📍Maison des Associations Internationales, Rue Washington, 40 B-1050 Brussels, BELGIUM
🗓️ 7 November 2025
Concept & Background
Europe is entering a decisive stage in its digital transformation. While digitalisation brings new opportunities for education, innovation, and participation, it also risks deepening divides between urban and rural areas. Many rural communities continue to face barriers — from limited infrastructure and connectivity to lack of tailored digital education and skills training.
These gaps not only affect access to services and opportunities but also challenge social cohesion and equal participation in the digital decade.
The Inclusive Digital Europe Conference responds to this challenge by creating a space for dialogue between educators, policymakers, local authorities, civil society organisations, and community leaders. The conference highlights how digital skills and inclusive strategies can empower rural communities, reduce inequalities, and ensure that no one is left behind in Europe’s digital future.
Drawing on experiences and practices from across Europe, the event will showcase how local actors co-create digital education solutions, adapt tools to rural needs, and strengthen the role of communities in shaping inclusive digital policies. Through plenary talks, a policy panel, and interactive roundtables, participants will explore practical pathways to bridge the urban–rural digital divide and build a more cohesive and resilient Europe.
This conference also serves as the final milestone of a Europe-wide initiative that piloted innovative methods to bring digital education closer to rural areas. By reframing these results within a wider European discussion, the event aims to connect local experiences with EU-level strategies and inspire future collaboration for inclusive digital transformation.
Join us!
By participating in the Inclusive Digital Europe Conference, stakeholders will not only exchange innovative practices and tools, but also contribute directly to shaping strategies for digital inclusion across Europe. Together, we will explore how to bridge the urban–rural divide and ensure that every community has a voice in Europe’s digital decade.
Whether you are a local authority, an educator, a policymaker, a civil society actor, or a passionate citizen, this conference will offer concrete pathways to empower rural communities, strengthen digital skills, and foster equal participation in Europe’s digital transformation — now and in the future.
📅 7 November 2025
📍 Maison des Associations Internationales, Rue Washington 40, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Discover the agenda of the event by clicking here, and secure your spot by registering below!
