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Conference

The right to stay, the right to prosper: rural young people in contemporary European societies

The first conference organised by the European Rural Youth Observatory will gather researchers, practitioners, policymakers and representatives to discuss youth’s challenges and opportunities in rural communities.

Rural youth alternative futures: new narratives and possibilities

The five-days summer school, jointly organised by the European Rural Youth Observatory and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, will explore rural youth alternative futures, focusing on new narratives and pathways for inclusive and sustainable rural development.

Conference

XIV European Mountain Convention

The XIV European Mountain Convention, organised by Euromontana and SUACI Montagn'Alpes, will focus on the theme ‘from pastures to policies: ensuring the future of extensive livestock farming in mountain territories’.

GRANULAR and RUSTIK final conference 2026

The final conference of the EU-funded projects GRANULAR and RUSTIK will bring together project partners, policymakers, practitioners and rural stakeholders to explore key results and discuss future perspectives for rural development and innovation.

Webinar

Generational renewal in rural businesses: empowering youth, supporting elders

This Good Practice Webinar will explore successful initiatives that support the transfer, creation and development of rural businesses beyond agriculture, and examine how older generations can contribute through mentorship, knowledge transfer, and business succession. It will showcase policy measures and practical examples that enhance the attractiveness of rural areas, support intergenerational collaboration and strengthen local economies.

Conference

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus

The New European Bauhaus Festival 2026, organised by the European Commission will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. It will highlight how empowered citizens and local authorities can play an active role in creating their environments, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing as a cornerstone of democratic participation.

Policy Lab

Anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans

This Policy Action Lab, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will be an opportunity for the Rural Pact Community to enhance knowledge about three building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.

Final event of the BEATLES project

The final event of the EU-funded BEATLES project will share findings, policy recommendations and practical tools on the role of behavioural approaches in the future of EU agri-food, climate and digitalisation policies.

Conference

LEADER inspired network community conference 2026

The LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) Conference will offer insights into rural development and LEADER projects.

Field day

Creative Grounds Fieldlab — Sicily

For its second edition, Creative Grounds organizes a Fieldlab to explore pioneering projects in rural regions in Sicily, Italy.