All events

RURACTIVE project Forum meeting

The second edition of the RURACTIVE project Forum meeting will focus on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2028-2034 period and on the associated EU funding programmes that support the adoption and scaling of smart solutions in rural areas.

Conference

Inclusive Digital Europe Conference: Empowering communities through inclusive digital transformation

The conference will explore how digital skills and inclusive strategies can empower rural communities, reduce inequalities and ensure no one is left behind in Europe’s digital transformation.

Governance meeting

Rural Pact Coordination Group: sixth meeting

The sixth meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) will overview the European Commission’s proposals for the post-2027 EU budget, reflect on the update of the EU Rural Action Plan, and discuss proposed actions emerging from Rural Pact and stakeholder events.

Policy Lab

Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies

This Policy Action Lab, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will be an opportunity to discuss with the Rural Pact Community the recent European Commission proposals for the 2028-2034 EU budget and policies, their implications for rural communities and ways to make rural voices heard in the policy debate.

European Startup Village Forum

The Forum, organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), will discuss rural innovation and entrepreneurship, together with rural innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers. It will explore the drivers, challenges and opportunities behind startup creation in rural areas, and highlight successful local initiatives.

Webinar

Towards a greener economy: regional collaborative initiatives

The webinar, organised by the Policy Learning Platform of Interreg Europe, will delve into the green economy and the concept of cleantech, highlighting regional and local initiatives that are putting these principles into practice.

6th European Rural Parliament

The sixth European Rural Parliament (ERP), organised by Scottish Rural Action, will bring together a 40-country delegation to Scotland to amplify the diverse voices of rural and island people in Europe.

Conference

Women leading rural innovation: From vision to action

The Final Conference of the FLIARA Project will bring together researchers, policymakers, innovation support actors, and civil society stakeholders to spotlight the critical role of women in shaping the future of rural areas and sustainable farming.

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025

This event will bring together mayors, regional leaders, and top EU decision-makers to discuss how cities and towns are helping secure Europe’s future by providing citizens with clear and affordable energy while strengthening local resilience.

Workshop

Digital lifelines for left-behind regions: Reviving rural potential through smart tools

The interactive workshop, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will showcase innovative digital tools for rural development through panels and live demos.