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SUMMARY:Addressing Racial Injustice\, Discrimination\, and Bias in AI within Public Administration
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation! On 28 May 2024 the AER and the DG of Migration\, Asylum and Antiracism of the Government of Catalonia organised a webinar on “Addressing Racial Injustice\, Discrimination\, and Bias in AI within Public Administration” in the context of the EU-Belong knowledge transfer clusters \n\n\n\n\n\nPublic administrations and their service providers are increasingly using AI applications to accelerate their operations\, analyse big data sets\, assess risks and make decisions. Usages may involve for instance support to recruitment processes\, fraud control\, the assessment of requests for benefits\, the security of public spaces or border control. \nRisks of AI usage in public services\nSeveral studies\, including the Council of Europe’s 2023  Study on the impact of artificial intelligence systems (…)\, have highlighted the risks of artificial intelligence (AI)\, with regards to increased discriminations of vulnerabilised people. Automated decision-making systems\, have indeed in some cases led public administrations to implement wide systems of discrimination and unprecedented injustice. \nA changing legal landscape\nIn March 2024\, the European Parliament adopted the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) establishing common rules and obligations for providers and deployers of AI-based systems in the EU internal market. At the same time\, the Council of Europe finalised the draft Framework Convention on artificial intelligence\, which is the first legally binding global instrument to address the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence and is based on the Council of Europe’s standards on human rights\, democracy and the rule of law. \n\nWhat is new about these texts?\nWhat should policymakers be aware of when designing policies and practices?\nWhat should they be looking at specifically when buying services from consultancies or tech companies?\n\nA webinar for better policymaking\nIn a rapidly evolving landscape policymakers and regional stakeholders may find it difficult to simultaneously gather useful and up-to-date information\, while also identifying areas where they can act and create impact. \nThis webinar gathered experts who shared: \n\nhow they work to address racial injustice\, discrimination\, and bias in AI within public administration\nwhat are the main changes ahead and how to prepare\nwhat they see as the main elements for effective policymaking and civic participation on the topic of AI & discriminations\nwhat their advice is to politicians\, civil servants\, and different regional stakeholders\n\nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n13:00-13:07\n \nWelcome\n \nLaura Sentis Margalef\, EU Belong Project Officer\, Department for Equality and Feminisms of Catalonia\n\n\n13:07-13:10\n \nThe Intercultural Regions Network\n \nJoan de Lara\, Senior officer\, Department for Equality and Feminisms of Catalonia\n\n\n13:10-13:20\n \nIntroduction on AI\n \nSofia Trejo\, Researcher in AI Ethics and Specialist in the ethical\, social\, political\, and cultural dimensions of AI\, Barcelona Supercomputing Center\n\n\n13:20-13:25\n \n \n \nQ&A\n\n\n13:25-13:35\n \nAI\, discrimination and human rights protection\n \nMenno Ettema\, Head of Unit\, Hate Speech\, Hate Crime and Artificial Intelligence\, Directorate of Equal Rights and Dignity\, Council of Europe\n\n\n13:35-13:40\n \n \n \nQ&A\n\n\n13:40-13:50\n \nThe intersection betweenanti-racism and digital rights\n \nSarah Chander\, Senior Policy Advisor at European Digital Rights and co-founder of the Equinox Initiative for Racial Justice\n\n\n13:50-13:55\n \n \n \nQ&A\n\n\n13:55-14:05\n \nFighting racism in digital intelligence\n \nPaula Guerra Cáceres\, Antiracist activist and Head of Advocacy at Algorace\n\n\n14:05-14:10\n \n \n \nQ&A\n\n\n14:10-14:20\n \n \n \nRoundtable discussion\n\n\n14:20-14:25\n \n \n \nQ&A\n\n\n14:25-14:30\n \n\nConclusion & Announcements \n\n \nLaura Sentis Margalef\, EU Belong Project Officer\, Department for Equality and Feminisms of Catalonia\n\n\n\nMore Information on AI in Public Administration\nFor readers interested in exploring the topics of AI bias and discrimination further\, the following resources provide valuable insights and in-depth research: \n\nGender Shades: Research on face recognition software and its biases.\nAI Bias and the Roma Community: Fundación Secretariado Gitano (FSG) has published a comprehensive report discussing AI bias in relation to the Roma community. Read the report in EnglishLeer el informe en español\nEU Artificial Intelligence Act: Learn about the common rules and obligations for AI providers and deployers within the EU internal market.\nMachine Learning Harm Framework: Harini Suresh and John Guttag provide a framework for understanding sources of harm throughout the machine learning lifecycle.\nAmnesty International Case Study: Examine the impact of algorithmic discrimination in public services through the Dutch childcare benefits scandal.\nRecommendations by Sarah Chander (Equinox Initiative for Racial Justice):– Beyond Bias: Discussion on AI-driven systems and debiasing efforts.– Civil Society Recommendations on the AI Act: Read the political statement and the recent status update.– Discriminatory Surveillance and Migration Laws\nAlgorace Website: For more information on algorithmic fairness and race\, visit the Algorace website.\nCouncil of Europe Resources:– Framework Convention on AI and HR Democracy and the Rule of Law– Study on AI and Equality– Study on Discrimination and Algorithmic Decision-Making– Committee of Experts on AI\, Equality\, and Discrimination (GEC/ADI-AI)\n\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/addressing-racial-injustice-discrimination-and-bias-in-ai-within-public-administration/
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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SUMMARY:YRN Open online meeting for World Environment Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Environment Day on the 5th of June at 19:00 CET with the Youth Regional Network (YRN)! \nThe World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It celebrates environmental action and the power of governments\, businesses and individuals to create a more sustainable world. It has been led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) since 1973. \nAt this occasion\, the YRN will be hosting a dynamic open online meeting\, focused on building a sustainable future with young people\, with Sustainability Expert Cameron Price as guest speaker. \nRegister and save your spot by filling out the registration form or by sending an email to the YRN Chair for Green and Sustainable Europe\, Marsel Haka\, at yrn-tc-green-sustainable@aer.eu. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants only.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/yrn-open-online-meeting-for-world-environment-day/
CATEGORIES:YRN Events
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SUMMARY:General Assembly & Bureau meeting | 8th Black Sea Summit in Batumi\, Ajara\, Georgia [REGISTRATIONS ARE  CLOSED]
DESCRIPTION:General Assembly and Bureau meeting | 8th Black Sea Summit\nAER Spring Bureau meeting & General Assembly 2024 at a glance\nThe Spring Bureau meeting will take place on 12 June 2024\, the General Assembly on 13 June 2024. \nThe 8th Black Sea Summit at a glance\nThe Assembly of European Regions is co-organising the 8th Black Sea Summit with the Autonomous Republic of Ajara\, Georgia\, from 12 to 14 June 2024. A high-level political conference on regional issues\, the Black Sea Summit fosters critical discussions on the wider Black Sea region\, whose developments are crucial for global politics and economy. \nThe venue of the Black Sea Summit & General Assembly / Spring Bureau Meeting is the Hilton Hotel in 40 Rustaveli Ave\, Batumi 6010\, Georgia. \nRegistrations are closed. If you are an AER member\, please get in touch with AER Communications and Events Coordinator\, Barbara Polin (b.polin@aer.eu). \nDraft agenda*\n*changes may occur for organisational reasons \n \n Click here to read the detailed draft agenda.\n  \nDaily schedule\n12 June 2024\nWorkshop of the Working Group on the Bioeconomy “Changing perspectives on resources for a sustainable bioeconomy” | 10:00 – 12:30\nThe Working Group on the Bioeconomy will examine different regional examples to innovate bioeconomy policies & practices\, and will appoint a new Chair. \n \nInterested in joining the Working Group on the Bioeconomy? Contact AER Policy and Knowledge Transfer Coordinator Johanna Pacevicius \nSpring Bureau meeting | 14:30 – 17:30\nThe Bureau will define positions on key AER action areas and discuss our advocacy work for the coming years. \nDirect links: \n\nDraft Agenda\nWorking Documents\n\n13 June 2024\nGeneral Assembly | 10:30 – 13:30\nDirect links: \n\nDraft Detailed Agenda\nWorking Documents\n\n14 June 2024\nStudy visit to UNDP funded agro-farms in Machakhela National Park (12:00 – 16:00)\n \nBee-keeping\, wine-making and innovative use of bio-mass  are only a few of the activities implemented in agro-farms located in the  Machakhela Protected Areas. This was made possible by  support projects implemented by UNDP together with the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia\, Ministry of Agriculture of Ajara Autonomous Republic and Khelvachauri Municipality\, through financial assistance from the Global Environmental Facility – GEF and Japanese Government. \nUseful travel information\nTransportation\n\nFree shuttle bus: The host region will organise free shuttle buses from and to the Batumi (BUS) and Kutaisi (KUT) airports. The schedule will be released consistently with the arrival and departure time of participants.\n\nInterested in the service of free shuttle buses? Share your flight details here \nAccomodation\n\nFor information about hotels in Batumi\, please consult the offers on Booking.com\nPreferential booking rates: The host region has secured favourable booking rates with the five-star hotels listed below. Booking fees and dates may vary.\nSheraton\nHilton \nLe Meridian\nRadisson Hotels\n\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/aer-black-sea-summit-2024-general-assembly-bureau-meeting-in-batumi-ajara-georgia-save-the-date/
