All events

Webinar

Alternative economic models for service provision in rural areas

The webinar, organised by SERIGO, brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and social economy actors to explore alternative economic models that strengthen rural resilience and inclusion.

Just transition, financing for development and territorial solutions

The World Forum for Local Economic Development (WFLED) promotes the local economic development approach . It advances the political debate and strengthens global associations in order to achieve concrete actions at the local, national, and international levels.

Conference

CLLD – Prosperous community opportunities for a shared future

The Conference will highlight Local Action Groups (LAGs), promote multidisciplinary and multi-fund approaches in rural areas, and provide recommendations for CLLD in the 2028+ programming period.

Webinar

Volunteering in Rural Communities: How do we make it grow?

The event, hosted by Irish Rural Link, will explore the benefits and challenges of volunteering for both volunteers and organisations. It will also assess the future of volunteering and how younger people can be encouraged to get more involved.

Webinar

Empowering rural communities: gender equality and innovation in action

This webinar, organised by the EU-funded FLIARA project, will explore practical solutions to barriers faced by rural women, showcase successful innovations, and provide policy recommendations to foster inclusive rural entrepreneurship.

Conference

Rethinking generational renewal : the European agricultural workforce in a changing world

This conference will bring together European leaders from academia, EU policymakers, and other stakeholders to shed a new, scientific light on this pressing issue and go beyond the generation renewal in agriculture.

The JRC Toolkit and the Smart Villages Strategy – digital transition for rural areas

The event will explore the JRC Digital Transition Toolkit, which provides a structured framework for engaging rural communities in digitalisation, and the Smart Villages approach, which demonstrates how local ownership and place-based solutions and strategies are key to their success.

Conference

Conference on affordable housing – addressing the European housing crisis

The conference co-organised by the European Commission and the European Parliament marks the beginning of a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to affordable housing policy, ensuring inclusive engagement with all relevant stakeholders and levels of governance.

Other

Public Policy Initiatives supporting rural women & farmers

The event will highlight civil servants responsible for schemes related to supporting women in agriculture and rural areas within the frameworks of CAP, cohesion policy, green and digital transitions, among others.

Conference

The European Climate Pact flagship event 2025: Together in action 

The conference, organised by the European Climate Pact, will explore ways to work together to build a climate-neutral and resilient future.