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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.

Workshop on regenerative agriculture and hemp buildings

The workshop, organised by Smart Village Network, will explore better ways of growing food and building sustainably.

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.

Workshop on sustainable farming and gardening

The workshop, organised by Smart Village Network, will explore local solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

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.

KORZYSTAM – UCZESTNICZĘ – WDRAŻAM: PAKT DLA WSI W POLSCE

Spotkanie organizowane przy współpracy Polskiej Sieci LGD i wsparciu Biura Paktu dla Wsi ma na celu zapoznanie uczestników z Polski z Paktem dla Wsi, omówienie przygotowań Planu Partnerstwa Krajowego i Regionalnego oraz przedyskutowanie udziału interesariuszy w tworzeniu polityk wiejskich.

Conference

Cohesion for a sustainable transition: strengthening regional competitiveness and resilience

The fourth edition of the C4T conference, hosted by DG REGIO and the C4T Secretariat, will highlight how sustainability, competitiveness and resilience are interconnected, and how cohesion policy can accelerate high-quality, future-proof investments.

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.

Webinar

Webinar on sustainable and circular housing

The event, organised by Smart Village Network, will invite participants to explore what sustainable and circular housing can look like in real life, today and in the future.