LOCATION:40 Rustaveli Ave\, Batumi 6010\, Georgia\, 40 Rustaveli Avenue\, Batumi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:AER Black Sea Summits,AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events,AER General Assemblies,AER Working Groups
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] AER Summer Academy 2024 - Bodø\, Nordland (NO) - 12-16 August 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Academy 2024 explores how culture can foster youth participation\, and it puts into focus the issues of availability\, accessibility\, and inclusivity of culture across European regions.\nHosted by Nordland fylkeskommune (Nordland County Council)\, the Summer Academy 2024 will take place from the 12th to the 16th of August in Bodø\, the European Capital of Culture.  Driven by the key theme of ‘Fostering Youth Participation through Culture’\, this edition will explore the relationship between culture\, society\, and economy through region-led workshops on the healing power of culture in humanitarian and social crises\, its capacity to connect people from diverse backgrounds\, its power to generate financial revenues from local assets and many other aspects of the generative power of culture. \nAs intergenerational dialogue and youth inclusion are at the heart of the Summer Academy\, and the 2024 edition starts on the UN International Youth Day\, the 2024 edition will feature the Award Ceremony of the MYFER Award\, rewarding the Most Youth-Friendly European Region. \nCLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DETAILED AGENDA\n  \n \n*REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10 JULY 2024* \nParticipation in the Summer Academy is subject to a participation fee\, included in the registration form. Read below for more details. \n\nWhat’s on the agenda?\nThe Summer Academy will include plenary sessions\, workshops\, study visit and cultural activities revolving around the main topic: fostering youth participation through culture. \nThe opening plenary session will include regional representatives\, European institutional representatives and youth delegates (young elected politicians\, youth county councils…) who will share their expertise and views\, and engage in meaningful discussions. \nThe workshops are organised by members of the Organising Committee for the 2024 edition of the Summer Academy\, namely: \n\nAER: workshop on Mental Health Prevention and Planning\, with the AER Working Group on Mental Health and the Youth Regional Network (YRN).\nCatalonia: workshop by the Catalan Youth Agency and Sala d’Art Jove\, “Inventing recipes to be (together)”.\nDonegal County Council: workshop on “Intercultural integration and the EU-Belong project”.\nMaramures County Council: workshop on Art Therapy.\nNordland County Council: workshop on “The Narvik War and Peace Centre”.\nÚdarás na Gaeltachta: workshop by Muintearas\, “Cuisle na Gaeltachta / the Pulse of the Gaeltacht: an overview and insight into youth participation through Culture in the Gaeltacht”.\n Østfold County Council: workshop on “The Blikkåpner project and Gallery F15“.\nAutonomous Province of Vojvodina: workshop on ““Student participation in politics and decision-making processes”.\n Kanton Zürich: “Democratic Culture in the Canton of Zurich”\, with the Zürich Youth Parliament.\nLocal workshop: “Sámi Pathfinders and Sámi University College”\, with representatives from the Sámi people in Bodø.\n\nThe study visits and cultural activities are organised by the host region\, as a unique occasion to showcase their region’s richness\, models and diversity\, while valuing the cultural backgrounds of the other regions represented at the event\, in a closing cultural evening! \nThe closing plenary is led by the youth delegates themselves\, as a privileged feedback and interaction moment. \nHow to join the Summer Academy 2024?\nTo take part in the Summer Academy\, participants are requested to purchase a ticket on Nordland fylkeskommune’s dedicated online platform (as you would purchase a concert or festival ticket). \nThe price of the ticket includes: \n\naccess to all activities of the Summer Academy (plenaries\, workshops\, cultural activities\,s tudy visits);\naccommodation at the Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø (booked directly by Nordland County Council for the participants) for 4 nights (arrival 12 August\, departure 16 August);\nall meals from Monday dinner to Friday breakfast;\nairport transfers from Bodø airport\, and transfers from the conference venue to the other activities.\n\nThe online platform to purchase the tickets is open! Three types of tickets are available: \n\nRegular ticket: 600 EUR. Single room.\nDiscounted youth ticket: 300 EUR. Twin room (i.e. shared room between two young participants – same-sex only).\nLocal ticket (for participants living in Bodø only\, and who don’t need a hotel): 100 EUR.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE YOUR SUMMER ACADEMY TICKET\n*REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10 JULY 2024* \nThe Summer Academy: a high-level event recognised by European institutions\nAs part of the Climbing the Ladder Erasmus+ project\, the Summer Academy enables participants to share their opinions on how and why culture matters\, and what should change – or not – to make culture a driver for engagement in public life.  The project’s main objective is to address the need for effective and meaningful structures\, mechanisms and spaces for the active engagement of young people in policy-making and decision-making processes at local\, regional\, national and European levels.  \nThe Summer Academy will be showcased as one of the three study visits of the CL-YE project\, where relevant data about models and spaces for youth engagement will be collected. Both the AER and Nordland fylkeskommune are part of the project consortium led by DYPALL Network\, a European platform gathering civil society organisations and local authorities from more than 30 countries\, whose mission is to involve young people in decision-making processes\, engage them as active citizens\, and enable municipal and regional authorities to address the needs and interests of youth. \nDid you know that the Summer Academy 2022 was awarded the European Citizen’s Prize for Ireland? Awarded every year by the European Parliament\, this Prize goes to projects “organised by people or organisations that encourage mutual understanding and closer integration between people in the EU\, cross-border cooperation that builds a stronger European spirit\, and EU values and fundamental rights.” \nIn addition\, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe\, a long-standing partner of the AER of the Youth Regional Network (YRN)\, had supported the 2022 edition of the Summer Academy\, through the participation of their Secretary General and of their youth delegate for Switzerland. \n  \nContact persons at the AER Secretariat: Lorène Weber (l.weber@aer.eu)\, Programmes Coordinator; Barbara Polin (b.polin@aer.eu)\, Communications & Events Coordinator; Justin Sammon (j.sammon@aer.eu)\, Member Relations Coordinator. \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-aer-summer-academy-2024-bodo-nordland/
LOCATION:Bodø\, Nordland\, Norway\, Bodø\, Nordland\, Norway
CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Summer Academies
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SUMMARY:[Register!] YRN workshop - Sustainable Pathways: Youth-led Foresight for Territorial development
DESCRIPTION:On the 5th of October\, at 12:00 pm CET (Tirana time)\, the Youth Regional Network (YRN) invites you to join an inspiring two-hour workshop on the theme: “Sustainable Pathways: Youth-led Foresight for Territorial development”. The workshop is organised by the YRN Committee on Green and Sustainable Europe\, in cooperation with two NGOs: RESU (Reinforce Sustainability) and NGA (Next Generation Advocates). \n \nRESU (Reinforce Sustainability) is an NGO dedicated to safeguarding the environment. It offers expert guidance and support to individuals and communities. Their mission is to empower people with the knowledge and tools they need to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a sustainable community. \nNGA (Next Generation Advocates) is a youth-focused NGO dedicated to equip them with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to participate meaningfully in political decision-making. Their goals is to empower youth to become active agents of change and shape a better future for all. \nWhat to expect from the workshop?\nCollaborate with experts from RESU and Next Gen Advocates and explore innovative green policies and practical solutions. Gain a deeper understanding of environmental concepts\, discover actionable steps for creating more sustainable communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, engage\, ask questions\, and connect with like-minded individuals. \nLocation – Tirana and online \nThe workshop will be hybrid: participants based in Tirana will join in person at the RESU offices (Rruga Naim Frasheri Pallati 24\, Tirana 1023)\, and the event is also open to online participants. The Zoom link will be provided to the registered participants only. \nThe workshop participants will receive an official certificate of participation from the YRN\, upon request in the registration form. \n \nFor any questions and for the Zoom link\, please reach out to the Chair of the YRN Committee for Green & Sustainable Europe\, Marsel Haka\, at yrn.tc-green-sustainable@aer.eu.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-yrn-workshop-sustainable-pathways-youth-led-foresight-for-territorial-development/
CATEGORIES:YRN Events
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing on the Bioeconomy
