Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food

Brussels, Belgium

Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector This event aims to bring together key stakeholders – including European agri-food sectors, civil society, rural communities, consumers, think-tanks, academia, Member States and MEPs – to contribute to the debate to shape an attractive farming and agri-food sector for future generations. The conference aims to: continue […]

Annual EU Budget Conference 2025 – From local action to global influence: the next long-term Union budget

Hybrid Charlemagne building, Wetstraat 170 Rue de la Loi, Brussels, Belgium

The next long-term budget will power the Union shared vision for the future in a context of growing geopolitical, economic and societal challenges. The Annual EU Budget Conference will bring together a wide array of stakeholders to rethink a future budget with the Union policy priorities at the centre by making it more focused, simpler […]

Smarter, stronger and more competitive rural areas: The way forward for EU policies

Online

The EU Institutions are preparing for the next Multi Annual Financial Framework that will be tabled in July 2025. The next EU budget builds from the Political Guidelines of the European Commission, themselves drawing ideas from the Letta and Draghi Reports, as well as the Long-Term Vision for Rural areas and the recent Vision for Agriculture and Food. All of this points to very significant […]

Good practice webinar on rural innovation

Online

The webinar, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will highlight national, regional and local experiences that promote innovation in rural areas. It will strengthen participants' capacity to design and implement innovative initiatives and inspire stakeholders to take concrete action - with a particular focus on technological, ecological, and social innovation.   More information on the […]

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗜

Online

As the EU prepares its post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, how can we ensure that local voices — urban and rural — are heard in shaping future policies? Join us for the second part of our timely webinar series, where we’ll explore the latest declarations, petitions, and policy positions advocating for territorial and place-based approaches in […]

Rural Youth in Decision-Making

Online

A webinar co-organised by the REDR (Spanish Rural Devleopment Network) and the LEADER youth Community of ELARD.  We’ll explore how young people are influencing decisions and shaping the future of rural areas across Europe. You’ll hear directly from youth involved in local councils, LAGs, and rural associations. What to expect: 🔹 Introduction to the LEADER […]

Empowering Rural Communities. From Theory to Practice in Community Development

Cremona, Italy Cremona, Italy

Jointly organized by the European Rural Youth Observatory (EURYO) and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, this immersive summer school provides a rigorous and practice-oriented approach to rural community development. Designed for Students interested at all levels and qualifications, PhD students, early-career researchers, youth workers, and professionals, the program is structured around a core methodological framework that equips participants with the theories, methods, and practical tools […]

LINC

St Anton am Aarlberg, Austria St Anton am Arlberg, Austria

LINC is a European Conference which combines European exchange of experience with sport events and European culinary. LINC is an initiative from LAGs (Local Action Groups) and National Network Units for rural development in Austria, Germany, Estonia and Finland. LEADER Inspired Network Community – LINC – European LEADER academy which combines exchange of experiences in many different […]

Europcom 2025 – Beyond words: a story of trust.

European Committee of the Regions Rue Belliard 101, Brussels

EuroPCom, the European Public Communication Conference, is Europe's largest annual gathering of public communication experts, jointly organised by the EU institutions. The 16th edition of EuroPCom will take place on-site on 3 and 4 July 2025.  Under the theme Beyond words – a story of trust, communicators, leaders and changemakers will explore the topic of trust in […]