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APDR – Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Regional

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: XX International Conference on Overarching Issues of the European Area (2-4 June 2027, University of Porto)

Dear Colleague,

The Organising Committee of the XX International Conference on Overarching Issues of the European Area, invites you to submit an abstract for the 2027 edition, to be held from 2 to 4 June 2027 at the University of Porto.

The 2027 edition is devoted to the theme “Innovation, Territory and Inclusion: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development.” The programme is organised around six thematic axes: innovation and cities in the digital age; territorial cohesion, urban-rural linkages and low-density territories; inclusion, housing, education, health and well-being; heritage, culture and sustainable tourism; climate change, risks and sustainable spatial planning; and democracy, defence and governance. Full details are available on the conference website: https://euroissues.pt/en/jornadas/xx-2027/informacoes-gerais/eixos-tematicos/.

The Conference brings together perspectives and experiences from different territories and strengthens cooperation among institutions, businesses, universities and communities.
Abstracts may be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish or English.

Deadline for abstract submission: 15 December 2026

Submit your abstract at: https://euroissues.pt/en/submissao-resumos/

We kindly also encourage you to disseminate this event within your institutions, professional networks, and social media channels, so that we may reach a broader community interested.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@euroissues.pt

We look forward to welcoming you to Porto in June 2027!

With kind regards,

Helena Pina
Chair of the Organising Committee of the XX International Conference on Overarching Issues of the European Area

André Samora-Arvela
Co-Chair of the Organising Committee of the XX International Conference on Overarching Issues of the European Area