Events – PREPARE

ERP Follow-Up Event to Strengthen the Rural Voice in Europe

On 23 June 2026, rural stakeholders, policymakers, representatives of European institutions and civil society organisations will gather in Brussels for a key European Rural Parliament (ERP) follow-up event entitled "Putting Rural Civil Society in Position." The event, taking place at Scotland House, follows the successful 6th European Rural Parliament and seeks to transform the outcomes of the Declaration of Inverurie and its accompanying Call for Action into concrete policy dialogue and action...
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Online Innovation Café explored rural innovation in practice

PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe organised an online Innovation Café: Rural Innovation in Practice on 20 May 2026, connected to the FUTURAL Horizon project. The event brought together rural innovation initiatives, research perspectives, community examples and governance approaches from different European contexts. The aim was to explore how innovation can be better supported in rural, remote and peri-urban territories, and how good practices can be adapted to local ecosystems. The event in...
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Online Innovation Café: Rural Innovation in Practice

PREPARE Partnership for Rural Europe invites you to join an online Innovation Café dedicated to rural innovation, community-led solutions and new approaches to developing villages, places and territories across Europe. The event will take place online on 20 May 2026, from 10:00 to 11:15 CET. The Innovation Café will bring together projects, networks and practical initiatives working with innovation in different rural contexts. The aim is to create an open space for exchange, learning and dis...
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Join the Upcoming #RuralPact Good Practice Webinar on LEADER/CLLD, ITI, and Smart Villages

Rural communities across Europe are evolving—and innovative territorial approaches are at the heart of this transformation. If you're interested in shaping the future of rural development, don’t miss the upcoming #RuralPact Good Practice Webinar taking place on 22 April. This engaging session will focus on three key instruments driving change across the EU: LEADER / Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Integrated Territorial Investments (ITI) Smart Villages These approaches ar...
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Presentation of the European Rural Parliament and the Inverurie Declaration at the EESC

On 28 January 2026, the European Rural Parliament (ERP) and the Inverurie Declaration 2025 were presented to members of the NAT Section of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. The ERP was represented by four European rural organisations: PREPARE, represented by Miodrag Matavulj, Secretary General ERCA, represented by Tom Jones, President ELARD, represented by Piotr Sadlocha, President Rural Youth Europe, represented by Adriana Borsellino ...
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PREPARE Erasmus+ Webinar & Brokerage Event – Join Us

PREPARE warmly invites its members and partners to an upcoming Erasmus+ webinar and brokerage event, created to support the development of strong project ideas and meaningful partnerships ahead of the next Erasmus+ call. This online session will combine practical guidance, strategic insight, and interactive networking to help participants move from initial ideas to concrete project concepts aligned with PREPARE’s priorities. Event Details Date: Thursday, 18 December Time: 13:00...
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PREPARE at the Rural Pact Conference: Turning Vision into Action for Rural Europe

On 16-17 September 2025, PREPARE proudly joined over 250 representatives from across the EU at the Rural Pact Conference: “From Vision to Action: Empowering rural areas for the future”. Hosted at the Château du Biez in Pecq (Kortrijk), Belgium, the event was a milestone in advancing the EU’s Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas (LTVRA) and the Rural Action Plan. What the Conference Was About The Rural Pact Conference brought together community organisations, public authorities, businesses...
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Rural Pact Coordination Group Meets in Brussels to Advance Vision for Rural Europe

Brussels, 4 June 2025 — The fifth meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group convened in Brussels, bringing together representatives from EU institutions, national and regional authorities, and rural stakeholders to propel the Rural Pact agenda forward. This gathering marked a key milestone in the European Union’s commitment to fostering vibrant, resilient, and inclusive rural areas. The day opened with a comprehensive overview of the EU’s evolving rural policy landscape. A forward-looking pr...
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Living Lab Info Session Brings Rural Innovation to the Forefront

On Monday, May 5th, 2025, the PREPARE network, in collaboration with the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), hosted a successful Living Lab Info Session webinar. The event brought together stakeholders from across Europe to explore how Living Lab methodologies and Open Innovation can foster citizen participation and drive sustainable development in rural areas. The session, held via Zoom, attracted participants from PREPARE member organizations, the GRANULAR project’s Replication Labs, and...
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Upcoming Webinar: Living Lab Info Session – May 5th, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Living Lab Info Session taking place on Monday, May 5th, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 CET. This webinar offers an in-depth introduction to Living Labs and the Open Innovation concept, focusing on practical applications for rural and territorial development. About the Session The session is co-organised by the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) and PREPARE, and aims to introduce the core principles, tools, and operations of Living Labs. It will...
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