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SUMMARY:Partner Leadership Programme: 'Dúiche' - Capitalising on Culture\, Competing on Difference—Why and How Place Matters?
DESCRIPTION:What is “Dúiche”? \nThis Workshop is named Dúiche from the Irish word for native place\, derived from the root ‘dú’\, meaning earth or land. Dúiche emphasises a sense of belonging\, identity and responsibility\, and stresses the interconnectedness of place\, people\, culture\, language and the ecological balance between human and non-humans. \nThis Workshop at Irish College Leuven (BE) is designed to inspire\, and stimulate the development of internationally- competitive European enterprises rooted in unique places through the creation of ‘real value’. It is not a business or entrepreneurship ‘bootcamp’. Rather\, it is an integrated mix of reflective lectures\, discussions\, study visits\, guest speakers and hands-on case studies\, all designed to foster sustainable and innovative enterprises\, especially in marginal regions throughout Europe. \nBackground\nAt a time when national economies and societies are increasingly questioning the impact of\nthe homogenising forces of globalisation and the relative risks and rewards of complex\nglobal supply chains\, the ‘local’ matters more than ever. If anything\, the consequences of\nthe pandemic have only heightened interest in ‘place-based’ enterprises. \nThroughout Europe\, indigenous enterprises\, especially those characterised by a commitment to authenticity and possessed of an ecologically and socially sustainable mind- set\, offer a critical counterbalance to rootless multinationals. Sense of place\, distinctiveness\, identity\, the arts\, character\, culture and commerce are inextricably linked in ways that extend well beyond the ‘cultural industries.’ \nIn today’s experience economy\, meaning\, tradition\, authenticity\, culture\, language\, and sense of place are often key elements in attaining a competitive advantage by ‘scaling deeper’ – that is\, rooting sustained competitive advantage in distinctive and authentic (including intangible) local resources. \nDistinctive cultural and natural resources stimulate imagination\, creativity\, innovation and entrepreneurship while promoting shared value creation\, global citizenship\, ecological integrity and community regeneration. \nMajor Themes & Who Should Attend\nSome of the topics covered in the Workshop include: \n– Authenticity and Tradition\n– Place\, Sense of Place and Rootedness\n– Real Value\, Meaning and Purpose\n– Place-Based Enterprises and Transformative Experiences\n– Community Development and Cooperative Enterprises\n– Competitive Advantage of Distinctive Local Resources\n– Scaling Deeper \nThe workshop is ideal for: \nExecutives in development agencies and community development practitioners\,\npublic officials and policy makers engaged in supporting economic\, social\, and\ncultural development\, and supporting SMEs\, especially those located in marginal\nregions throughout the EU. \nEntrepreneurs\, social entrepreneurs\, potential entrepreneurs and business owners\,\nespecially those who might benefit from understanding more about place-based and\nsustainable ventures in sectors such as food\, tourism\, crafts\, renewables\, the\ncreative economy\, the green economy\, marine resources and the digital economy. \nCost of Workshop\nThe cost of the workshop is EUR 1\,750. You can purchase a ticket directly HERE. For any questions\, please contact reception@irishcollegeleuven.eu \nView the Brochure!\nDúiche Brochure \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/partner-leadership-programme-duiche-capitalising-on-culture-competing-on-difference-why-and-how-place-matters/
LOCATION:Irish College Leuven\, Janseniusstraat 1\, Leuven\, 3000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Build partnerships with Catalonia at ReBuild Ukraine 2023
DESCRIPTION:Is your region coming to ReBuild Ukraine 2023? \nAs part of ReBuild Ukraine 2023\, ACCIÓ / Catalonia Trade & Investment is looking for Ukrainian partners to connect with Catalan companies\, its business community and economic institutions. \nOver two days in Warsaw\, Poland on 14—15 November\, ACCIÓ will bring together more than a dozen Catalan SMEs representing both the Construction and Energy Sectors looking for partners in Ukraine. \nThe objective is to better understand the needs for reconstruction\, to network\, and build peer-to-peer partnerships to support Ukraine’s reconstruction. \nACCIÓ therefore invites our members in Ukraine to take this opportunity to come together in-person during the Conference\, and to share expertise\, networks and knowledge that will power Ukraine’s recovery. \nHow can Ukrainian members take part?\nIf your region is planning to or is interested in meeting with Catalonia Trade & Investment at the ReBuild Ukraine Expo\, please send an email to Member Relations Coordinator\, Justin Sammon\, with ‘ReBuild Ukraine’ in the subject line\, and we will help facilitate. \nTo attend ReBuild Ukraine\, you will need to purchase a ticket; you can fill in the form to be notified when registrations open.  