Prelude
Networking Evening
• Arrival and welcome drinks
• Informal networking with background music
• Light refreshments and deeper conversations
• Preview of tomorrow's agenda
Day 1
Morning Sessions
Greetings and introduction to the event from the Founders of PM Agora
Christina Achilleos, Alessandro Carbone, Andreas Stefanidis
A dynamic and interactive session designed to spark connections, energize participants, set the tone for meaningful exchanges, aligning with the focus on wellbeing and capacity building
Led by Christina & Alessandro
The importance of mentoring in AI Grant Writing
Igor Razbornik
Elevate Your Everyday
Marianella Parra Mier y Teran
Day 1
Afternoon Sessions
EU Funding Mechanisms & New Challenges for Project Managers
Facilitator: Christina Achilleos
Opening: Paul Lambis, Cyprus Diaspora Forum (Funding mechanisms, Mediterranean perspectives on funding, Open Market of PM Agora at CYDIA)
(1:15hr per workshop)
• Lab 1: Lobbying Workshop
How EU legislative processes can be strategically used to anticipate policy needs and shape the objectives of European projects
(Leonardo Lorusso)• Lab 2: PM2 Certification
PM2 - the endorsed PM methodology of the European Commission
(Harry Konstantopoulos)• Lab 3: Future of Work
Upskilling & Reskilling
(Konstantinos Georgiou)• Lab 4: European Research & Innovations Network
"Why Monitoring Policy Is Key to Project Design, Implementation, and Long-Term Sustainability" - a case study from ERRIN
(Astrid Hannes)Group work presentations
Christina Achilleos
Well-being Challenge: A Kahoot Quiz for EU Project Manager Alessandro
Alessandro Carbone
Day 2
Morning Workshops
Christina & Alessandro
Strategies and tools for meaningful and healthy cooperation
Sylvia Liuti (FormAzione)
Maximising project's impact after funding period completion, an illustration through Arts & Culture
Kelly Diapouli (Larnaka 2030)
Day 2
Afternoon & Closure
"From PM Agorà to a recognizable representative body for lobbying efforts"
Leonardo Lorusso
Alessandro Carbone
• Creating a body of representatives of EU Project managers lobbying at EU level
Leonardo Lorusso
• Public & Private Organizations' Roles in EU Funding
Andreas Stefanidis
• Interactive feedback & key takeaways
Aimilia & Helena
Optional
Networking Activities
No formal setting (2:45 PM – 4:00 PM)
Alessandro, Alexandra & Christina