Since its inception in 2003, the #EURegionsWeek has been promoting the use of EU funds to enhance citizens' daily lives, and has become a unique platform for communication and networking for regions and cities, their political representatives, officials, experts, and academics.

This year's edition, under the motto "Thriving Regions, Stronger Europe", will focus on several themes, including regions in post-industrial transition, retaining talent for regional growth, breaking barriers to cross-border cooperation, small and mid-size urban centers driving growth, local energy shift for security and sustainability, and promoting social innovation.

If you wish to bring rural areas higher in the agenda/to shed light on rural areas and participate as a partner, visit the event website  and read the guide for event partners