DigiMedFor Final event
2026-05-13 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | France, Carnoules
On 13 May 2026, the DigiMedFor project – of which the ELARD Knowledge Hub is a partner – will host its Final Event in Carnoules, France.
This on-site event will bring together project partners, stakeholders, and forestry professionals to present key results, share lessons learned, and explore how digital solutions can support more sustainable management of Mediterranean forests.
Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Format: On siteLocation: Carnoules, France
The public dissemination day is open to external participants and will include presentations of project results and tools, a Q&A session, as well as a forest visit with demonstrations in Collobrières.
Register by 30 April: https://digimedfor.eu/2026/02/11/digimedfor-final-event/

4th European Rural Geographies Conference
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Portugal, Porto
From 22 to 26 June 2026, the 4th European Rural Geographies Conference “Reinventing Rural Spaces: Resilience, Innovation and Sustainability in a Changing World” will take place at the University of Porto, Portugal.
This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners to explore how rural areas can respond to today’s key challenges – including climate change, innovation, and socio-economic transformation.
The programme will feature expert sessions, presentations, and field visits, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and forward-looking discussions on rural development.
Marion Eckardt, Head of ELARD Knowledge Hub, will participate as an inaugural conference speaker, contributing to raising awareness of ELARD and LEADER principles and sharing insights from ongoing projects.
Date: 22–26 June 2026Location: University of Porto, Portugal
More information: https://4-ruralgeographies.euroissues.pt/

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-25 | Brussels, Belgium
The RUSTIK and GRANULAR projects will hold their joint Final Conference on 24–25 June 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium.
The two-day event will bring together project partners, policymakers, practitioners and rural stakeholders to share key results and discuss future perspectives for rural development and innovation.
On the first day (24 June, 13:30–18:00), the programme will focus on presenting the main research outputs from both projects, including local perspectives and contributions from external speakers. The session will conclude with a networking drink.
The second day (25 June, 09:00–14:00) will look ahead to the future of rural policies and highlight practical, on-the-ground experiences based on the two projects impact. The conference will close with a networking lunch.
More information, including registration details and the full agenda, is available here.
