Assembly of European Regions

EU funding for Turkish provinces
2017-05-04 13:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Wyndham Ankara Hotel, Yasam Caddesi 4. Sokak No 4, Ankara, 06530, Turkey
Event hosted by Ankara Metropolitan Municipality

Venue
Wyndham Ankara Hotel
Yasam Caddesi 4. Sokak No 4
Ankara 06530 Turkey

Successful event on EU funding for Turkey

Photos

Presentations
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality
Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality
Denizli Metropolitan Municipality
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality
AER Presentation
Presentation by Ministry for European Union Affairs, Turkish Republic

Draft programme

For more information, please contact f.martyn@aer.eu.

YRN General Assembly & Spring Plenary
2017-05-06 - 2017-05-09 | Vojvodina, Andrevlje, Serbia
The region of Vojvodina (Serbia) hosted the delegates from the AER Youth Regional Network for the YRN General Assembly and Spring Plenary meeting. All delegates then celebrated 60 years of Europe on the 9 May in Novi Sad, together with the Delegation of the European Union in Serbia.
Documents

Agenda
Minutes from the Extraordinary General Assembly
Minutes from the General Assembly
Minutes from the Plenary meeting
Minutes from the Committees’ meetings
Practical information

Presentations “towards a greener future in my region”

Hedmark
Hunedoara
Krapina Zagorje
Lower Silesia
Nordland
Østfold
Saaremaa
Timis
Värmland
Västernorrland
Vestfold
Wallonia-Brussels
Yerevan

Energy efficiency?!
YRN delegates from all over Europe were asked to give their thoughts on energy efficiency. Hear what they think about it in Croatian, German, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, Hungarian, French, Estonian, Polish and Armenian !

Check out this video.
Pictures
View the full gallery here.

2017 General Assembly & Summer Bureau
2017-05-31 - 2017-06-02
The region of Lower Austria was the proud host of the 2017 General Assembly of the Assembly of European Regions.
Documents
Practical information
General Assembly agenda
Committee action plan presentations
Committee 1 Presentation
Committee 2 Presentation
Thematic Conference – 01/06 pm
2017-05-01 AER Thematic Conference Agenda.pdf
Claus ZEPPELZAUER – The innovation pyramid.pdf
Georg Schneider – World Class Research Institute.pdf
Jean-Luc Vanraes.pdf
Sabine Siegl – Karl Landsteiner.pdf
Programme

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AER Committees' Autumn Plenary
2017-09-12 14:00 - 2017-09-14 18:00 | Nancy, France, Nancy, France
#AERCP2017
The Autumn 2017 committees’ plenary took place in Nancy, France, from the 12th to the 14th of September.

Presentations
12 September

Meeting of the seconded officers (presentation)

13 September

Join the Policy Learning Platform (presentation)
Debate: is there a future for culture in the digital age? (Presentation by Iconem)
Cohesion Policy: are you getting anything out of it?
Committee on Regional Development & Economy Plenary Meeting (presentation)
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E-health network: the value of data (presentation), example of ARTEM Big Data for health (presentation)
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Participants list
Direct Links

Plenaries Working Documents
Invitation Letter
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AER Eurodyssey Forum 2017
2017-10-03 - 2017-10-05 | Sibenik Knin, Sibenik, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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Nominations received for the elections
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Esther Estany, Catalunya (ES) [application]

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An alternative for the future: Silver Economy for cities and regions
2017-10-10 14:30 - 18:00 | Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard, Brussels, Belgium
Europe 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 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.
An 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.
Defining 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.
With 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”.
This 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.
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.
You can register today by following this link! Look for the event code 10B41.

Regions and cities for climate and energy transition: A joint exercise
2017-10-11 14:00 - 19:00 | Abruzzo Region Office, Avenue Louise, 210, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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.
This 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.
More related aspects on this topic have been presented in the following articles on our website:
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This event has now passed.

Building the Cohesion Alliance - new ideas and next steps - harvesting from #EURegionsWeek 2017
2017-10-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard, Brussels, Belgium
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.
The 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.
You need to register
The first thing you need to do is go to the Open Days registration page. >>Here<<
Then, go to the events on 11/10/2017 and look for the workshop with the following code: 11C137
Tick the box and then scroll back up to the top. In the top left-hand part of the page, click the red button, “Apply”.
You will be redirected to a place where you have to enter your email address. Do that, and then click “Submit”!
Registrations are open until 29 September.
NB: You will not be able to enter if you are not registered.