DESCRIPTION:The AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy is inviting all AER members interested in working on the Bioeconomy to join a Breakfast Briefing on Circular Bioeconomy Strategies at the AER Brussels Office (Rue d’Arlon 63-67). \nThe event is organised together with key representatives from the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) for the pilot region of Podravje. \nJoin us to receive first-hand insights into how this topic is being addressed within the European Commission\, and discuss possible project ideas together with like-minded peers from other regions\, around coffee and croissants. \n\nEvent reserved for AER members only \n  \nAgenda Breakfast Briefing Bioeconomy(1) \nThe AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy\nThe working group currently includes 16 regions to exchange and innovate policies and practices: Innlandet (NO)\, Värmland (SE)\, Gelderland (NL)\, Flevoland (NL)\, Fribourg (CH)\, Donegal (IE)\, Udaras na Gaeltachta (IE)\, Adana (TR)\, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality (TR)\, Grand Est (FR)\, Dolj (RO)\, Tirana (AL)\, Valencia (ES)\, East Slovenia (SI)\, West Slovenia (SI)\, and Umbria (IT). Any member of the working group can propose an activity. \nIt’s Possible to Join Anytime!\nAER members can join an AER working Group at any time. To join the AER Working Group on the Bioeconomy\, exchange with peers\, and contribute to shaping future activities\, please fill in this short registration form. To catch-up with the activities of the working group\, check this link. \nAER members can also propose new working groups on topics of interest\, fostering innovation and impactful change. \n  \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/breakfast-briefing-on-the-bioeconomy/
CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Working Groups
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SUMMARY:European Week of Regions & Cities | Workshop 'Skills: (EU)Belong here - How intercultural strategies can boost talent attraction and retention'
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 9 October 2024 in Brussels for the AER Workshop during the 2024 edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities. \nWorkshop ‘Skills: (EU)Belong here – How intercultural strategies can boost talent attraction and retention’\nThe Intercultural Regions Network and the AMIF-funded project EU-Belong provide a blueprint for shaping regions’ policies and strategies via an intercultural approach. This workshop explains how this approach can help regions to boost diversity\, and attract and retain the talent they need to prosper in the green\, digital and demographic transitions. It will address the challenges in this area and show the importance of collaboration between levels of government and the relevant stakeholders. \nSpeakers: \n\nAndrew McNulty\, Arts and Cultural Diversity Officer\, Donegal County Council\nLara Prociatti: Project Manager – Skills and Territories for Innovation Unit\, ART-ER Attractiveness Research Territory\nLupe Moreno Iturriaga: Deputy Director General of Migration\, Refuge and Anti-Racism Coordination\, Ministry of Equality and Feminisms (tbc)\n\nModerator:  \n\nEmanuela Pisanó: European Project manager\, Assembly of European Regions\n\nDon’t forget to register for the workshop! \nAbout the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024\nThe European Week of Regions and Cities 2024 with its motto “Empowering Communities” takes place in Brussels 7-10 October. \nGet ready to share ideas\, connect with regions and cities from all over Europe\, expand your network and knowledge\, all while keeping up with the latest in regional and cohesion policy. Discover over 100 sessions\, ranging from EU sessions\, political workshops and participatory labs to short innovative formats\, falling under four themes: \n\nCompetitiveness and convergence: two sides of the same coin\nRegions strengthening European democracy\nSmart and sustainable growth for regions\nRegions got talent\n\nDiscover the whole programme and sign up for sessions to get the most out of the EURegionsWeek 2024!
URL:https://aer.eu/events/european-week-of-regions-cities-workshop-skills-eubelong-here-how-intercultural-strategies-can-boost-talent-attraction-and-retention/
LOCATION:Albert Borschette Congress Center\, Brussels\, Rue Froissart 36\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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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:20241022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20240705T112420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T104756Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Challenges in Today’s Youth - A Regional Perspective\, Primorje-Gorski Kotar\, 22-23 October
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the enchanting Rijeka\, former European Capital of Culture\, the seat of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County\, future European Region of Gastronomy and European Region of Sport! \nIn the context of the AER Working Group on Mental Health\, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is inviting all AER members to a conference on: Mental Health Challenges in Today’s Youth – A Regional Perspective\, which will feature regional practices and experts from all over wider Europe. \nCurrent needs in terms of mental health and wellbeing are on the rise all over Europe in a context of polarisation and a decline in the popularity of human rights. Recent events in the macroregion have raised concerns around violence at school and the impact of social media\, fake news and isolation to name a few. \nAt global level there are major concerns around youth mental health\, which is also a main topic for the AER working group on mental health and one raised by the YRN. \nMental health is a key resource for coping with the changes and crises that are occurring in our everyday lives. Economic crisis\, explosion of violence\, war migration and growing demographic change\, further acceleration of digitization and introduction of artificial intelligence inevitably enhances social differences and the gap between those who have social and personal resources and those who are lagging behind. \nThe complexity of the topic of mental health\, especially in the younger population\, requires interdisciplinary and intersectoral cooperation. The conference is envisaged as an opportunity to share insights about risk factors and contemporary changes the younger generations are facing. Through the exchange of experiences\, best practices and innovative approaches to prevention\, treatment and rehabilitation of all types of addiction\, risk behaviours and associated conditions\, the conference aims to find potential new solutions to current challenges through an interdisciplinary approach based on cooperation. \nIf you would like your region to be featured in the programme of this event\, please contact AER Coordinator Policy & Knowledge Transfer Coordinator Johanna Pacevicius \n  \nDraft programme\nPlease note that the programme\, practical information and registration form are all to be found directly on the event website \nPhoto credit: xbrchx
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-conference-on-mental-health-and-youth-primorje-gorski-kotar-22-23-october/
LOCATION:Rijeka\, Rijeka\, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Working Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241031T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241103T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20240719T082333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T135248Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Regional Network | Capacity-building weekend in Zürich
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and register! The AER Youth Regional Network (YRN) will gather in Zürich (Switzerland) for a capacity-building weekend\, from the 31st of October to the 3rd of November 2024! We warmly thank the Canton of Zürich for hosting and co-organising the event\, and for their commitment to ensuring youth participation in civic and political life. \nThe event is open to all members of the YRN\, and to AER members working on youth issues\, such as regional politicians in charge of Youth\, or the Youth Coordinators in regional administrations. \nThe event is coordinated by the Canton of Zürich\, the YRN Presidium (President\, Vice-President and Chairs of the Thematic Committees)\, and the AER Secretariat. Participants are expected to arrive on the 31st of October (a welcome dinner is planned)\, and will depart on Sunday 3rd November throughout the day. \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR THE DRAFT AGENDA\n \n  \nThe event will start with a panel discussion on the topic of “Enhancing youth participation in democratic life: sharing best practices and challenges from Zürich and the Youth Regional Network”. \nThe YRN Committees will organise capacity-building workshops on their respective topics: Youth Participation\, Gender Equality\, Mental Health\, and Green and Sustainable Europe. \nCultural activities will allow the participants to learn more about the City of Zürich. \nThe event will be joined by local stakeholders involved in youth participation and inclusion\, such as the Chancellor of the Canton of Zürich\, a Government Councillor\, the Head of the Koordinationsstelle Teilhabe\, and the Zürich Youth Parliament. \nSolidarity Fund\nYoung participants whose travel costs cannot be supported by their region\, a regional council\, a youth regional council\, a youth organisation\, etc.\, may apply to the YRN Solidarity Fund. If accepted\, the organisers will cover up to 350€ of your travel and accommodation costs\, as a reimbursement by bank transfer after your attendance to the entire event\, and if you provide all necessary supportive documents (invoices\, receipts\, original boarding passes\, train tickets\, bus tickets). The reimbursement may exceed 350€ depending on the final number of participants. Please wait for a confirmation by the AER Secretariat and the YRN Presidium before making any travel arrangements. \nAccommodation & Meals\nAll lunches and dinners are covered from Thursday dinner to Saturday dinner. \nThe participants are expected to book their accommodation themselves. The Canton of Zürich recommends the ho(s)tels below\, but participants are free to book in any ho(s)tel of their choice. The event’s main venue will be the historical town hall in Zürich\, the “Rathaus” (address: Rathaus\, Limmatquai 55\, Zürich)\, so participants may want to book an accommodation at a walking distance\, or with direct public transportation to the venue. \nRecommended ho(s)tels: \n\nJugendherberge Zürich (youth hostel) | Available on: youth hostel.ch; booking.com\nIbis Budget Zurich City West | Available on: Accor website; booking.com\nNovotel Zurich City West | Available on: Accor website; booking.com\nIbis Zürich City West | Available on: Accor website; booking.com\n\nHow to attend the event?\nPlease fill in the application form by clicking on the button below. Please do not make any travel arrangements until your participation is confirmed by the organisers. \nWho to contact?\nPlease contact the AER Secretariat at l.weber@aer.eu and the YRN Presidium at presidium.yrn@aer.eu for any question you may have.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-youth-regional-network-capacity-building-weekend-in-zurich/
