Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape
Scientific Advice Mechanism Conference 2025#

Date: 26-27 May 2025, in-person event, hybrid event
Location: Vienna, Austrian Academy of Sciences
Link to registration: https://scientificadvice.eu/conference

The SAM conference 2025 is hosted by the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna. This conference will be of interest to science-for-policy practitioners and researchers, policymakers at all levels, and representatives of organisations that regularly interact with policy, especially academies.

The plenary sessions will be live-streamed but all session participation will be in-person.

Registration#

Registration for the SAM (Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European Commission) conference “Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape” in Vienna on 26-27 May is now officially open! Spots are limited and registration is free, so make sure to secure your place quickly.

• Theme 1: Science advice in politics and society

• Theme 2: Designing better institutions

• Theme 3: Building skills and practices

Full programme

If you’re interested in contributing to the programme, we’re still accepting proposals for parallel sessions. Don’t miss the chance to share your ideas and expertise at this important event.

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