All events

From Smart Villages to Smart Rural Futures: experiences from the Baltic region

The second EU rural innovation forum, organised by the EU-funded project FUTURAL, will take stock of progress, experiences and lessons learned from the planning and implementation of Smart Villages in the Baltic region.

Webinar

Territorial instruments (LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments, and Smart Villages): lessons for the future

This Good Practice Webinar, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will explore how territorial instruments and approaches – such as LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs), and Smart Villages – work in practice. It will showcase successful experiences from across rural Europe and share insights and lessons that can inform future implementation.

European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award Ceremony

The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award Ceremony will celebrate towns, cities, and regions which contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse environment for their citizens.

Shifting perceptions: from evidence to inclusive narratives

The Policy Lab, organised by the EU-funded EPIC-UP project, will analyse how migration narratives are produced, amplified and contested in Europe.

Breakfast briefing: competitiveness & rural development in the next EU budget

The breakfast briefing will bring together regional authorities, EU institutions and policy stakeholders to discuss regional competitiveness and rural development under the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034.

Webinar

Crowdfunding for community led initiatives

The online workshop will explore successful crowdfunding for local organisers and community projects.

Conference

21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference

The 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference will focus on the theme of integrating Mātauranga Māori indigenous knowledge with rural health for a thriving future.

Webinar

Horizon Europe info days: cluster 2 'Culture, creativity and inclusive society'

The webinar will present the funding opportunities included in the work programme 2026-2027 of the Horizon Europe cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society'.

Webinar

Understanding and strengthening mental health services for Europe’s farmers

The webinar, organised by the EU-funded project SafeHabitus, will focus on recovery and prevention services that support farmers’ mental health across Europe.

Bridging vision and action: Smart rural development that leaves no region behind

The event, organised by representatives from all 4 macro-regional strategies and the Horizon project SMART ERA, will explore how to support successful and smart rural development.