ENTRACK is excited to invite you to Brussels. As the project approaches its conclusion, partners, policymakers, researchers, practitioners and stakeholders from across Europe will come together to share results, lessons learned and the road ahead for socially just energy transitions in rural areas.
Deadline for on-site registration: 24 September 2026
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See you in Brussels and online!
About the event
As the ENTRACK project approaches its conclusion in October 2026, project partners, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from across Europe will gather in Brussels for the ENTRACK Final Conference.
The event will showcase the project’s main achievements and provide a platform to reflect on the knowledge, experiences, and practical insights generated throughout its implementation. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange lessons learned, discuss policy implications, and explore innovative approaches that support socially just and inclusive energy transitions in rural areas.
The conference will bring together representatives from European institutions, regional and local authorities, academia, civil society organisations, and energy communities to strengthen dialogue on the future of rural energy transition policies and practices.
Conference agenda
A focused morning of results, discussion and exchange: from the ENTRACK framework and pilot results to the Energy Transition in Rural Areas Community Group Meeting (4th EU CoP), closing with a networking lunch.
Arrival and welcoming of participants.
Refuel and meet fellow participants.
Final thoughts and key takeaways.
Continue the conversation over lunch with partners, policymakers and practitioners.
A key part of the programme
A key part of the programme will be the Energy Transition in Rural Areas Community Group Meeting (4th EU Community of Practice).
This interactive session will present policy recommendations, practical tools, and good practices developed through the ENTRACK pilot actions across participating countries. It will encourage dialogue between project partners, policymakers, and external experts on how to foster inclusive, participatory, and locally driven approaches to the energy transition, ensuring that rural communities play a central role in shaping Europe’s sustainable future.
The European Community of Practice under the Rural Pact is a network that brings together stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share good practices, and support inclusive energy transitions in rural areas. The Brussels meeting is its 4th gathering, and everyone with a stake in rural energy transitions is invited to take part.
Why attend?
By joining the ENTRACK Final Conference, participants will have the opportunity to:
Discover the key outcomes and achievements of the ENTRACK project.
Learn from pilot experiences and good practices implemented across Europe.
Explore policy recommendations supporting socially just energy transitions in rural areas.
Engage with European policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and local stakeholders.
Exchange ideas and build new collaborations within the growing Community of Practice.
Contribute to the future of inclusive and community-driven energy transitions.
Registration
Be part of the conversation shaping socially just, inclusive energy transitions in rural Europe. Register to attend on site at the Committee of the Regions, or join the conference online.
On-site registration closes 24 September 2026
Questions about the event? Write to info@entrack-project.eu
