As part of the Horizon Europe RUSTIK project, Euromontana, in collaboration with AEIDL, is organising its final conference jointly with the GRANULAR project!

Join us for a two-day international conference bringing together project partners, policymakers, practitioners and rural stakeholders to reflect on four years collaboration between these two Horizon Europe projects, and to discuss how evidence, tools and local experience can support more place‑based, territorially sensitive rural policies and investments across Europe.

Why Attend?

This two-day event will bring together project partners, policymakers, practitioners, and rural stakeholders interested in rural development and innovation.

Objectives

• Present and discuss the key results of the RUSTIK and GRANULAR Horizon Europe projects
• Showcase the tools and policy recommendations developed over the past four years
• Share insights and experiences from the GRANULAR and RUSTIK Multi-Actor Labs
• Facilitate exchange and networking among stakeholders working on rural development and innovation.

Programme Overview

Day 1 – 24 June (13:30–18:00)
Focus on the main research findings and outputs from both projects, including local perspectives and contributions from external speakers.
The day will conclude with a networking drink.

Day 2 – 25 June (09:00–14:00)
Explore future perspectives for rural policies and present practical, on-the-ground experiences based on the projects’ impact.
The conference will close with a networking lunch.

Event details

• Location: Fondation Universitaire (Rue d’Egmont 11, 1000 Brussels, Belgium)
• Dates: 24–25 June 2026
• Language: English

Important information: Please note that participants are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs.