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European Week of Regions and Cities 2023
The 21st edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) took place on 9-12 October 2023.
This year, the agenda featured 220+ sessions. All activities were organised in person in Brussels. The full agenda, session reports and more information is available on the event website.
The 2023 edition focused on six topics:
- Regions in post-industrial transition
- Retaining talent for regional growth
- Small and mid-size urban centres driving growth
- Breaking barriers to cross-border cooperation
- Local energy shift for security and sustainability
- Promoting social innovation
2023 marked the year when the European Week of Regions and Cities went back to a fully in-person edition after the pandemic. With more than 7000 participants, 500 speakers and 220 sessions, it was quite an event!
We've compiled our highlights from the week into a summary. Take a look!
For a full overview, keep scrolling for a list of workshops and sessions we had on our agenda in 2023. We'll be back next year - what about you?
As long-standing partners of the European Week of Regions and Cities, we organised and participated in various activities during the event. Take a look at list below to find out more about our sessions and see what our joint secretariat, the experts of our Platform, and representatives from our projects were up to during the week.
In addition to the official agenda, a lot of activities and events happened in September and November as side events of the European Week of the Regions and Cities. Check out the full side events programme for a full overview, but take also note of sessions with Interreg Europe's representatives as contributors.
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European Week of Regions and Cities 2023
The 21th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) takes place on 9-12 October 2023 . The agenda of the week covers over 200 sessions, an exhibition, as well as networking opportunities and other side activities. It is the biggest annual event dedicated to regions, cities![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-workshop.jpg?itok=ofHLK6IZ)
Reaching out to new regions - Solidarity and cohesion through interregional cooperation
Join us at the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss new cooperation opportunities brought by the expansion of the Interreg Europe programme . Interregional cooperation brings regions together to develop solutions to enhance government investment, innovation, and capacity building. The![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-lab.jpg?itok=yUb9A_5Y)
How can regions and cities drive a just energy transition with and for their citizens?
Take part in our policy lab at the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss the role and contribution of regions and cities in the just energy transition. Climate urgency and current geopolitical circumstances challenge the way EU produces and consumes energy. So, how do regions and cities![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-talk.jpg?itok=Oi9Xh7qM)
Peer-powered policy solutions: how peer reviews can increase your skills and inspire better policies
Get inspired by our peer review service at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023. Are you looking for a solution to your policy challenge? Interreg Europe’s peer review service can help! Cooperate with carefully selected peers, local stakeholders, and our expert team to get in-depth analysis![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-expo.jpg?itok=OYVgV0bS)
Exhibition stand - Interreg Europe: sharing solutions for better regional policies
Are you planning to participate in the European Week of Regions and Cities this year? Don't miss the exhibition! We will be present all week long and look forward to seeing you there. Come and see how interregional cooperation can make a difference: Discover solutions for better policies and good![The 21st European Week of Regions and Cities - 9-12 October 2023 21st edition of EURegionsWeek logo with pictures of people displayed over a map of Europe](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023.png?itok=6BJmRw3U)
RegioStars 2023: Final round (A Green Europe & A Europe closer to the citizens)
RegioStars is a competition organised by the European Commission (DG Regio) for EU-funded projects. The annual awards give recognition to innovative and inspiring projects across Europe. This year, you'll have a chance to meet the finalists and discover more about the projects at the European Week![The 21st European Week of Regions and Cities - 9-12 October 2023 21st edition of EURegionsWeek logo with pictures of people displayed over a map of Europe](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023.png?itok=6BJmRw3U)
Interoperability: an enabler for breaking cross-border barriers
Interoperability is a key enabler for seamless exchange of data and building user-centric public services. You'll have a chance to discuss the topic with experts and practitioners during the European Week of Regions and Cities . On 11 October (16:30-18:00 CET), a policy lab titled ' Interoperability![EURegionsWeek side events take place between September and November 203 EURegionsWeek side events take place between September and November 203](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-sideevents-rectangular.png?itok=-Suj5CCS)