Conference: The Future of Rural Europe – Making migration work for regions in decline

2025 November 19

This conference marks the conclusion of the Horizon Europe-funded project PREMIUM_EU, which has explored how migration and mobility affect regional development across Europe.

The in-person event, hosted at the European Comitte of the Regions in Brussels, will launch the Resilient Regions Policy Dashboard: a digital knowledge and policy-generating tool that helps identify tailored, data-driven strategies to improve regional attractiveness, address population decline, and strengthen long-term resilience.

Join policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe to chart a smarter course for your region’s future.

When? 10 March 2026, 10:00-17:00 CET

Where? At the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels

Detailed programme and speakers will be announced soon.

Please note: Conference attendance is free, however PREMIUM_EU does not cover fees for travel or accommodation in Brussels. The European Committee of the Regions will host the event but is not responsible for its content.

Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your place today and be part of shaping Europe’s resilient regions!