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 […]

32nd International Leadership Workshop for Rural Youth

Herrsching Herrsching, Germany

Sharing Skills – Shaping Change Agri-food systems around the globe are undergoing a huge transformation process. To help meet these challenges, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) promotes international cooperation and networking as an important cornerstone of peace policy. The key guiding principle is making the human right to food a practical reality. […]

Rural Pact Conference: ‘From vision to action: Empowering rural areas for the future’

Château du Biez Rue de Lannoy, Pecq, Belgium

The event initially planned on 8-9 April 2024 has been reschedduled to 16-17 September. The conference, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will gather 250 participants from across Europe. The event will offer two days of networking and facilitate exchanges to advance the rural vision 2040, update the Rural Action Plan and guide Rural […]

From Forest to Future: DigiMedFor Event in Vallombrosa

On 25 September 2025, the DigiMedFor project – of which the ELARD Knowledge Hub is a proud partner – will host a Joint Dissemination Event with SINTETIC at the historic Vallombrosa, Italy. This full-day event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and innovators to explore how digital technologies are reshaping the forest-wood supply chain and supporting more sustainable management of Mediterranean forests. […]

Bringing inner areas and Local Action Groups back to the center of European attention (hybrid)

European Parliament Room 1G2, Brussels, Belgium

The event is hybrid. The streaming link will be sent to the registered email address one day prior to the event. This event aims at reflecting on the prospects and challenges arising from the proposed European financial and legislative framework post 2027 and explore how to translate these policy directions into practical strategies benefiting rural areas, […]