The 14th edition of The State of the Union conference, the renowned annual summit for high-level reflection on the European agenda, will take place in Florence on 23-24 May 2024.

Unrivalled in the quality and breadth of its sessions, The State of the Union gathers leading scientific thinkers, academics, policy makers and journalists from various disciplines for in-depth analysis and discussion on the challenges and opportunities Europe is facing in uncertain times.

#SOU2024’s panels, conversations, and addresses will foster reflection on key policy areas including:

In cooperation with the local partners, the event will feature networking and social events during the days of the conference.