Policy learning event on energy and resource efficiency
2017-10-17 09:00 - 2017-10-18 17:00 | Fundación Tres Culturas Del Mediterráneo in Seville, Isla de la Cartuja, Max Planck, 2, Seville, Sevilla, 41092, Spain
The 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 for a policy learning event on energy and resource efficiency on the EU level and in other European regions in Seville.
Together, 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.
The two-day conference will focus on two topics:

Day 1 (17 October): energy efficiency
Day 2 (18 October): resource efficiency

Participants 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.
We look forward to seeing you at the Fundación Tres Culturas Del Mediterráneo in Seville!
Who should participate?
This event is for:

Regions from EU 28 countries, Switzerland and Norway
Interreg Europe project partners
Representatives of the managing authorities of the Structural Funds programmes
Other policy actors working to improve regional policies in the field of energy efficiency and resource efficiency.

If you fit under one (or more) of these categories, register now!
Registration and event admission
Participation 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.
You 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.
The 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.
For more information: Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform event page

Policy learning event on research and innovation and SME competitiveness
2017-10-19 09:00 - 2017-10-20 17:00 | Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Palozzo Lombardia, Milano, 20124
The 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 for you? If so, then this event is for you.
Join us for a policy learning event on research & innovation and SME competitiveness in Milan from 19 to 20 October 2017.
Together, 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.
The two-day conference will focus on two topics:
Day 1 (19 October): research & development and open innovation
Day 2 (20 October): SME competitiveness and regional growth
Participants 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.
We look forward to seeing you at the Palazzo Lombardia in Milan!
Who should participate?
This event is for:

Regions from EU 28 countries, Switzerland and Norway
Interreg Europe project partners
Representatives of the managing authorities of the Structural Funds programmes
Other policy actors working to improve regional policies in the field of research and innovation and SME competitiveness.

If you fit under one (or more) of these categories, register now!
Registration and event admission
Participation 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.
You 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.
We 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.
For more information visit the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform event webpage

YRN Autumn Plenary Meeting
2017-11-03 14:30 - 2017-11-05 12:30 | AER Brussels Office, Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
Register Here
From the 3rd to the 5th of November, the Youth Regional Network’s Autumn plenary meeting will take place.
AER’s Brussels office will be the location for the 3 day event.
Please find the programme below:

For practical information regarding your trip to Brussels, please click here.
Detailed Programme and Working Documents
If you have any questions, please contact the following AER staff:
Vania Freitas
v.freitas@aer.eu
+32 2 400 10 50
Institutional Relations and Advocacy
Freddie Martyn
f.martyn@aer.eu
+32 2 400 10 85
Communications and Events

Biomass - Potential for Growth
2017-11-16 08:00 - 2017-11-17 17:00
In London, during the plenary session of the Committee 1 it was decided to include a conference on the topic on Biomass in the AER Action Plan for 2017/2018
The conference BIOMASS – POTENTIAL FOR GROWTHS will be held in Novi Sad (Serbia) on November 16th and 17th 2017.
According to the AER Action Plan, Assembly of AP Vojvodina is the host region of the Conference, and regions Värmland (Sweden) and Øppland (Norway) will be co-hosts, assigning speakers from their own region for the Conference. First day of the conference will have three sessions of lectures and exchanges of good practices.
On the second day there is a scheduled study visit to the Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, visit to the Public Utility
Companies – Distant heating Plant Novi Sad and Zrenjanin and visit to Cogenerate plant in Čurug. Transfer will be provided by the organiser.
Goal of the Conference:
By concrete examples, exchange of good practices and expert lectures we aim to show the practical possibilities of production and usage of biomass in Europe, with a preview insight in the production in Vojvodina. We also aim to awaken the interest of individual agricultural farms, agricultural cooperatives and clusters and regional and local governments in the use of
this form of clean energy.
Our partners are the OECD Mission in Serbia and Central European Initiative, with expert lectures from representatives from World Bioenergy Association, State Ministries in Serbia, University in Novi Sad, co-host regions Värmland (Sweden) and Øppland (Norway) and The Environment Agency Austria, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and KfW (German government-owned development bank, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau).
First draft of the Program of the Conference
Official invitation letter
Practical information for attending the event
Contact
Sanja Šifliš
Head of the Department for interregional cooperation – Vojvodina Region – Serbia
shiflish@skupstinavojvodine.gov.rs
Tel: 021 487 44 31
Mob: +381 63 56 59 63

AER Autumn Bureau Meeting 2017
2017-11-29 | Maastricht Crown Plaza, Ruiterij 1, Maastricht, Limburg, 6221 EW, Netherlands
To mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, the Autumn’s Bureau Meeting will take place in the city of Maastricht, the Netherlands on 29 November 2017.
The Bureau meeting will be an opportunity for European regions to celebrate the Maastricht Treaty, take stock of the achievements of the common European project and its economic, social and territorial cohesion efforts, and reflect on Europe’s future.
Bureau members will be asked to develop, through internal discussions, the AER political priorities from General Assembly 2018-2019.
The Bureau will also come to Maastricht with a debate on “Europe: the way forward. What future for regions?”. The panel discussion will be looking at the developments and challenges facing Europe today and ask regions for their views on the EU in the years ahead, the direction it should take and what it’s future should entail.
Registration is now closed

The following day we will be in Brussels for Committee 1 AER event Artificial intelligence: are regions up to the challenge?
To make the most of these events we strongly recommend that you fly to Brussels, as it will facilitate the logistics of your trip.
We encourage to register for both events as they encompass important milestones for regional interests.
For hotel recommendations in Maastricht, please click here.
Please find here the detailed agenda for the session and the preparation steps for your participation.

