Agenda

Wednesday 16 September 2026
Panel Discussion - 13:45 - 14:45

STP Alliance – From Niš to Southeast Europe: Building Connected Innovation Ecosystems

The panel will bring together representatives of science and technology parks, innovation organizations, and ecosystem stakeholders to discuss regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and opportunities for strengthening the innovation ecosystem across Southeast Europe.

Alliance Internal Meeting (Time TBC)

Following the panel discussion and the afternoon coffee break, an internal meeting of the Alliance members will be organized in a dedicated meeting room.

The exact time and meeting room will be confirmed in the final agenda.

Thursday 17 September 2026

SEE Innovators Challenge 2026

The second day of the Forum will be dedicated to the SEE Innovators Challenge, a regional startup pitching event that will take place in the amphitheater of the new STP Niš building.

11:00 - 11:20 | Opening remarks and presentation of the challenge statements

11:20 - 12:40 | Startup pitch sessions and Q&A with the jury

12:40 - 13:00 | Coffee break

13:00 - 14:20 | Startup pitch sessions and Q&A with the jury

14:20 - 15:00 | Jury deliberation and startup networking

15:00 - 15:30 | Award ceremony and closing remarks