The European Night at CES 2025 stands out as a premier gathering of European innovation excellence on the global stage. Building on its growing reputation, this exclusive, invite-only networking activity has been growing throughout the years.  In its 2025 edition, it will host over 400 distinguished guests from 20+ European nations, alongside key US venture capitalists, corporates executives and investors in the fields AI, IoT, FinTech, and Digital Health.

Organised by the European Innovation Council (EIC), in collaboration with Belgium, Estonia, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and the network of Choose Europe, the European Night exemplifies the EU’s motto “United in Diversity,” demonstrating Europe’s collective strength in innovation while celebrating every one of its national uniqueness.

On the evening of 7 January 2025, international guests will be welcomed by Jean-David Malo, Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), H.R.H. Prince Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy at Techleap.nl, Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association, together with High level European officials. 

By building bridges across the Atlantic, the European Night promises to be a cornerstone moment, showcasing Europe’s innovation and facilitating cross-border collaboration. Among its highlights:

• Networking opportunities with influential leaders from both Europe and the U.S.
• Promotion of Europe’s thriving tech ecosystem at CES, the world’s most influential tech event.
• Strengthening transatlantic ties and fostering partnerships in cutting-edge industries.

About the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 

The EIC International Trade Fairs 3.0 supports EIC awardees to promote their commercialisation strategy in foreign markets and leverage business opportunities at the most popular trade fairs around the world, strengthening the EU innovation brand at global scale. 

Selected EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups from EU Member States and Associated Countries have access to the Programme. A delegation of 15 EIC companies has been selected to showcase their innovations during CES 2025 and they will be waiting for you at the European Pavillon.

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