RegioStars 2023: Final round (A Green Europe & A Europe closer to the citizens)
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RegioStars is a competition organised by the European Commission (DG Regio) for EU-funded projects. The annual awards give recognition to innovative and inspiring projects across Europe. This year, you'll have a chance to meet the finalists and discover more about the projects at the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels.
On 11 October (11:30-13:00 CET), a policy lab introduces finalists in the categories 'A green Europe' and 'A Europe closer to the citizens'. Among the finalists, you'll meet one Interreg Europe project: Green Screen.
Take part in the session to discover and discuss how cohesion policy projects contribute to a green and resilient Europe. Hear more about what kind of place-specific strategies are being developed to tackle varied local challenges. Come and see how the finalists of the RegioStars 2023 competition pitch their projects in front of the jury and the audience. These finalists' pitches are intended to select the most impactful projects. Who will be the winners?
As a participant, you will able to vote for your favourite and contribute the public vote that will ultimately select one of the winners that will awarded a RegioStars award at the award ceremony in Ostrava on 16 November.
The policy lab takes place in Brussels at SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre (Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels), Hall 100. Participation is possible only in person. Advance registration is required.
Registration is open. Don't wait too long to sign up for a spot, because places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration is open between 1 August and 30 September.
We will organise several activities during the European Week of Regions and Cities. Have a look at the full list and more information on our #EURegionsWeek overview page.
Our #EURegionsWeek activities
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European Week of Regions and Cities 2023
The 21th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) takes place on 9-12 October 2023 . The agenda of the week covers over 200 sessions, an exhibition, as well as networking opportunities and other side activities. It is the biggest annual event dedicated to regions, cities![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-workshop.jpg?itok=ofHLK6IZ)
Reaching out to new regions - Solidarity and cohesion through interregional cooperation
Join us at the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss new cooperation opportunities brought by the expansion of the Interreg Europe programme . Interregional cooperation brings regions together to develop solutions to enhance government investment, innovation, and capacity building. The![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-lab.jpg?itok=yUb9A_5Y)
How can regions and cities drive a just energy transition with and for their citizens?
Take part in our policy lab at the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss the role and contribution of regions and cities in the just energy transition. Climate urgency and current geopolitical circumstances challenge the way EU produces and consumes energy. So, how do regions and cities![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-talk.jpg?itok=Oi9Xh7qM)
Peer-powered policy solutions: how peer reviews can increase your skills and inspire better policies
Get inspired by our peer review service at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023. Are you looking for a solution to your policy challenge? Interreg Europe’s peer review service can help! Cooperate with carefully selected peers, local stakeholders, and our expert team to get in-depth analysis![European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023](https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-expo.jpg?itok=OYVgV0bS)
Exhibition stand - Interreg Europe: sharing solutions for better regional policies
Are you planning to participate in the European Week of Regions and Cities this year? Don't miss the exhibition! We will be present all week long and look forward to seeing you there. Come and see how interregional cooperation can make a difference: Discover solutions for better policies and good![EURegionsWeek side events take place between September and November 203 EURegionsWeek side events take place between September and November 203](https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023-sideevents-rectangular.png?itok=-Suj5CCS)
Updating Smart Specialisation: navigating from growth to the twin transition
This online event on 28 September (16:00-17:30) focuses on the changing role of smart specialisation strategies within Cohesion Policy and beyond, in the context of the Twin Transition. The objective is to examine the nature of future place-based transformative innovation policies with explicit![The 21st European Week of Regions and Cities - 9-12 October 2023 21st edition of EURegionsWeek logo with pictures of people displayed over a map of Europe](https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EURegionsWeek2023.png?itok=6BJmRw3U)