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Conference

IV international conference on rural dynamics, resilience and innovation

RUR_DYNAMIX 2026, the fourth international conference on rural dynamics, resilience and territorial transformation, will explore innovation, sustainability and the future of rural regions.

Conference

Final conference of the Tools4CAP project

The final conference of the Tools4CAP project will reflect on lessons from the current EU programming period and discuss how evidence, tools and governance approaches can support strategic choices for the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

High-level Policy Forum

Europe’s rural future: Responding to rural priorities through integrated national and regional strategies and LEADER

This High-level Rural Policy Forum, organised by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission with the support of the Rural Pact Support Office, will provide an opportunity to reflect on how to ensure the effective implementation of integrated rural policy approaches at national, regional and local levels, which respond to the diverse needs and opportunities of rural areas.

Conference

SME & Clusters assembly 2026: connecting for a competitive Europe

The SME Assembly and the European Cluster Conference will converge into a single flagship event, organised by the European Commission and the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Het Rural Pact in mijn land: Vlaanderen

Dit evenement - georganiseerd door het Rural Pact steunpunt (RPSO) via zijn nationale partner LEADER-netwerk Vlaanderen en in samenwerking met de Vlaamse Landmaatschappij - bespreekt de vervolgstappen voor de ontwikkeling van het Vlaamse Plattelandspact via een geïntegreerd plattelandsbeleid en een sterker meerlagig bestuur. Daarnaast worden praktische manieren verkend om de betrokkenheid van belanghebbenden te versterken en capaciteit op te bouwen voor het ontwerpen en uitvoeren van het Europese plattelandsbeleid na 2027.

European Startup Village Forum 2026

The European Startup Village Forum 2026 will examine the drivers and trends of rural innovation and entrepreneurship, facilitating the exchange of knowledge on how to promote it.

Conference

2026 Covenant of Mayors ceremony

The 2026 Covenant of Mayors ceremony, organised by the European Commission in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, will showcase how municipalities are turning Europe’s priorities into concrete realities on the ground.

European Week of Regions and Cities 2026

The European Week of Regions and Cities, co-organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions, is Brussels’ flagship event on cohesion policy. This year’s edition, under the motto ‘Strong regions, strong Europe’, will exchange experiences and ideas on the role of cohesion policy in addressing regional and urban challenges.

Workshop

Workshop on engagement of rural stakeholders in National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP) development

The workshop, organised by the EU CAP Network, will discuss how Managing Authorities and National Networks can ensure that rural stakeholders can effectively participate in the preparation of the National and Regional Partnership Plans.

Conference

Final conference of the ENTRACK project

The final conference of the EU-funded ENTRACK project will showcase the project’s main achievements and reflect on the knowledge, experiences and practical insights generated throughout its implementation.