LOCATION:Rathaus Zürich\, Zürich\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:YRN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241104T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20240731T141627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T105546Z
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SUMMARY:Eurodyssey Forum 2024 | Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the EU\, Brussels
DESCRIPTION:The Eurodyssey Forum is the yearly statutory event of the Eurodyssey programme\, providing the Eurodyssey regions with an opportunity for in-person peer-learning\, sharing of experience\, best practices\, challenges\, and planning the next steps of the programme. With its capacity-buildingworkshops\, plenaries\, study visits\, cultural activities and informal networking moments\, the Eurodyssey Forum is the not-to-be-missed event for the Eurodyssey community! \nIn 2024\, the Eurodyssey Forum will take place in Brussels\, from the 4th to the 7th of November\, hosted at the Delegation of the Governement of Catalonia to the European Union. The agenda will also include a visit of the European Parliament\, and two walking tours in Brussels (one focused on Art Nouveau\, and the other on bande dessinée). \nCLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA\n********** \nREGISTRATIONS ARE MANDATORY – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nRegistrations are open until the 25th of September\, with priority given to the regions participating in the Eurodyssey programme. The Forum will be open to other regions only if there is space left after the Eurodyssey regions’ registrations.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eurodyssey-forum-2024-brussels/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Eurodyssey Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20241030T102931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T103054Z
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SUMMARY:Ukraine Focus Group @ 2024 Smart City World Expo Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Facility is the European Union’s main investment instrument for Ukraine up to 2027\, worth EUR 50 billion. A key aim is to foster partnerships between Ukrainian and European businesses. It is therefore of critical strategic importance that companies in Ukraine and AER’s membership can make the best of the opportunities available under the Ukraine Investment Framework; to learn precisely how they can avail of these instruments to drive Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery.  \nAt the same time\, Ukrainian and international enterprises\, regions and other stakeholders need opportunities to come together; to foster partnerships\, unlock investments and build new trade relationships that will drive Ukraine’s economic recovery. Equally\, in the spirit of the Marshall Plan\, we must leverage the power of the transatlantic relationship; working with US partners to deliver on an ambitious\, smart agenda for reconstruction and recovery.  \nHosted by AER President\, Albert Castellanos Maduell and ACCIÓ Trade and Investment as part of the 2024 Smart City Expo World Congress\, the purpose of this high-level meeting of the Ukraine Focus Group is to: \n\nBring together Ukrainian\, European and international representatives to set out major initiatives of support from Europe and the United States;\nprovide an opportunity for companies interested in investing in Ukraine and from Ukraine to meet implementing institutional partners\, notably the European Investment Bank (EIB). \nbring enterprises together in a tailored matchmaking session to network to build partnerships\, and;\nhighlight the transatlantic opportunities and networks open to Ukrainian stakeholders\, and the importance of transatlantic cooperation in driving a smart\, sustainable reconstruction.\n\nSpeakers\n\nCristina Serradell Quincannon (moderator)\, Director\, International Trade Unit at ACCIÓ Trade & Investment\n\n\nSerhii Pohoreltsev\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Spain\n\n\nAlbert Castellanos Maduell\, President\, Assembly of European Regions (AER) \n\n\nManuel Szapiro\, Director\, European Commission Representation in Barcelona\n\n\nFernando Torija\, Head of European Investment Bank Group Office in Spain\n\n\nPaul Costello\, Senior Programme Manager\, GMF Cities\, German Marshall Fund of the United States \n\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/ukraine-focus-group-2024-smart-city-world-expo-congress/
CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Member Events,Partner Events,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20241003T133505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T132757Z
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SUMMARY:[REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN] Regional Business Forum 2024\, Novi Sad\, Vojvodina\, Serbia
DESCRIPTION:It 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. \nThe Regional Business Forum is an annual international forum to exchange ideas on support for SMEs\, promote business and commerce\, incentive the possibility to collaborate and share best practices between regions. \nThe RBF offers additional support to companies in finding international partners\, giving participants the chance to have in-person B2B meetings on November 20\, and online meetings when registered via the Forum platform from November 21 to December 6. \nThe emphasis at this year’s forum will be on the application of artificial intelligence in the following areas: \n\nAgricultural and food industry\,\nMetal processing industry\,\nInformation and communication technologies.\n\nFor more information\, visit https://www.rbf.vojvodina.gov.rs. For any enquiries\, email rbf@vojvodina.gov.rs\, or call +381 21 487 4431.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/registrations-are-open-regional-business-forum-2024-novi-sad-vojvodina-serbia/
LOCATION:NOVI SAD\, Serbia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20241108T175734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T175242Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Green H2 Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n  \nWhat is a green H2 ecosystem?\nGreen Hydrogen ecosystems integrate the production\, storage\, and use of hydrogen from renewable sources. They play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions\, strengthening energy security\, and promoting economic growth by fostering innovation and generating employment opportunities. \nA green hydrogen ecosystem is a comprehensive network that encompasses the production\, storage\, distribution\, and utilisation of hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources\, such as wind and solar power. This ecosystem integrates various technologies\, infrastructure\, and stakeholders to create a sustainable and carbon-free energy cycle. \nThe challenge of building and nurturing ecosystems\nGreen hydrogen is crucial for reducing carbon emissions in industries that are hard to electrify\, such as steel and cement production\, as well as long-haul transport like shipping and aviation. However\, building new ecosystems comes with significant challenges\, including high production costs\, obtaining renewable energy for the electrolysis process\, and a lack of infrastructure throughout the entire value chain. \nThis webinar aims to foster mutual learning between regions working or interested in working on Geen Hydrogen to share about the development of green hydrogen ecosystems\, their pivoting from pilot to more mature ecosystem\, enablers and barriers as well as potential collaboration ideas. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n10:00-10:10\n\n\nAlbert Ballbé Programme manager at the General Directorate of Industry at the Government of Catalonia: Introduction\n\n\n\n\n10:10-10:35\n\n\nMirela Atanasiu\, Head of Unit Operations and Communications of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership: Research and innovation activities in hydrogen technologies in Europe\n\n\n\n\n10:35-10:45\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n10:45-11:00\n\n\nKatarína Sasaráková\, Project manager Kosice Department of regional development: Development of the Kosice Green hydrogen Ecosystem\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00-11:10\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n11:10-11:20\n\n\nJordi Candela\, Director of Aeroports de la Generalitat\, Catalunya: The use of hydrogen technologies at the Alguaire Airport project \n\n\n\n\n11:20-11:30\n\n\nQ&A\nConclusion\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information\, please contact AER Coordinator for Policy and Knowledge Transfer Johanna Pacevicius
URL:https://aer.eu/events/webinar1-green-h2-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AER Working Groups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20240911T104537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T085107Z
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SUMMARY:[REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED] Regions Shaping Europe’s Future | Autumn Bureau & Working Groups
