GRANULAR & RUSTIK FINAL CONFERENCE 2026

24-25 June 2026 | Brussels

The GRANULAR and RUSTIK projects celebrated their joint Final Conference, on 24–25 June 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium.

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

About the conference

Day 1 (24 June) focused on presenting the main research outputs and results from both projects, including local perspectives and contributions from external speakers. The afternoon concluded with a networking drink.

Discover the presentations of the first day:

Day 2 (25 June) looked ahead to the future of rural policies and showcase practical, on-the-ground experiences based on the two projects impact. The conference closed with a networking lunch.