European Week of Regions and Cities

On 22 May, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions welcomed the partners of this 22nd edition of the #EURegionsWeek. The EU Regions Week will take place from 7-10 October 2024.

The meeting was dedicated to shaping this upcoming edition.

Here is what to expect this year:

• 102 sessions focused on empowering regions;
• new innovative formats as PechaKucha, Living Library;
• Interactive Activities: Enjoy tastings and explore various stands showcasing regional delicacies;
• High-level EU sessions: engage with EU officials and policymakers to gain insights into regional policy;
• “EURegionsWeek close to you” with local sessions happening all over Europe!

Early July, the full programme will be revealed online and registrations for the sessions will open. Stay tuned and visit this event website regularly for the latest updates!

Good to Know

REA will host the workshop ‘Enhancing Risk Awareness and Promoting Technologies for Better Prepared and Resilient EU Communities’ as part of the event on 9 October.

About

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. Discover more about what it is here.