1st Annual ChallengeEU Conference May 5-7, 2026 University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
The University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM) is proud to host the inaugural Annual Conference of the ChallengeEU Alliance, bringing together nine leading European universities for three days of collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.
Program
Day 1 – Opening & External Dimension
06 May 2026, Wednesday
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09:00–12:30Parallel block
Parallel activities (choose one)
- ChallengeEU working meetings
- Campus tour
- Interest-based exchange meetings
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12:30–13:30Catering
Standing Lunch
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13:30–14:30Ceremony (streamed)
Opening of the Conference
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14:30–16:00Plenary (streamed)
Plenary Session I
Bridging Regions: The 20-Year Collaboration Between Olsztyn (Warmia and Mazury) and Offenburg (Baden-Württemberg) as a Role Model
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16:00–16:30Coffee break
Coffee Break
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16:30–18:00Plenary (streamed)
Plenary Session II
Impact in the Regions
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19:30Dinner
Festive Dinner at Campus Marina
Program
Day 2 – Alliance Achievements & Challenges
07 May 2026, Thursday
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09:30–11:00Working Meeting
Working meetings
ChallengeEU Boards working meeting
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10:30–11:00Welcome coffee
Coffee
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11:00–12:15Plenary (streamed)
Plenary Session III
Challenge-Based Learning
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12:15–13:15Catering
Standing Lunch
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13:15–14:30Plenary (streamed)
Plenary Session IV
Results & Challenges through rectors perspective
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14:30-15:00Ceremony
Closing of the Conference
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15:15–15:45Coffee break
Coffee Break
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15:30–18:30Parallel block
Parallel Activities
- ChallengeEU working meetings
- Student's training
- Interest-based exchange meetings
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19:30Dinner
Non-hosted Dinner