Upcoming Events

European Week of Regions and Cities

The European Week of Regions and Cities is Brussels’ flagship event on Cohesion Policy, co-organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). Under the motto 'Shaping Tomorrow, Together', the event will serve as a communication and networking platform fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange as well as addressing regional and urban challenges.

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.

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.

Rural proofing: Making policies work for rural areas through data/Earth observation

The session, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will explore how rural proofing can be effectively integrated into policymaking and decision-making.

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.

Conference

Please look up!  Efficient, resilient fair and smart – what does our energy and climate future look like? 

The two-day conference, organised by the Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP), is an opportunity to learn about the most recent research and shared experiences over the past four years as well as interact with experts from various countries and fields that work on shaping the future of energy in Europe.

Conference

Roadmap to sustainability and inclusive development: Microfinance as a catalyst towards building stronger local communities

The annual Conference, organised by the European Microfinance Network, will focus on strengthening communities through microfinance and social inclusion.

Workshop

Digital lifelines for left-behind regions: Reviving rural potential through smart tools

The interactive workshop, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will showcase innovative digital tools for rural development through panels and live demos.

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025

This event will bring together mayors, regional leaders, and top EU decision-makers to discuss how cities and towns are helping secure Europe’s future by providing citizens with clear and affordable energy while strengthening local resilience.

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.