European Week of Regions and Cities: Where local innovation meets open
data action
The European Week of Regions and Cities
[https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/] returns to Brussels this
autumn, from Monday, 13 October to Wednesday, 15 October 2025,
bringing together politicians, public officials, researchers,
businesses, and citizens to explore how local and regional actors are
shaping Europe’s future. Organised by the European Commission’s
Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
[https://commission.europa.eu/about/departments-and-executive-agencies/regional-and-urban-policy_en]
and the European Committee of the Regions
[https://cor.europa.eu/en/choose-language], it is the largest EU event
dedicated to Cohesion Policy
[https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/policy/what/investment-policy_en]
and a key platform for sharing knowledge, networking, and showcasing
impact at the local level. 

At data.europa.eu [https://data.europa.eu/], we are excited to be part
of this year’s programme with our own session together with
Mastercard Europe: ‘Cities leveraging data for impact – showcasing
real-life success stories.
[https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/programme/2025/sessions/46326]'
This interactive workshop will take place on Tuesday, 14 October, from
09:30 to 10:30 CEST, and with real-life examples from the cities of
Dublin and Warsaw, will explore the critical role of data in shaping
innovative and sustainable urban environments. 

By featuring real-world success stories, the workshop will demonstrate
how urban centres across Europe are putting open data into action,
whether to improve mobility, strengthen climate resilience, or design
more inclusive services. Participants can look forward to engaging
tools and discussions that bring the topic to life, all while
reflecting on how cities can turn open data into better outcomes for
their residents. 

The registration for this event is now open
[https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/programme/2025/sessions/46326#close-modal],
and we are warmly inviting anyone to join us in Brussels and be part
of the conversation. Explore the full programme of the European Week
of Regions and Cities
[https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/programme/2025] and visit our
Empowering Communities through EU Innovation stand
[https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/programme/2025/sessions/47882]. 

 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-07-29T08:00:00+00:00
Discover how cities across Europe are leveraging data to improve lives
and drive sustainable urban transformation