In the frame of the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), which will take place from November 5th to 6th, 2025 in Sarajevo, Steinbeis Europa Zentrum and Priority Area 8 (PA8) will host the workshop on Lighthouse Initiatives from the Danube Region in the fields of Supply Chains & Finance on November 5th, 2025.
The workshop will focus on resilient supply chains and accessible funding. The session will explore how international cooperation and well-targeted funding instruments can help especially small and medium enterprises develop their business models and expand their networks.
Project Presentations:
· Birgit Meyer, RETHINK-GSC – presenting innovative approaches to building resilient and sustainable supply chains.
https://lnkd.in/ehwx6vCh
· Jannik Struss global verantwortlich BW – focusing on practical approaches for Baden-Württemberg SMEs to implement sustainable and responsible supply chain management.
https://lnkd.in/e6MujzKJ
· Klaus Friesenbichler Supply Chain Intelligence Institute Austria – ASCII – analytical tools and strategies to optimize supply chain structures and performance.
https://lnkd.in/eKEWkwUH
Following the presentations, a panel discussion with attendees will facilitate exchange of ideas and insights. Certificates recognizing EUSDR Priority Area 8 Lighthouse Projects will be awarded to outstanding initiatives highlighted in the study commissioned by PA8 and implemented by Steinbeis Europa Zentrum, Pannon Business Network (Hungary), and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. The finalized study will be published during the event.
Agenda Highlights:
· 15:30 – Introduction and greetings by moderation PA8 (Robin Schenk & Carmen Hawkins)
· 15:35 – Presentation of the Identification of Lighthouse Projects in the Danube Region study
· 15:45 – Project presentations
· 16:35 – Panel discussion with audience Q&A (Moderation: Robin Schenk)
· 16:55 – Closing words & awarding of EUSDR Priority Area 8 Lighthouse certificates
· 17:00 – End of Workshop
Join us for an afternoon of innovation, cross-regional exchange, and practical insights into resilient supply chains and impactful financing in the Danube Region – all within the dynamic framework of the 14th EUSDR Annual Forum.
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