The Brainport Eindhoven Region hosted the 7th edition of the European Commission’s Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE) from 8 to 10 June 2016. This conference of the Directorate-General Research & Innovation serves as a prime event under the flag of the Dutch EU Presidency in 2016.

Márton Kenyeres took part in the ‘Logic of Public Intervention’ session, as invited speaker. The sub-session of which Marton has contributed was particularly focusing on ‘New roles in changing contexts’. During his talk he showcased the importance of public partners in facilitating innovation through a case study of a project currently under construction in the Netherlands.