Published on 3/09/2026 / Updated 8/09/2026
The EURegionsWeek 2026 is just around the corner! From 12 to 14 October, Brussels will once again host Europe’s leading event for regions and cities, bringing together policymakers, regional and local representatives, experts, journalists and stakeholders from across Europe.
Ready to be part of the conversation? Explore the programme and start building your personalised agenda.
Whether you want to exchange ideas on the future of cohesion policy, discover inspiring regional initiatives or connect with colleagues from across Europe, EURegionsWeek 2026 offers plenty of opportunities to learn, share and connect.
Don’t miss these highlights:
Monday 12
Official Opening of the European Week of Regions and Cities (session full)
Mon 12/10/2026, 14:30 - 16:00 CET
Join the EURegionsWeek 2026 opening session which will kick off three days of exchange, debate and networking.
Please note: the opening session takes place in the European Parliament, participants to this session will need to register via the European Parliament registration system.
Tuesday 13
REGIOSTARS Final Round - Pitches
A Competitive and Smart Europe category (session full)
Tue 13/10/2026, 09:00 - 10:00 CET
A Green Europe category (session full)
Tue 13/10/2026, 10:30 - 11:30 CET
A Connected Europe category (session full)
Tue 13/10/2026, 12:00 - 13:00 CET
A Social and Inclusive Europe category (session full)
Tue 13/10/2026, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
A Europe Closer to the Citizens category (session full)
Tue 13/10/2026, 15:30 - 16:30 CET
High Level Session - Making the Right to Stay a Reality: Opportunities for our Communities and our Prosperity (session full)
Tue 13/10/2026, 08:45 - 10:15 CET
How can Europe create the conditions for people to build their futures in the places they call home? Explore the challenges and opportunities for communities and regional prosperity in this high-level session.
Wednesday 14
High Level Session - A Cohesion Policy for a competitive Union
Wed 14/10/2026, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
What does a strong and competitive Europe mean for its regions and cities? Join the discussion on the future of cohesion policy and its role in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
Celebrating aspiring journalists - The Megalizzi-Niedzielski Prize
Wed 14/10/2026, 17:30 - 18:30 CET
Celebrate the next generation of European journalists and discover the inspiring stories behind the Megalizzi-Niedzielski prize for aspiring journalists.
REGIOSTARS Award Ceremony 2026
Wed 14/10/2026, 19:00 - 20:00 CET
Discover and celebrate some of Europe’s most inspiring cohesion policy projects at the REGIOSTARS Award Ceremony. This festive event concludes this year’s EURegionsWeek.
Public voting for the REGIOSTARS People’s Choice Award is open from 3 to 14 October at midday. Explore all 25 finalist projects and support your favourite on the REGIOSTARS website
Explore the full programme and make it yours
These are just a few of the highlights. Explore the full programme, discover the Partners’ sessions and choose the conversations, ideas and events that matter most to you.
Register now and start building your personalised agenda!
Registrations close on 30 September 2026.
Don’t leave it until the last minute. Registration is mandatory, and your registration is successful once your user profile has been fully completed, including all required personal data. This applies to all participants, as well as session coordinators, speakers and moderators.
Please complete your profile as soon as possible, and no later than 30 September.
See you soon in Brussels for three days of ideas, debate, inspiration and connections!
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