We are pleased to announce the next edition of the Art of Cooperation conference, following its successful debut in 2023. Hosted by the Széchenyi Programme Office (SZPO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Hungary, this time in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the Central European Service for Cross-Border Initiatives (CESCI), the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR), and the Hungarian Development Promotion Office (MFOI), as an official Hungarian EU Presidency partner event, the 2024 conference will focus on the Future of Cohesion Policy, especially on European Territorial Cooperation.

This occasion will also mark the launch of the European Cross-Border Platform, a new initiative of the CoR and its partners CESCI, AEBR and MOT, which brings together actors in cross-border cooperation from across the EU and further, to form a single voice of the cross-border communities at the EU stage.

Join us in Budapest as we bring together participants from all Interreg programmes, regional development experts, stakeholders, decision-makers and researchers from across Europe to explore the most compelling topics for the 2027+ programming period as well as current implementation-related subjects.

The first evening on 13 November will be dedicated to the István Pálfi Award Ceremony, which requires a separate registration. This award aims to acknowledge the work of professionals in cross-border cooperation. On the second day, after the opening keynote speeches and panel discussions, the conference will feature three parallel events in the afternoon: Interreg workshops, the CESCI’s sessions on addressing legal obstacles, as well as MFOI’s program, which will offer further insights on regional development, directly managed EU funds, cohesion and competitiveness, reflecting on Hungary’s EU Presidency priorities. The latter is also an official side event of the European Week of Regions and Cities.

For those interested in the border area of Esztergom and Štúrovo, on Friday, a study visit will be provided.

Save the date and be part of shaping the future of the Cohesion Policy, Interreg and cross-border cooperation!