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Multiple times per year, AER brings together regions, so that they may stand stronger together, and grow in a space of best practice exchange.
MOVED ONLINE: AER Autumn Bureau Meeting
OnlineCOVID-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 […]
Regional Business Forum in Novi Sad
Assembly of AP Vojvodina Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16, Novi Sad, VojvodinaIt 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 […]
Skillman International Forum Webinar: Capacity Building in Higher Education II- A European Strategy for Universities
OnlineAs 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 […]
Skillman International Forum 2021 Webinar: Fostering Entrepreneurship in Education and Training
OnlineAs 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 […]
The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2021. Come Join Us!
Fira Barcelona Gran Via Av. Joan Carles I, 64 – Hall 2, Barcelona, CatalunyaThe 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 […]
Includ-EU Workshop: Service design to improve integration and inclusion policies and practices
OnlineThe focus of the first day of Workshop of the Includ-EU Project will be on how to rethink services in light of crises and raising awareness on the role of design in shaping better and more sustainable services. Abram El-Sabagh, expert in designing strategic solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals, will facilitate the session, in […]
AER General Assembly & Agenda 2030 Conference: Transforming Regions, Changing the World
Strasbourg 1, Place du Wacken, StrasbourgAER General Assembly The General Assembly is organised in tandem with the Agenda 2030 Conference, hosted by the Region of Grand Est (France). The General Assembly will take place on 28 October from 10:15 to 12:30 CET online and on-site at Maison de la Région, 1 place Adrien Zeller, F 67000, Strasbourg. Registration for on-site and online participation […]
REGISTER NOW: EU Regions Week Workshop – Engendering Equality in Europe’s Regions
ZoomDate: 14 October 2021 Time: 11:30 – 13:00 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) An Equal Europe? A truly democratic Europe demands an equal voice for all. Indeed, making “significant progress” towards a gender-equal Europe by 2025 is a key objective of the European Union, and ‘achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls’ is enshrined […]
Innovating Cultural Heritage, A workshop by AER Working Group on Culture and CUBES Project
OnlineCultural heritage has an inspiring and creative role in present European societies and communities. It has a positive impact on social cohesion as well as regional development and sustainable tourism. In the context of cultural heritage, innovation has a key role to play in the field of technology, social impact, policymaking, administration, and entrepreneurship. The […]
REGISTER NOW: Unboxing the MFF Session II — Accessing Direct Grant Funding Programmes
Zoom***UPDATE — LINE-UP ANNOUNCED!*** 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 instrument, the […]
Improving the attractiveness of Technical and Vocational Education & Training for women
OnlineWe are pleased to invite you to the webinar on Improving the attractiveness of Technical and Vocational Education and Training for women. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector has a major role to play in providing the skills Europe will need in the future. Moreover, countries with well-designed vocational training programmes find it […]
SAVE THE DATE: Includ-EU – First Regional Network Workshop 30 June & 1 July
The first regional workshop for our Includ-EU Project will take place on Wednesday, 30 June (09:00-12:30 CEST) & Thursday, 1 July 2021 (09:00-12:00 CEST)! What is the Includ-EU Workshop about? Our Includ-EU Project brings regions together to share insights, experiences and ideas for creating more targeted, successful migrant integration policies at local and regional […]
Social Inclusion in TVET and Skill Development – Leaving No-one Behind
OnlineTVET policies and programmes are of core importance to ensure that all people can enjoy inclusive skill development leading to both individuals’ affirmation and the creation of diversified learning environments. As reported by Srinvas Reddy, Chief of the ILO Skills and Employability Branch, “inclusive skills development and lifelong learning opportunities are vital to prevent people […]
Partner Event: World Sustainable Energy Days
Wels Pollheimerstrasse 1, Wels, WelsThe World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) is a yearly event taking place in Wels, Austria - in member region of Upper Austria. This years edition will take place as a Hybrid Event from 21-25 June. How can the EU achieve a climate-neutral society by 2050? What can be done to drive a sustainable EU economy? […]
Mobility as a Service: low carbon mobility & improved accessibility
For the 2021-2027 programming period, digital transformation is in focus and the European Commission has recently launched the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. The Chair of the AER Working Group on Transport & Mobility, Martin Tollén from Region Östergötland (SE) is pleased to invite AER members and partners to a webinar focusing on Mobility as […]