Upcoming Events

Policy Lab

Strengthening a diversified rural economy in the post-2027 period

This Policy Action Lab, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office in cooperation with the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Finnish Rural Network and the Finnish Rural Policy Council, will bring together the Rural Pact Community to reflect on how rural economies can be strengthened in the post-2027 EU policy framework.

Conference

XXII European Rural Development Network conference

The international scientific conference ‘Resilient rural areas and sustainable food systems: governance, policy frameworks and structural challenges’ will present current research and discuss the ways to boost the resilience of rural areas and sustainable food systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Webinar

Unlocking finance for community-led social innovation in rural areas

The event, organised by the EU-funded SERIGO project and AEIDL’s European Local Innovation Forum, will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities around financing community-led social innovation in rural areas.

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.

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.

Webinar

Café de campagne: Europe & Ruralités

The event, organised by InSite in partnership with the Rural Pact, will explore how rural communities are viewed at the European level and the resources available for rural stakeholders.