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PoliRuralPlus Final Conference to Connect Rural Innovation, GeoAI and Policy in Prague
The conference will bring together digital tools, regional experience and Open Call results to explore how PoliRuralPlus can support rural development beyond the project’s lifetime.
12. listopadu 2026 • Sarka Horakova (CCSS)
The PoliRuralPlus Final Conference will take place on 20 November 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 CET, in a hybrid format at the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) and online via Microsoft Teams. H
Rural Women Shaping the Future: Celebrating Leadership, Farming and Community Development in Slovakia
Two events held in Slovakia on 15–16 October 2026 highlighted the contribution of rural women to sustainable rural development, celebrated inspiring female leaders and farmers, and strengthened the role of women in shaping the future of rural communities
10. listopadu 2026 • Marieta Okenková (Slovak University of Agriculture)
Recognising the contribution of rural womenThe International Day of Rural Women, celebrated annually on 15 October, provided an opportunity in Slovakia to recognise the essential contribution of wome
Connecting Rural Stakeholders with Policy Change
EU CAP Network workshop | Ireland
14. října 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture
How can stakeholder engagement translate into tangible policy change for rural areas?This question was central to the EU CAP Network workshop Engagement of Rural Stakeholders in National & Region
Slovak Rural Forum 2026: Shaping the Future of Rural Areas in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Exploring how responsible AI, digital innovation and strong communities can shape a resilient and sustainable future for rural Europe
8. října 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture
Nitra, Slovakia, 1 October 2026 - How will artificial intelligence reshape rural life, agriculture, public services and local communities? And how can rural areas benefit from AI while p
Upcoming Webinar: Funding the Future – EU Funding Opportunities for Farmers and Rural Projects
The Malta Pilot invites farmers, rural businesses, agribusinesses, SMEs, start-ups, researchers, rural organisations & all those interested in rural innovation to join a free online webinar on EU funding opportunities for agriculture and rural projects
3. září 2026 • Maria Elena Muscat
On 3 September 2026 at 17:30 CEST, PoliRuralPlus Malta Pilot will host “Funding the Future: EU Funding Opportunities for Farmers and Rural Projects,” the second session in its four-part event series
ARISE concludes with a live digital platform for heritage-led rural development
The final results connect Roman heritage, rural businesses, visitor planning and stakeholder coordination in Sierra y Mancha Conquense, while providing a reusable model for other rural territories.
27. července 2026 • Pedro Branco, Obsidian Innovation Institute
ARISE - Archaeological Routes for Inclusive Synergy & Entrepreneurship in Sierra y Mancha Conquense - has completed its nine-month implementation period within PoliRuralPlus and delivered a live
Bacău, the first territory in Romania where a European artificial intelligence solution has been validated under real conditions
27. července 2026 • Constantin Avrămescu, SC MEDIA TREND SRL
For six months, two IT specialists from Bacău tested, together with the county's institutions, a European technology that measures how close citizens truly are to a school, a hospital, and a good roa
Next-Gen Farming: Technology in Action – Exploring Digital Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
7. července 2026 • Maria Elena Muscat, AcrossLimits
On 10 June 2026, AcrossLimits, a partner within the PoliRuralPlus project successfully launched its four-part event series with the online session "Next-Gen Farming: Technology in Action", bringing t
A Circular Future for Co. Monaghan: Regional Leaders Unite for Sustainable Growth
Led by Monaghan Integrated Development, Stakeholders launch a transformative 5-year Regional Action Plan
30. června 2026 • Jeyald Antony Rasaratnam
The Irish Pilot of the PoliRuralPlus project, led by Monaghan Integrated Development (MID), achieved a major milestone on 21 May 2026 by hosting its key Stakeholders Meeting at the MID Office in Cast
ADESIMAN Recognised with Regional Environmental Award for Advancing Rural Energy Transition in the Spanish PoliRuralPlus Pilot
The recognition of the Community Transformation Office highlights energy transition driven from rural areas as a practical pathway towards sustainable rural-urban development
23. června 2026 • Julián Orden del Pozo
ADESIMAN has received the 2026 Castilla-La Mancha Regional Environmental Award in the category of Renewable Energy, Sustainable Mobility and Energy Efficiency. This recognition highlights the work ca