On 26 May 2016, John Bachtler, Fiona Wishlade, Laura Polverari and Timothee Lehuraux presented IQ-Net latest research during a full-day seminar hosted by EPRC’s French partner CGET in Paris, France. The presentations on early implementation of the 2014-20 period, a study on Cohesion policy’s long-term impact in 15 Regions, and the post-2020 reform of Cohesion policy sparked lively discussions among a diverse audience of Managing authorities, academics, as well as public and private beneficiaries. EPRC thanks the CGET for granting this opportunity to receive feedback from actors involved in the daily implementation of Cohesion policy.