All events

Metropolitan Innovation Summit

This event, organised by METREX (The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas), will showcase technological innovations in metropolitan areas and exchange on the role of metropolises as places for social innovation initiation.

Webinar

Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural youth participation in policymaking’

This webinar, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, provided youth organisations, policymakers and other stakeholders an opportunity to reflect and exchange on successful methods of youth engagement based on the experiences of rural young people.

Online launch of the Self-Assessment Tool for Territorial and Local Development strategies (SAT4TER)

This brief online session will launch the new SAT4TER tool (Self-Assessment Tool for Territorial and Local Development strategies). SAT4TER is a free and anonymous tool for local and managing authorities to self-evaluate if their territorial strategies build on the main elements of the EU integrated approach to territorial development in non-urban areas.

Conference

Building a sustainable food future together

The final conference of the COCOREADO project will discuss key project outcomes and approaches to rebalancing the position of the farmer as an individual actor, key player in innovative food supply chains, and supplier for public procurement.

Other

Rural youth work 101: Advancing the inclusion of rural youth in Europe through volunteering and rural community-building

This study session, organised by Rural Youth Europe, will bring together 35 young people from rural communities to address the topics of youth work in rural areas and volunteering as tools for promoting and advancing the inclusion of rural youth in Europe.

Conference

Croatian Rural Parliament

The fifth edition of the Croatian Rural Parliament, organised by the Croatian Rural Development Network, will bring together farmers, rural residents, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of the country’s rural development.

Conference

Social Economy Conference

The third edition of the Social Economy Conference will bring together over 150 leaders from across Europe, including experts, social entrepreneurs, and policymakers to showcase innovative solutions and initiatives that are making a real difference in communities.

Workshop

Women-led innovations in agriculture and rural areas

This workshop, organised by the EU CAP Network, will exchange knowledge, identify successful initiatives and projects led by female innovators, and provide networking opportunities in the aim of empowering women in farming and rural areas.

Webinar

Sustainable Digitalisation in Agriculture and Rural areas

This webinar will explore how science and policy intersect in the digitalisation of agriculture and rural areas, starting a discussion among experts, policymakers, and stakeholders, to understand how digitalisation can enhance rural economies, agriculture, education, and overall community well-being.

Governance meeting

Rural Pact Coordination Group: third meeting

The third meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) followed up on identified priority actions for 2024; exchanged on the European Commission’s public report on the implementation of the EU Rural Vision; and discussed next steps.