From 14 to 18 October 2024, the Dúiche programme at the Irish College Leuven welcomed executives from development agencies, community development practitioners, public officials, and policymakers to explore how and why place matters in a global economy. In a world shaped by the unrelenting pressure of globalization, the place-based approach represents a paradigm shift from … [Read more...]
You will find below all events (past and future) organised by AER member regions.
AER Event Calendar
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MEET Project | Debating the role of the EU in the region & the 2024 EU elections in Krapina Zagorje, Croatia
On Friday November 10th, 2023, Zagorska razvojna agencija (Zagorje Development Agency) held the debate within the framework of the MEET- project. The debate was organised in Marija Bistrica, in Krapina Zagorje County and a total of 120 participants were actively involved in the debate. Participants were secondary school students, mayors of cities and municipalities from Krapina … [Read more...]
The Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities takes place in Kryvyi Rih
Polish and Ukrainian cities, with the participation of the AER, held a Forum in Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine) regarding ongoing cooperation and post-war support. The largest industrial centre of Ukraine – Kryvyi Rih city – hosted the Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities in cooperation with the Association of Polish Cities, the Union of Polish Metropolises and the Assembly of European … [Read more...]
2022 AER General Assembly–online registrations close Monday, 10 October!
The Assembly of European Regions has announced the date and venue for its biggest statutory event, the annual General Assembly. The General Assembly is the highest authority of AER and convenes representatives of all its full members across Europe. The 2022 General Assembly will take place in Brussels, Belgium and online on 14 October, and AER is proud to announce it will be … [Read more...]
The World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria 2022: a great success! A review and a call for papers for the WSED 2023
Over 650 experts from 55 countries participated in the World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 from 5-8 April – more than 60 % of them on-site! The energy transition community met in Wels/Austria and presented opportunities, solutions and strategies to make global climate neutrality reality. ©OOe Energiesparverband The World Sustainable Energy Days 2022, titled “Energy … [Read more...]
MIT’s ‘Innovators Under 35’ Festival returns to Europe — submit your nominations
In partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, the prestigious "Innovators Under 35" Festival Europe comes to Gaoth Dobhair in County Donegal (IE) on 19-21 May 2022. What is IU35? Selected by MIT's Technology Review, Innovators Under 35 is an annual list that recognises outstanding young pioneers from across the globe. Each year, brilliant men and women under 35 are … [Read more...]
World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 | Energy Transition – Full Speed Ahead!
We are delighted to announce that our member region, Upper Austria, will again host its long awaited and well-renowned World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) on 5-8 April 2022! Organized by the energy agency of Upper Austria, OÖ Energiesparverband, the WSED is a leading annual conference on energy transition and climate neutrality, with more than 650 participants from over 60 … [Read more...]
REGISTER NOW: Unboxing the MFF Session II — Accessing Direct Grant Funding Programmes
Date: 24 September 2021 Time: 10:30 - 12:30 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) Background On 17 December 2020, after months of painstaking inter-institutional negotiations against the backdrop of a global pandemic, the European Union adopted the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), its long-term budget for 2021-2027. Together with the NextGenerationEU recovery … [Read more...]
Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF...navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for regions if they are to bounce back from the pandemic. What can be done to help regions access the crucial funding they need to support their recovery? The AER recognises these challenges members … [Read more...]
Food for Thought – why regional leadership is a key ingredient in Smart Food Innovation
Technology has brought many improvements to the lives of people across the globe. Life expectancy has been trending upward, and many diseases can now be successfully treated, contained, or even completely cured. A big part of this improvement is due to the advances made in the domain of food production and supply. However, recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown … [Read more...]
Wrap-Up: Highlights from the first virtual AER General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and Eurodyssey Forum
The first ever virtual General Assembly, Bureau Meeting and Eurodyssey Forum took place last week on 19-20 November. Owing to the Covid-19 crisis, these meetings scheduled to take place in Barcelona were moved online. Despite these challenges, AER members from across the continent tuned-in; making the most of the new format and ensuring the important work of the AER could … [Read more...]
Covid-19: important update regarding November events
After carefully considering the developments of the pandemic in Europe and the current regulations and guidance regarding international travel and large events, we have decided to hold the General Assembly, Bureau Meeting & Eurodyssey Forum on 19-20 November online. While we regret that we will not be able to gather our members in person in Barcelona, we feel … [Read more...]
Active and Assisted Living Forum: Call for Workshops
Do you work in the active and healthy ageing sector? Do you want to participate in the European discussion driving the future of healthy ageing? Then the AAL Forum is the perfect opportunity for you to be involved in an ecosystem that promotes a new social and economic approach to grow a more inclusive silver economy benefiting individuals, society and industry. The … [Read more...]
How to communicate about projects in the online space: online workshop in Csongrad County
As a part of the “Together for Cohesion: let’s rEUnite”, a series of workshops are being organised throughout its six flagship regions to provide citizens and stakeholders with useful advice on how to communicate about projects. Read this article to know more about the webinar organised in Csongrad County! One of these workshops was held on the 28 April 2020. Eighteen … [Read more...]
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