Please note that neither ACCIÓ nor AER are organisers of the wider event\, and cannot provide members with tickets. \nHow can members more broadly take part?\nIf your region is interested in exhibiting\, or you wish to buy a ticket to attend the event\, you can find more information HERE. \n*** \n\nUkraine Focus Group—new partnerships between Catalonia Trade & Investment and Ukrainian Regions\nAt the launch of a new platform for cooperation between EU and Ukrainian enterprises\, Catalonia Trade and Investment (ACCIÓ) signed ...Read More\n\nAER President issues statement following recent attacks on Ukraine\nIn the first week of September 2024\, a Russian barrage targeted the civilian populations and infrastructure of Kharkiv\, Kryvyi Rih\, ...Read More\n\nThe Forum of Polish and Ukrainian Cities takes place in Kryvyi Rih\nPolish and Ukrainian cities\, with the participation of the AER\, held a Forum in Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine) regarding ongoing cooperation ...Read More\n\nAER Ukraine Focus Group—Regional Partners for Reconstruction\nAER's unique community of regional stakeholders is focusing minds to support Ukraine's recovery AER's Focus Group on Ukraine has continued ...Read More\n\nAER Focus Group on Ukraine – tell us how your region can support!\nAER's peer-to-peer Focus Group coordinates support for Ukraine On the one year anniversary of Russia's unprovoked war of aggression against ...Read More\n\nAER stands with Ukraine\nRussia's unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine violates international law\, undermines global security\, and tears innocent lives apart. In the ...Read More\n\nAER’s Regions stand with Ukraine – European solidarity in action\nLast February\, Ukraine suffered the full force of Russian aggression. Russia's military invasion of the country marked the beginning of ...Read More\n\nAER releases statement on Invasion of Ukraine\nAhead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, on 22 February\, AER President\, Magnus Berntsson and Secretary General\, Christian Spahr issued ...Read More
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-join-catalonia-at-rebuild-ukraine-2023/
LOCATION:Expo XXI\, Ui. Pradzynskiego 12/14\, Warsaw\, 01-222\, Poland
CATEGORIES:AER Member Events,Other Events,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20220530T151011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T111730Z
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SUMMARY:Just Announced: Join AER's Event on Regional Support for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the war in Ukraine\, a number of initiatives\, led by cities\, regions\, institutions\, and civil society organisations have been set up. \nFor that reason\, the AER is organising a webinar on Friday\, 17 June to share information on ongoing initiatives and available support to Ukrainian regions\, provide examples and experiences from regions in their support to Ukraine\, and hear from Ukrainian regions what they need in terms of support. The overall goal is to help regions provide support that really makes an impact on the ground in Ukraine. \nYou can register and view the draft agenda using the buttons above. We hope you can join us for this timely\, crucial discussion to share your insights\, experiences and ideas for strengthening partnerships with Ukrainian regions. 🇺🇦 \n***More information will follow shortly\, so be sure to keep an eye on this event page for updates.  \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/just-announced-join-aers-event-on-regional-support-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220602T164500
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20220513T125111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130633Z
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SUMMARY:1st AER-ENoP Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement
DESCRIPTION:How to actively involve citizens in policy development in order to regain political trust and add legitimacy to political decisions?\nOn 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 of democratic engagement. \nA new form of politics is gaining steam. Providing an alternative to traditional representative routes\, citizen assemblies and other forms of deliberative democracy try to help governments through discussing and developing recommendations on needed steps to safeguard a healthy and stable world. Practical examples on direct involvement of citizens in democratic processes enable an open discussion on particular policy challenges and giving recommendations to elected governments. Involved citizens are randomly selected to reflect the demographic diversity of the population. The process is typically facilitated by an independent and apolitical organisation\, which brings in experts across a wide range of disciplines\, as well as competing interest groups and the voices of those personally affected by the issue in question. Building up on this\, ENoP and AER are initiating a project that would capitalise on successful examples and good practices\, while at the same time discussing the full potential and future of such direct involvement of citizens in democratic processes. \nHow the project is built?