European Student Assembly 2026 - Apply now!

Conference Other / 14 Oct, 2025
Event Start date
20 Apr, 2026 09:00
Event End Date
22 Apr, 2026 19:00
Event Location
European Parliament in Strasbourg

We invite you to be part of the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2026 and become a voice for change in Europe! This event, part of the EUC Voices Erasmus+ project, brings together over 250 students from European Universities Alliances to debate important issues for students in Europe, draft and advocate recommendations on the future of Europe. ESA 2026 will take place in Strasbourg, France, from April 20 to 22. 

Students from NeurotechEU partner universities are welcome to apply and make their voice heard !

An opportunity to shape Europe’s future!

The European Student Assembly offers you the opportunity to work with students from across Europe, engage with experts and create policy recommendations on critical issues for Europe. It’s a chance to not only contribute to meaningful debates, but also to present your solutions directly to policy and decision makers.

Thanks to the NeurotechEU alliance, students from partner universities interested in participating have the opportunity to apply either as participants or coordinators, contributing to one of the Assembly’s discussion panels. 

Participants will debate and draft policy recommendations on 8 topics related to the future of Europe and essential for students. Panel coordinators play a central role in facilitating these discussions, by guiding conversations that challenge perspectives and inspire new insights into Europe’s most pressing challenges.

Here are the panels for ESA 2026:

  • Panel 1: Strengthening democracy, engaging citizens: How can the EU bridge the gap between its institutions and its citizens to build trust and foster civic participation?
  • Panel 2: Scaling the circular economy: How can the EU overcome uneven progress and encourage change across sectors and societies?
  • Panel 3: Aligning budget with impact: How can the Union’s funding rebalance and adapt to the social changes?
  • Panel 4: Europe moving together: How can the EU develop an inclusive public transport system?
  • Panel 5: Unlocking digital potential: How can the EU empower inclusive digital literacy and cybersecurity and build resilience?
  • Panel 6: Educating without borders: How can the EU support universities in fostering interdisciplinarity?
  • Panel 7: Enabling generational solidarity: How can the EU address demographic change and promote meaningful participation for older generations in society?
  • Panel 8: Europe’s strategic autonomy: How can the EU reconcile strategic autonomy with its core values in the field of trade agreements?  

The selection process is conducted collaboratively by EUC Voices partners and the European University Alliances, ensuring a transparent and inclusive approach. The panel coordinators are chosen not only for their interest and expertise but also for their experience as leaders in similar initiatives.

Target Audience: 

Applications are open to students from all nationalities, fields and levels of study from the second year of Bachelor to PhD. All you need is a passion for European politics, culture, and society, along with a motivation to engage in meaningful dialogue, share your perspectives, and positively impact communities.

How to apply:

Curious about the previous edition? Read this article to learn more about it!