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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.
An alternative for the future: Silver Economy for cities and regions
Committee of the Regions Rue Belliard, Brussels, BelgiumEurope is ageing. Today’s responsibility is to find sustainable solutions to this that lead to opportunities for economic growth and jobs. What does Silver economy mean and why is it important? The European Silver Economy is the part of the economy that concerns Europe’s older citizens and is closely linked to current trends in Europe’s […]
Regions and cities for climate and energy transition: A joint exercise
Abruzzo Region Office Avenue Louise, 210, Brussels, BelgiumWith the occasion of the European Week of Regions and Cities, an annual Brussels-based four-day event AER will organise the workshop “Regions and cities for climate and energy transition: A joint exercise”. This will enable officials from regions and cities’ administrations, as well as experts and academics to exchange good practices and know-how in the […]
Building the Cohesion Alliance – new ideas and next steps – harvesting from #EURegionsWeek 2017
Committee of the Regions Rue Belliard, Brussels, BelgiumThe first part of the event will focus, together with high-level representatives of the European territorial associations, on the launch of the #CohesionAlliance, which aims at supporting a strong and effective cohesion policy for all regions beyond 2020 through joint activities of associations and interested parties and individuals across Europe. The second part will report […]
Policy learning event on energy and resource efficiency
Fundación Tres Culturas Del Mediterráneo in Seville Isla de la Cartuja, Max Planck, 2, Seville, Sevilla, SpainThe Policy Learning Platform invites you to Seville Are you eager to meet peers and stakeholders working on energy efficiency and resource efficiency? Are you curious about what the platform has in store for you? Are you ready to share and learn from other policymakers? If so, then this event is for you. Join us […]
Policy learning event on research and innovation and SME competitiveness
Palazzo Lombardia in Milan Palozzo Lombardia, MilanoThe Policy Learning Platform invites you to Milan Are you interested to learn about the latest developments concerning the use of R&D results and open innovation? Do you have experience to share on how to better contribute to the competitiveness of SMEs and regional growth? Are you curious about what the platform has in store […]
Urban Responses To Refugees: The Case of Gaziantep
Brussels , BelgiumThis event is part of Friends of Europe’s Migration Action initiative, which examines the imperative of migration in the context of economic sustainability and demographics, as well as its impact on public services, communities and security. Friends of Europe's approach is based on seeing migration and integration as assets rather than as threats. Changing the […]
Eurodyssey Website Training
Departament de Treball, Affers Socials i Families Passeig del Taulat, 266-270, Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainREGISTER HERE (CLOSED) Deadline for registrations: 15 January 2019 The Presidency of Eurodyssey and the AER Secretariat are organising together an event in Barcelona, from 14 to 15 February 2019, aimed to facilitate a training on the new Eurodyssey website and the programme’s communication. The event is targeting the participation of the “technicians” from member regions who are in […]
World Sustainable Energy Days 2019
Wels Wels, AustriaOnce a year AER member region Upper Austria becomes the world capital of sustainable energy. AER is a longtime partner to this event which focuses on clean energy and energy efficiency. What are the World Sustainable Energy Days? The new Clean Energy Package is changing Europe‘s energy markets. "Energy efficiency first" and "global leadership in […]
Breakfast Seminar: The Sustainable Development Goals and regional growth – Is it possible?
Oslo Region European Office Rue du Luxembourg 3, Brussels, Bruxelles, BelgiumBreakfast seminar: The Sustainable Development Goals and regional growth – Is it possible? Date: May 15th 2019, 09.00 – 11.00 Venue: Oslo Region European Office, Rue du Luxembourg 3, Brussels The sustainable development goals (SGD) call upon governments, businesses and civil society to come together and work towards a sustainable planet, leaving no one behind. Many, if […]
‘Connecting the dots’ – Multi-level, Multi-actor Migration
Larnaka Larnaka, CyprusThe Assembly of European Regions is pleased to invite you to two inclusion days, starting with: A Round Table and World Cafe’ Exchange Session 'Connecting the dots' Multi-level, Multi-actor Migration AMiD Targeted Meeting 3 Larnaca, 5 June 2019 Timing: 10.00 - 16.30 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca (Atlantidon 2, Larnaca 6058, Cyprus) Programme: HERE About […]
Regional Business Forum – Second Edition
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vojvodina 11 Hajduk Veljkova St, Novi Sad, SerbiaRegional Business Forum - Second Edition Date: 1 - 3 October 2019 Venue: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vojvodina, 11 Hajduk Veljkova St, Novi Sad The Autonomous Province of Vojvodina will host the Second Edition of the Regional Business Forum, it will be an opportunity for companies to exchange their business ideas and find […]
Road to the Future Project – Final Conference
BIP Brussels 2-4 Rue Royale, Brussels, Brussels Capital, BelgiumThe Final Conference of the Road to the Future "I Choose Europe" Project will take place on 20-21 January 2020 in Brussels. Agenda Registration For more information, please contact the AER Projects Unit.
Webinar – Learning about Communicating European Cohesion Policy
OnlineJoin our webinar to discuss with EU Commission Official about the perspective of cohesion policy, and to learn how to effectively communicate cohesion policy activities through the inputs from communication experts and regional practitioners. Background 'Together for Cohesion: Let's rEUnite!' is a communication campaign co-financed by the Directorate-General of Regional and Urban Policy of the […]
Partner Event: Smart City Live 2020
We are excited to invite you to Smart City Live 2020, a new event in a digital format, organised and created especially for 2020 by our partners, Fira Barcelona. On November 17 & 18, Smart City Live will bring together key players, institutions, and international experts to debate and consider the challenges and innovations that […]
1st AER-ENoP Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement
Comet Louise, Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Comet Louise, Place Stéphanie 20, Brussels, BelgiumHow to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions? On 1-2 June 2022, in Comet Meeting-Louise, and Online, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) will co-organise a Forum dedicated primarily to innovative and more participatory forms […]