Recognised as a leading global forum for innovation in biomass, bioenergy and the circular bioeconomy, the 34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE 2026) will bring together 1,500 participants from academia, industry, and policymaking f...

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The webinar series, organised by the OECD, will focus on the rural proofing process.

This exhibition celebrates 40 years of Spain’s membership in the European Union and the profound transformation it has brought to the country

This year’s festival is centred around the theme “Emerging”  exploring what becomes visible in moments of rupture, from the fragility of health systems and the impacts of climate change, to displacement, conflict, and the reconfiguration of gl...

InPACT 2026

This is the first Medical Technical Body (TeB) Meeting in 2026 (Meeting of the EASA Member States' Advisory Body).

The FuturHist project consortium organises this professional capacity development program on the refurbishment of historic buildings. It offers an online course followed by an in-person Summer Academy in Kraków (09.2026), where participants work on...

The EU–Ethiopia Business Forum (EEBF) will spotlight Ethiopia’s economic opportunities and demonstrate how the European Union and its Member States can strengthen their partnership with the country under the Global Gateway strategy.

Taking stock of the tools, best practices and challenges in the field of migration and asylum in Europe

The 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit brought together over 600 participants from 50+ islands, generating powerful insights and new pathways for sustainable economic development.

The 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit brought together over 600 participants from 50+ islands, generating powerful insights and new pathways for sustainable economic development.

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development will host a business mission for EU agri-food business sector representatives in the context of the Food and Hospitality Asia (FHA)

Seminar for EU officials

The Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026 will take place from 20–22 April at EPFL’s SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne. Co-organised with UNEP and GlobalABC, it focuses on inclusive, resilient, and climate-aligned construction,...

Rising tensions and the renewed conflict in Iran adds new volatility to an already fragile global economic environment.

The Climateurope2 Platform, funded by a Horizon Europe project, is a user-friendly and innovative space in which users can access practical climate service resources.

EUconference highlighting the transformative contribution of Racing Santander’s Victoria Project to child protection in sport and to the creation of safer, more inclusive and values-driven communities

Debate on AgriFood Trade Agreements and adoption of key opinions on agriculture, fishery, consumers policy, civil protection, and Generational renewal in rural areas.

The CBE JU Networking Event will be held in Brussels as a full day of meetings for registered participants.

The EIC invites EIC-backed start-ups,scale-ups and SMEs for a business acceleration opportunity culminating in an EIC Multi-Corporate Day with PPC Romania, a major electricity utility, and Vodafone Romania, national leader in telecommunications and d...

The Policy Lab, organised by the EU-funded EPIC-UP project, will analyse how migration narratives are produced, amplified and contested in Europe.

This workshop examines how buildings can respond to climate change through resilient ventilation, sustainable cooling, and indoor air quality strategies. Held in Madrid, 21–22 April 2026, it brings together experts to advance healthy, adaptive buil...

Rising tensions and the renewed conflict in Iran adds new volatility to an already fragile global economic environment.

This conference will bring together key policymakers and regional leaders to help shape the next phase of Europe’s territorial development

This platform meeting will bring together beneficiaries, policymakers and experts involved in the implementation of large-scale climate projects funded under the LIFE Programme.

With this event, the CoR and Austrian regions teamed up to highlight the relevance of SDGs on regional and local levels as the framework to work on competitiveness and well-being.

The ERTMS 2026 Conference is scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 April 2026 in Valenciennes. 

The Safety Management TeB is (i) advising the Member States on the implementation and maintenance of their State Safety Programmes by exchanging information and addressing implementation issues; (ii) providing feedback and recommendations on the impl...

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This EU Local Dialogue organised by Alessio Mammi (IT/PES) brings together stakeholders of the fruit and vegetable supply chain to discuss the future of the sector

On 9 February 2026, following a public consultation, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) published an updated statement on the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food.

The purpose of this meeting is to present and discuss with civil society the content of the recently announced EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement. 

Join us for a policy discussion exploring this emerging challenge and examining how European health policy can better respond to the needs of an ageing population living with rare immunological disorders.

An e-Learning course providing scientific understanding, experts’ knowledge and their practical experiences

The European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform 2026 will take place on 22–23 April in Brussels under the title “A competitive and fair circular Europe: The ambition at the heart of the single market.”

Data Decoded LDN is a two‑day event where cutting‑edge data technology meets real‑world impact.

Online morning events

This Good Practice Webinar, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will explore how territorial instruments and approaches – such as LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs), and Smart Villages – work in practice. It will showc...

