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.

Conference attendance is free, however PREMIUM_EU does not cover fees for travel or accommodation in Brussels. 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.