The Second Regional Business Forum will take place in Vojvodina from 1-3 October 2019. Given the success of the previous edition, the Assembly of European Regions and the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina want to establish this Regional Business Forum as an unmissable event in the business development year. The expertise of the Enterprise Europe Network, Chamber of … [Read more...]
Revitalizing Democracy: Growth and jobs.
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Watch the official video of the 2018 Summer Academy in Maramures
We are delighted to share with you this video of the 2018 AER Summer Academy produced by Maramures' audiovisual services. This film definitely reflects what the programme has to offer to regions and participants: mutual learning, networking with experts and professionals, discovering the heritage treasures of the host region, empowering young people, gaining hands-on experience … [Read more...]
Discussing Cultural Heritage at the 2018 Summer Academy Plenary Sessions
Over the course of five days regional politicians, officers and youth representatives from the AER member regions gathered together for the 2018 AER Summer Academy in Maramures (RO). The opening ceremony on the morning of 7 August was followed by the first of three plenary sessions spread over the week, in which experts and professionals working in this domain provided … [Read more...]
Multilevel and Open Innovation Ecosystems discussed during Spring Committee Plenaries in Arad
On the occasion of the AER Spring plenaries in Arad, the main topic was, multilevel and open innovation ecosystems. This interesting and complex subject was moderated by Dr Sandra Evans, University of Tübingen, DE. Dr Evans highlighted the paradigm shift we are facing today, from closed innovation, linear subcontracts, to open innovation, clusters to the world of today … [Read more...]
Funding opportunities on Artificial Intelligence!
Following the recent success of AER's event “Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge?” on Thursday 30 November, which brought together policy makers, stakeholders, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss the policy implications of the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Projects Unit of the AER Secretariat is pleased to share with you some relevant … [Read more...]
Mutual Learning at AER event on Artificial Intelligence
Policy makers, stakeholders, academics, and entrepreneurs gathered in Brussels on Thursday 30 November at AER’s event "Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge?" to discuss the policy implications of the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Genuine exchange The event offered a rare opportunity for the various participants to take part in a genuine exchange. While … [Read more...]
Bureau Members adopt AER’s political priorities for 2018-2019
During the AER Autumn Bureau Meeting, that took place on the 29th of November in Maastricht, Bureau members voted on the 2018-2019 political priorities for AER. It was an interesting process, as the priorities were drafted and voted on, in the same day. The discussions leading up to this were therefore very dynamic and fruitful. Setting the overarching political … [Read more...]
The Future is Now: Innovation in AI
Innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) is turning what was once science fiction into reality. With the exponential pace at which technology develops, barriers are being broken in AI faster than many have thought possible. On 30 November, AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, and stakeholders … [Read more...]
Don’t miss out on the chance to apply for the Silver Economy Awards!
If you are reading this, it's because you are thinking of applying for the Silver Economy Awards! The SEED Consortium is searching for talented candidates like you to showcase innovative solutions addressing the needs of ageing populations and thus contribute to raise awareness on the implications of demographic change. Do not wait any longer to submit your proposal for the … [Read more...]
Human Culture in a Digital World
Future artificial intelligence (AI) programs promise to alter our understanding and experiences with human culture. From the music, to language, to art, AI will play a more prominent role in human culture in the years to come. AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, and … [Read more...]
Skills and Competences in an AI era
In the next decade, it is a virtual certainty that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will begin to replace increasing numbers of labourers. The outsourcing of labour to machines will alter the skills and competencies which are valuable in a competitive labour market. At AER's event on Artificial Intelligence, speakers will address this topic, highlighting the challenges and … [Read more...]
The Eurodyssey family continues to grow!
The Croatian region of Šibenik-Knin hosted the Eurodyssey Forum, from 3 to 5 October. The participants were welcomed by a sunny and warm weather: a pleasant atmosphere for the forum's 2017 edition. On the first day, a new member region was presented, Arad (RO). Lavinia Terpea, the region’s correspondent, introduced the region and its goals for the programme. Presentations AER … [Read more...]
Policy learning event on research and innovation and SME competitiveness
Don't miss the #policylearning event in Milan organised by the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform. The two day networking conference will be a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments concerning the use of R&D results and open innovation, to share on how to better contribute to the competitiveness of SMEs and regional growth and to find out what the … [Read more...]
Join the V-CEG project on Active Youth for EEA and Norway Grants!
AER received another project ready to be submitted for the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment. The Department of Business Administration, University of the Aegean aims at combatting youth employment and addressing the needs of NEETs in their project proposal, called 'Virtual Campus for Employability & Growth (V-CEG) in the non-financial business economy'. Who … [Read more...]
Join “The Cities of the Future 2017” Brokerage Event!
Following the successful event on EU Funding for Turkey (which took place in Ankara on May 4th), the AER is now pleased to announce the launch of the “Cities of the Future 2017” Brokerage Event which will be held in Brussels on the 26th and 27th of October 2017. The so-called event is organised by the “Turkey in Horizon 2020”, a consortium formed by International Development … [Read more...]