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 and the European cohesion policy. This year, the event will take place in person, bringing together thousands of participants in Brussels to meet, network, discuss and share ideas.
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Registration is open. Don't wait too long to sign up for a spot, because places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration is open between 1 August and 30 September.
Interreg Europe at #EURegionsWeek Â
Interreg Europe has been a committed partner of the European Week of Regions and Cities over the years. We will be part of the 2023 edition as well and hope to see you in October.
Our activities during the event include:Â
- 10 October (9:30-10:30 CET) an information session about the expansion of the Interreg Europe programme to new countries:Â Reaching out to new regions - Solidarity and cohesion through interregional cooperation
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- 10 October (9:30-11:00 CET) a joint session with Interreg Europe, ESPON, Urbact and Interact on How can regions and cities drive a just energy transition with and for their citizens?
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- 10 October (14:30-14:45 CET) an EU Regions' Talk about the Policy Learning Platform and our peer review service:Â Peer-powered policy solutions: how peer reviews can increase your skills and inspire better policies
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- 9-12 October: exhibition stand in the Agora during the entire event
You can also meet our experts and projects in these sessions:
- 11 October (11:30-13:00 CET) an session introducing RegioStars finalists, including our Green Screen project:Â REGIOSTARS 2023: Final round Categories 2 & 5: A green Europe & A Europe closer to the citizens
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- 11 October (16:30-18:00 CET) an policy lab featuring one of our Platform experts:Â Interoperability: an enabler for breaking cross-border barriers
See our #EURegionsWeek overview page for details. Stay tuned for more information and save the date for the event!
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10 Oct 2023
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
10 Oct 2023
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
10 Oct 2023
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
09 - 12 Oct 2023
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
11 Oct 2023
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
11 Oct 2023
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