Date

24-25 June 2026

Location

Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium.

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference

The GRANULAR and RUSTIK projects are pleased to announce their joint Final Conference, which will take place on 24–25 June 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium.

This two-day event will bring together project partners, policymakers, practitioners, and rural stakeholders to explore key results and discuss future perspectives for rural development and innovation.

Day 1 (24 June, 13:30–18:00) will focus on presenting the main research outputs and results from both projects, including local perspectives and contributions from external speakers. The afternoon will conclude with a networking drink.

Day 2 (25 June, 09:00–14:00) will look ahead to the future of rural policies and showcase practical, on-the-ground experiences based on the two projects impact. The conference will close with a networking lunch.