We are excited to announce that ENTRACΚ will participate in the upcoming European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek) – the largest annual EU event dedicated to regional development and cohesion, taking place in Brussels from 13 to 15 October 2025. The event is co-organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR).
This year’s theme, “Shaping tomorrow together”, aligns with ENTRACK’s goal to support an inclusive, just and fair energy transition.
Workshop with PLENTY Life Project
ENTRACK, along with the PLENTY project, will host a workshop under the topic “Small Towns, Big Energy: Citizens Shaping a Sustainable Future”. This session will showcase how small towns and rural municipalities can lead Europe’s fair energy transition highlighting both projects’ results, presenting case studies and inspiring participants to implement similar strategies in their regions, followed by a discussion with pilot city representatives, concluding with guided audience questions to explore how the methodology can be replicated.
Get to know us
Luigi Acquaviva
Luigi Acquaviva is a Project Manager for the ENTRACK LIFE Project, representing the Italian pilot municipalities of Piano di Sorrento and Vico Equense. Experienced in municipal governance and sustainable development planning, with a focus on implementing strategies that enhance local resilience and quality of life. Skilled in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and translating strategic initiatives into actionable solutions for small towns.
João Pedro Gouveia
Dr. João Pedro Gouveia is an environmental engineer with a Ph.D. in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies. He has led numerous EU and nationally-funded projects on sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency, and low-carbon transitions and has authored 30+ peer-reviewed articles. He serves on the coordination team of the EU Energy Poverty Advisory Hub and has co-founded several energy research and professional associations.
Giulia Viero
Giulia Viero is a Policy Expert at the Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP). She has experience in facilitating collaboration and ecosystem building, previously within the context of circular economy SMEs, showcasing their contributions to sustainability, and later within EU-funded projects, focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation synergies. At IEECP, she is currently involved in capacity building programmes and trainings targeting local and regional authorities to implement – among others – energy efficiency measures from their SECAPs.
Practical Information
Workshop
– Date & Time: Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 09:30-10:30 (CET)
– Location: Square Brussels, 313-315
– Register here to attend on on-site: https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/programme/2025/sessions/48764#close-modal
ENTRACK Stand
– Date and time: From 14 October 2025 at 9:30 until 15 October at 18:00 CET
– Location: Square Brussels , Exhibition area, Grand Hall 2
– Theme: Cities building tomorrow
Participation in #EURegionsWeek is free of charge. Register until September 30 and discover the full programme via the official website: regions-and-cities.europa.eu