Artificial intelligence: are regions up to the challenge?
2017-11-30 | BIP Brussels, 2-4 Rue Royale, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium
This event brought together politicians, civil servants, entrepreneurs, academics and stakeholder groups in genuine exchange. The objective was to share experiences, stories, to understand each others’ challenges and to identify fields for action which can start now. Last year’s event focused on finding a common language for the deployment of e-health. 2017 was all about the artificial intelligence disruption and its impacts at regional level.
See the participants list here.
See the presentations here:
Nathanael Ackerman – Towards a European Alliance on AI
Cécile Huet – AI & Robotics in Europe How could the EC help European society and economy to make the best of this revolution?

Participants:

Shared regional experiences on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and how this is impacting areas as diverse as employment, education, culture or health
Heared from different stakeholders what they see as threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence
Examined if and how regions can be on top of this new wave
Discussed social and economic impacts, needs in terms of policy making and fields for cooperation
Learned about funding opportunities for regional stakeholders
Discovered State of the Art innovation

Draft Agenda

08:45

Registrations & Coffee

09:15

Welcome
Magnus Berntsson, President AER
Jean Luc Vanraes, President AER Committee 1, Chair Working Group SMEs & Investments

09:30

Opening: Inspiration
Nathanaël Ackerman, Founder & Managing Director @Hub France Intelligence Artificielle

10:00

Sharing experiences: Who is afraid of the big bad #AI?
Parallel discussion groups

Supporting innovation, attracting innovators
How do you stimulate the emergence of valuable innovation in artificial intelligence? What are the areas where artificial intelligence would be best used? How should/ can regions attract innovators? How can start-ups and regional SMEs even have a chance to stand out on a market dominated by GAFA (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon)?
Why should regions bother to step on AI train if others are already making giant steps? Is this of any use for regional job markets?
This roundtable focuses on the tools to support AI innovation & the purpose of doing so

Contributors:
-Jean-Luc Vanraes, President AER Committee 1, Chair Working Group SMEs & Investments
-Marie-Josée Blais – Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Innovation Sector, Québec
-Pierre Cherelle, Spin-off Axiles Bionics of Brussels Human Robotics Research Centers
–Edwin Mermans, New Mobility Services initiative of the EIP-SCC Action Cluster Sustainable Urban Mobility
Moderator: Jonathan Duplicy, Innoviris, the Brussels Institute for Research and Innovation

The health revolution
Health is a sector witnessing major changes which not only disrupt how healthcare is delivered but also the whole organisation of healthcare. The role of patients becomes increasingly important in the era of the quantified self. Medical jobs are changing and hierarchy is re-organised. While artificial intelligence still seems science fiction to many, several applications are already on the market, often beating specialists in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Do we still need doctors? Is Big Brother watching our health data, and if so what are the risks? Will humanoid companions soon be gentler carers than humans? How are regions integrating artificial intelligence in their health and wellbeing policies? What can we expect in the coming years in terms of health innovation?

Contributors:
-Maria Merce Rovira Regas, Member of the Board, European Institute of Women’s Health
-Paul de Raeve, Secretary General European Federation of Nurses
-Robert Winroth, County Commissioner for Innovation, Västerbotten
-Luis Marco, Norwegian Centre for E-health Research and ITACA, Universitat Politècnica de València
-Iva Tasheva, Privacy and Security Policy Manager, Digital Europe
Moderator: Tanya Znamenski, Public Health Analyst at PatientsTalk

Culture in the digital age
While computer-generated art has been going for over 40 years it is getting new momentum with the increased capacities of modern processors and the artificial-intelligence hype. Artificial Intelligence creates paintings, poems, music and videos. It can even learn to analyse and evaluate art. Will AIs sweep the Oscars any time soon? If a work of art is created by something non-human, is it art? Is there any good in artificial intelligence for culture? Culture often represents a key element of regional development policies. Should policy makers anticipate the AI disruption in culture and if so, how?