DESCRIPTION:At 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. \nBy 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 to shape policies consistent with their priorities. The discussion will focus on guiding political direction and setting policy priorities\, ensuring that regions are recognised as indispensable partners in the policy-making process. \nOn 4 December\, the event will include hands-on workshops by the AER Working Groups on Green Hydrogen and on Mental Health. These meetings will be crucial for sharing grassroots expertise\, bring together committed policymakers to learn from each other\, reinforcing the role of regions in Europe as key drivers of a sustainable future. \nParticipants will also have the option of joining visits to different EU institutions and advisory bodies to gain insights on their new asset and priorities after the EU elections of June 2024. These optional visits will take place in the context of the Erasmus+ project Climbing the Ladder (CL-YE) and will welcome up to 15 AER members each. \n\n\nDaily planning\n \n  \n3 December 2024\nVisit to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) | 10:00-12:00\, EESC (Rue Belliard 99/101\, 1040 Bruxelles) \nRegistered participants are welcome to join the guided visit to the EESC \, which will feature an exclusive conversation with Ms Susannah Hallgren\, Representative of the EESC Youth group. \nAER Autumn Bureau meeting | 14:00 – 18:00\, European Parliament (Rue Wiertz 60\, 1047 Bruxelles) \nThe AER Autumn Bureau\, hosted by  MEPs Lukas Mandl and Alexander Bernhuber will represent an opportunity for a strategic discussion on the interests of regions in the next term 2024-2029 of the European Commission\, and the European Parliament. This high-level debate will serve as a critical opportunity for AER regions to unite\, strategize\, and strengthen their voice in the new European political cycle\, setting a foundation for proactive engagement with EU institutions over the coming years. \n\nDraft overall agenda\n\nWednesday 4 December\nBreakfast briefing on ‘How to build resilient societies to promote mental health’ | 9:00-10:30\, Renewable Energy House (REH) (Rue d’Arlon 63-67\, 1040 Bruxelles) \nThe breakfast briefing will explore the intersection between healthy democracies and mental wellbeing\, discussing both recent publications from the European Joint Research Centre and publications on participatory democracy and resilient societies\, and regional practices focused on improving resilience and mental wellbeing. \nVisit to European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) | 9:30 – 10:30 ( Bd Simon Bolivar 34\, 1000 Bruxelles) \nRegistered participants will have the opportunity to engage in an exclusive presentation on the Erasmus+ and CERV funding programmes. \nVisit to the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) | 12:00-13:00\, European Committee of the Regions (CoR) (Rue Van Maerlant 2\, B-1040 Bruxelles)  \nRegistered participants are welcome join the guided study visit to the CoR. Recommended arrival time is 11.45. \nWorkshop on Green Hydrogen by the AER Working Group on Green Hydrogen | 11:00-13:00\, Renewable Energy House (REH) (Rue d’Arlon 63-67\, 1040 Bruxelles) \nJoin peers from across Europe to explore the role of regions in developing hydrogen value chains and fostering regional and transnational collaborations to scale the European hydrogen economy. \n  \nRegistrations closed on 20 November 2024. If you are an AER member\, please contact AER Communications and Events Coordinator Barbara Polin (b.polin@aer.eu)\n  \n  \nDeadline for visits to EU institutions and advisory bodies: 4 November 2024\nDeadline for registering in the Bureau meeting and Working Groups: 20 November 2024\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to know more about Climbing the Ladder
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regions-shaping-europes-future-autumn-bureau-working-groups/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events,AER Executive Board meetings,AER Working Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20250224T112337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T111737Z
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SUMMARY:EU-Belong Webinar | Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nDate: 7 March 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AM CET \n \nAbout the Webinar\nThis webinar will explore the challenges and best practices in tackling human trafficking and labour exploitation across European regions. Experts will examine why trafficking happens\, present a case study from Catalonia\, and discuss how Pomerania (Poland) is addressing the issue. \nThe webinar is aimed at policymakers\, administrative personnel\, and regional stakeholders working on migration-related topics. \nOn the Agenda \n\nTrafficking for Labour Exploitation: A General Overview\nMs Giovanna Leuzzi (PhD Researcher\, Universitat de Barcelona) – Expert in European and local policies on human trafficking\, providing insights into the European and Catalonian context.\nAgricultural Campaigns and the Agri-Food Sector: The Case of Catalonia\nMs Júlia Olarieta (Fruita amb Justícia Social) – Activist working to support and empower migrant workers in the agri-food sector through a mobile information and advice service across Ponent (Catalonia).\nGood Practice from Poland: The Pomerania Region’s Approach\nPomerania Region Representative (EU-Belong Project Partner) – Overview of migration policy in Pomerania\, their EU-Belong pilot project\, and future actions to combat trafficking and support victims.\nQ&A Session\n\nJoin us for this insightful discussion and gain valuable knowledge on combating human trafficking and supporting victims across Europe.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eu-belong-webinar-human-trafficking-and-labour-exploitation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20250130T125830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T131947Z
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SUMMARY:EU-Belong Final Conference | A Regional Approach for an Intercultural Europe
DESCRIPTION:In 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 in regions across Europe. \nOn 25-26 March 2025\, AER\, in partnership with the Grand Est Region and the Council of Europe\, will host a high-level EU-Belong conference showcasing successes\, promoting cross-regional cooperation\, and gathering insights for future initiatives. The first day will focus on institutional exchanges\, while the second day will be dedicated to technical meetings. \nThis event reaffirms AER’s commitment to fostering collaboration between regional governments and key stakeholders in the intercultural sector. As the third EU-Belong transnational knowledge-sharing event\, it will highlight successes\, promote cooperation\, and generate insights for future initiatives. \nPlaces are limited. To register or in case of questions\, contact AER EU Project Manager Emanuela Pisanò (e.pisano@aer.eu). \n\nThe event is the third EU-Belong transnational knowledge sharing event aimed at supporting regions in addressing current societal challenges through intercultural and multi-stakeholder policies.  EU-Belong is a 3.5 – year project run by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and 12 partners\, and co-funded by the AMIF Programme (AMIF-2020-AG-CALL) of the European Union.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eu-belong-final-conference-a-regional-approach-for-an-intercultural-europe/
LOCATION:Strasbourg – Region Grand Est Office\, 1 Place Adrien Zeller\, Strasbourg\, 67070\, France
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
CREATED:20250210T122224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T143029Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Regional Network (YRN) General Assembly | Brussels\, Belgium | 3-4 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Youth Regional Network General Assembly 2025! \nThe 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 to maximize networking opportunities and engagement. \nDRAFT AGENDA \nRegistrations are now closed \n*Your application to attend will be reviewed\, and the AER Secretariat will send a confirmation email to the selected participants. Please do not make any travel arrangements before receiving a confirmation email. \n  \nWhat to Expect\nFounded in 2008 by the Assembly of European Regions (AER)\, the Youth Regional Network (YRN) serves as a dynamic platform for young people to engage in regional governance. It empowers youth to participate actively in policymaking\, exchange ideas\, develop skills\, share best practices\, and collaborate with decision-makers to drive meaningful change. \nThe YRN General Assembly is a key event for young leaders and members of the YRN to come together\, reflect on past activities\, and shape the future of the network. Highlights of the event include: \n\nPresentation of the Activity Report by the outgoing Presidium\nInteractive workshops and cultural activities\nExchange of ideas and best practices with young people from across Europe\nElection of the new YRN Presidium for a one-year mandate\n\nFor detailed information about the YRN General Assembly and the YRN Presidium’s composition\, mission and responsibilities\, check the Statutes\, Rules of Procedure and Description of responsibilities. You can also join the YRN here.  \n  \nPractical Information\nVenue: AER Office\, Rue d’Arlon 63\, 1040 Brussels – Easily accessible by public transport and fully equipped for accessibility needs. \nAccommodation: Participants are encouraged to explore various accommodation options\, from budget-friendly hostels to hotels. Shared accommodations can be arranged upon request to help reduce costs. \nYRN Solidarity Fund: AER offers financial support of up to €150 (potentially more based on the number of applicants) for 15 selected participants whose travel costs are not covered by their regional council\, youth council\, or other organizations. This reimbursement will be provided after the event upon submission of valid receipts and documents. \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded young leaders\, contribute to policy discussions\, and be part of a vibrant youth network shaping regional policies in Europe. \n  \nFor any questions\, please contact the AER Programmes Coordinator\, Jeanne Demonque\, at j.demonque@aer.eu. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the YRN General Assembly 2025!
