The EU Regions Week kicks off on Monday 7 October with the official Opening Session in the European Parliament's hemicycle, followed by a Citizens’ Dialogues session and an Opening reception with Atlantic regional tasting, both at the Square conference centre.

On Tuesday 8 October, the European Committee of the Regions hosts a Political reception while at Square the evening ends with a Regions' evening with Mediterranean regional tasting.

On Wednesday 9 October, the Partners’ reception at Square is followed by the REGIOSTARS Ceremony and a Reception with Central regional tasting.

This year's edition also includes a full tailor-made programme for young elected politicians, prepared by the European Committee of the Regions. Several regional offices around Brussels will join the event by hosting sessions on their premises.

The Closing Ceremony on the afternoon of 10 October will be an opportunity to harvest the conclusions of this year's sessions.