Contributors:
-Katherine Heid, Acting Secretary General, Culture Action Europe
-Regional policy makers
-Artists collaborating with Gluon
Moderator: Christophe De Jaeger, Gluon

Skills & competences: racing with machines
By one popular estimate, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don’t yet exist. How do we ensure we are not creating obsolete workers? What are the skills and competences with high added value in tomorrow’s AI-pervaded society? Are we racing with or against machines? Where should the focus be in terms of education? Is it possible to mitigate the effects of massive job-losses via life-long learning? If so how should regions support workers in building salutary skills and competences?

Contributors:
-Paulo Bresciani, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trentino
-Sanna Parkkinen, County Councilor, North Karelia
-Leonardo Lorusso, Head of Education and Culture, Lombardy
Moderator: Ann Nowe VUB Artificial Intelligence lab

AI: towards a soulless world?
What is the future of humanity in a world where robots are better at empathy than humans? What is the future of work and the relationship between humans and machines? Will we need to have our brains hacked and evolve as transhumans to keep up to speed with robots? Are we cyborgs already? What about social justice in a world where the wealthy will be able to enhance their bodies and brains? What about geopolitical consequences linked to new technologies & warfare, as well as the correlated race for energy & natural resources?

Contributors:
-Nilofar Niazi, Founder & CEO TRAINM Neuro Rehabilitation Center
-Benoît Vidal, Co-founder at Dataveyes
-Eva Hallström, County Councillor, Värmland
Moderator: Diane Whitehouse, Principal eHealth Policy Analyst – EHTEL

11:00

Coffee Break

11:45

Let it grow!
Reports from the discussion groups: findings and proposals for action

12:20

Funding #AI innovation: opportunities for business
Cécile Huet, Deputy Head of Unit A2 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence of DG Connect

13:00

Working and Networking Lunch

15:00

#AI in practice: real people meet real innovation
Study Visit to VUB Artificial Intelligence lab

16:30

End of the event

18:00

AER End of Year Reception & #AI Art exhibition
(follow link for more information)

Registration is closed

The day before we will be in Maastricht for the AER Autumn Bureau Meeting 2017 (More information on this shortly)
To make the most of these events we strongly recommend that you fly to Brussels, as it will facilitate the logistics of your trip.
We encourage to register for both events as they encompass important milestones for regional interests.

AER End of Year Reception 2017
2017-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 | AER Brussels Office, Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
Dear AER members, partners and friends,
In the evening of the 30th of November, we invite you to our offices in Brussels to take stock on a successful year of change at AER. Let us celebrate 2017, and look onwards to 2018.
This evening of celebration will follow two days of events.
Day 1 (29 November 2017)

The AER Bureau Meeting, taking place in Maastricht;

Day 2 (30 November 2017)

The Artificial Intelligence Conference, taking place in Brussels.

During the reception, we will have an exhibition of AI related art by Gluon, the Brussels-based platform for art and science.
Registration is closed

Urban Responses To Refugees: The Case of Gaziantep
2018-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Brussels, Belgium
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.
Refugee 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?

What are the conditions that lead certain cities to effectively respond to an influx of refugees, while others fall into seeming chaos?
How 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?
What should the Turkish national government and the European Union do to ease pressures at the local level?
What role has the private sector played in supporting refugees in Gaziantep and throughout Turkey?

Speakers include
Hande Bozatlı, Honorary President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER)
Kati Piri, Member of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)
Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep, Turkey
Moderated by
Dharmendra Kanani, Director of Strategy at Friends of Europe
Registration

Amanda Rohde, Programme Executive
Tel.: +32 2 893 98 11
Email: amanda.rohde@friendsofeurope.org

World Sustainable Energy Days 2018
2018-02-28 08:00 - 2018-03-02 17:00
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.
Clean energy in practice
Energy efficiency and renewable energy are key to boost the economic competitiveness of the EU, its member states, regions and individual businesses. Resulting economic growth provides jobs and the ability to invest in the further progress of the clean energy transition to the benefit of all citizens. Clean energy for economic competitiveness and how to make the clean energy transition work for business, planet and people will therefore be core themes of the World
Sustainable Energy Days 2018.
The event will feature policies, technology innovation and market development. It offers a unique combination of conferences and interactive events.
The annual conference brings together more than 700 delegates from over 50 countries from business, public sector and the research community.
An AER political delegation will attend the event as decided on the occasion of the Committee 1 Plenary meeting in London (see AER Action Plan). Politicians of AER member regions, who would like to represent AER at this event can contact the AER Coordinator for Policy and Knowledge exchange Johanna Pacevicius .
Call for contributions: Young Researchers
The World Sustainable Energy Days are organising a Young Energy Researchers Conference and Young Energy Researchers Award. Dedicated to the next generation of professionals and experts, two conference tracks present the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of biomass and energy efficiency. As a region, you want to make sure young researchers in your region get visibility and recognition. This is their opportunity to shine!

