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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

08 Ottobre 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

03 Settembre 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 Luglio 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 Luglio 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

07 Luglio 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 Giugno 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 Giugno 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

Slovak Vision for More Attractive Rural Areas 2040 Contributes to EU Debate on a Just Transition of Agri-Food Systems

CAP Network Thematic Group on Just Transition in the Agri-Food System, 10 June 2026, Brussels

16 Giugno 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture

The Slovak Vision for More Attractive Rural Areas 2040 was highlighted as a relevant example of participatory governance and long-term foresight during the EU CAP Network Thematic Group on Just Trans

PoliRuralPlus at the NEB satellite event ‘City soils, city souls: Urban agriculture contribution’

NEB-FOODCITYBOOST Workshop on urban agriculture, sustainable food systems and rural-urban synergies

09 Giugno 2026 • Penny Zafiraki (Agricultural University of Athens)

PoliRuralPlus will participate in the New European Bauhaus (NEB) satellite event ‘City Soils, City Souls: Urban Agriculture Contribution’, taking place online on 11 June 2026.Organised within the Hor

Upcoming Webinar: FloodAI+ 1 st Workshop

27 Maggio 2026 • FloodAI+ Team

We are pleased to invite you to the FloodAI+ 1 st Workshop, taking place online onMonday, 8 June 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (GMT).FloodAI+ explores how GeoAI and conversational artificial intellig