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April 2022
Includ-EU webinar “Cross-sectoral approaches to inclusive housing”
The housing pillar of the EU’s Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion places emphasis on the need to ensure affordable accommodation and promote non-segregated, dignified, and accessible housing. In this webinar, we will discuss some of the main challenges to inclusive housing as well as explore opportunities and approaches for local and regional public authorities and relevant stakeholders to promote and implement inclusive housing policies. The 4th Includ-EU webinar looked at innovative practices that promote the positive benefits of intercultural…
Find out more »REGISTER NOW: World Sustainable Energy Days 2022
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 countries. As in previous editions, in 2022 the event will take place in Wels, Austria. Interested in attending? What is it all about? In her 2020 State of the Union address,…
Find out more »March 2022
Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania” 28-30 March in Tirana
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Conference on “Strong counties serving their citizens – the future of regional governance in Albania”, held on 28-30 of March in Tirana, Albania. The Assembly of European Regions and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung are proud to welcome you to our Conference on the Future of Regional Governance in Albania. Our aim is to bring together regional leaders within Albania and to bring about a debate on the future of regional cooperation…
Find out more »REGISTER NOW: Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework Session III – Making EU funds work for your region
Date: 25 March 2022 Time: 10:00 – 12:30 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) Background Together with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) represents an unprecedented €1.8 trillion of funding to support Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s long-term priorities across different policy areas. It is therefore essential that Europe’s regions get training with these instruments to ensure a robust and sustainable recovery. That is why as part of the Skillnet Project, the AER has put together three information sessions…
Find out more »SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED: Bureau Debate on Growth, Jobs and Investment!
***Our first speakers have been announced — don't miss your chance to join what promises to be a fruitful discussion!*** NOTE: The registration button below is for non-members only. AER members should fill in the form HERE. The COVID-19 crisis had a profound impact on European regions and on the lives of our citizens. Businesses were negatively affected by the public health restrictions, leading to jobs losses and income reductions, with disproportionate impacts for women, younger and older workers and…
Find out more »REGISTER NOW: Online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings
We are delighted to invite our members to register for our online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement Meetings on the 24th of March 2022. As we emerge from the pandemic, this will be an opportunity for members to set out priorities for the future of the AER on everything from political priorities to the Action Plan. You can register for all meetings and debates via the link above. There is only one Zoom link for all sessions, so please save this link in…
Find out more »December 2021
REGISTER NOW: Eurodyssey Youth Programme Information Session — 15 December, 2021
On 15 December, 2021 (10.00 AM, CET), the Assembly of European Regions is delighted to welcome you to an informative session on how our Youth Exchange Programme (Eurodyssey) functions. This information session is organised to offer our members a clear insight in the tangible benefits that our Eurodyssey Youth Programme provides. Does your region focus on promoting youth development and competency building? Are you looking to show some tangible examples for your regional representatives? Have you heard of our Eurodyssey…
Find out more »Join AER’s Online Campfire Session on EU Projects and Services
Within that session, we’ll showcase current and upcoming projects in our portfolio, opportunities for member regions, which are the services available for members and how to access them. Additionally, participants can interact directly with the AER Project Unit highlighting the topics they wish to tackle through projects, the typology of activities they consider relevant to join, the profile of partners they would like to work with, and they can share their experiences with others. The Project Unit will welcome your…
Find out more »LINE-UP ANNOUNCED — Join our Bureau Debate on Sustainable Mobility & Connectivity — the Road to Recovery and the Green Transition
Want to join online?* ***UPDATE*** — we are delighted to announce that completing our panel will be Mr Ciarán Cuffe, Member of the European Parliament's Committees on Transport and Tourism and Industry, Research and Energy! According to the European Parliament, transport accounts for 30% of the EU’s total emissions. If we are to keep global temperatures below 1.5C and achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a change of gears is required to make our transport systems more efficient, less polluting and…
Find out more »2021 Eurodyssey Forum
Joining online? Welcome the online Eurodyssey Forum 2021! We are delighted to invite our members to join the 2021 Eurodyssey Forum. This event will take place online on 2-3 December in tandem with the 2021 AER Autumn Bureau. You can view the overview programme below: Overview Programme Essential Documents: All working documents will be uploaded here when ready: Draft Agenda Working Documents Conclusions from the break-out sessions (English) Conclusions from the break-out sessions (French) Presentations: Eurodyssey Annual Report 2020-2021 Candidates…
Find out more »MOVED ONLINE: AER Autumn Bureau Meeting
COVID-19 Update: In light of the current health measures taking place in Belgium, AER has moved all of its Autumn Bureau events to fully online. We apologise for any inconveniences caused. Welcome to the AER Autumn Bureau! Following on from the success of our General Assembly and Agenda 2030 Conference in Strasbourg, we are delighted to invite our members to join our AER Autumn Bureau. This event will take place online on Thursday, 2 December in tandem with the 2021 Eurodyssey…
Find out more »November 2021
Regional Business Forum in Novi Sad
It is our pleasure to invite you to the fourth edition of the Regional Business Forum (RBF), taking place in for form of a hybrid event. You are most welcome to join us online and in Novi Sad, Vojvodina on 25 November 2021, with special B2B 1-on-1 online session possibilities until 10 December, 2021. The Regional Business Forum is an annual international forum to exchange ideas on support for SMEs, promote business and commerce, incentive the possibility to collaborate and…
Find out more »Skillman International Forum Webinar: Capacity Building in Higher Education II- A European Strategy for Universities
As part of the Skillman International Forum 2021, the AER is delighted to bring you a webinar on capacity building in higher education. Date: 17 November 2021 Time: 14:00-15:30 CET Venue: Online Skillman International Forum 2021 The Skillman International Forum 2021 is taking place from 15-18 November 2021 and plans to redefine the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector. This year the forum addresses three main topics: Digital and green revolution, Micro-credentials and Sharing is caring. About the webinar How can the…
Find out more »Skillman International Forum 2021 Webinar: Fostering Entrepreneurship in Education and Training
As part of the Skillman International Forum 2021, the AER is delighted to bring you a webinar on fostering entrepreneurship in education and training. Date: 16 November 2021 Time: 15:00-16:00 CET Venue: Online Skillman International Forum 2021 The Skillman International Forum 2021 is taking place from 15-18 November 2021 and plans to redefine the future of learning in the advanced manufacturing sector. This year the forum addresses three main topics: Digital and green revolution, Micro-credentials and Sharing is caring. About…
Find out more »The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2021. Come Join Us!
The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2021 is right around the corner and the Assembly of European Regions is delighted to be part of this again from 16-18 November in Barcelona (ES). This year, we are partnering up with SCEWC again for a brand new hybrid form of the event. This 2021 edition looks to be a great opportunity for of all stakeholders to reconnect after a difficult year. The event will be held in hybrid fashion (both onsite and…
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