Join this webinar to learn how space data and space-enabled solutions can help cities analyse climate risks, implement adaptation and mitigation efforts, monitor progress, and build investable green projects.

The event will take place from 22 to 23 April 2026 in Prague, Czechia.

Online

On 29 January 2026, EFSA’s NDA Panel endorsed a “draft Opinion on the safety of plant preparations containing berberine pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006” and released for public consultation to gather input from stakehol...

AERO, the world’s leading trade show for General Aviation (GA), is approaching and promises to be an exciting event once again. This year AERO will take place from 22 to 25 April 2026 in Friedrichshafen, and the European Union Aviation Safety A...

A unique mix of EU insights and leadership growth

Occupational and private pension schemes have different levels of development within the EU.

As the International Trade follow-up Committee joins the EU delegation to the WTOMC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the EESC reaffirms its support for a rules-based multilateral trading system that delivers economically, socially and environmentally.

Co-organised by Renovate Europe and its partner FEDARENE, the event will showcase concrete examples of one-stop shops from across the EU and examine the lessons they offer for accelerating renovation across different national and local contexts.

On 22 April 2026, Brussels Environment hosts the Be.SHARE Kick-Off Event, unveiling a carbon-neutral heating and cooling network in the North District. The project, backed by the European Urban Initiative (EUI), brings together EU and regional offici...

Launched by the European Commission, the Climate Pact is a movement of people building a more sustainable Europe, as part of the European Green Deal.

This EU Local Dialogue is organised by Karl Wilfing (AT/EPP) explores the modern opportunities of farming and agriculture for the young people

Dutch-spoken course on EU agri-food policies and their impact

Join this webinar to learn how space data and space-enabled solutions can help cities analyse climate risks, implement adaptation and mitigation efforts, monitor progress, and build investable green projects.

The Security Mission Information & Innovation Group (SMI2G) is organising a two-day event in Paris to discuss on the upcoming 2026 Secure Societies calls of Horizon Europe. This year, the brokerage event is organised with the support of CERIS and wil...

Trier & Online, 23-24 April 2026

Rising tensions and the renewed conflict in Iran adds new volatility to an already fragile global economic environment.

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on "Culture Compass for Europe" with rapporteur Ms Tanya Hristova (BG/EPP), Mayor of Gabrovo and 1st Vice-Chair of SEDEC Commission

Members will tackle the following topics: European Business Wallets, Defence Industry, Cybersecturity and Digital Networks, the Industrial Accelerator Act, Gender and AI, as well as State Aid.

Rapporteur Alessio Mammi (IT/PES) would like to collect stakeholders' view on the Commission's proposals COM(2025) 554 and COM(2025) 553

The third Forum organised by the EU-funded RURACTIVE project will explore means to translate rural challenges into concrete, evidence-informed policy options.

The webinar, organised by Smart Village Network, will showcase sustainable solutions in food, housing, energy and everyday life developed by communities across Europe.

On 28 January 2026, EFSA’s NDA Panel endorsed a “draft Opinion on the safety of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) and plant preparations containing HCA pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006” and released it for public consultation to ...

Curious about a future in ICT and digital careers, but not sure where to start?

The 28th International Passive House Conference (24–25 April 2026, Essen) unites global experts to advance energy‑efficient building. Under the theme 'Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency!', it offers lectures, workshops, tours, ...

Join HaDEA at Hannover Messe for the "Powering Net-Zero Industry: Advanced Storage and Hydrogen Solutions" session.This panel brings together representatives from EU-funded innovation projects – GREENCAP and MOST-H2 – to explore how next-...

The agenda includes a Debate with Commissioner Zaharieva, the adoption of 3 opinions, one exchange of views and a debate.

In December 2025, the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) published a guidance introducing the Breakthrough Devices framework.

Members will exchange views on the COTER opinions: "Automotive Package", "Advancing Europe’s sustainable and connected transport system - a territorial perspective" and "EU Agenda for Cities.

This EU Local Dialogue organised by Matteo Luigi Bianchi (IT/ECR) to present EU Local and Regional Councillors' network

Online Training

Evento para cidades portuguesas

The Agency is organising a Training on ‘Investigating SMS’ open to any rail professional. The session will be organised online via Teams and with the use of e-learning modules. The training will be conducted in English.

European research and innovative solutions to fight illicit trafficking of goods across the external borders of the EU

The LIFE Calls for Proposals 2026 will be published on 21 April. CINEA will host the #EULife26 info days online from 28 to 30 April 2026 to support potential applicants.

