innovation, mental health and wellbeing. Click here for more details (pdf-file).
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 parallel 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.