The Innovation Policy Lab (IPL), a joint initiative by the European Liberal Forum (ELF) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe (FNF Europe), strives for new and innovative solutions for issues of our time. It is the space to think out of the box and come up with new solutions beyond the usual frameworks.
The Innovation Policy Lab (IPL), a joint initiative by the European Liberal Forum (ELF) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe (FNF Europe), strives for new and innovative solutions for issues of our time. It is the space to think out of the box and come up with new solutions beyond the usual frameworks. This is an attempt to shape our future beyond the known boundaries. Therefore, ELF and FNF Europe bring together an interdisciplinary array of policy experts, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives, to collaboratively construct a roadmap for innovation-driven reforms across multiple sectors. The focus will be on two key themes for this fourth IPL session: Demography and Migration. In small breakout rooms, participants will engage in policy labs to explore these topics, share diverse perspectives, and propose innovative solutions. The outcomes of these sessions will be synthesized into actionable recommendations for policymakers in the newly commenced legislative term. Please note: This event is by invitation only.
Monday, 23 September 2025
19:00 Welcome dinner and networking among participants
Venue: tbc
Tuesday, 24 March 2025
Venue: ELF & FNF Office, Rue d’Idalie 11-13, 1050 Brussels, 2nd and 3rd floors
09:00 Registration participants and welcome coffee – 2nd floor
09:10 Keynote address from Jan-Christoph Oetjen, President, ELF and MEP, Renew Europe Group-TBC
09:30 Welcome and introduction to the programme – 2nd floor
Alva Finn, Executive Director, ELF
Jules Maaten, Regional Director, FNF Europe
09:45 Introduction from the rapporteurs
Rapporteurs:
10:00 Policy labs – Parallel breakout sessions – 2nd and 3rd floors
The two Policy Labs will be dedicated to each one of the key themes: Demography and Migration. Participants will work in breakout rooms, engaging in deep discussions to address the challenges and opportunities in each sector. Rapporteurs will facilitate the discussion and capture key points.
11:00 Coffee break – 2nd floor
11:15 Policy labs – Parallel breakout sessions – 2nd and 3rd floors
In the second session, participants will continue the discussions in their breakout rooms, refining their ideas and formulating actionable recommendations for policy advancement.
12:15 Lunch break – 2nd floor
13:30 Policy labs – Parallel breakout sessions – 2nd and 3rd floors
In the third session, participants will continue the discussions in their breakout rooms, refining their ideas and formulating actionable recommendations for policy advancement.
15:00 Coffee break – 2nd floor
15:15 Policy labs – Parallel breakout sessions – 2nd and 3rd floors
In the last session, participants will finalise the discussions in their breakout rooms preparing for the plenary session to present their ideas and findings in a consolidated way.
16:00 Coffee break – 2nd floor
16:15 Plenary session: Cross-sector insights and solutions – FNF office, 2nd floor
17:00 Wrap-up and closing
Alva Finn, Executive Director, ELF
Jules Maaten, Regional Director, FNF Europe
Optional evening programme
19:00 ELF General Assembly Welcome Reception
Venue: Albert, Mont des Arts 28, 1000 Brussels
21:00 End of the event t