Organised by the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), the event was held on June 14, 2023, at the University Carlos III of Madrid (Madrid, Spain) and brought together representatives from the European Commission, the Spanish government, and the EERA community.

With over 100 participants in attendance, the conference served as a platform for fruitful discussions and collaborations on key strategic topics.

After an official opening featuring representatives from the European Commission and the Spanish government, the panel discussions focused on three key themes including "Bringing R&I and industry together for innovation uptake", "Engaging EU13 Countries in the execution of the SET Plan", and "R&I and policymaking: aligning priorities".