We are a network
Multiple times per year, AER brings together regions, so that they may stand stronger together, and grow in a space of best practice exchange.
Study visit on the energy transition
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 […]
AER Spring Committees Plenaries
Arad City Hall Bulevardul Revoluției 75, Arad, Arad, RomaniaThe 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, […]
YRN General Assembly and Spring Plenary meeting 2018
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: […]
World Sustainable Energy Days 2018
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 […]
Urban Responses To Refugees: The Case of Gaziantep
Brussels , BelgiumThis event is part of Friends of Europe’s Migration Action initiative, which examines the imperative of migration in the context of economic sustainability and demographics, as well as its impact on public services, communities and security. Friends of Europe's approach is based on seeing migration and integration as assets rather than as threats. Changing the […]
AER End of Year Reception 2017
AER Brussels Office Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, BelgiumDear 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 […]
Artificial intelligence: are regions up to the challenge?
BIP Brussels 2-4 Rue Royale, Brussels, Brussels Capital, BelgiumThis 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 […]
AER Autumn Bureau Meeting 2017
Maastricht Crown Plaza Ruiterij 1, Maastricht, Limburg, NetherlandsTo 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 […]
Biomass – Potential for Growth
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, […]
YRN Autumn Plenary Meeting
AER Brussels Office Rue d'Arlon 63, Brussels, BelgiumRegister 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 […]
Policy learning event on research and innovation and SME competitiveness
Palazzo Lombardia in Milan Palozzo Lombardia, MilanoThe Policy Learning Platform invites you to Milan Are you interested to learn about the latest developments concerning the use of R&D results and open innovation? Do you have experience to share on how to better contribute to the competitiveness of SMEs and regional growth? Are you curious about what the platform has in store […]
Policy learning event on energy and resource efficiency
Fundación Tres Culturas Del Mediterráneo in Seville Isla de la Cartuja, Max Planck, 2, Seville, Sevilla, SpainThe Policy Learning Platform invites you to Seville Are you eager to meet peers and stakeholders working on energy efficiency and resource efficiency? Are you curious about what the platform has in store for you? Are you ready to share and learn from other policymakers? If so, then this event is for you. Join us […]
Building the Cohesion Alliance – new ideas and next steps – harvesting from #EURegionsWeek 2017
Committee of the Regions Rue Belliard, Brussels, BelgiumThe first part of the event will focus, together with high-level representatives of the European territorial associations, on the launch of the #CohesionAlliance, which aims at supporting a strong and effective cohesion policy for all regions beyond 2020 through joint activities of associations and interested parties and individuals across Europe. The second part will report […]
Regions and cities for climate and energy transition: A joint exercise
Abruzzo Region Office Avenue Louise, 210, Brussels, BelgiumWith the occasion of the European Week of Regions and Cities, an annual Brussels-based four-day event AER will organise the workshop “Regions and cities for climate and energy transition: A joint exercise”. This will enable officials from regions and cities’ administrations, as well as experts and academics to exchange good practices and know-how in the […]
An alternative for the future: Silver Economy for cities and regions
Committee of the Regions Rue Belliard, Brussels, BelgiumEurope is ageing. Today’s responsibility is to find sustainable solutions to this that lead to opportunities for economic growth and jobs. What does Silver economy mean and why is it important? The European Silver Economy is the part of the economy that concerns Europe’s older citizens and is closely linked to current trends in Europe’s […]