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EWRC 2026 3x2
Wielkopolska Region Brussels Office invites you to join the debate: “Every Drop Counts – Regions on the Front Line of Building Water Resilience.” The debate is a part of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026 in Brussels – the largest event for local and regional authorities organised by the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions.
The debate will take place on 14 October 2026, from 16:00 to 17:30, at Copper Hall at the Square Brussels Convention Centre. It will be held in English and it is free of charge. Registration is available via the official #EURegionsWeek website and requires an EU Login.
Building resilience to water scarcity and effectively adapting to climate change require ambitious action and strong political commitment at the appropriate level. The debate will provide an opportunity to discuss solutions that can help regions prepare for the impacts of climate change, as well as to exchange experiences on practical measures being implemented in different parts of Europe. The discussion will focus on water retention, improving the quality and availability of water resources, adapting agriculture to climate change and preparing for water-related risks.
Wielkopolska will be represented by Marzena Andrzejewska-Wierzbicka, Director of the Department of Environmental Management and Climate at the Wielkopolska Regional Authority.
The event is a joint initiative of the Wielkopolska Region and the regions of South Moravia, Emilia-Romagna, Murcia, the Balearic Islands, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Lower Austria and Carinthia. All of these regions are members of the Alliance for Water Resilience and Climate Change Preparedness, launched in March 2026. The initiative currently brings together 24 regions from 9 countries with an aim to strengthen regional resilience to water-related challenges, exchange experiences and promote effective solutions supporting adaptation to climate change.
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Polish Day
Polish Day which will take place on 28 June in Park Cinquentaire in Brussels, marks the end of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. All regions, including Wielkopolska, will present their potential and tourist and culinary offer at specially prepared stands. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and discover Poland!
The event is co-organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Brussels, the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EU and the "Sztabki" organisation in cooperation with Polish regions. Polish Day is sponsored by Orlen, Allegro and LOT Polish Airlines.
The programme includes artistic performances, tastings of traditional Polish dishes, workshops, handicraft shows, as well as themed areas - family, educational and culinary, and activities for children and adults on the music stage. It also features concerts by Polish music stars: the Mazowsze Folk Song and Dance Ensemble (at 5 p.m.) and Golec uOrkiestra (at 8 p.m.).
Discover Wielkopolska at the Polish Day!
We cordially invite you to visit the Wielkopolska stand during the Polish Day in Brussels! This is a unique opportunity to discover the cultural richness and traditions of one of Poland's largest regions.
At our stand, you will have the chance to taste local specialities prepared by the Hyćka Restaurant from Poznań - potatoes with cottage cheese, the famous St. Martin's croissants, refreshing elderberry juice and other regional specialities.
The atmosphere will be enriched by the sounds of hits of Polish and European pop music performed by the First Poznań Non-Symphonic Ukulele Orchestra. The band is composed of true enthusiasts who have been seduced by the distinctive sound and dainty size of the Hawaiian guitar, commonly known as the ukulele.
The Wielkopolska Tourist Organisation will present the tourist and economic potential of our region. You will be able to explore the Wielkopolska region's rich tourist offer and admire regional handicrafts.
There will also be presentations of innovative projects by the Poznań University of Technology in the fields of robotics, aeronautics and space technology. Bulk of these developments, including rocket tests, is being undertaken at the modern University Campus in Kąkolewo where infrastructure for space monitoring is located.
Representatives of the student research club PUT Rocketlab specialising in supersonic sounding rockets will also present its rocket at the Wielkopolska stand. It is the first student organisation in the world to design, build, and test a turbopump for a rocket engine.
We cordially invite you to participate and discover what makes Wielkopolska such a unique place on the map of Poland!
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H2POLAND
The Wielkopolska Region would like to invite you to participate in the NetZero Energy & H2POLAND - one of the most important conferences on the decarbonisation industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The event will take place on 8-10 April 2025 in Poznań.
NetZero Energy & H2POLAND will bring together leaders and experts from Europe to discuss the future of energy and the decarbonisation of the industry. Participants will have the opportunity to attend panel discussions across key areas: renewable energy sources, energy storage, hydrogen technology, industrial decarbonisation and nuclear power.
Hydrogen Valleys
Hydrogen Valleys Summit will be held in the framework of the H2POLAND Forum on 9 April. The summit is organised by the Wielkopolska Region to disseminate the Hydrogen Valleys concept and share best practices and experiences from European regions. Energy transition is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity for economic development. How do we find a balance between climate goals and the need to increase Europe's competitiveness, especially in an unstable geopolitical environment? Can hydrogen be an important part of the transition and energy security? The Hydrogen Valleys Summit is a platform to discuss what is now and what lies ahead on the topic of hydrogen policy, to share experiences from projects such as hydrogen valleys and how to finance hydrogen projects, and much more. Join us for presentations and discussions on the future of the European hydrogen market! Check out the program here.
NetZero Energy & H2POLAND is designed for a broad audience, including leaders from CO₂-neutral industry, energy producers and distributors, energy management experts, the mobility sector, public administration, and researchers and innovators.
All events will be translated in English and will take place at Poznan International Fairs (on-site only). Participation is free of charge upon registration.
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- Merry Christmas!
- Invitation: “The Future of the EU Budget: How do we finance Europe’s priorities?”, 21 May 2025 at 18:00, Brussels
- European Week of Regions and Cities 2024: Invitation to workshops co-organised by the Wielkopolska Region Brussels Office
