The joint annual event of the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund took place at the Erfurt Trade Fair on September 26th, 2013. During the event's first part, various presentations were held by experts on the conceptional development of the Operational Programmes for 2014 – 2020 in the areas of ERDF and ESF. After the joint lunch break, the large number of visitors was divided into six workshops, offered by the ESF and ERDF, that dealt with specific content and objectives that will characterise the upcoming OP.

The results of these workshops can be found in the minutes on the right and can be downloaded as a PDF document. The pictures, videos and audio files in the gallery give an impression of the event.

Implementation of the Structural Funds ERDF and ESF 2014 - 2020 and priorities of the new funding period 2014 -2020
Matthias Machnig, Thuringian Minister of Economy, Labour and Technology

Expectations of the EU Commission regarding the Operational Programmes of the states within the framework of the ERDF 2014 - 2020 Structural Fund
Erich Unterwurzacher, Director for Operational Efficiency and Central Europe at the European Commission

Expectations of the EU Commission regarding the Operational Programmes of the states within the framework of the ERDF 2014 - 2020 Structural Fund
Adam Pokorny, Representative DG Employment of the European Commission

Presentation on the draft programme ERDF 2014 - 2020
Dr Sabine Awe, TMWAT

Presentation on the draft programme ESF 2014 - 2020
Udo Philippus, TMWAT