Call for papers – deadline: 10 October 2017
Young researchers (born after 1982) are invited to submit contributions by 10 October 2017 at www.wsed.at/call. Submissions are welcome from all scientific fields. A high-level scientific committee selects papers for oral and poster presentation. Visit our website for detailed information.
Awards “Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher ” and “Best Young Biomass Researcher”
The best contributions will be honoured with the awards “Best Young Biomass Researcher” and “Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher”. The researchers will each receive 1,000 Euro as prize money. The winners will be selected from the oral presenters.

The organiser covers the costs of accommodation, meals, participation and local transport for up to 60 selected young researchers. Further information: www.young-researchers.eu
Here you can read about Upper Austria’s achievements in the energy transition
Programme

Direct links
Detailed programme of events
Registrations & Information
Travel and accommodation

YRN General Assembly and Spring Plenary meeting 2018
2018-03-15 - 2018-03-18
Register Here
The Youth Regional Network’s General Assembly and Spring Plenary Meeting will take place in Bodø, Nordland (NO) from 15-18 March 2018.
Deadline for registration: 1 March 2018
Please find the programme below:

Minutes & Presentations
Minutes of the 2018 YRN GA & Plenary Meetings
“How’s your friend feeling?” (County Council of Värmland)
Workshop: SDG-4 Quality Education (Gloria Vitaly, YRN)
YRN Presidium Report 2017-2018
Documents and information
Registration Link
Practical Information
Programme
Invitation Letter
Detailed Agenda + Working Documents
2017 Annual Report – YRN Presidium

AER Spring Committees Plenaries
2018-03-20 - 2018-03-22 | Arad City Hall, Bulevardul Revoluției 75, Arad, Arad, 310130, Romania
The spring plenaries of the three AER committees took place in Arad (Romania), from 20 till 22 (am) March 2018.
Registration closed
An innovation ecosystem brings together diverse actors which work for technology development and innovation. This includes policy makers, economic development agencies and chambers of commerce, universities, research institutes, colleges of engineering, business schools, companies, funding agencies, venture capitalists etc.
Across wider Europe, regions engage in multilevel cooperation to support the development of such innovation ecosystems either within their own territory, or in collaboration with neighbouring regions and cities, in national and cross-border frameworks. Regional policymakers will share experiences on what makes an innovation ecosystem and what makes it thrive. How to best organise multilevel cooperation for this? Participants will exchange about common barriers and enablers and identify useful recommendations to improve policies and practices.
A major milestone at the Spring plenaries will be the development of the Committees’ work programmes: all regions are invited to share initiatives they would like to develop within the network, with the AER priority “A democratic, cooperative, inclusive and sustainable Europe of Regions”. The plenaries are the perfect place to find partners for the implementation and develop new collaborations and projects*.
*Not sure who was who at the plenaries? Ask the Secretariat for an introduction!
See what happened during the event
AER in Arad, Romania for Spring Committee Plenaries

Applications for elections in AER Committees
Other Information
Practical Information
Programme
Invitation Letter
Working Documents
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Study visit on the energy transition
2018-04-17 - 2018-04-19
On the occasion of the London Committee 1 plenary meeting, members agreed to organise a study visit on the energy transition in Gelderland (NL) to share and learn from each other’s experiences.
The Province of Gelderland invites all AER members to take part in a study-visit to get to know this unique multi-stakeholder collaboration for an energy-neutral Province.
See the programme here
Registration Closed
Deadline (30 March)
Study visit
The main focus of the study visit, which will be organised in cooperation with other interregional networks, will be the bottom-up approach for the energy transition, which was implemented in the region. This multi-stakeholder cooperation was materialised by the Gelders’ Energy agreement (GEA). The shared goal is to make the province energy-neutral by 2050. Local and regional industries, governments and NGOs’ in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands, have pledged for the province to become energy-neutral by 2050. It facilitates a co-creative process where initiatives, actors, and energy are integrated into society.
To this aim local and regional industries, governments and NGOs’ in the province of Gelderland have set ambitious goals for themselves. The energy agreement facilitates a co-creative process where initiatives, actors, and energy are integrated into society.
Good practice sharing:
Participants will share good practice and experience, they will in particular:

observe GEA’s working process
meet with GEA’s regional partners
carry out visits to observe regional results
participate in a serious game on energy and the diverging interests of stakeholders to exchange about challenges.

Who can participate?