URL:https://aer.eu/events/youth-regional-network-yrn-general-assembly-brussels-belgium-3-4-april-2025/
LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events,YRN Events
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SUMMARY:Online Study Visit | Humanizing Psychiatric care – Seeing the Person\, Not the Illness
DESCRIPTION: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‘. \nAbout the ‘Healing House’\nThe name of ‘healing house’ reflects Region Värmland’s approach to psychiatric care. Its professionals are committed to continuous training for treatment and safety\, to make sure to always see the person behind the illness\, not just the illness itself. As a result\, the adult psychiatric care in Värmlands is one of the psychiatric wards with the lowest number of coercive measures on patients. In terms of services to the public\, the ward consists of psychiatric outpatient clinics and psychiatric inpatient care. The inpatient care includes a psychiatric emergency department and four acute care wards\, each specializing in different areas such as mood disorders and psychotic disorders.  The region in Värmland also has a forensic psychiatric ward within the region. \nThe Region Värmland is eager to welcome you to this digital study visit\, where we will showcase the adult psychiatry services and provide insights into the care process for patients in psychiatric inpatient care in Karlstad.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/online-study-visit-humanizing-psychiatric-care-seeing-the-person-not-the-illness/
CATEGORIES:AER Working Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
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SUMMARY:[REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED] General Assembly\, Bureau & AER 40th Anniversary | Maribor Innovation Forum | 17-19 June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registrations 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 (b.polin@aer.eu)\nCelebrating 40 Years of Connecting Regions\, Inspiring Europe\nSince 1985\, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) has proudly amplified the voice of Europe’s regions. For four decades\, the AER championed interregional cooperation as catalyst for deeper European integration\, better governance\, and more inclusive societies. \nAs 2025 marks a historic milestone\, the AER and Eastern Slovenia warmly invite all members and partners to Maribor\, on 17-19 June\, to celebrate our legacy and shape the future of the AER as a pan-European\, independent network. Recognised as European Best Green Capital and Tree City of the World\, Maribor’s commitment to sustainable innovation offers the perfect backdrop to a landmark edition of the General Assembly and Spring Bureau meeting 2025. From 17 to 19 June\, their discussions will be enriched by the insights and reflections of the Maribor Innovation Forum\, a high-level conference on how to foster place-based innovation and enable European competitiveness with regions’ expertise. \n2025 General Assembly & Spring Bureau meeting\nThe 2025 General Assembly and Spring Bureau meeting will take place on 18 June and they will mark the election of the new political leadership of the Assembly of European Regions\, including the President\, Executive Board and Political Bureau. \n     AER General Assembly 2025 (18.06.2025\, 9:00-13:00)\n\nDraft Agenda\nWorking Documents (available soon)\n\n     AER Spring Bureau Meeting 2025 (18.06.2025\, 14:30-16:30)\n\nDraft Agenda\nWorking Documents (available soon)\n\nVoting Rights and Membership Fee Requirements \nIn accordance with article 5.3 of the AER Statutes\, each region is entitled to one (1) vote during the General Assembly. Should your region not be able to take part in the General Assembly\, it is possible to request proxy voting by using this form. \nAs outlined in the AER Statutes\, members who have not paid their membership fee will have their membership rights suspended. This means that representatives from those regions will not be eligible to vote or stand for election at the General Assembly on 18 June in Maribor\, nor for positions within the Bureau. To ensure full participation\, we kindly encourage all members to settle any outstanding fees by 4 June. \nPlace-Based Innovation in Practice\nCircular economy and sustainable tourism are key pillars of the place-based innovation practices pioneered by Eastern Slovenia. During the study visit on Circular Economy to the demonstration sites of Nigrad and Ptuj (more information here)\, participants will have the opportunity to explore how the EU-funded projects CINDERELA and Circsyst explore innovative approaches to waste and water management as well as to secondary raw materials. The study visit on Sustainable Tourism to Štajerska (more information here) will show how tourism can enhance the visibility and accessibility of local traditions and assets\, from wine-making to local farming. \nDraft Programme\nAER_GA2025 + MIF programme_1606_fin \nClick here to download the programme.\nTravel Information\nVenue\nThe event venue is the charming Old Puppet Theatre of Maribor\, an ancient Minorite monastery completely renovated (Vojašniški trg 2A\, 2000 Maribor\, Slovenia). \n\nAccommodation\nJune is high touristic season in Maribor and Slovenia. Please make sure to book your accommodation ahead of time. The host region have secured favorable rates at the following establishments. When booking\, please specify that you will be attending the AER event. \nAll hotels are within walking distance from the event venue of the Old Puppet Theatre (Vojašniški trg 2A\, 2000 Maribor\, Slovenia) \nHotel Maribor**** (https://www.hotelmaribor.si/en)\nHotel City **** (https://www.hotelcitymb.si)\nHotel Orel *** (https://hotel.hotel-orel.si/en)\nB&B Hotel Maribor *** (https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/maribor) \nTravel\nThe closest airports to Maribor are Ljubljana Airport (LJU) and Zagreb (ZAG). The host region recommends the shuttle service Goopti to travel from/to Maribor. \nFor more information\, please consult the AER Information Package. \n  \nFor questions\, contact the AER Communications Coordinator Barbara Polin.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/2025gamariborinnovationforum/
LOCATION:Maribor\, Maribor\, Slovenia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
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SUMMARY:Eurodyssey Forum & 40th Anniversary | Barcelona\, Catalonia | 1-3 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 Years of Youth Mobility\nJoin 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! \nA Milestone Celebration \nSince 1985\, Eurodyssey has empowered thousands of young people through meaningful international traineeship experiences across Europe. This year\, we’re coming together to mark four decades of impact\, connection\, and transformation – with an eye on the future of youth mobility. \n \nThe three-day Forum will offer a dynamic mix of: \n\nPanel discussion\nInteractive workshops\nCultural visits to discover the heart of Catalonia\nAnniversary celebration highlighting the programme’s legacy and success stories\nAs part of the ETI Labs project\, the Forum will host a dedicated focus group session on young graduate traineeship tracks\n\n  \nParticipants\nThe event is open to representatives of Eurodyssey member regions\, current and former trainees\, regional and youth mobility policy-makers\, ETI Labs project partners\, and all those committed to supporting and advancing youth mobility in Europe. \nRegistration are now closed* \n* Registrations closed on 7 September. Please contact Jeanne Demonque (j.demonque@aer.eu) for any questions. \n\nDon’t miss this unique occasion to connect\, reflect\, and shape the next chapter of Eurodyssey.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/eurodyssey-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08034\, Spain
CATEGORIES:AER Eurodyssey Forums,AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL TALKS: Breakfast Briefing on Cohesion Policy post-2027 | 14 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cohesion 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.  \nThe Breakfast Briefing of the AER Task Force on Cohesion Policy has the goal to foster dialogue among regions\, EU institutions\, and stakeholders to assess the implementation of the current programming period and shape a robust\, inclusive\, and forward-looking Cohesion Policy for the post-2027 era. \nThe Breakfast Briefing will take place on 14 October 2025\, at the Renewable Energy House (Rue d’Arlon 63\, 1040 Bruxelles). Registrations will open soon. \nThe Breakfast Briefing will be the first AER Regional Talk of 2025\, a Brussels-based event series animated by the goal of fostering dialogue on key issues impacting regional communities and territories.  \nREGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW! \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-talks-breakfast-briefing-on-cohesion-policy-post-2027-14-october-2025/
LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251015T200000
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL TALKS: Young People in Politics | 15 October 2025 in Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Youth 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. \nThe 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 effective representation of diverse voices. Confirmed speakers include: \n\nAstrid Begenyeza\, Project Manager of Molenbeek for Brussels 2030 – Brussels Capital Region\, Belgium\nChristelle Savall\, President of  the Young European Federalists (JEF)\nEivind Holst\, County Mayor and host of the Summer Academy 2024 – Nordland\, Norway\nJohanna Dayer Schneider\, Children and Youth Officer\, Cantonal Office for the Promotion of Children and Young People – Fribourg\, Switzerland\n\nThe event is part of the Climbing the Ladder: fostering a culture of Youth Engagement (CL-YE) project\, which addresses the need for effective and meaningful structures\, mechanisms\, and spaces for the active involvement of young people in policy-making and decision-making processes at the local\, regional\, national\, and European levels. The debate will also draw on insights from project publications\, including CL-YE Models and Mechanisms of Youth Engagement\, which maps out approaches to involving young people in decision-making\, and Good practices and case studies\, highlighting concrete examples of youth engagement across Europe. \nThis is a European Youth Together project funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme. \nThe debate will take place on 15 October 2025\, from 18:00 to 20:00 in Brussels.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-talks-young-people-in-politics-15-october-2025-in-brussels/
LOCATION:Atelier29 Brussels\, Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29\, Brussels\, 1000
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL TALKS | Caring Communities -  Strengthening Families and Futures
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis online REGIONAL TALK session\, organised by the AER Working Group on Mental Health\, will explore how the Centre implements advanced international practices to provide free\, high-quality psychological\, mental health\, and rehabilitation services aimed at developing adaptive skills\, enhancing resilience\, and restoring mental and physical well-being. \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-talks-caring-communities-strengthening-families-and-futures/
CATEGORIES:AER Working Groups,Ukraine
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
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SUMMARY:YRN Capacity-Building in Karlstad\, Sweden | 13-15 November 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event\, coordinated by Region Värmland\, the YRN Presidium\, and the AER Secretariat\, is open to all members of the YRN\, and to AER members working on youth issues\, such as regional politicians in charge of Youth\, or the Youth Coordinators in regional administrations. \n– Registration are closed – \n \nSolidarity Fund\nYoung participants whose travel costs cannot be supported by their region\, a regional council\, a youth regional council\, a youth organisation\, etc.\, may apply to the Solidarity Fund generously provided by Region Värmland. If accepted\, we can cover up to 250€ of your travel and accommodation costs\, as a reimbursement by bank transfer after your attendance to the entire event\, and if you provide all necessary supportive documents (invoices\, receipts\, original boarding passes\, train tickets\, bus tickets). The reimbursement may exceed 250€ depending on the final number of participants. \nAll the details about the Solidarity Fund have been communicated by email to the selected participants. \nPractical information\nAll lunches and dinners are covered from Thursday dinner to Saturday lunch. \nThe event’s main venue will be the Regionens hus\, in Karlstad. \nParticipants are expected to book their flights/trains/buses themselves.  \nFlight / How to get to Karlstad \n\nOslo\, Gardemoen: there is a direct train from the airport to Oslo Central (approximately 19 minutes). Tickets for the flight transport are purchased at the airport. There are direct trains and buses from Oslo to Karlstad. Tickets can be purchased from SJ\, Bus4You or Flixbus. All options take approximately 2-3 hours from Oslo Central to Karlstad.\nStockholm\, Arlanda. There is a direct bus from Arlanda Airport to Karlstad\, that we would recommend rather than having a transit in Stockholm Central. The bus takes approximately 4h20. Tickets can be purchased from Bus4You or Flixbus.\nGothenburg\, Landvetter. There is a direct bus from the airport to Gothenburg Central (approximately 30 minutes). Tickets are purchased from “flygbussarna”. There are trains departing from Gothenburg to Karlstad which take approximately 2h30. Train tickets can be purchased from SJ. There is also the option to take a bus\, Bus4You or Flixbus\, to Karlstad.\n\nRecommended ho(s)tels \n\nSolsta Hotell\nCarlstad City Hotell\nCarlstad Hostel (participants will stay in that hostel)
URL:https://aer.eu/events/yrn-capacity-building-in-karlstad-sweden-13-15-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:YRN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251113T140000
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SUMMARY:Youth Participation Toolfair: Sharing and Connecting Ideas | 13 November | Online
DESCRIPTION:How can we enhance the meaningfulness and impact of youth participation across Europe?  \nJoin 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. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will:\n \n\nExchange ideas and network with peers and policymakers from across Europe\nDiscover innovative models of youth participation and decision-making\nGain practical tools to foster active youth engagement in your community\n\nWhen: 13 November – 12:00pm – 13:45pm (CET) \nWhere: Online \nRegister here to join the event: https://forms.gle/9QN1cJaB9JUR7DdM9 \nThis initiative is part of Climbing the Ladder\, a project led by DYPALL Network in partnership with the Assembly of European Regions\, AER member region Nordland fylkeskommune (Norway)\, Europiamo ETS (Italy)\, YEPP EUROPE (Germany)\, EDYN (Slovakia)\, SQLearn (Greece) and funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Programme.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/youth-participation-toolfair-sharing-and-connecting-ideas-13-november-online/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
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SUMMARY:20-21 November 2025 | VIII Regional Business Forum - Novi Sad\, Vojvodina (RS)
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Business Forum (RBF): a platform connecting businesses\, ideas and people across borders \nCo-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 macro-issues\, like the growth trends in regional economies and the future of the automotive industry\, but also specific developments like the affirmation of the Danube as a regional tourism brand and the supply chains between farms and markets. \nAER members and friends are welcome to follow the live stream on YouTube. \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/20-21-november-2025-viii-regional-business-forum-novi-sad-vojvodina-rs/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20260409T000125
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SUMMARY:AER Autumn Events | 9-10 December 2025\, Brussels