The Agency is organising a Training on ‘Investigating SMS’ open to any rail professional. The session will be organised online via Teams and with the use of e-learning modules. The training will be conducted in English.

Delegated and Implementing acts workshop

The event examines how participatory governance can strengthen local climate action. With buildings central to city decarbonisation, it highlights how citizen‑driven planning and integrated strategies support more efficient, resilient, and future�...

On 28 April 2026, the European Labour Authority (ELA),

The EIC invites startups, scale-ups, and SMEs to the EIC Multi-Corporate Day with All4Zero, the Spanish industrial and multi-sector innovation hub focused on decarbonisation and the circular economy. EIC Multi-Corporate Day with All4Zero

Geographic atrophy (GA) is a slowly progressing and seriously debilitating condition with a high prevalence and unmet medical need.

Within the framework of the technical assistance provided to the 30 for 2030 islands and island groups, special attention is given to providing local teams with the tools and knowledge to support them in developing RE and EE projects.

This public hearing organised by the European Economic and Social Committee will explore the proposed Budget expenditure tracking and performance framework in the context of the next Multiannual Financial Framework.It will examine how the proposed fr...

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Building upon the recently published FAMENET working paper on the EMFF/EMFAF evaluation synthesis and other working papers on EMFAF evaluation, this dynamic and informative online session will be dedicated to methodologies and good practices for the ...

The European Gas Regulatory Forum, also known as the Madrid Forum, gathers key stakeholders across the European energy sector to discuss opportunities and challenges related to the further development and decarbonisation of the internal EU gas marke...

Die Föhr-Amrumer Zukunftsimpulse – ein neues Format, das Menschen und Ideen zusammenbringt, um unsere Inseln zu stärken.

The EC-funded MoveS network (Free Movement and Social Security Coordination) will organise a webinar on Zoom, on Thursday, 30 April 2026.

On 30 April, the Apply AI webinar will put a spotlight on the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions across the EU’s electronic communications sector. The session will focus on real-world use cases of end users and SMEs leveraging tr...

EMA/HMA European Platform for Regulatory Science Research brings together academic and not-for-profit researchers and regulators, as well as other stakeholders, with the goal to advance research in regulatory science.

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is pleased to announce that the third edition of the Hydrogen Valleys Days will take place on 4–8 May 2026 at the Port House (Port of Antwerp-Bruges), in Antwerp.

Learn more about nuclear energy and how it can contribute to a lower carbon future with this course hosted by CATF and MIT in Brussels.

The Rise of AI Conference 2026 celebrates ten years of shaping Europe’s AI ecosystem and brings together founders, researchers, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders for two days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and applied AI use cases.

From May 5 to 7, 2026, the e-learning community will gather at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center for LEARNTEC, Europe's trade fair for digital education in schools, universities, and the workplace. The event combines a trade fair and a congress and...

The LIFE SOS Crau Grasshopper project is entering its final phase, and to mark this milestone, a seminar will be held on 5 and 6 May 2026 in Arles, France.

The MAB is composed of representatives of the EASA Member States, of selected third countries with appropriate working arrangements or specific international agreements with the Agency to adopt and apply the Basic Regulation and its implementing rule...

The 10th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop will take place from 5–6 May 2026 on Sardinia, Italy.

The 2026 European Energy Communities Forum in Latvia will bring together community energy actors for three days of workshops, training, and policy dialogue. Participants will exchange ideas, build skills, and strengthen Europe’s energy democracy mo...

The second EU rural innovation forum, organised by the EU-funded project FUTURAL, will take stock of progress, experiences and lessons learned from the planning and implementation of Smart Villages in the Baltic region.

The second EU rural innovation forum, organised by the EU-funded project FUTURAL, will take stock of progress, experiences and lessons learned from the planning and implementation of Smart Villages in the Baltic region.

Celebrating 10 years of Advanced Factories with a long-standing Strategic Partnership

The Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, will host the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition Assembly, which will gather high-level representatives from EU countries, financial institutions, industry and the Commission.

The seventh meeting of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) will provide an update on the European Commission’s proposals for the post-2027 EU policy framework and budget; seek feedback on Rural Pact Support Office (RPSO) activities in 2026 and...

EudraVigilance (EV) is the EU’s system for managing and analysing information on adverse reactions t

Europe is home to a diversity of research and technology infrastructures, ranging from advanced laboratories, large scientific instruments and data centres to pilot lines, testbeds and clean rooms. Collectively, they support the full innovation cycle...

