EU Regions Week 2025 Shaping tomorrow, together

The European Week of Regions and Cities returns to Brussels on 13–16 October 2025, under the theme "Shaping tomorrow, together". As the largest annual event dedicated to regional policy, it brings together thousands of policymakers, experts and practitioners to explore how Cohesion Policy, innovation, and collaboration can shape a more resilient and inclusive Europe.

This year, Interreg NPA will be represented by two dedicated project sessions and will also be part of the joint stand of Interreg Transnational Programmes:

Unlocking Potential: Harnessing a Measurement Tool to Elevate Your Regional Innovation Capacity
Organised by ASTRIC, this workshop presents METRIC, a new tool developed by partners in Ireland, Sweden and Finland to assess regional innovation ecosystems through 60 key indicators. Participants will be invited to test the tool and join a discussion on how data can drive smarter regional development.

Empowering Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Tools for SME Resilience, Funding, and Global Integration
Hosted by Arctic Edge, this joint session explores how SMEs can be supported in the face of global disruptions and regional disparities. It showcases innovative approaches to interregional funding, FDI strategies and AI-driven supply chain resilience — linking policy with practical tools.

Transnational cooperation: building solidarity, driving synergies & delivering change
At the Interreg Transnational Programmes joint stand, visitors will meet project representatives and discover inspiring results from across Europe. An interactive installation will invite reflection on how working transnationally builds stronger, more connected regions.

 Registration opens on 15 July 2025.
 Sign up via regions-and-cities.europa.eu and join us in Brussels!