Towards 2027+: Effectively and Successfully Manage Milestone EU-Funds Projects and Programmes to Achieve the Best Results

  • 20-21 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

FUTURE THINKING IN ADVANCED EU FUNDS MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE

09:00–10:30

A. Future Thinking, Forecasting & Foresight

  • Introduction to foresight, forecasting, and future‑thinking culture
  • Why future thinking matters in governance
  • Best practices from EU Member States
  • Case studies across ERDF, ESF, migration funds, agricultural funds, etc.

10:30–11:00 — Coffee Break

11:00–12:30

B. Designing Interventions for Sustainable Change – Part I

Foundations for Intervention Logic & the Logical Framework Approach (LFA)

  • Deep dive into Intervention Logic
  • Aligning project objectives with EU policy goals
  • Inputs, results, impacts across ESIF, RRF, ISF, BMVI, AMIF
  • Mapping causal pathways
  • Building efficient monitoring & control systems
  • Review of existing methodological guidance

12:30–13:00

C. Designing Interventions for Sustainable Change – Part II

Identifying Key Elements of Sustainable Interventions

  • Integrating long‑term sustainability (environmental, social, economic)
  • Real‑world examples of strong intervention logic
  • Case study analysis of successful EU‑funded interventions
  • Workshop: identifying sustainable objectives & outcomes

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:15

D. Practicing Results‑Based Management (RBM)

  • RBM principles and linking funding to measurable outcomes
  • Results‑based frameworks
  • Workshop: designing RBM in practice
  • Implementation strategies & case studies

15:15–15:45 — Coffee Break

15:45–16:30

E. Simplified Cost Options (SCOs)

  • Introduction to SCOs: flat rates, lump sums, unit costs
  • Practical application in EU Funds
  • Interactive case studies
  • Calculating SCOs
  • Compliance challenges & discussion

DAY 2 — 09:00–16:30

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & AI INTEGRATION IN EU FUNDS GOVERNANCE

09:00–10:30

A. AI Applications in Fund Management

  • New developments in AI for governance
  • Reducing workload & minimizing errors
  • Predictive analytics, fraud detection & compliance
  • Demonstrations of emerging AI tools
  • Hands‑on dashboards for real‑time data analysis
  • Case studies from EU fund management

10:30–11:00 — Coffee Break

11:00–13:00

B. Tackling Corruption with Technology

  • AI & blockchain for transparency
  • Using technology to mitigate errors & corruption risks
  • Public procurement & contract management focus
  • Workshop: applying edge technologies in corruption risk assessment
  • Role‑playing scenarios
  • Examples & pilot cases

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:15

C. Future Trends in AI & Digital Tools

  • Blockchain, generative AI & their transformative potential
  • Ethical and regulatory considerations
  • Implications of the EU AI Act for fund management
  • Simulation exercises & brainstorming sessions

15:15–15:45 — Coffee Break

15:45–16:30

Closing Session & Synthesis

  • Reflection on digital transformation in EU Funds
  • Discussion of opportunities & challenges
  • Q&A and peer exchange
  • Summary of key takeaways

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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