The HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 took place on 19 January 2026 at the Charlemagne Conference Centre in Brussels and online, bringing together around 500 participants on site and close to 150 participants online.
The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders and featured 26 high-level speakers, as well as 14 EU-funded projects stands, showcasing synergies across HaDEA’s portfolio. Discussions and project presentations highlighted how EU-funded actions contribute to Europe’s competitiveness and preparedness, in the context of key EU policy initiatives, including the Competitiveness Compass and the EU Preparedness Union Strategy.