All events

Conference

Rural-Urban connections: Pathways to sustainable development

The Conference, organised by the OECD, allows policy officials, experts, private sector representatives and civil society to engage in dialogue whilst strengthening existing networks and fostering knowledge-sharing on rural policies across the OECD and partner countries.

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.

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.

Boosting regional competitiveness through entrepreneurship, innovation and circularity

The session, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities and organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), will explore multi-level systemic approaches to regional transformation, including place-based design practices.

Workshop

Integrated territorial development for a stronger future for European rural communities

The session, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities and organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), will reflect on the use of the integrated territorial approach and their instruments (ITI/CLLD/OTT) in supporting a stronger future for European rural communities.

Training

Exclusive networking & capacity building for LAG managers

As partners in the Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD) project, ELARD Knowledge Hub invites LAG managers to a unique training and networking opportunity focusing on climate action, innovation, and the future of the LEADER approach.

Rural Development 2025: Resilience to global change

The event will explore, discuss, and strategise on how bioeconomy businesses and rural communities can adapt, thrive, and lead in an era characterised by rapid and often unpredictable changes.

Conference

Inclusionary approaches to involving cultural actors in place-based tourism

The session will focus on the roles of cultural agents/actors in tourism and will explore the intricacies of how tourism, cultural/creative development strategies and joint actions can contribute to sustainability goals, local regenerative dynamics, and community resilience.

Conference

Food systems transition for sustainable rural development

The conference aims to present current research and to discuss the future development of rural areas in Europe in the context of food systems’ transition, modern rural communities and endogenous rural resources. The event will seek recommendations for the creation of effective policies for stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040. Deadline for abstract submission is 15 June.