We are a network
Multiple times per year, AER brings together regions, so that they may stand stronger together, and grow in a space of best practice exchange.
20-21 November 2025 | VIII Regional Business Forum – Novi Sad, Vojvodina (RS)
The Regional Business Forum (RBF): a platform connecting businesses, ideas and people across borders Co-organised by the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and the Assembly of European Regions (AER), the Regional Business Forum has proved to be an incubator for business partnerships across the EU and international regions. In 2025, the Regional Business Forum will explore […]
Youth Participation Toolfair: Sharing and Connecting Ideas | 13 November | Online
How can we enhance the meaningfulness and impact of youth participation across Europe? Join us for the “Youth Participation Toolfair: Sharing and Connecting Ideas”, an online workshop that brings together youth workers, policymakers, and young people to explore effective models and mechanisms of youth engagement. During this interactive session, you will: Exchange ideas and network […]
YRN Capacity-Building in Karlstad, Sweden | 13-15 November 2025
The AER Youth Regional Network (YRN) is organising its yearly capacity-building in Karlstad (Sweden), from 13 to 15 November 2025. Region Värmland is kindly hosting us for this weekend of workshops, study visits, and social gathering. The event, coordinated by Region Värmland, the YRN Presidium, and the AER Secretariat, is open to all members of […]
REGIONAL TALKS | Caring Communities – Strengthening Families and Futures
When violence strikes, children are the first to suffer. Based in Odesa, the Ukrainian Medical Centre for Rehabilitation of Mother and Child has a mission to restore and nurture the mental health of children, young parents, and families. This online REGIONAL TALK session, organised by the AER Working Group on Mental Health, will explore how […]
REGIONAL TALKS: Young People in Politics | 15 October 2025 in Brussels
Atelier29 Brussels Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29, BrusselsYouth participation in politics is essential for building democratic, inclusive, and future-oriented societies. Yet, young people across Europe continue to face barriers to engagement in political and decision-making processes. The second debate in the Regional Talks series will explore how regional governance can bring together youth representatives, policymakers, and regional stakeholders to ensure inclusive and […]
REGIONAL TALKS: Breakfast Briefing on Cohesion Policy post-2027 | 14 October 2025
AER Brussels Office Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, BelgiumCohesion Policy is one of the European Union’s most important tools to promote economic, social, and territorial cohesion, supporting regional development and addressing disparities across Europe.The upcoming negotiations on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 will shape the future and effectiveness of Cohesion Policy post-2027. The Breakfast Briefing of the AER Task Force on Cohesion […]
Eurodyssey Forum & 40th Anniversary | Barcelona, Catalonia | 1-3 October 2025
Barcelona Barcelona, SpainCelebrating 40 Years of Youth Mobility Join us in Barcelona, Catalonia from 1 to 3 October 2025 for a very special edition of the Eurodyssey Forum as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Europe’s longest-running regional youth mobility programme! A Milestone Celebration Since 1985, Eurodyssey has empowered thousands of young people through meaningful international traineeship […]
[REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED] General Assembly, Bureau & AER 40th Anniversary | Maribor Innovation Forum | 17-19 June 2025
Maribor Maribor, SloveniaRegistrations closed on May 23, 2025. If you wish to be included in the list of participants, please reach out to AER Communications Coordinator Barbara Polin ([email protected]) Celebrating 40 Years of Connecting Regions, Inspiring Europe Since 1985, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has proudly amplified the voice of Europe’s regions. For four decades, the […]
Online Study Visit | Humanizing Psychiatric care – Seeing the Person, Not the Illness
On May 7, 2025, from 09:00 to 11:00, the AER Working Group on Mental Health is glad to invite you to an online study visit to Adult Psychiatry Department in Karlstad, Värmland Region, Sweden, or 'the healing house'. About the 'Healing House' The name of 'healing house' reflects Region Värmland's approach to psychiatric care. Its professionals […]
Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly | Brussels, Belgium | 3-4 April 2025
AER Brussels Office Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, BelgiumJoin the Youth Regional Network General Assembly 2025! The Youth Regional Network (YRN) is excited to announce its annual General Assembly, taking place in the heart of Europe at the AER office in Brussels. To ensure wider participation, (most of) the event will be held in a hybrid format, though we strongly encourage in-person attendance […]
EU-Belong Final Conference | A Regional Approach for an Intercultural Europe
Strasbourg - Region Grand Est Office 1 Place Adrien Zeller, Strasbourg, FranceIn 2025, AER celebrates its anniversary with 40 years of regional cooperation. In the same year, the EU-Belong project comes to an end, and a new phase of the Intercultural Regions Network begins. This milestone is not just about reflecting on past achievements—it’s an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and shape the future of intercultural integration […]
EU-Belong Webinar | Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation
ZoomJoin the conversation! On 7 March 2025, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the Government of Catalonia are hosting a webinar on human trafficking and labour exploitation as part of the EU-Belong Knowledge Transfer Cluster on How People Work and Create. Date: 7 March 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM CET About the Webinar This webinar […]
[REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED] Regions Shaping Europe’s Future | Autumn Bureau & Working Groups
Brussels , BelgiumAt its Autumn meeting on 3 December, the AER Bureau will pave the way for a strategic discussion on the interests of regions in an evolving European landscape. By bringing together regional representatives, political leaders and EU policymakers, the AER Bureau will explore how regions can position their interests within the new EU policy leadership […]
Webinar: Green H2 Ecosystems
OnlineThe AER Working Group on Green Hydrogen was pleased to invite representatives and stakeholders from all AER member regions to participate in a webinar on green hydrogen ecosystems on 27 November 2024 from 10:00-11:30 CET. What is a green H2 ecosystem? Green Hydrogen ecosystems integrate the production, storage, and use of hydrogen from renewable […]
[REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN] Regional Business Forum 2024, Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia
NOVI SAD , SerbiaIt is our pleasure to invite you to the VII Regional Business Forum (RBF), taking place as a hybrid event. You are welcome to join online or in person in Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia, from November 20 to December 6. The Regional Business Forum is an annual international forum to exchange ideas on support for […]