Research Professionals is an interdisciplinary discussion forum where researchers, engineers, innovators, R&D professionals and other participants exchange experiences, discuss relevant topics and expand their professional networks.

The format is based on discussion, with a focus on professional perspectives rather than technical presentations. This makes the exchange accessible to participants from different research fields, industry, public organisations, policy and the wider community. The emphasis is on understanding different perspectives on research and innovation, their relevance to society, how results can be used in practice, and how wider communities can engage with and benefit from them. The discussion may also include practical approaches to the exploitation of results and knowledge valorisation.