\nThe first part of the project consists of a 1.5-day forum where different examples and experiences of citizen assemblies from different country contexts are presented\, aiming to: \n\nHelp the EU to formulate/design its deliberative policies/approaches in Europe and for its\ninternational cooperation programmes;\nHighlight the opportunities and challenges of direct involvement of citizens in democratic\nprocesses\, as well to allow for an exchange of lessons learned from different forms of deliberative\nprocesses ;\nDiscuss the options of relationship between those assemblies and representative\nbodies/governments and elaborate recommendations for different options of structured\nengagement of citizens in policy making (based on the experiences from the case studies).\n\nFollowing the forum\, a series of studies will be compiled\, based on the following criteria: \n\nThe good practice model has innovative elements\nThe good practice model has achieved and recorded concrete results\nThe achieved results are relevant to the people living in the region\, municipality\, commune\nThe good practice model is sustainable and replicable to other regions\, municipalities\, communes\n\nSpeakers Include\n\nMarcin Gerwin\, PhD\, Center for Blue Democracy\, Specialist in Deliberative Democracy and Sustainability\nToma Šutić\, Member of the Cabinet of Dubravka Šuica\, European Vice President for Democracy and Demography\nAleksandra Dulkiewicz\, Mayor of Gdansk\, Poland\nMathilde Bouyé\, Démocratie Ouverte & World Resources Institute – presenting the French Ctizens’ Convention on Climate\nProf. David Farrell\, The Irish Citizens’ Assembly Project\nKarl-Heinz Lambertz\, Rapporteur of Congress of Local Regional Authorities\, and President of German-speaking Community of Belgium\nLukas Mandl\, Member of the European Parliament; and Vice President for European Integration & Wider Europe\, Assembly of European Regions\n\nMore speakers are to be confirmed so stay tune! \n  \nCheck out the Programme HERE\nInterested in attending?\n \nContacts: \nAnna Comacchio\, Project and Policy Officer\, a.comacchio@aer.eu \nGisela Guari Cañada\, Institutional Relations & Advocacy Officer\, g.guari@aer.eu
URL:https://aer.eu/events/1st-aer-enop-forum-on-new-forms-of-democratic-engagement/
LOCATION:Comet Louise\, Place Stéphanie 20\, 1050 Brussels\, Belgium\, Comet Louise\, Place Stéphanie 20\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Smart City Live 2020
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn November 17 & 18\, Smart City Live will bring together key players\, institutions\, and international experts to debate and consider the challenges and innovations that cities are dealing with in the context of COVID-19. \n#SCLive2020 will cover six crucial topics for the future of our cities: \n\nAdapting urban mobility to safe and sustainable travel\nTechnologies to address global urban challenges\nRedesigning cities and urban living for all\nEnsuring an inclusive economic recovery\nResilient infrastructures and urban environments to build back better\nThe future of retail in a digital era\n\nThe first day of this new edition kicks off with the launch of a live television programme\, through which the global impact of the pandemic on cities in areas such as mobility\, consumption\, and the provision of services will be analysed. \nThe conversation will continue over the second day with virtual workshops and side events\, during which speakers will share perspectives on the future of urban ecosystems. \nClick on the banner below to pre-register. You can also check out the side events\, speakers and find out more about how you can get involved on the Smart City Live official website.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/partner-event-smart-city-live-2020/
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20200527T065259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T054911Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Learning about Communicating European Cohesion Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nBackground \n‘Together for Cohesion: Let’s rEUnite!‘ is a communication campaign co-financed by the Directorate-General of Regional and Urban Policy of the European Commission and coordinated by AER  in cooperation with mc Group. For more than one year we have been actively engaged in raising awareness about the real-life benefits of cohesion through the direct involvement of citizens and stakeholders. \nAbout \nThe webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to acquire or increase their knowledge about cohesion policy\, including insights on the next programming period\, as well as on how to effectively communicate its actions and benefits.  \nParticipants \nThe webinar is designed to offer a learning experience to all the actors engaged with cohesion policy and its activities at all levels of government\, this means European\, national\, regional and local authorities\, citizens\, and stakeholders. \nSpeakers  \n\nMichiel Rijsberman: Regional Minister from Flevoland & Chair of the AER Task Force on Cohesion Policy (TBC)\nDiego Villalba de Miguel – Deputy Head of the Communication Unit of the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy \nJan Pycha: Senior Project Manager and Team Leader at mc Group and partner of the project Together for Cohesion \nChiara Vivaldelli: European Project Manager at the Province of Trento\, and representative of the Province for the project Together for Cohesion  \nCornelia Carmen Madaras: Advisor at the Foreign Affairs Office of the Alba County Council\, and representative of the County for the project Together for Cohesion\n\nModerator: Mathieu Mori\,  Secretary-General of AER \n***** \nPlease register for Learning about Communicating European Cohesion Policy on Jun 16\, 2020 2:00 PM CEST at: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1226878362675290891 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nEvent Password: together4cohesion \n\n\n\nAgenda\nClick Here\n\n\nConcept Note\nClick Here\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/t4c-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20191209T135133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T111903Z
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SUMMARY:Road to the Future Project - Final Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Final Conference of the Road to the Future “I Choose Europe” Project will take place on 20-21 January 2020 in Brussels. \n  \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information\, please contact the AER Projects Unit.  \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/road-to-the-future-project-final-conference/
LOCATION:BIP Brussels\, 2-4 Rue Royale\, Brussels\, Brussels Capital\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
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SUMMARY:Regional Business Forum - Second Edition
DESCRIPTION:Regional Business Forum – Second Edition\nDate: 1 – 3 October 2019\nVenue: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vojvodina\, 11 Hajduk Veljkova St\, Novi Sad \n  \nThe 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 new partners. \nFollowing the success of last year’s forum\, this year’s Regional Business Forum will be organised in partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network\, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vojvodina\, Vojvodina Development Agency and the Novi Sad Fair. \n  \nSectors Involved:\n– Agriculture & Food\n– Metal Processing Industry\n– Automotive Industry\n– ICT\n– Creative Industries \n  \nWant to know more?\n \nWe look forward to having fruitful discussions in Novi Sad\, but first…\n \nFor more info about the event please read this article.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-business-forum-second-edition/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vojvodina\, 11 Hajduk Veljkova St\, Novi Sad\, 21000\, Serbia
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20190516T062847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T093721Z
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SUMMARY:'Connecting the dots' - Multi-level\, Multi-actor Migration 
DESCRIPTION:The Assembly of European Regions is pleased to invite you to two inclusion days\, starting with: \nA Round Table and World Cafe’ Exchange Session\n‘Connecting the dots’\nMulti-level\, Multi-actor Migration\nAMiD Targeted Meeting 3\nLarnaca\, 5 June 2019 \nTiming: 10.00 – 16.30\nVenue: Radisson Blu Hotel\, Larnaca (Atlantidon 2\, Larnaca 6058\, Cyprus)\nProgramme: HERE \nAbout the Event:\nThis event aims to bring regional and local authorities together with civil society organisations and representatives of European Institutions to share experiences and methodologies on how to achieve a common approach among different stakeholders and a better multilevel coordination on welcoming migrants and refugees.  \nParticipation is encouraged from experts working in the areas of social affairs\, migration\, inclusion\, and diversity in AER’s member regions in local & regional authorities around Europe. \n\nIndividuals from organisations\, such as NGO’s\, working in this field may qualify for participation\, pending an endorsement mandate (available HERE) from their region.  \nTravel and accommodation costs for participation will be covered in the context of the European project “AMiD – Access to Services for Migrants with Disabilities“. Full details about the reimbursement procedures can be found HERE. \nOn 6 June\, the AER Bureau Meeting will take place. Participants attending the AMiD workshop are welcome to attend the Breakfast Seminar and Taskforce on Migration taking place on this day. The full programme for the Bureau can be found HERE. \nOn the evening of 5 June\, a Gala Reception will take place at Larnaca Medieval Castle Gardens. Participants of the AMiD workshop are invited to attend this event.  \nDue to a limited number of places eligible for reimbursement\, participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.  \nTo do so\, please click on the link below:
URL:https://aer.eu/events/connecting-the-dotsmulti-level-multi-actor-migration/
LOCATION:Larnaka\, Larnaka\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20190417T064030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T083810Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Seminar: The Sustainable Development Goals and regional growth – Is it possible?
