Contact

Camilla Coltorti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06-17 / 📱 +49 (0)157 58 55 58 13
[email protected]

Oona Malmi

[Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19
[email protected]

European Structural and Investment Funds

Workshop |

05.11.2025 |

Bologna |

Language: English

Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy

This one-day, high-level, interactive workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to explore innovative approaches to Financing Not Linked to Costs (FNLCs) within the context of EU Cohesion Policy. The event focuses on real-world implementation, performance orientation, and forward-thinking strategies for post-2027 programming. Working groups, case studies, and peer exchange ensure hands-on engagement throughout the day.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

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Prices

Participation fees for participation in Bologna:

Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 880,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for participation in both Bologna events (combi ticket):
Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy and Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues

Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.640,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.040,- (excl. VAT)

VAT will be added if applicable.

What’s included in the price:

For in-person participation:

High-level trainers;
High-quality learning materials – downloadable after the event;
Experienced conference manager’s support throughout the event;
Coffee and lunch breaks throughout the event;
Walking tour on the first evening;
Lexxion-branded gift bags.

Group Discounts

Group registration of five or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount. We offer group discounts upon request.

Please contact Camilla Coltorti at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 17 for additional details. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Workshop Material – No need to miss anything!

If you were unable to make it to the workshop you may want to order a copy of the printed material including the access data to all presentations shown during the event. The price is 249€ (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Camilla Coltorti.

Who Should Participate?

The Advanced Workshop is designed for experienced professionals involved in the management, audit, control, monitoring, and evaluation of ESI Funds as well as the Migration and Security Funds (AMIF, ISF, BMVI). Participants are expected to have prior knowledge of the regulatory framework and practical experience, enabling them to engage in in-depth discussion and peer exchange.

We particularly welcome representatives from:

Audit Authorities
Intermediate Bodies
Bodies responsible for the accounting function
Regional and local managing authorities
Experts from EU, national, and regional Courts of Auditors
Ministries, including:
- Interior,
- Migration,
- Foreign Affairs,
- Integration,
- Justice,
- Finance,
- Labour,
- Social Affairs.
Police authorities:
- Border Police,
- Border Control Agencies,
- National and Regional Police Forces.
Experts from institutions involved in implementing AMIF, ISF, and BMVI
Consultants and legal advisors specialising in EU funds and AMIF/ISF/BMVI
Beneficiaries of EU-funded projects (private and public entities, associations, research institutes)
International, national, and local associations and networks engaged in European Territorial Cooperation

Methodology

A Lexxion Advanced Workshop offers an intensive, practice-oriented learning experience for professionals responsible for ensuring compliance, accountability, and sound financial management in the use of EU resources. Led by senior experts from EU institutions and distinguished practitioners from the field, the programme equips participants with the expertise to apply complex legal and policy frameworks effectively in their daily work.

The workshop employs a blended methodology, combining expert-led presentations, advanced theoretical analysis, rigorous case study work, and highly interactive, scenario-based discussions. This approach fosters not only a deeper conceptual understanding but also the ability to translate principles and rules into effective, practical solutions.

Participants are invited to share their own experiences and challenges, promoting the exchange of insights and best practices among peers from across Member States. This collaborative environment ensures discussions remain relevant, pragmatic, and closely aligned with the realities of professional practice.

Workshop materials will be available to download after the event.

Programme

Wednesday, 5. November | The programme is subject to change.

Chair of the Seminar

Chiara Pancotti Partner and Senior Researcher, CSIL, Milan

08:45

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00

Opening & Strategic Context

Welcome words and round of introductions
Setting the scene: FNLCs within the evolving landscape of EU Cohesion Policy

Chiara Pancotti , Partner and Senior Researcher, CSIL, Milan

09:30

FNLCs in Practice: Performance, Impact and Constraints

Performance frameworks and conditionalities in FNLC design
Evaluating impact beyond cost-efficiency metrics
Case Study: Comparative insights from EU regional implementations
Structured discussion on enablers, limitations, and operational challenges

Bernd Schuh , Senior expert at Spatial Foresight and independent consultant, Austria

(invited)

11:00

Coffee Break

11:30

Oversight and Accountability: National Audit Perspectives on FNLCs and Cohesion Policy

Key lessons from national audits on EU recovery and cohesion instruments
Enhancing transparency and performance orientation at Member State level
Implications for next-generation financial instruments in Cohesion Policy
Forward-looking considerations for post-2027 financial programming

Inese Levana , Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

Designing Performance-Oriented FNLC Models: Interactive Group Work

Divided into groups, participants will co-design a funding logic and present solutions on:

Innovation support: blending grants with financial instruments
Green transition: FNLC use cases in climate and clean industry funding
Public-private partnerships: leveraging private investment
Strategic alignment: creating synergies with national and EU-level funds

Bernd Schuh , Senior expert at Spatial Foresight and independent consultant, Austria

(invited)

15:30

Coffee Break

16:00

Future-Proofing Cohesion Policy: Strategic Priorities for Post-2027

Divided into groups, participants will develop strategic recommendations covering:

Digital tools and predictive analytics for better monitoring and evaluation
Strengthening FNLCs’ role in climate finance
Addressing administrative capacity gaps
Innovative financial instruments beyond cost-based models

t33 Sound Policy (tbc)

17:00

Concluding Remarks

Summary of key outcomes and reflections on the day

Chiara Pancotti , Partner and Senior Researcher, CSIL, Milan

17:30

End of the Advanced Workshop

Speakers

Chiara Pancotti

Partner and Senior Researcher, CSIL, Milan

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Bernd Schuh

Senior expert at Spatial Foresight and independent consultant, Austria

More info

Inese Levana

Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

More info

Venue

Exclusive Venue in the Heart of Bologna

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Bologna, Italy

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Online-Registration

Workshop | 05.11.2025 | Bologna | Language: English

Further information incl. prices under Details.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Bologna is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.

Do you also want to participate in "Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues"?

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22% VAT (Italy) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy \| Bologna Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€792,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy \| Bologna Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€981,00	N/A

Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy \| Bologna Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€880,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy \| Bologna Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.090,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Combiticket: Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy + Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues \| Bologna Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.476,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Combiticket: Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy + Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues \| Bologna Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.836,00	N/A

Combiticket: Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy + Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues \| Bologna Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.640,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Combiticket: Advanced Workshop on Strategic Financial Futures for Cohesion Policy + Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues \| Bologna Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.040,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants

Zusammenfassung | Summary

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Details

Prices

Group Discounts

Who Should Participate?

Methodology

Programme

Wednesday, 5. November | The programme is subject to change.

Speakers

Venue

Exclusive Venue in the Heart of Bologna

Online-Registration

Further information incl. prices under Details.

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Rechnungsangaben | Billing Information

Zusammenfassung | Summary

Indicators, Monitoring and Evaluation of EU Funds

Anti-Fraud Game: History and Modernity

Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues