The EU Macro‑regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days are coming back in July 2026 and will take place on 8–9 July 2026 in Brussels.
Originally planned for 1–2 July, the event dates have been exceptionally adjusted due to major events taking place in Brussels during that period, which have led to very high demand for accommodation. As a result, most hotels were already fully booked and the remaining options prohibitively expensive. Following feedback from stakeholders and careful consideration, the organisers have therefore decided to reschedule the event to 8–9 July 2026.
The event is co‑organised by the Directorate‑General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the Directorate‑General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). Once again, it will gather stakeholders from across the eight EU Macro‑regional and Sea Basin Strategies, representatives from EU institutions and programmes, and actors from civil society.
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange on key policy priorities, reinforce cooperation across Strategies, and highlight concrete achievements and ongoing initiatives.
Draft agenda
The draft agenda of the event is now available here.
Additional logistical and practical details can be found on the Inforegio page: Macro‑regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026
Networking Village – Call for Stands Now Open
On 1 July 2026 at 17:00, the event will open the Networking Village, a dynamic space designed to showcase projects, exchange experiences, and facilitate connections across the Strategies’ community.
Organisations are invited to submit proposals for a stand. This includes:
Projects and project partners
Priority areas and thematic coordinators
Strategy secretariats
NGOs and civil‑society initiatives
Interreg programmes
Other relevant stakeholders and initiatives
How to apply
Applications can be submitted via the EU Survey: here
Deadline to apply: 15 May 2026
For any questions, please contact: REGIO-EU-STRATEGIES-DAYS@ec.europa.eu
Registrations
Registrations will open in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on the official website for the latest updates.
Looking forward to welcoming you in Brussels for two days of dialogue, cooperation, and community building.
Missed the 2025 Edition?
Catch up on last year’s highlights: Inforegio – Macro‑regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2025