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Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind
Join us for the first cross-macroregional event on smart rural development in Sofia (BG) on 24 March 2026. The event is organized by representatives from all four macro-regional strategies and the Horizon project SMART ERA. Together, we will explore what it takes to support successful and smart rural development and how we can turn our vision into concrete action.
Who is it for?
We look forward to engaging with representatives from:
- Municipalities
- Civil society organisations
- Research institutions and universities
- National authorities
- European institutions
- Macro-regional governance (national coordinators, thematic coordinators, Steering/Working Group members)
What can you expect?
Participants can look forward to an engaging programme, including:
- An insightful panel discussion
- Interactive World Café sessions
- Inspiring good practices
- Numerous opportunities for networking
Agenda and Registration
Please note that the event will be held in English. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
Registration and agenda here
More about the SMART ERA project:
https://smartera-project.eu/
Organisers
The event is jointly organised by representatives of the four EU macro-regional strategies and the SMART ERA project.
