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GCCER — Global Council of Cluster Excellence and Research

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 curatedThe flagship gathering of cluster directors, researchers, and funders. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curatedThe flagship gathering of cluster directors, researchers, and funders. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curatedThe flagship gathering of cluster directors, researchers, and funders. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curatedThe flagship gathering of cluster directors, researchers, and funders. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curatedThe flagship gathering of cluster directors, researchers, and funders. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curated

Schedule

Agenda

Day 1 · Mon, Sep 15

  1. Doors & director breakfast

    Coffee, badge pickup, and curated table introductions before the keynotes.

  2. Opening keynote: The state of applied research clusters

    Where R&D investment is heading and what it means for industrial clusters.

  3. Workshop: Funding strategy for research institutes

    Positioning, terms, and finding your first ten design partners.

  4. Panel: Financing cluster infrastructure

    Funders and operators on what a fundable cluster story looks like in 2026.

Day 2 · Tue, Sep 16

  1. Deep-dive tracks: manufacturing, materials, tech-transfer

    Parallel technical sessions led by practitioners.

  2. Director 1:1 matchmaking

    Curated introductions between cluster directors, researchers, and funders.

  3. Closing fireside & awards

    A candid director conversation, then drinks and networking.

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