Towards 2027+: Effectively and Successfully Manage Milestone EU-Funds Projects and Programmes to Achieve the Best Results Extended Module with Hands-On Practice, Deeper Insights & Peer Exchange

  • 22-24 April 2026
  • Marbella, Spain

Why Join:

Enter the age of EU Funds 5.0 — where digital transformation, policy foresight, and smart compliance converge. This seminar redefines capacity building by emphasizing human-centered innovation, digital skills, and strategic foresight tailored for EU fund professionals working at all levels of program implementation.

Added Value for You and Your Organisation:

  • Shift from transactional management to mission-driven leadership focused on long-term outcomes.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and intelligence, integrating technologies like AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics in everyday operations.
  • Boost your strategic capacity to anticipate risks, optimize audits, and ensure sustainable interventions.
  • Return with a toolkit of modern practices, ready to reshape project design, execution, and oversight across programmes and partners

What people, interested in this seminar shared with us :

“In EU funds management we’re constantly caught between compliance and crisis-response. What drew me to this seminar is its focus on foresight and future thinking — something we urgently need to build into our programming culture. I want to help shift our institution from reacting to trends, to shaping them proactively.”
 Senior Expert, Strategy Unit
“My work is all about deadlines and procedures. I want to move beyond the next audit and start building futureproofed mindset that anticipate what’s coming.”
Junior Expert, Managing Authority
 
“Most local authorities are focused on the next call or audit — 
but we need a new vision. The seminar’s emphasis 
on forecasting, sustainability, and aligning local projects with 
EU long-term goals is perhaps the new approach I need .”  
Advisor to Mayor
 
“We manage dozens of projects under RRF and ESIF, and the volume of data is overwhelming. I’ve been looking for practical ways to use AI in project monitoring and fraud detection — not just theory. This training looks like the missing link between traditional fund management and digital transformation. . 

Head of Unit, Intermediate Body

 

The seminar will take place at El Fuerte Marbella in Marbella, Spain.

This beachfront hotel is located in the historic centre of Marbella and offers modern conference facilities as well as comfortable accommodation.

Address:
Calle El Fuerte, s/n
29602 Marbella, Málaga
Spain

More information about the venue:
https://www.elfuertemarbella.com

 

DAY 1 — 09:00–16:30

NEW APPROACH TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND ADVANCED AUDIT PRACTICES

09:00–09:15 — Welcome & Introduction

09:15–10:45 — Session 1: New Audit Methodologies for EU Funds

  • Exploring EU‑recommended methodologies: proportionality principles, single audit approach
  • Risk‑based auditing frameworks for optimizing audit resources
  • Training Items:
    • Workshops on applying methodologies
    • Audit planning simulations
    • Case study analysis

10:45–11:00 — Coffee Break

11:00–13:00 — Session 2: Sampling Techniques in Auditing — What Works

  • Application of statistical sampling for accurate and efficient auditing
  • Training Items:
    • Practical exercises on sampling frameworks
    • Group discussions on challenges
    • Case studies

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:30 — Session 3: Organizational Agility and Change Management

  • Strategies for building agile teams
  • Adapting to evolving EU policies and digital tools
  • Training Items:
    • Scenario planning exercises
    • Role‑playing on team restructuring

15:30–15:45 — Coffee Break

15:45–16:30 — Wrap‑Up & Q&A

DAY 2 — 09:00–16:30

LATEST APPROACHES AND AI‑DRIVEN AUDITS IN STATE AID PROJECTS AND PROCUREMENT

09:00–10:45 — A. Cutting‑Edge Insights into State Aid Auditing 1. State Aid Rules: The Latest Frameworks

  • Overview of GBER, de minimis aid, and recent amendments
  • Importance of compliance to avoid financial corrections
  • Training Items: Regulatory updates, interpretation exercises

2. Modern Compliance Challenges

  • Digital transformation, transparency requirements
  • Training Items: Case‑based discussions

10:45–11:00 — Coffee Break

11:00–13:00 — Public Procurement: Audits as a Tool for Governance

  • Ensuring alignment with EU objectives
  • Accountability through procurement audits
  • AI‑Powered Auditing Practices:
    • AI for data analysis, fraud detection, compliance monitoring
    • Identifying anomalies and optimizing audit processes

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:30 — B. Closing Session: Future‑Ready Auditing and AI Trends

  • Emerging AI trends in auditing
  • Balancing innovation with compliance and ethics
  • Actionable Strategies:
    • Integrating AI into audit frameworks
    • Building institutional capacity
    • Drafting an organisational action plan (milestones, strategy, skills, rules, guidance)

15:30–16:30 — Discussion & Reflection

DAY 3 — 09:00–16:30

INTERACTIVE KNOWLEDGE CONSOLIDATION, RECAP & WRAP‑UP

09:00–10:00 — Session I: Themed Quiz Show — “Future of EU Funds Mastermind”

  • Team‑based quiz competition
  • Topics: intervention logic, RBM, AI, SCOs, audits, risk management

10:00–10:30 — Coffee Break

10:30–13:00 — Session II: Team Lab — “EU Fund Designers: Building Logical Frameworks”

  • Hands‑on development of logical frameworks
  • Focus on results chains and measurable indicators
  • Team brainstorming to identify institutional “hidden resources”
  • Drafting team plans and merging ideas into a shared model plan
  • Goal: problem‑solving, collaboration, and consolidation of seminar knowledge

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:30 — Closing Session — “Knowledge Café”

  • Recap of concepts, principles, findings, and recommendations
  • Discussion of future action and implementation pathways
  • Interactive, reflective format

15:30–16:30 — Closing Ceremony — “EU Fun Awards”

  • Humorous awards voted by participants:
    • Best Risk Mitigator
    • AI Enthusiast
    • Master of Simplified Costs
  • Certificates or digital badges designed using AI tools

Expert

Anna's career started as a researcher before transitioning into designing and implementing EU-funded interventions. She has extensive international experience in strategic planning, monitoring systems, and Programme evaluations, which led to her role as a Senior Lecturer at public administration academies across Europe. Certified as a Project Manager, Anna is fluent in multiple languages, enhancing her global reach. She is a recognized expert in organizational development, known for creating effective public investment monitoring models and communication plans. Her vast experience makes her a valuable trainer in technical assistance programs, focusing on resource optimization and adaptability in modern work environments.

Anna Kanakaki

Senior expert at Ministry of Development and Investment Greece

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Marbella, Spain

This course will take place in the sunny city of Marbella, Spain, providing a relaxing and inspiring setting for an immersive learning experience.

Training Fee Inclusions

In addition to comprehensive training materials, the seminar fee covers the following:

a) Catering Services

  • Daily provision of three coffee breaks and one lunch, ensuring participants’ comfort and opportunities for informal networking.

b) Experiential Learning Session: Guided Tour & Culinary Exploration

  • A professionally guided tour offering insights into the cultural and historical context of the region, designed to complement seminar discussions through direct exposure to local heritage.
  • A structured food street tasting experience, curated to highlight the diversity of local culinary practices and their socio‑economic significance. This activity fosters intercultural understanding and encourages dialogue among participants.

c) Participant Recognition

  • A group family photo and selected souvenirs provided to actively engaged participants as a token of appreciation and memory of the seminar.

d) Digital Materials Package

  • Access to a curated set of digital resources, including background readings supporting independent study and reinforcing key seminar themes.

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