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Welcome to EUTOPIA Week at Warwick!

This summer we are delighted to welcome you to the University of Warwick for EUTOPIA Week, taking place on campus from Monday 30th June 2025.

The theme of this conference, Creating Global Connections, reflects EUTOPIA’s mission to unite our Alliance in addressing the pressing challenges faced by communities across the globe. Our Research Days will leverage EUTOPIA’s strengths and diverse expertise to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and create new initiatives supporting the development of regulatable Artificial Intelligence.
 
2025 is an exciting year for Warwick as we celebrate our 60th AnniversaryLink opens in a new window, we look forward to you joining us for this special occasion.

Opening Ceremony

Join us as we launch EUTOPIA Week in style — the opening ceremony will set the tone for an incredible week of ideas, connections, and shared visions for the future.

We are honoured to welcome José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, as our keynote speaker. His keynote address, titled 'Europe and the Main Current International Challenges', will offer valuable insights into the evolving role of Europe on the global stage.

José Manuel Barroso was Prime Minister of Portugal and held several portfolios during the twelve years he served in the Government, including Minister for Foreign Affairs. He was President of the European Commission over two mandates from 2004 to 2014. He received the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, on behalf of the EU, delivering the acceptance speech in Oslo together with his European Council counterpart. He is Part-time Professor at the School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute, Visiting Professor at Universidade Catolica Portuguesa and Director of the Center for European Studies at its Institute for Political Studies and a Visiting Professor at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.

 

Programme Overview

Session Detail

Please click on your role in EUTOPIA to see an overview of your sessions for the week.

Sunday 29th June Room
15:00 - 18:00

Board of Presidents

Cryfield Barn
18:00

Welcome reception for all participants

Check-in then join us in Scarman Lounge for refreshments.

 Scarman Lounge
   
Monday 30th June  
09.00 - 10.15 Board of Presidents & Advisory Council & Presidents of Global Partners​ Faculty of Arts Building, 5th Floor
10:15 - 10:45 Coffee Break  
10:45 - 11:45 EUTOPIA MORE Status Update Scarman Space 41
12:00 - 13:30

Opening Ceremony

Hear from EUTOPIA staff and students on the theme Creating Global Connections, with an online Keynote from José Manuel Barroso (former President of the European Commission), hosted by Jan Palmowski (Secretary General, Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities).

 The Slate
13:30 - 14:15 Lunch The Slate
14:30 - 16:00 EUTOPIA Presidents & Global Partners NAIC Boardroom
16.00 - 16.30 Coffee Break  
16:30 - 17:30

Campus Tours for all participants

Sign-up for your choice of campus tour at the EUTOPIA Week Reception (Scarman Lobby), with options including: Nature Walk, WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group – industry-focused academic department), National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), E-Sports, or Self-Guided

  
18:00

Dinner at Coventry Cathedral

Coach pick-up from Scarman Lobby at 18:00, with pre-dinner drinks and speeches including invited speaker Taiwo Owatemi MP

  
   
Tuesday 1st July  
08.00 - 08.45 Presidents Breakfast Scarman Private Dining room
09:00 - 10:30 General Assembly Scarman Space 41
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break  
11:00 - 12:30 Board of Presidents & Advisory Council & Presidents of Global Partners​ Faculty of Arts Building, 5th Floor
12:30 - 13:45 Lunch  
14:00 - 15:30 Board of Presidents

Faculty of Arts Building, 5th Floor
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break  
16:00 - 17:30 Board of Presidents & Vice-Presidents & College Steering Committee & Global Institute Steering Committee Scarman Space 41
19.00 Dinner Coombe Abbey