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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

2026. gada 8. oktobris • 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

From Project Results to Reusable Knowledge: Explore the PoliRuralPlus Atlas of Practices

Connecting places, people and ideas – 126 practices showing rural innovation in action across Europe

2026. gada 5. oktobris • Sarka Horakova (CCSS)

PoliRuralPlus is generating a wealth of knowledge across Europe – from digital tools and new approaches to rural development to regional cooperation models, pilot activities, Open Call projects and 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

2026. gada 3. septembris • 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

FloodAI+ 2nd Workshop: Hands-on Validation of JackDaw

2026. gada 9. jūlijs • Ana Silva, Porvalor

FloodAI+ is pleased to invite stakeholders to its 2nd Workshop, taking place online on Monday, 13 July 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Lisbon time), via Microsoft Teams.After the first FloodAI+ worksh

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

2026. gada 30. jūnijs • 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

PoliRuralPlus Jackdaw Code Camp Brings Innovation and Collaboration to Athens

2026. gada 26. jūnijs • Sarka Horakova (CCSS)

The PoliRuralPlus Jackdaw Code Camp successfully took place from 16–18 June at NEUROPUBLIC’s headquarters in Piraeus, Greece, bringing together project partners, developers, researchers, and innovato

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

2026. gada 23. jūnijs • 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

2026. gada 16. jūnijs • 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

2026. gada 9. jūnijs • 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 Synergy Webinar: PoliRuralPlus - QuantiFarm

Digital Tools Supporting Rural Innovation and Farm-Level Decision-Making

2026. gada 11. maijs • Katerina Sachsamanoglou (GAIA EPICHEIREIN)

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming synergy webinar between the Horizon Europe projects PoliRuralPlus and QuantiFarm, focusing on the role of digital tools in supporting data-driven decision