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast seminar: The Sustainable Development Goals and regional growth – Is it possible?\nDate: May 15th 2019\, 09.00 – 11.00\nVenue: Oslo Region European Office\, Rue du Luxembourg 3\, Brussels\n\n\n\nThe 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 not all regions\, are working towards this in one form or another. \nA major pitfall exists in that it is easy to fall into when working towards the SDGs are so-called “cherry picking”\, i.e. selecting a few goals to focus on while neglecting others. However\, in doing so\, one might actually end up strengthening one goal\, but at the expense of others. Therefore\, the 17 SDGs must be viewed as a whole\, and it then becomes more clear that they are both interconnected and interdependent. \nOne of the main questions one might ask\, is this: How can a region ensure that they contribute toward the SDGs while at the same time ensuring economic growth? Is this possible\, or are they mutually exclusive? \n\nIt is therefore important that we have tools to help us analyse and monitor the trends towards the SDGs.\n \nThe goal of the seminar is to showcase the tools and best practice exciting to help regional governments to implement and monitor the SDGs.\n\nAgenda\n\n\nPresentations\nIf interested\, you can find below all the presentations which were given during the Breakfast Seminar: \n\n“How to build a new region in light of the SDGs?” Erik Lagethon\, Advisor Regional Development\, Oppland County Authority (NO)\n“A territorial approach to the SDGs” Stina Heikkila\, Policy Analyst OCDE\n“Implementing SDGs in regional planning – more than words?” Eva Hallström\, Regional Councillor Värmland (SE)\n“The SDGs in Flanders” Ine Baetens\, Expert Sustainable Development Flanders (BE)\n\nThe Seminar was filmed as well\, and you can find the video on the official Facebook page of the Oslo Region European Office.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/breakfast-seminar-sdgs-and-regional-growth-is-it-possible/
LOCATION:Oslo Region European Office\, Rue du Luxembourg 3\, Brussels\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190302
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
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SUMMARY:World Sustainable Energy Days 2019
DESCRIPTION:Once 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. \nWhat are the World Sustainable Energy Days? \nThe new Clean Energy Package is changing Europe‘s energy markets. “Energy efficiency first” and “global leadership in renewables” are at the core of Europe’s commitment to a clean energy transition. This requires strong policies\, competitive businesses\, technology innovation and investments. The WSED conference\naddress policies\, innovation and business in specialised conferences and interactive events. It connects people from business\, the public sector and research and empowers them to embrace the change. \n \nIn 3 days\, the event offers delegates: \n\n6 dedicated conferences\, including the European Energy Efficiency Policy Conference\, the European Pellet Conference\, the Industrial Energy Efficiency Conference and the Smart E-Mobility Conference\,\ntechnical visits to innovative energy projects\,\na major tradeshow on building efficiency and renewable energy with 1\,600 exhibiting companies\n\n \nDirect links\nFull Programme (PDF) here \nVisit the website to find out more! \nRegistration\nInterested in registering? You can sign up online here. \n  \n  \n*** \nIf you require further information\, do not hesitate to contact Tina Wu\, Member Relations at the AER Secretariat. 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/world-sustainable-energy-days-2019/
LOCATION:Wels\, Wels\, 4600\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20181203T155035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T171305Z
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SUMMARY:Eurodyssey Website Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE (CLOSED)\nDeadline for registrations: 15 January 2019\n\nThe 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 charge of managing the website on a regular basis. Due to room capacity reasons\, a maximum of 2 correspondents per region/delegation are invited to register. \nThe first day\, February 14th\, will consist of two sessions\, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. These will allow participants to get acquainted with the new Eurodyssey website and learn about various communication tools for the promotion of the programme.  \nThe morning of February 15th will be dedicated to good practice sharing and a discussion on the operational implementation of the programme through workshops conducted by member regions. Additionally\, a short meeting of the Steering Committee will take place in the afternoon. \n\n\n\nOn the occasion of the launch of the new website in 2019\, the AER Secretariat strongly encourages all member regions of Eurodyssey to join this important training session in Barcelona.\n\n\nDraft Programme\n\nPresentations\n2018 Eurodyssey Statistics – Ugo Poifol \nOutcomes from the communication workshop – Erica Lee \nOutcomes from the working groups discussions – Day 2 \nMinutes of Workshop B – Working Groups Day 2 (FR) \n2018 Eurodyssey Statistics\nYou can download here the 2018 Eurodyssey Statistics Report! \nPictures & Infographic\nClick here to get some pictures of the Eurodyssey Website training event. \nYou can also download here the Eurodyssey infographic. \n \nUseful Links\nDraft programme \nPractical information \nInvitation letter