Regions
Regional businesses
Knowledge institutes

Study visit presentations
CleantechRegion.ppt
CoopWindpowerNijmegen.pdf
NijmegenGreenCapital.pptx
TinyHouseMinistekCleantech.pdf
Practical Information
Hotels in Arnhem

Hotel Harrhuis
Holiday Inn Express
Rijnhotel
Hotel Arnhem Central
Hotel Molendal
Design Hotel

Transport from Schipol

The train to Arnhem city is under the hall of the airport shops
From the airport the train goes every 30 minutes from 06:58 to 20:58. After 20:58 it goes every 30 minutes with a switch to Utrecht

Transport from Düsseldorf

For transport from Düsseldorf please consult the onlytrain website.

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Eurodyssey Events & Forum 2018
2018-04-18 12:00 - 2018-04-20 16:00
Following the successful Eurodyssey Forum 2017 in Sibenik, this time we propose a new format to Eurodyssey members in order for them to make the most of the Forum as well as to interact with various stakeholders in the field of youth mobility. Eurodyssey members are invited to participate in every session programmed from the 18th to 20th of April.
Their role on the 18th of April (“Discover Eurodyssey” event) will be central to provide information to young job-seekers interested in joining the Eurodyssey network. Additionally, Eurodyssey regions may be asked for contributions and inputs on 19th morning to feed into the proposed panel discussions. On the 19th afternoon, the General Assembly will take place at the premises of Actiris to discuss the state of the play of the programme as well the annual calendar.
But there will be also some room for leisure! Following the General Assembly, Brussels International is organising a cultural event either on the theme of chocolate or beers (according to members’ preferences expressed in the registrations forms) which are indeed the two main local attractions of the city of Brussels.
On the last day (20th of April), Eurodyssey correspondents are invited for a working session dedicated to discuss the operational implementation of the programme by exchanging good practices, showcasing lessons learnt, brainstorming on the promotional strategy of the programme as well as discussing the mentoring technicalities for new members joining the network.
Do not miss out on the chance to join us for this year’s edition by filling in the “Registration form for Eurodyssey members” (closed)!
Brussels Capital-Region will be hosting this event (Brussels International and Actiris).

Check out the detailed programme!

Are you a Eurodyssey member?
Register below and find out more about the event by contacting Olga Conde Martin from the AER Secretariat.
Registration for Eurodyssey Members (CLOSED)

You’re not a member of Eurodyssey?
Visit this article, to find out more about how you can make the most of the Eurodyssey events. Already convinced? then please follow the non-member registration link below!
Registration for non-Eurodyssey Members (CLOSED)

Look out! Come and discover Eurodyssey at the Brussels Event! (Registrations closed)

Useful information:
Practical Information
Detailed programme
Invitation letter
Eurodyssey Events’ presentations
Laurence Hermand, Wallonia, European project AKI
Emilio Terrado, Valencia, “The European Social Fund (ESF)”
Clothilde Dorieux, Actiris, “Funding support for professional mobility in Europe”
Andrés Muñoz (AER), “Five steps towards becoming a Eurodyssey member”
Laurence Hermand, Wallonia, Arlette Bronne, Brussels-Capital Region, “Eurodyssey Pilot Actions”

Eurodyssey Forum’s presentations and documents
2018 Eurodyssey Forum Report
2017 Eurodyssey Statistics Report
AKI project, Wallonia, “Assessment of transversal competencies” document
2018 Eurodyssey Hosting Calendar
Eurodyssey age range limit of trainees by region
Olga Conde (AER), “2017 Eurodyssey Statistics” presentation
Agneta Kardos, Timis (RO), “Eurodyssey 2017 report from the Secretariat” presentation
Freddie Martyn (AER), “Re-branded Eurodyssey website” presentation
Laura Pitteri, Trentino’s Presentation
Anna Ascani, Umbria’s Presentation

Videos
Brussels-Capital Region, Eurodyssey promo-video
Istria, Croatia, “20 years of Eurodyssey”

Pictures
Pictures by Brussels-Capital Region

Contact:
Andrés Muñoz Rojo
Phone: +32 2 400 10 54
E-mail: a.munoz(at)aer.eu
Skype ID: am-rojillo
Languages: en, fr, es
Articles by Andres

Programmes
Eurodyssey
YRN
Summer Academy

Silver Economy Awards Ceremony
2018-05-03 13:00 - 19:30 | Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard, Brussels, Belgium
The First European Silver Economy Awards Ceremony will take place on 3rd May 2018 (14:00-19:30) in Brussels, hosted by the Committee of the Regions.
The Awards Ceremony will be the opportunity to learn more about the nine finalists who will present their solutions and to award the three winning applications from the categories: public authorities, non-for profit organisations and for profit stakeholders.
It will be a perfect event to enhance networking among the different actors of the Silver Economy at EU level and to provide matchmaking opportunities.
Powered by the EU-funded SEED project, the European Silver Economy Awards aim to celebrate innovative ICT related products or services, in all sectors that help to improve the quality of life of senior citizens. It is essential to raise awareness of and strengthen the European Silver Economy.
You can download the draft agenda here
Find out more on the Silver Economy Awards Website.

