Unlock the future of Business Support Organization (BSO) services by joining the regional online conference focused on the green transition in the Adriatic-Ionian region – “BSOs for a Greener Adrion: Powering SME Green Innovation and Transition”
This four-hour event, hosted by the GREENSMES Project, is designed to help BSOs effectively integrate green innovation and transition support measures into their operational frameworks.
The conference serves as the primary platform for promoting and recruiting organizations into the upcoming GREENSMES BSO Capacity Building Program and Network.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 14:00 Central European Time (11:00 – 15:00 EET)
Format: Online via zoom
Language: English, with simultaneous translation provided for all project languages.
🔥 Who Should Attend?
We encourage participation from representatives of all public and private entities supporting SMEs who are committed to the green transition and wish to upgrade or introduce novel support services. This includes:
- Ministries and Relevant Governmental Departments
- Local and Regional Development Agencies and Municipalities
- Chambers of Commerce, Innovation Centers, and Technology Parks
- R&D organizations and University business support units,
- Other business support organizations.
🔥 What You Will Gain?
Attendees will walk away with practical, actionable knowledge that will enhance their BSO’s operational frameworks. The key benefits of your attendance include:
Understand the Regional Landscape: Get a comprehensive overview of the current State of Play of the green economy and innovation landscape across the Adriatic-Ionian region, providing essential context for your strategic planning.
Learn from Success Stories: Acquire insights from six concrete, successful examples of green business support programs implemented across the Adrion territory. Discover how you could replicate their success.
Shape the GREENSMES Network: Gain direct insights into the GREENSMES Network and contribute to the formulation of its long-term strategy and action plan.
Future-Proof Your BSO’s Services: Get an exclusive preview of the forthcoming GREENSMES BSO Capacity Building Program and learn how it will specifically augment your organization’s services portfolio for the green economy.
🔥 Conference Program
The four-hour program is structured for maximum value:
- Regional green economy state of play overview (Report Synthesis)
- Good practice examples of business support programs for green economy (Six presentations)
- Country-specific breakout sessions (Facilitated local-language discussions on challenges and opportunities)
- BSO Capacity Building Program presentation and familiarization with the Network joining process
View the full working agenda here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your support services and expand your professional network!
Register Now: here!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025