Past Events

Rural issues deserve a clear place in the spotlight and we hope that those of you who are committed to the sustainable development of rural areas will want to join in and organize events during the Swedish Rural Week.

The long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas was launched in June 2021. Since then, rural pact mobilisation has started in various parts of the Union, to make rural Europe stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous by 2040. What are the experiences so far and what can we learn [...]

On 11 and 12 May 2023 will take place AgROBOfood's Final Event. Go fast and far into the world of robotics and agriculture and meet with key industry leaders and researchers to expand your network. More information available soon.

This year’s edition will give participants the opportunity to engage with scientists, farmers, rural communities, industry, advisors, policymakers, citizens and NGO representatives. It will provide an overview of European research and innovation activities and their achievements in agriculture, forestry and rural development. Participants will also be invited to [...]

Digital skills development is also one of the strategic priorities of the Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027, adopted in September 2020, which set the Commission’s long-term approach to digital transformation of education and training. As part of the 2023 European Year of Skills, the Commission will encourage a much stronger focus [...]

Under the theme “Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills”, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 will take place in Brussels and online on 20-22 June 2023. EUSEW 2023 will include a policy conference the prestigious EUSEW Awards the Energy Fair with stands the fourth [...]

The Rural Geography group of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, feels honoured to host the 3rd European Rural Geography Conference. The conference theme is Rural Geographies in Transition. Rural areas in Europe are under increasing and intersecting pressures and transitions. The landscapes, the actors, the uses, [...]

The 3rd edition of the SMART VILLAGE Forum will open its doors between June 28 and July 3, 2023 through a participatory event that will reflect the role of the authorities and the business environment in consolidating the long-term vision on rural communities. The Forum aims to contribute [...]

Many rural areas in Europe are experiencing a long-term reduction of their population, particularly those in working age (20-64 years old) and youth (less than 20 years old). The long-term vision for EU’s rural areas, including the Rural Pact have the ambition to support the revitalisation of rural [...]

The High-level Rural Policy Forum is organised by the Spanish presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission with the Rural Pact Support Office. It offers a bold opportunity to gather key political actors to advance the political agenda for the future of rural [...]