Calendar
April
09apr10h0012h00Taskforce housing meeting (hybrid)CCRE-CEMR, Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels
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Meeting to discuss the European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act (AHA) and the simplification process for regions and cities.
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Meeting to discuss the European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act (AHA) and the simplification process for regions and cities.
- Only for CEMR members
- Online and at the CEMR office
Time
2026 04 09 10:00am - 12:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
CCRE-CEMR, Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels
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)
21apr9h0017h00Strategic Foresight training (Hybrid)
Event Details
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)
June
04jun(jun 4)10h0005(jun 5)18h00CEMR Leaders' Summit (In-person)Rovaniemi - Finland
Event Details
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
22junAll Day25UCLG World Congress (In-person)Tangier, Morocco
Event Details
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
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)
08jul(jul 8)10h0009(jul 9)18h00Cités Unies France “Rencontres” (In-person)Paris, France
Event Details
The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be
Event Details
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

