From 23 to 25 September 2026, Riga welcomed the European Teaming community for the 5th Teaming Club Conference, hosted by Riga Technical University (RTU) and the Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence. Held at RTU’s Domus Auditorialis, the conference brought together representatives of research centres and innovation stakeholders to exchange experiences, discuss shared challenges and explore new partnerships.
The conference motto, “Connect. Collaborate. Create Impact.”, reflected a programme combining presentations and discussions with opportunities for direct exchange between Teaming Centres. Interaction with European Commission and European Research Executive Agency (REA) representatives provided a further opportunity to discuss European research and innovation priorities.
Collaboration was at the heart of the event. B2B matchmaking sessions helped participants identify common interests and potential project partners, while thematic networking coffee breaks created space for focused conversations in an informal setting. These exchanges gave Centres the opportunity to share practical experience, learn from one another and explore how their expertise could complement each other.
The programme also connected the European Teaming network with Latvia’s research and innovation ecosystem. Dedicated networking opportunities invited Latvian companies and research organisations to meet potential European partners and discuss cooperation in research, technology development and innovation.
The conversations extended to the future of the Teaming community: how to sustain Centres of Excellence, develop joint projects and maintain connections between conferences. Participants’ feedback highlighted the value of matchmaking and thematic coffee breaks, with the event receiving an average overall rating of 4.77 out of 5.
BBCE thanks all participants, speakers and partners for contributing their ideas, experience and enthusiasm to three days of exchange in Riga.
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