EUNICE Synergy Congress
On November 18 and 19, 2026, the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France (UPHF) will host the first EUNICE Synergy conference in Valenciennes. This major event, dedicated to sustainable mobility, is being organized as part of the European EUNICE alliance.
What's on the agenda
For two days, students, researchers, institutional leaders, industry representatives, and European stakeholders will come together to discuss a common topic: how can we advance mobility and support the transformation of our regions?
The goal of the conference is to draw on the wealth of the EUNICE ecosystem to bring together education, research, and industry. The goal of these sessions is to share ideas, develop projects, and accelerate the transition toward more sustainable mobility in Europe.
November 18 – Policies and Strategic Synergies
The first day will be devoted to the major challenges of the transition, addressed through the following themes:
• the industrial heritage of the Hauts-de-France region and its role in the Europe of tomorrow;
• decarbonization technologies;
• the future of regions heavily dependent on the automotive industry;
• the links between mobility, energy, health, the circular economy, and social acceptance.
November 19 – Building Synergies
The second day will focus more on solutions, their implementation, and the role that academic ecosystems can play:
• the role of European universities in regional transformation;
• the transition from research to innovation;
• the skills and training needed to support these changes;
• the vision and expectations of younger generations.
Parallel workshops will also explore the links between mobility and digital technologies, energy, health, and the circular economy.
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