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The EU is preparing for the launch of "Horizon 2020", the largest collaborative transnational research programme in the world with an expected overall budget of €79 billion from 2014 to 2020. Horizon 2020 offers many opportunities for addressing EuroMed Common Challenges through R&#38;I international cooperation.  The conference aims to discuss the future of international cooperation in Research and Innovation in the EuroMed region under Horizon 2020. International cooperation, especially with its neighbouring countries and the Mediterranean region, is a key priority of EU research and innovation funding.Information http://www.euromedh2020.com/