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eurodyssey-website-training/
LOCATION:Departament de Treball\, Affers Socials i Families\, Passeig del Taulat\, 266-270\, Barcelona\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20180111T103748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T135424Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Responses To Refugees: The Case of Gaziantep
DESCRIPTION:This 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 current narrative surrounding migration\, by emphasising the positive over the negative and presenting citizens with a realistic picture of migration\, is one of their key aims. Involving cities and municipalities\, private foundations\, national governments\, international institutions and more\, is key to ensuring a more horizontal and holistic approach. \nRefugee flows\, while not new\, have sent many systems into shock over the last several years\, creating tensions between states and their international obligations\, as well as between national and local governments. Indeed\, while cities are often able to demonstrate resilience on the surface\, issues of finance\, governance\, integration and urban planning are all linked to local systems which are being tested in ways for which they were not designed. The Turkish city of Gaziantep\, lying less than 100 km north of Aleppo\, is one such place. Despite the challenges of hosting such a large population of newcomers – of the 600\,000 Syrians in Gaziantep\, only 40\,000 live in refugee camps – local authorities have successfully employed innovative solutions in response\, including the creation of Turkey’s first municipal migration affairs unit in 2016. Sitting close to the source of so much human mobility\, what lessons can be learned from Gaziantep’s experiences? \n\nWhat are the conditions that lead certain cities to effectively respond to an influx of refugees\, while others fall into seeming chaos?\nHow have Turkish municipalities like Gaziantep improved their ability to host and support large numbers of refugees\, and what challenges have they faced along the way?\nWhat should the Turkish national government and the European Union do to ease pressures at the local level?\nWhat role has the private sector played in supporting refugees in Gaziantep and throughout Turkey?\n\nSpeakers include\nHande Bozatlı\, Honorary President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER)\nKati Piri\, Member of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)\nFatma Şahin\, Mayor of Gaziantep\, Turkey \nModerated by\nDharmendra Kanani\, Director of Strategy at Friends of Europe \nRegistration\n\nAmanda Rohde\, Programme Executive\nTel.: +32 2 893 98 11\nEmail: amanda.rohde@friendsofeurope.org
URL:https://aer.eu/events/urban-responses-refugees-case-gaziantep/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171019T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20170926T113151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T113316Z
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SUMMARY:Policy learning event on research and innovation and SME competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:The Policy Learning Platform invites you to Milan\nAre 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 for you? If so\, then this event is for you. \nJoin us for a policy learning event on research & innovation and SME competitiveness in Milan from 19 to 20 October 2017. \nTogether\, we will discuss the needs of cities and regions in these areas\, and explore the good practices and approaches stemming from Interreg Europe projects. You will also be able to engage with and learn from each other and test the services of the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform. \nThe two-day conference will focus on two topics: \nDay 1 (19 October): research & development and open innovation\nDay 2 (20 October): SME competitiveness and regional growth\nParticipants are welcome to join either or both conference days. If you are not planning to attend both days\, we do encourage you to join us on Day 1 (19 October) from 17.00 to 19.30 for a joint networking reception with stakeholders working on both topics. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Palazzo Lombardia in Milan! \nWho should participate?