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April
16apr14h3015h45CEMR-28DIGITAL webinar on AI and digitalisation (online)
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CEMR, in partnership with Platforma, 28DIGITAL and AICCRE, invites you to a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation in local and regional
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CEMR, in partnership with Platforma, 28DIGITAL and AICCRE, invites you to a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation in local and regional governments (LRGs).
This session will introduce the new project “Empowering Local Leaders Through AI”, which aims to develop a practical training programme tailored to the needs of elected representatives and senior officials in LRGs. The webinar will also showcase 28DIGITAL’s work in turning digital policy into action, equipping leaders with skills, connecting them to innovation ecosystems, and scaling solutions in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and GovTech.
- Open to all
- Online
- Register here
Time
2026 04 16 2:30pm - 3:45pm(GMT+02:00)
17apr9h3011h00Expert group meeting on environment (online)
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This expert group meeting will gather experts to discuss and get an update on the Sustainable Urban Mobility Indicators (TEN-T Urban Nodes), and
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This expert group meeting will gather experts to discuss and get an update on the Sustainable Urban Mobility Indicators (TEN-T Urban Nodes), and on the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in the next MFF and the advocacy work behind this.
- CEMR Members only
- Online
Time
2026 04 17 9:30am - 11:00am(GMT+02:00)
21apr9h0017h00Strategic Foresight training (Hybrid)
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This executive training programme by EUI, in collaboration with CEMR, equips professionals with strategic foresight tools to anticipate and navigate uncertainty in an
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This executive training programme by EUI, in collaboration with CEMR, equips professionals with strategic foresight tools to anticipate and navigate uncertainty in an increasingly complex world. Addressing challenges such as climate disruption, technological change and geopolitical risk, the course supports proactive, informed decision-making.
Delivered through a combination of online learning and residential workshops, the programme introduces the foundations of strategic foresight and provides hands-on experience in scenario-building. Guest speakers from European and international institutions will share practical insights into real-world applications of foresight.
The training also offers valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to exchange perspectives and build future-oriented strategies.
- Audience: Open to all
- Hybrid: online and in-person
- Registration: https://exed.eui.eu/open-courses/strategic-foresight
Time
2026 04 21 9:00am - 5:00pm(GMT+02:00)
22aprAll DayInfo session: CERV Town Twinning call (online)
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We are pleased to invite you to an Online Info Session designed for local governments involved in existing municipal partnerships between Ukraine and other
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We are pleased to invite you to an Online Info Session designed for local governments involved in existing municipal partnerships between Ukraine and other European partners. This interactive session will guide you through the CERV Town Twinning call, offering a unique opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience by developing a mini proposal through interactive exercises and breakout rooms
- Explore funding opportunities
- Learn best practices from experienced municipalities
Target participants: Stakeholders from already established municipal partnerships. We recommend that representatives from both partner municipalities join together.
Registration: Please register by 20 April 2026 via the following link: Online Training on CERV Town Twinning – Fill out the form.
- Open to all
- Registration here
Time
2026 04 22 All Day(GMT+02:00)
24apr10h3012h30Expert group and Standing Committee meeting on gender equality (online)
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This meeting will bring together members of CEMR’s Standing Committee for Equality of Women and Men in local life and the Gender Equality
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This meeting will bring together members of CEMR’s Standing Committee for Equality of Women and Men in local life and the Gender Equality Expert Group. The Standing Committee provides a frame for the political involvement of CEMR members on gender equality, supporting the implementation of the European Charter on Equality. The Expert Group allows members to discuss policy developments in gender equality at the policy and technical levels.
This meeting takes place in a key political context, marked by the new European Commission Gender Equality Strategy and the upcoming 20th anniversary of the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life.
- CEMR members only
- Online
Time
2026 04 24 10:30am - 12:30pm(GMT+02:00)
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This expert group meeting will bring together experts to discuss the state of play of negotiations on the National and Regional Partnership Plans
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This expert group meeting will bring together experts to discuss the state of play of negotiations on the National and Regional Partnership Plans at both the European and national levels.
- CEMR Members only
- Hybrid (in-person and online)
Time
2026 04 28 10:00am - 12:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
CCRE-CEMR, Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels
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May
06may14h3016h00Clusters Sustainable Development Goals and 2030 Agenda meeting (online)
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The next meeting of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs Cluster is planned for Wednesday, 06 May 2026, at 14.30–16.00. The main agenda point will be the discussion on developing a clear, local, regional governments‑driven political
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The next meeting of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs Cluster is planned for Wednesday, 06 May 2026, at 14.30–16.00.
The main agenda point will be the discussion on developing a clear, local, regional governments‑driven political narrative for the post-2030 agenda and translating it into a CEMR – PLATFORMA policy paper to be published by the end of 2026.
CEMR Task Force on SDGs and PLATFORMA members are invited.
- Online
- CEMR members only
- Register here
Time
2026 05 06 2:30pm - 4:00pm(GMT+02:00)
June
04jun(jun 4)10h0005(jun 5)18h00CEMR Leaders' Summit (In-person)Rovaniemi - Finland
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The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This
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The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This two-day gathering includes internal CEMR statutory affairs meetings, as well as political discussions and events on the broader EU and international context.
This edition of the Leaders’ Summit will be hosted by the Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities.
- Open to CEMR members only
Time
2026 06 04 10:00am - 2026 06 05 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Rovaniemi - Finland
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11jun14h0017h00CEMR-URBACT workshop (in-person)CCRE-CEMR, Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels
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This workshop is a key step in shaping URBACT V (2028–2034), ensuring that the voices of cities and regions are reflected in the
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This workshop is a key step in shaping URBACT V (2028–2034), ensuring that the voices of cities and regions are reflected in the future of EU urban cooperation. Jointly organised by CEMR and the URBACT Secretariat, it brings local government representatives into the programming process to influence how URBACT supports capacity‑building, innovation and cohesion policy in the next EU funding period.
- CEMR Members only
- On-site
Time
2026 06 11 2:00pm - 5:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
CCRE-CEMR, Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels
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22junAll Day25UCLG World Congress (In-person)Tangier, Morocco
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This UCLG gathering will bring together thousands of city leaders to define policies, renew governing bodies, and advance the “Local Social Covenant”. The
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This UCLG gathering will bring together thousands of city leaders to define policies, renew governing bodies, and advance the “Local Social Covenant”. The event focuses on sustainable urbanisation and enhancing the role of local governments in global multilateralism.
- Open to CEMR members within UCLG
- Registration here
Time
2026 06 22 - 2026 06 25 (All Day)(GMT+02:00)
Location
Tangier, Morocco
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July
06jul10h0018h00United Nations High-Level Political Forum (In-person)New York (United States)
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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for
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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all” will be the theme of the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York.
The 2026 HLPF will conduct in-depth reviews of: SDG 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; SDG 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all; SDG 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation; SDG 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and SDG 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
CEMR and PLATFORMA will participate with a delegation of European local leaders and release their annual study on the localisation of the SDGs.
36 countries will present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the 2026 HLPF: Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Estonia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Switzerland, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uruguay.
- Open to all
- For more information
Time
2026 07 06 10:00am - 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
New York (United States)
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08jul(jul 8)10h0009(jul 9)18h00Cités Unies France “Rencontres” (In-person)Paris, France
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be held on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July in Paris, at the Salons de l’Hôtel des Arts et Métiers.
PLATFORMA will participate with a stand and intervene in the different sessions.
Opening of registration on 15 April 2026.
- Open to all
- For more information
Time
2026 07 08 10:00am - 2026 07 09 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Paris, France
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