European Week of Regions and Cities, Brussels

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, implementing European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance.

We have compiled below a selection of heritage-related events taking place during the European Week of Regions and Cities.

Tuesday 8 Oct

12.30-13.30 European Capitals of Culture – Regional Development and Culture
12.30-13.30 Connecting food innovation and traditions in smaller regions and cities
12.30-13.00 Pafos, before and after 2017, the benefits of being Cultural Capital of Europe
15.30-16.00 Comprehensive planning for a sustainable development based on culture & heritage
16.30-19.00 Mediterranean Diet – When Brand Meets People

Wed 9 Oct

9.15-10.45 The adaptive re-use of our built heritage for a greener Europe (partner: the Architects’ Council of Europe)
9.15-10.45 Future of Europe: A case for plurilingualism & cultural cooperation in cross-border regions
9.15-10.45 Smart Specialisation and the Heritage City (partner: EUROCITIES)
9.30-10.00 Developing an intangible cultural history asset to drive rural tourism
11.30-13.00 Towards improving sustainable use of land and nature-based solutions in Europe
16.30-19.00 Urban Agenda Partnership for Culture and Cultural Heritage

Thurs 10 Oct

9.15-10.45 Understanding the economic impact of cultural heritage in European regions (co-organised by DG EAC and ESPON and others)

Registrations are open already.

You can find more information here.