DESCRIPTION:AER Celebrates 40 Years: Join Us for the 2025 Autumn Events!\nAs the Assembly of European Regions (AER) marks its 40th Anniversary\, we invite you to a series of forward-looking discussions shaping the future of territorial cohesion across Europe. From key developments in the MFF negotiations to ensuring accessible public services\, this year’s Autumn events offer spaces for dialogue\, exchange\, and action to strengthen the place-based approach at the heart of regional cooperation. \nDeadline for registrations: 24 November 2025 (COB) \n \n\nProgramme Overview\n(click here for the downloadable version) \n📅 Tuesday\, 9 December 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10:00 – 11:30 Meeting of the AER Working Group on Mental Health\nThis meeting marks the culmination of two years of work dedicated to exploring and sharing regional best practices in mental health. It will be an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the Working Group’s achievements\, and to discuss how to advance the work done. The discussion will be enriched by inputs from: \n\nNorbert Nagy\, President of the Youth Regional Network\nMichele Calabrò\, Director\, and Marco Di Donato\, Policy and Projects Officer\, from the network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)\n\n\n 📍Region Värmland   European Office (Rue du Luxembourg 3\, 1000)\n🔒 Only AER members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30 First Plenary of the AER Intercultural Regional Network\nThe first IRN Plenary aims to strengthen the foundations of the IRN as a dynamic and inclusive network of regional authorities committed to intercultural inclusion and equality. The meeting will include the approval of the terms of reference and the 2026 Work plan.\n 📍AER Officces\, (Rue d’Arlon 63-67\, 1040)\n🌍 Open to the public\n\n\n\n\n15:45 – 17:30 Which Governance for the AER of the Future?\nThis in-person discussion aims to enable a thorough assessment of the effectiveness\, agility\, and impact of the current AER governance structures.\n 📍AER Offices\, (Rue d’Arlon 63-67\, 1040)\n🔒 Only AER members\n\n\n\n\n 18:00 – 19:30 AER 40th Anniversary Debate: The Future of Interregional Cooperation\nThis debate is a continuation of the principles and achievements established over 40 years of working for advancing regional democracy and interregional cooperation. It will bring together regional leaders from across Europe to discuss how regions can enhance democracy\, promote collaboration\, drive innovation\, and tackle shared challenges\, followed by the 40th Anniversary Reception offered by Lower Austria. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nLukas Mandl\, AER President and Member of the European Parliament\nMarc Cools\, President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe\nPavel Branda (ECR/CZ)\, Chair of the Cross-border Interregional group in the European Committee of the Regions\nAida Karimli\, AER Vice President\, Deputy Regional Councillor in Västra Götaland\, Sweden\, Vice Chair of the Environment and Regional Development Committee\n\n\n📍Lower Austrian European Liaison Office\, (Rue Montoyer 40\, 1000) \n\nRead the concept note \n\n\n🎉 Open event + Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, 10 December 2025 — Autumn Bureau Meeting & Ukraine Focus Group Meeting\n📍 Zweig Visitor Centre\, European Parliament (Ardenne-Belliard\, Rue d’Ardenne\, 1000 Bruxelles)🪪 Security Check at the Zweig Visitor Centre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n📝 Working documents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:20 Security Check at the Zweig Visitor Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 Welcome & Introductions\n\n\n\nWorking Document 0. Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:10 Bureau Updates – Institutional Relations & Advocacy \n\n\n\nWorking Document I. Bureau Updates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:20 Dialogue on Cohesion Policy & MFF with Members of the European  Parliament  & Adoption Position Paper on Cohesion Policy post-2027\nThe meeting will focus on the future of Cohesion Policy post-2027 and the priorities of regions for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework. (Read more here)\n\n\nWorking Document II.  Position Paper\nWorking Document II.B Concept Note debate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:20 Identification of Bureau Priority Topics \n\n\n\nWorking Document III. Bureau Priorities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 ☕ Coffee Break\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 Bureau Debate – “No Services\, No Stay: Turning Access Into a Right”\nThe Bureau debate on “No Services\, No Stay: Turning Access into a Right“\, will discuss how access to services is key to retaining talent\, boosting prosperity and enhancing the competitiveness of European regions. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nGerry Murray\, Councillor\, Mayo (Ireland)\nDaniel Schützer\, Regional Councillor\, Värmland (Sweden)\nRobert Matić\, Vice-President\, Primorje-Gorski Kotar (Croatia)\nMarc Bournisien De Valmont\, Policy analyst at the Regional Development and Multi-level Governance Division of the Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, and Regions & Cities (OECD)\nKadri Uustal\, Head of Unit Cities\, Communities\, People\, DG REGIO\, European Commission\n\n\n\n\nWorking Document IV. Concept Note debate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUkraine Focus Group Meeting\n16:00\nGrand Est Representation Office (Rue du Luxembourg\, 15 B-1000 Bruxelles) \n*only for AER members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/autumn-bureau-meeting/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Bureau plenaries,AER Events
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SUMMARY:Member Event - World Sustainable Energy Days | Wels\, Upper Austria - 24-27 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Energy transition and energy independence at the World Sustainable Energy Days 2026\nEnergy transition leads to energy independence. This is the core motto of the World Sustainable Energy Days\, taking place from 24 to 27 February 2026\, in Wels\, Upper Austria\, an AER member and leader in the climate transition. In recent years\, Upper Austria has reduced gas emissions by 42% and ensures that 72% of indoor heating and 33% of primary energy comes from renewables. \nThe World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) is a high-level international conference that presents policies\, technologies and business models which increase competitiveness and energy affordability. Every year\, WSED welcomes over 650 participants from more than 60 countries. \nEvent highlights\n\n6 thematic conferences (European Pellet Conference\, Energy Efficiency Conference\, Energy Efficiency Policy Conference\, Energy  Communities\, Industrial Energy Transition Conference\, Smart E-Mobility Conference)\nYoung Energy Researchers conference\n80+ renowned speakers on market trends\, policies\, technologies and innovation\n20+ hours of networking\nPoster Presentations\n\n \nAudience\nThe audience includes representatives from the entire value chain of energy transition\, including: \n\nstakeholders from the private sector\, such as energy companies and technology and equipment companies\, service providers\, planners\, developers\, and the financing community\nrepresentatives from the energy transition research community\nrepresentatives of the EU\, national\, regional and local levels\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration & Information
URL:https://aer.eu/events/world-sustainable-energy-days-wels-upper-austria-24-27-february-2026/
LOCATION:Wels\, Pollheimerstrasse 1\, Wels\, Wels\, A-4600\, Austria
CATEGORIES:AER Member Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing - Competitiveness & Rural Development in the Next EU Budget
DESCRIPTION:📅 17 April 2026🕘 09:00 – 10:30 CET📍 Stable Room – Rue d’Arlon 63\, 1000 Brussels & ONLINE \nRegional competitiveness and rural development are increasingly interconnected in the debate on the next EU budget. With the proposed European Competitiveness Fund under the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034\, the European Union aims to strengthen innovation\, industrial capacity\, and strategic sectors across Europe. \nThis breakfast briefing will bring together regional authorities\, EU institutions and policy stakeholders to discuss how competitiveness policies can also support rural development\, regional innovation ecosystems and territorial balance. \nThe discussion will explore how new EU funding instruments can create synergies with existing policies such as the Common Agricultural Policy and Cohesion Policy\, while ensuring that regional authorities remain key actors in shaping investment priorities. \nParticipants will exchange views on how place-based approaches\, regional innovation strategies and stronger multi-level governance can ensure that all regions—urban and rural alike—benefit from Europe’s competitiveness agenda. \n\nAgenda\n09:00 — Registration & Coffee\n09:30 — Welcome & Introduction\n09:45 — Roundtable Discussion\n10:30 — Closing Remarks\n  \n \n  \n☕ This breakfast discussion provides a space for informal exchange between regional leaders and EU policymakers on how competitiveness policies can support strong and resilient rural territories across Europe.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-breakfast-briefing-on-competitiveness/
LOCATION:AER Brussels Office\, Rue d'Arlon 63\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="AER%20Task%20Force%20on%20Agriculture%20%26%20Rural%20Development":MAILTO:g.guari@aer.eu
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