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European Week of Regions and Cities

Join us from October 9-12 in Brussels!

Don't miss out the biggest event dedicated to Cohesion Policy, where an array of captivating topics and events await your participation.

Here is a glimpse of what's in store, for more, check out the full programme.

  • Opening session: join the debate featuring high level speakers, members of the European Committee of the Regions, local and regional authorities, young elected politicians and key actors of the Cohesion Policy. This egaging debate will center on the pressing issues confronting European cities and regions in 2023 amidst the rapily changing European and international landscape. Topics of discussion will include the pivotal role of Cohesion Policy in European acities and regions, as well as the future prospects of both Europe and Ukraine.

  • Citizen's Dialogue: Engage in discussions about brain drain, challenges faced by young people, and their decision regarding their place of origin. Commissioner Ferreira will join this dialogue.

  • Megalizzi-Niedzielski Prize: Honor the memory of Antonio Megalizzi and Bartek Piotr Orent Niedzielski, two young European journalists who deeply believed in the EU project. The prize will be awarded to promising journalists who share their enthusiasm.

  • Transformational challenges: Explore six thematic sessions dedicated to the transformational challenges that Cohesion Policy supports regions in overcoming. Topics include: Regions in post industrial transition, Retaining talent for regional growth, Breaking barriers to cross-border cooperation, and more.

  • Closing session: Don't miss the grand finale at the Gold Hall of the Square Convention Centre. Join us as we celebrate the culmination of Thriving Regions, Stronger Europe and the outcomes of the dedicated thematic sessions.

While online registration has closed, you can still secure your seat through onsite registration.

We look forward to welcoming you. Together, we will explore, discuss, and shape the future of our regions and Europe.