AER Bureau Meeting & General Assembly
2018-05-23 - 2018-05-24 | Oppland, Norway
The 2018 Spring Bureau Meeting and General Assembly of the Assembly of European Regions took place in Oppland (NO), from 23 to 24 May 2018.
What happened?
Highlights from the AER General Assembly and Bureau Meeting!

Detailed agenda
Detailed Agenda of the General Assembly
Detailed Agenda of the Bureau Meeting
Call for nomination
The minutes of last year’s General Assembly in Lower Austria (AT) can be found here.
Direct Links

Participants list
Practical Information
Invitation Letter
Draft Programme
Working Documents
Detailed Agenda of the General Assembly
Detailed Agenda of the Bureau Meeting

Mobility Scouts - European Final Event
2018-06-05 13:30 - 17:30 | Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard, Brussels, Belgium
Aim of the event
Accessible and available services and environments are obviously major prerequisites for participation. Older people as experts of their own life know best how services and public spaces should be designed and organised to meet their needs.
The Mobility Scouts Erasmus+ project (www.mobility-scouts.eu) supports older men and women to contribute to the creation of age-friendly environments and services.
The European final event will be the opportunity to:

get to know good examples of age-friendly communities in Europe
discuss whether professionals are prepared to co-create age-friendly Communities
exchange experiences about the training of Mobility Scouts in five European countries (Austria, Germany, Lithuania, Italy and the Netherlands)
network with experts in the field

Find out more and register here.

EU Funding Seminar for our Croatian Regions
2018-06-06 | Varaždin County Palace, Franjevački trg 7, Varaždin, Varaždin, 42000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
AER organised an event on EU Funding hosted by our member region Varazdin in June 2018. The seminar focused on EU funded projects and how AER can help Croatian regions to take an active part of them.

See some photo highlights here.
Programme

Contact

Elin Berglie
Tel: +32 2 400 10 22
E-mail: e.berglie(at)aer.eu
Skype ID: eberglie
Languages: se, en, fr, pt
Articles by Elin

Single point of contact for regions
Induction for new members
Members’ happiness

Photo credit: Sobrecroacia.com on Visualhunt.com / CC BY

Funding Seminar for our Albanian regions
2018-06-21 10:00 - 14:00
AER will be organising an event on Funding opportunities hosted by our member region Korça in Albania in June 2018. The seminar will be focusing on EU funded projects and how AER can help Albanian regions to take an active part of them.
Programme

Register here

Contact

Elin Berglie
Tel: +32 2 400 10 22
E-mail: e.berglie(at)aer.eu
Skype ID: eberglie
Languages: se, en, fr, pt
Articles by Elin

Single point of contact for regions
Induction for new members
Members’ happiness

Photo credit: Timon91 on Visual hunt / CC BY-NC-SA

2018 AER Summer Academy in Maramures
2018-08-06 00:00 - 2018-08-10 00:00
REGISTER HERE (CLOSED!)

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
Deadline for payment and registration: 31 July 2018

The 2018 AER Summer Academy will be held in Maramures, Romania from August 6th-10th, with an optional programme on the 11th. This year’s theme is Cultural Heritage for Regional Attractiveness, which coincides with the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
As a distinctive mark of each region, cultural heritage is a central part of every society. It is visible in architectural, natural, industrial and urban wonders. Experienced in the traditions passed on to each generation, cultural heritage is also a critical component of regional development. Delegates will share experiences about how cultural heritage contributes to the vitality and intrinsic value of their region. Through interactive workshops attendees will explore what cultural heritage means for regional policy makers and how it can contribute to the attractiveness of regions as places for people to work, live, and travel in.
General Programme

REGISTER HERE (CLOSED!)
Useful documents:
Practical Information
Detailed Programme
Registration form
Presentations
Plenary Sessions

Virgil Ș. Nițulescu, Ministry of Culture and National Identity (RO)
Steliana Cojocariu, Ministry of Tourism (RO)
Ramona Culda, National Board of Employers and SMEs (RO)
Ion Georgescu, The Paper Mill Association (Moara de hârtie) (RO)
Bert Ludwig, Director of European Heritage Volunteers
Anamaria Diaconu, National Institute for Cultural Research and Training (RO)
Peter Hurley, Founder of Intercultural Traditions Association (Marmures, RO)
Dan Carpov, Head of Tourism Information Office (Maramures, RO)

Workshops

‘Preserving the old while embracing the new’ (YRN)
‘A heritage restored: Maramures heritage projects’ – Mihaela Lite (Maramures, RO)
‘A heritage restored: Maramures heritage projects’ – Claudia Breban (Maramures, RO)
‘Celebrating the Heritage of Astrid Lindgren’(Jönköping, SE)
‘How regions can develop city-marketing tools through street art’ (Brussels Capital Region, BE)
‘Communicating the essence of a heritage site’ (Gävleborg, SE)
‘Turning cultural heritage into jobs’ (Flevoland, NL)
‘New heritage through the Norwegian Youth Festivals of Art’ (Østfold, NO)

Videos

Official Video of the 2018 AER Summer Academy in Maramures!

