Organised by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
Europe’s leading forum on development since 2006
Organised by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
Europe’s leading forum on development since 2006
Organised by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
The European Development Days (EDD 2018) took place at Tour & Taxis on 5-6 June 2018 in Brussels, Belgium.
Practical Information
The European Development Days (EDD 2018) took place at Tour & Taxis on 5-6 June 2018 in Brussels, Belgium.
Gathering 8000 people, the EDD engender a considerable ecological footprint. This year, once again, the EDD largely compensated this through the financing of specific projects, which amounted to a contribution in the reduction of emissions of around 9000 metric tons. This was achieved through each session and stand organiser contributing to one project amongst four selected ones.
Carbon Offset
Gathering 8000 people, the EDD engender a considerable ecological footprint. This year, once again, the EDD largely compensated this through the financing of specific projects, which amounted to a contribution in the reduction of emissions of around 9000 metric tons. This was achieved through each session and stand organiser contributing to one project amongst four selected ones.
Carbon Offset
Gathering 8000 people, the EDD engender a considerable ecological footprint. This year, once again, the EDD largely compensated this through the financing of specific projects, which amounted to a contribution in the reduction of emissions of around 9000 metric tons. This was achieved through each session and stand organiser contributing to one project amongst four selected ones.
Find out more about the types of sessions organised at EDD.
Session formats
Find out more about the types of sessions organised at EDD.
Session formats
Find out more about the types of sessions organised at EDD.
We debate
Thought-provoking debates on global challenges are an interactive manner to engage development actors and stakeholders. Two session formats are available: Auditorium (High-level Panels) and Lab debates.
We share
A project or report lab is a great format for organisations to share best practices and knowledge about international cooperation and development policies.
We solve
Brainstorming sessions invite practitioners from around the world to gather, discuss and solve the most pressing development challenges.
We showcase
The EDD Global Village features stands showcasing successful projects and reports from around the world. It is a great opportunity to network with participants and share stories from the field.
Since 2006, EDD has established itself as a key fixture in the world's development calendar and is now widely considered as the 'Davos of Development'.
Many high-level speakers have honoured us with their presence over the past twelve years.
Click here to see every edition in more detail.
Past editions
Since 2006, EDD has established itself as a key fixture in the world's development calendar and is now widely considered as the 'Davos of Development'.
Many high-level speakers have honoured us with their presence over the past twelve years.
Click here to see every edition in more detail.
Past editions
Since 2006, EDD has established itself as a key fixture in the world's development calendar and is now widely considered as the 'Davos of Development'.
Many high-level speakers have honoured us with their presence over the past twelve years.
Click here to see every edition in more detail.