Upcoming Events

Webinar

Rural proofing – a three-part dialogue

The webinar series, organised by the OECD, will focus on the rural proofing process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Conference

RURACTIVE Forum: third meeting

The third Forum organised by the EU-funded RURACTIVE project will explore means to translate rural challenges into concrete, evidence-informed policy options.

Webinar

Smart Village Network webinar - SURE: stories of change, rooted in community

The webinar, organised by Smart Village Network, will showcase sustainable solutions in food, housing, energy and everyday life developed by communities across Europe.

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.

Governance meeting

Rural Pact Coordination Group: seventh meeting

The seventh meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) will provide an update on the European Commission’s proposals for the post-2027 EU policy framework and budget; seek feedback on Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) activities in 2026 and 2027; and discuss future priorities and approaches to stakeholder engagement on rural matters.

Conference

Congresses on rural tourism

The 7th international congress on rural tourism and the 9th European congress on rural tourism will bring together the public, civil and economic sectors to connect science and practice and encourage the sustainable development of rural tourism.