The Data Innovation Summit takes place from 6 to 8 May 2026 in Stockholm and is the leading annual conference focused on data and AI.

The Clean Energy Transition Investment Forum 2026 (CETIF 2026)

A flagship event driving transformative investment and partnerships along the Lobito Corridor mobilising investment and partnerships in agriculture, agroindustry, and transport & logistics — accelerating projects that link Angola, Europe, and the w...

The 7th international congress on rural tourism will bring together the public, civil and economic sectors to connect science and practice and encourage the sustainable development of rural tourism.

The 7th international congress on rural tourism and the 9th European congress on rural tourism will bring together the public, civil and economic sectors to connect science and practice and encourage the sustainable development of rural tourism.

This webinar, organised by the EU-funded project SERIGO, will focus on how intersectionality can help to better understand reproductive health challenges and barriers to care impacting rural women.

With the opening of the European Energy Communities Facility‘s second call for proposals, there will be an online information session to guide you through the application process.

This onlive event invites you to discover the French way of life and how you can gain work experience in France.

Eighth annual meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) in Ottawa on 5 May 2026. Established under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the RCF facilitates and promotes regulatory cooperation between Canada and the EU.

DSC Next – 2nd International Data Science Conference 2026 is a global platform for data science and machine learning professionals and researchers, returning for its second edition after a successful inaugural event in 2025.

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and Directorate-General for Climate Action are convening a second workshop on the revision of the Regulation on the governance of the energy union and climate action.

This EU Local Dialogue organised by Karina Mikelsone (LV/Renew) invites young people to meet the members of the CoR and those of the European Parliament to know more about the EU policies

Adapting VAT frameworks to the age of AI

This Europe Day themed Local Dialogue is organised by Clare Colleran Molloy (IE/Renew) involving Transition Year students across County Clare

This EU Local Dialogue is organised by Antonio Mazzeo (IT/PES) to celebrate Europe Day in Cascina, Italy

On Saturday 9 May 2026, experience an open-door and festive celebration of Europe Day at the European Committee of the Region where culture, conversation, and discovery comes together.

This EU Local Dialogue organised by Andres Jaadla (EE/Renew) will focus on access to affordable, sustainable and high-quality housing in the EU

The final conference of the EU-funded project IN SITU will explore cutting-edge research and practices in place-based innovation and creativity of the cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas.

This EU Local Dialogue and public debate is organised by Anne Rudisuhli (FR/Renew) to celebrate Europe Day with the citizens of Aix-en-Provence

We are pleased to announce our flagship event in Thessaloniki on 12th and 13th May to launch and promote Cedefop’s forthcoming new framework for policy and systems development for lifelong guidance and to recognise the valuable contributions of tho...

We are pleased to announce our flagship event in Thessaloniki on 12th and 13th May to launch and promote Cedefop’s forthcoming new framework for policy and systems development for lifelong guidance and to recognise the valuable contributions of tho...

The Global Gateway Investment Roadshow connects Rwandan public and private project promoters with European investors and DFIs to facilitate concrete match-making around bankable projects and the use of EU financial instruments.

Do you work with or within a knowledge valorisation intermediary, supporting researchers and innovators to uptake their results?

This dedicated multi-stakeholder European network of paediatric research at the EMA (EnprEMA) and Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) workshop focuses on paediatric clinical trials.

EURES helps jobseekers to find jobs and employers to recruit from anywhere in Europe.

EURES helps jobseekers to find jobs and employers to recruit from anywhere in Europe.

Hear from the citizens, businesses, local practitioners and policymakers who are driving the decarbonisation of buildings across the EU.

Join the online Info Day in Sweden to learn first-hand information about the 2026 call for project proposals.

The 10th annual meeting for CareersNet experts will take place in Thessaloniki on 13 May 2026 (14.15 – 17.45 EET/EEST) directly following Cedefop’s flagship event on 12-13 May, dedicated to the launch of the new systems and policies framework for...

CONECT 2026

This international event, organised by Robert Zeman (CZ/ECR), brings together young people from Georgia and Czechia to discuss EU policymaking

The EU’s Future: Cohesion in an Age of Inequalities

The 3rd International Conference on Art Studies will be held on 15 - 17 May 2026 in Rome, Italy.

ICMBCONF 2026 will dive into current research in the field, identifying trends and opportunities. It will feature numerous workshops and seminars.