We are pleased to invite you to AGORADA+ 2026 – From Compass to Factory Floor, the Annual Conference on Regional Development, taking place on 23 and 24 November 2026 in Zwolle, Overijssel, the Netherlands.&nbsp;Together with EURADA, the Province of Overijssel and our regional and European partners, we will bring together regional development organisations, European institutions, innovation ecosystems and companies for two days focused on a central question: how can we translate Europe’s ambitions into concrete regional action, investment and innovation?&nbsp;Day 1 – 23 November | From European ambitions to regional deliveryThe first day will focus on the European and regional perspective, including:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;" data-list-item-id="e68c0c92e9f6c0ca563fecb3d6ed7cd43">Europe’s competitiveness ambitions and the role of regional innovation ecosystems</li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;" data-list-item-id="e1376419f501aed0bbfc8d3381a0ad145">The Competitiveness Compass, the EU budget 2028–2034 and the future funding landscape</li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;" data-list-item-id="e80e87f01c8859cdbcec7ba9730e90c37">Dual-use technologies and their implications for regional development</li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;" data-list-item-id="e84bdd312d630d7216d24b8417086ac17">Regional examples of what works in practice</li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;" data-list-item-id="efea38755900d4244f7cc10e7e00cf8f1">AI, robotics and semiconductors for productive SMEs, with a session moderated by EDIH BOOST Robotics East Netherlands</li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;" data-list-item-id="ef828243bbc24a28be4e2c876ced8d5b0">Interactive Regional Action Labs to identify opportunities for joint European action and projects</li></ul>We will conclude the day with an informal dinner, offering plenty of opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues from across Europe.Day 2 – 24 November | From policy to practice: the regional factory floorOn the second day, we will move from policy discussions to hands-on regional innovation. The programme includes concrete solutions from our region, an Innovation Safari with demonstrations and company visits, and a European Project Marketplace.During the marketplace, regions and partners will have the opportunity to share what they can offer and which European partners they are looking for. We will close by identifying potential next steps, project owners and opportunities for future European collaboration.