\nThis event is for: \n\nRegions from EU 28 countries\, Switzerland and Norway\nInterreg Europe project partners\nRepresentatives of the managing authorities of the Structural Funds programmes\nOther policy actors working to improve regional policies in the field of research and innovation and SME competitiveness.\n\nIf you fit under one (or more) of these categories\, register now! \nRegistration and event admission\nParticipation to the event is free of charge. To register for the event\, you will be prompted to join or login to the Interreg Europe online community. Registration deadline is 2 October 2017. \nYou should plan your traveling only once we approve your registration. Travel and accommodation should be covered by participants. Interreg Europe project partners can claim the costs through their progress reports. \nWe aim to ensure participation of all individuals who wish to attend the event. Registrations will be accepted on a ‘first-come\, first-served’ basis. We reserve the right to refuse registrations if there are too many participants from the same country or from the same institution. We will not be in a position to accept registrations once the event is full\, even if this occurs before the registration deadline. Registration will thus be closed as soon as the event is fully booked or on 2 October 2017. \nFor more information visit the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform event webpage
URL:https://aer.eu/events/policy-learning-event-research-innovation-sme-competitiveness/
LOCATION:Palazzo Lombardia in Milan\, Palozzo Lombardia\, Milano\, 20124
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171017T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20170926T112028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T112028Z
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SUMMARY:Policy learning event on energy and resource efficiency
DESCRIPTION:The Policy Learning Platform invites you to Seville\nAre 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. \nJoin us for a policy learning event on energy and resource efficiency on the EU level and in other European regions in Seville. \nTogether\, we will discuss the needs of cities and regions in these areas\, and explore the good practices and approaches stemming from Interreg Europe energy efficiency and resource efficiency projects. You will also be able to engage with and learn from each other and test the services of the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform. \nThe two-day conference will focus on two topics: \n\nDay 1 (17 October): energy efficiency\nDay 2 (18 October): resource efficiency\n\nParticipants are welcome to join either or both conference days. If you are not planning to attend both days\, we do encourage you to join us on Day 1 (17 October) from 17.30 to 19.00 for a joint networking reception with stakeholders working on both topics. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Fundación Tres Culturas Del Mediterráneo in Seville! \nWho should participate?\nThis event is for: \n\nRegions from EU 28 countries\, Switzerland and Norway\nInterreg Europe project partners\nRepresentatives of the managing authorities of the Structural Funds programmes\nOther policy actors working to improve regional policies in the field of energy efficiency and resource efficiency.\n\nIf you fit under one (or more) of these categories\, register now! \nRegistration and event admission\nParticipation to the event is free of charge. To register for the event\, you will be prompted to join or login to the Interreg Europe online community. Registration deadline is 2 October 2017. \nYou should plan your traveling only once we approve your registration. Travel and accommodation should be covered by participants. Interreg Europe project partners can claim the costs through their progress reports. \nThe Policy Learning Platform aims to ensure participation of all individuals who wish to attend the event. Registrations will be accepted on a ‘first-come\, first-served’ basis. We reserve the right to refuse registrations if there are too many participants from the same country or from the same institution. We will not be in a position to accept registrations once the event is full\, even if this occurs before the registration deadline. Registration will thus be closed as soon as the event is fully booked or on 2 October 2017. \nFor more information: Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform event page
URL:https://aer.eu/events/policy-learning-event-energy-resource-efficiency/
LOCATION:Fundación Tres Culturas Del Mediterráneo in Seville\, Isla de la Cartuja\, Max Planck\, 2\, Seville\, Sevilla\, 41092\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171011T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20170929T073429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T154238Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Cohesion Alliance - new ideas and next steps - harvesting from #EURegionsWeek 2017
