Upcoming Events

Conference

Culture matters here - cultivating creative place-based innovation in non-urban communities

The final conference of the EU-funded project IN SITU will explore cutting-edge research and practices in place-based innovation and creativity of the cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas.

Field day

Creative Grounds Fieldlab — Sicily

For its second edition, Creative Grounds organizes a Fieldlab to explore pioneering projects in rural regions in Sicily, Italy.

Webinar

RURBANIVE Forum - First policy recommendation workshop: structuring challenges

The first policy recommendation workshop under the Forum series of the EU-funded project RURBANIVE will identify and structure key challenges across six thematic domains, building the foundation for future policy analysis and recommendations.

Conference

LEADER inspired network community conference 2026

The LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) Conference will offer insights into rural development and LEADER projects.

Webinar

Orientation webinar: Regenerative Communities Fund Pathfinder Communities call

The Regenerative Communities Fund, an initiative by ECOLISE, has announced its fourth call for proposals. ECOLISE will explain the application process and answer questions in a dedicated webinar.

OECD Global Forum on Local Development

The 2026 OECD Global Forum on Local Development will explore how communities can navigate shifting trade dynamics to seize local opportunities and drive growth.

Final event of the BEATLES project

The final event of the EU-funded BEATLES project will share findings, policy recommendations and practical tools on the role of behavioural approaches in the future of EU agri-food, climate and digitalisation policies.

Policy Lab

Anchoring rural areas in the National and Regional Partnership Plans

This Policy Action Lab, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will be an opportunity for the Rural Pact Community to enhance knowledge about three building blocks relevant for rural communities and territories in the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) proposed for the 2028-2034 EU budget.

Conference

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus

The New European Bauhaus Festival 2026, organised by the European Commission will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. It will highlight how empowered citizens and local authorities can play an active role in creating their environments, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing as a cornerstone of democratic participation.

Webinar

Generational renewal in rural businesses: empowering youth, supporting elders

This Good Practice Webinar will explore successful initiatives that support the transfer, creation and development of rural businesses beyond agriculture, and examine how older generations can contribute through mentorship, knowledge transfer, and business succession. It will showcase policy measures and practical examples that enhance the attractiveness of rural areas, support intergenerational collaboration and strengthen local economies.