Don't miss out! Check out the upcoming events on our calendar!

In this section you will find a calendar providing an overview of upcoming events covering various topics around regional development and Cohesion policy. Each event offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration.

11th edition of Europe, let's cooperate interregional cooperation forum

What? On the agenda, there will be presentation about Interreg Europe and the benefits of interregional cooperation and celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Policy Learning Platform. The participants will have the opportunity to learn more, test and discover the Policy Learning Platform's services. There will be also study visits to see concrete and inspiring examples of regional good practices in and around Krakow.

When? 19-20 March 2025

Where? Kraków, Poland

How to register? https://www.interregeurope.eu/news-events/events/europe-lets-cooperate-2025#anchor-registration

EU Open Data Days 2025

What? This event, organised by the team at data.europa.eu, the official portal for European data, aims to promote the harnessing of open data's power and will bring together data providers, enthusiasts, and re-users from Europe and beyond.

When? 19-20 March 2025

Where? European Convention Centre in Luxembourg (ECCL) & online

How to register? https://data.europa.eu/en/euopendatadays#open-data-days-nav-tab-table-1232

2027 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards

What? The European Green Capital Award is available for cities with over 100,000 inhabitants, while smaller towns and cities with more than 20,000 inhabitants can apply for the European Green Leaf Award. The winner of the Green Capital Award will receive €600,000 and up to two Green Leaf winners will receive €200,000 each. More information here

When? The deadline for applying is 15 April 2025

Where? Interested cities are invited to register for the contest via the EU survey to ensure they receive access to the relevant documents and the application form.  

How to register? https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/registration_portal_2027_awards

The 2025 edition of the REGIOSTARS

What? REGIOSTARS has been organized annually by DG REGIO since 2008. Over the years, it has become Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects that demonstrate the impact and inclusivity of regional development. More information here

When? The deadline for applying is 20 May 2025

Where? The winners will be announced at the festive REGIOSTARS ceremony, the highlight of the EURegionsWeek. As part of their prize, the winners will receive a mini-promotion campaign for their project. 

How to register? EU Survey REGIOSTARS application form

Training on Strategic Public Procurement

What? The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: practitioners in Programme Authorities: managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. 

When? 19-20 May 2025

Where? Brussels, Belgium

How to register? https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/TrainingSPP-May2025-Registration