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nThe second part will report on key ideas emerging from different workshops of the European Week of Regions and Cities on the future of cohesion policy. \nYou need to register\nThe first thing you need to do is go to the Open Days registration page. >>Here<< \nThen\, go to the events on 11/10/2017 and look for the workshop with the following code: 11C137 \nTick the box and then scroll back up to the top. In the top left-hand part of the page\, click the red button\, “Apply”. \nYou will be redirected to a place where you have to enter your email address. Do that\, and then click “Submit”! \nRegistrations are open until 29 September. \nNB: You will not be able to enter if you are not registered.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/building-cohesion-alliance-new-ideas-next-steps-harvesting-euregionsweek-2017/
LOCATION:Committee of the Regions\, Rue Belliard\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171011T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20170707T073522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T130214Z
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SUMMARY:Regions and cities for climate and energy transition: A joint exercise
DESCRIPTION:With 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 field of regional and urban development and to bring forward their regional expertise in this specific area. \nThis workshop will focus on how Regions and Cities are increasing their engagements on climate and energy in the post-2020 perspective\, by exchanging experiences and good practises among partners and participants. It is called “a joint exercise” because the content is designed in a way to be fully transferable to other regions and cities encouraging networking and capacity building. \nMore related aspects on this topic have been presented in the following articles on our website: \nWhy one should think of life cycle approaches at the regional level \nData is the world’s most valuable resource \n  \nThis event has now passed.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regions-cities-climate-energy-transition-joint-exercise/
LOCATION:Abruzzo Region Office\, Avenue Louise\, 210\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Member Events,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171010T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20171010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074051
CREATED:20170622T143017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T135510Z
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SUMMARY:An alternative for the future: Silver Economy for cities and regions
DESCRIPTION:Europe is ageing. Today’s responsibility is to find sustainable solutions to this that lead to opportunities for economic growth and jobs. \nWhat does Silver economy mean and why is it important?\nThe 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 demographics\, the effects on older adults’ quality of life. It includes all the economic activities relevant to the needs of older adults\, and the impact on many sectors. \nAn ageing society should be considered a sign of social and economic progress because of increasing longevity\, brings further opportunities for economic\, social and cultural development. Thus\, a strategic overview is essential to fully mitigate risks and exploit opportunities. \nDefining an evidence-based framework for the European Silver Economy strategy will ensure that Europe provides leadership in the following areas: Managing the impact of an ageing population\, responding to the societal challenge\, and boosting jobs and economic growth. \nWith the occasion of the European Week of Regions and Cities\, an annual Brussels-based four-day event AER will organise the workshop “An alternative for the future: Silver Economy for cities and regions”. \nThis workshop will take its participants through four inspiring examples of how a Silver Economy can help regions and cities to better match the needs of their ageing population while supporting local businesses and solution providers. It will be the opportunity to discuss the complementarity between these examples and the initiatives at EU level. The networking session that follows will bring together potential partners around issues related to the Silver Economy. \nThis will enable officials from regions and cities’ administrations\, as well as experts and academics to exchange good practices and know-how in the field of regional and urban development and to bring forward their regional expertise in this specific area. \nYou can register today by following this link! Look for the event code 10B41.\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/alternative-future-silver-economy-cities-regions/
LOCATION:Committee of the Regions\, Rue Belliard\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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