The EURegionsWeek 2026 call for applications is open

The European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek 2026) will celebrate its 24th edition from 12 to 14 October 2026 in Brussels, under the motto “Strong regions, strong Europe”.  This event focussing on EU Cohesion policy brings together regions and cities from all over Europe and beyond, in a unique networking environment. Political representatives, regional and local authorities, policy experts, academia, civil society, private sector and many more meet in Brussels to share knowledge and best practices.

The kick-off on 25 March 2026 marked the start of this year’s edition:

• Watch the video of the kick-off meeting
• View the Kick off presentation

Please read carefully the event guide before applying to know more about how to become a partner, the different session formats, timelines and much more.

Submit an application by 26 April 2026.

The European Week of Regions and Cities is the biggest annual Brussels-based event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement EU Cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. It is by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions.