The Final Conference aimed to share knowledge and experience gathered during the implementation of the 2nd Preparatory Action for Smart Rural areas in the 21st century and to discuss the Future of the Smart Villages framework.
It was held on the 18-19 March 2024 in Brussels (Belgium). The two-day Final Conference was organised face-to-face and professionally livestreamed on Smart Rural 27 YouTube channel. Around 150 participants joined the Final Conference from all levels and from a wide range of organisations including local rural communities, LEADER LAGs, representatives of regions, CAP Managing Authorities, other ministry representatives, National Rural Networks, European stakeholder organisations, European project (such as Horizon 2020) representatives and representatives of the European Commission.
