Events

OverviewThe 2021–2027 programming period has made cooperation a systemic requirement across mainstream funding instruments, with Member States now obliged to plan and implement cooperation actions under each specific objective of the Investment for Jobs and Growth goal. Yet turning cooperation ideas into tangible results remains consistently difficult - demanding robust partnerships, operational know-how, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and administrative constraints. Many sta ...

Start On: 06 May 2026 13:30

Location: Nice, France

This event will bring together one high-level representative per Interreg programme, alongside representatives of the Presidency and the European Commission (invited).The Leaders' Forum will provide opportunities to: exchange on the current developments and to reflection upon the EU's strategic priorities for 2028-2034; proposed changes to the delivery method; as well as to reflect upon new territorial directions.The event is organised under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Counc ...

Start On: 07 May 2026 09:00

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Interact is pleased to invite you to a dedicated event focusing on external cooperation programmes, with particular attention to cooperation involving EU enlargement countries. The event offers a focused setting for peer exchange on how these programmes can respond to shared challenges while strengthening their strategic impact. It will provide a structured space to share practical experience, address common implementation challenges and reinforce the strategic contribution of external coope ...

Start On: 19 May 2026 09:00

Location: Belgrade, Serbia

Join us for the sixth edition of the Sustainability Coffee Break. In this session, we will welcome Petra Polaskova, Senior Communication and Evaluation Officer at Interreg Europe, who will present the results of a recent survey exploring how Interreg Europe projects approach sustainability in their activities.With 237 projects responding, the survey offers valuable insights and inspiration. Join us to hear the key findings and exchange with peers on how programmes can encourage more sustaina ...

Start On: 19 May 2026 13:00

Location: Online

Outline:Successful cooperation relies on knowledge and people. Interreg professionals are skilled managers and, while hard skills matter, soft skills like clear communication are even more important. This event focuses on strengthening communication skills as a key soft skill for effective cooperation in Interreg. Through practical exercises and peer exchange, participants will explore how communication influences trust, collaboration and problem-solving in their daily work. The event offers ...

Start On: 20 May 2026 09:00

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Outline and objectivesThis meeting is a follow-up to the pilot exercise “Harmonised approach to capture and highlight the added value of Interreg.” Six meetings have already taken place in this context. The materials and results from these meetings are available here on SharePoint and will be shared with participants in advance. The primary objective of this pilot is to support the launch of impact evaluations and facilitate the exchange on evaluation perspectives and methods, ultimately con ...

Start On: 27 May 2026 08:30

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

InterFIN 2026: Two days dedicated to finance in InterregFinance professionals from across the Interreg community will gather in Tallinn, Estonia, on 27–28 May 2026 for the second edition of InterFIN, an event dedicated to financial management, programme implementation and future regulatory developments.Following the successful launch of InterFIN last year, the event confirmed a clear need for finance practitioners to meet regularly, exchange experience and discuss emerging challenges in pers ...

Start On: 27 May 2026 09:00

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Outline and objectivesThe aim of ICON is to provide participants with:updates regarding communication in Interreg, to strengthen participants’ capacity and expertise in communication with training provided both by Interact communication experts as well as external trainers.To offer Interreg communication officers the possibility to network and exchange with one another.  Target groupThis workshop is addressed to programme representatives involved in communication within I ...

Start On: 02 June 2026 09:00

Location: Turku, Finland