Since Pracsis obtained ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management, we have been sharing our experience with Euracsis partners to help raise awareness of what the standard means in practice.

A series of training seminars has been organised across the network, focusing on how sustainability principles can be integrated into event planning and delivery. Topics have ranged from waste reduction and responsible sourcing to accessibility and inclusivity.

The aim is not to impose a rigid model, but to support partners in aligning with a common framework and to encourage practical steps that make a difference. By working together on these issues, Euracsis partners are building stronger habits that will benefit future projects and the clients we serve.

A new framework contract awarded by DG Energy will establish the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition, an initiative to strengthen private financing for energy efficiency in line with the EU Green Deal and Fit for 55 objectives.

Pracsis is pleased to be part of the winning consortium — led by Viegand Maagøe, VM Europe, COWI, and adelphi consult — and will contribute as an implementing partner. The contract foresees dialogue with public authorities and financial institutions, as well as events in different EU Member States to showcase solutions and exchange good practices.

While the exact scope of activities is still taking shape, such events may draw on the support of Euracsis agencies at national level, helping with logistics, translation, and local outreach. Building on past experiences such as the SEI Forums and the EIB ELENA Roadshows, Euracsis stands ready to contribute wherever its partners’ local expertise can add value.

In June 2024, Euracsis partners from across Europe gathered in Brussels for a three-day meeting. While it was not possible for every agency to attend, the reunion brought together a strong group of colleagues to look back on past collaborations and exchange ideas for the future.

The programme combined working sessions with visits to EU institutions. Partners presented their agencies, shared lessons learned from joint projects, and discussed opportunities for new ones. The group also visited the European Committee of the Regions and the European Parliament, and enjoyed a welcome at the PRACSIS office.

Beyond the formal agenda, dinners and informal conversations gave space to reconnect on a personal level—something that is not always easy to arrange across so many countries and schedules.

The meeting closed with reflections on sustainability, GDPR and contract updates, and a keynote on energy transition. It was a reminder of the value of bringing people together in person to maintain and strengthen the Euracsis network.

Between July 2023 and February 2024, PRACSIS and EURACSIS organized promotional events in 18 Member States (Sweden, France, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Finland, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, Estonia and Italy). With EIB representatives present at every event, we highlighted the opportunities offered by the EIB’s ELENA grant program. Each event was organized with the contribution of local EURACSIS partners.

PRACSIS and all the EURACSIS agencies worked together to promote the CASP activities across the 27 EU Member States.

CASP (Coordinated Activities for the Safety of Products) is an initiative of the European Commission’s DG for Justice and Consumers and the associated contract is managed by an EY – PRACSIS consortium.

A CASP virtual event was organized in July 2020 with a “physical” component taking place in Brussels.

This event presented the achievements of CASP 2019 to EU press and citizens, namely the results of the cooperation between the EU Market Surveillance Authorities from the different Member States and the results of the lab testing of several product categories.

Tested products ranged from soft-filled toys, batteries, and chargers to electric bicycles and scooters.

The joint efforts of the EURACSIS network resulted in more than 300 articles and mentions in medias and social medias in the EU, including those of representative stakeholders like consumers associations.