Welcome words by Magnus Berntsson, President of AER
Welcome words by Gloria Vitaly, President of YRN
‘Your Country, Your Tradition’ – Romanian World Heritage (by UNESCO)
‘The Carpathian Region as an attractive tourist destination – Maramures Region’ (by Carat)
Maramures Region – Hyperlapse Video
Daniel Les, famous potter from Maramures (by Fascinatia Mestesugului)

Pictures
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Black Sea Summit
2018-09-05 - 2018-09-06
AER is organizing the 7th edition of its Black Sea Summit on 5-6 September 2018 in Odessa (UA).
In partnership with the German Marshall Fund and hosted by the region of Odessa, the Summit will tackle the synergies between the Black Sea and the Danube area.
The event will be the occasion to present the opportunities this region offers for peace and prosperity in Europe.
With a distinguished list of speakers and participants, we hope you will (re)-discover the wealth this part of the world has to offer.
AER is also proud to present the role interregional diplomacy plays in Europe to a wider audience gathered by its partner, the German Marshall Fund.
We look forward to seeing you in Odessa!
Programme

Practical Information

Register here

AER Autumn Committee Plenaries
2018-09-25 - 2018-09-27 | Assembly of AP Vojvodina, Vladike Platona bb, Novi Sad, Vojvodina, 21000, Serbia
The 2018 Autumn Committee Plenaries will be hosted by the region of Vojvodina in Serbia.
Open Data will be in the spotlight during the Cocktail Debate. AER members will discuss how opening public data supports the emergence of startups in regions. The panel will bring together speakers from startups, regional policymakers, experts on design and data to discuss why, how and for what regions should open their data and look at challenges and opportunities.
Everyday, public institutions collect and generate enormous quantities of data. This data can be re-used to create or improve services both private and public. By opening public data, regions can boost innovation, transparency and efficiency. However this raises a number of challenges concerning the usability and acessibility of data. Moreover, organisations which open up to the public change the way they work with the public and how they engage with citizens. Open Data is therefore fundamentally linked with governance.
Other topics adressed during the series of events organised in Vojvodina include

The sharing economy: at the plenary meeting of the AER Committee 1 on Economy & Regional Development
Social entrepreneurship: at the plenary meeting of the AER Committee 2 on Social Policy & Public Health
Civil servants’ exchange programme: at the plenary meeting of the AER Committee 3 on Culture, Education and Youth
Using the Sustainable Development Goals as a policy framework: at the meeting of the Committee 1 Working Group on Energy & Climate Change
Sustainable urban mobility: at the meeting of the Committee 1 Working Group on Transports and Mobility
Welcoming unaccompanied migrant children: at the Breakfast Debate organised by Committee 2
Waste management in rural areas: at the meeting of the Committee 1 Working Group on Rural Development

You will find the detailed programme here.

Registration
The 2018 Autumn Committee Plenaries will be hosted by the region of Vojvodina in Serbia.
The deadline to register is the 15th of September
Should you need an official invitation letter please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat.
This Autumn’s plenaries will happen in parallel to the Regional Business Forum. Find out more about it here!

We look forward to welcoming you to Vojvodina.
Registration
Direct Links
Registration
Practical Information
Invitation
Detailed programme
Minutes of the 2018 Spring Plenaries in Arad
Working documents: minutes, detailed programme & progress reports
Contact person

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2018-10-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Square – Brussels Convention Centre, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
The European Week of Regions and Cities 2018 is taking place 8-11 October in Brussels, and AER will be hosting a workshop on Cohesion for Enlargement: Thriving in a stronger Union.
The event will be held on 11 October from 14:30-16:00 at Square – Brussels Convention Centre.
In the context of evolving debates and negotiations on the new EU budget and future cohesion policy post-2020, and the EU’s renewed commitment to the Western Balkans, this workshop will look at the role cohesion policy plays in strengthening the enlargement process in the region. Has cohesion policy helped bring the Western Balkans closer to the EU? Does the proposed cohesion policy framework preserve its relevance as a cornerstone in the EU-Western Balkans partnership? Is the proposed reform fit for a stronger and enlarged Union? These are some of the questions to be explored in this workshop debate.
Registration is now closed
If you have any questions please contact:
Vania Freitas
v.freitas@aer.eu
