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26 January 2026 at 14:00 — 26 January 2026 at 18:00
Culture Forum Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee meeting will take place on 26 January from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Eurocities office (Square de Meeûs 1, B-1000 Brussels), room Palmyra.

After the meeting there will be an informal dinner at members' own expense. Restaurant to be confirmed at a later stage.

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Julie Hervé
26 January 2026 at 14:05 — 26 January 2026 at 17:00
Digital Forum Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee meeting will take place on 26 January from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Eurocities office (Square de Meeûs 1, B-1000 Brussels), room Chan Chan.

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Ana Georgieva
26 January 2026 at 14:00 — 26 January 2026 at 18:00
Economic Development Forum Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee meeting will take place on 26 January from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Eurocities office (Square de Meeûs 1, B-1000 Brussels), meeting room on the first floor.

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Eleonora Orso
26 January 2026 at 15:00 — 26 January 2026 at 18:00
Environment Forum Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee meeting will take place on 26 January from 15:00 to 18:00 at the Eurocities office (Square de Meeûs 1, B-1000 Brussels), room Agora.

After the meeting there will be an informal dinner at members' own expense. Restaurant to be confirmed at a later stage.

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Heather Brooks
26 January 2026 at 13:00 — 26 January 2026 at 17:30
Social Affairs Forum Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee meeting will take place on 26 January from 13:00 to 17:30 at the Lyon Metropole's office (Place des barricades 11).

After the meeting there will be an informal dinner at members' own expense. Restaurant to be confirmed at a later stage.

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Carolina Picot
27 January 2026 at 09:00 — 27 January 2026 at 09:30
Welcome Coffee & Registration
27 January 2026 at 09:30 — 27 January 2026 at 09:45
Opening & Objectives of the Day
  • Welcome remarks
  • Overview of the session's purpose and expected outcomes
  • People of Eurocities
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Morgane Lambrechts
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Sinead Mullins
27 January 2026 at 09:45 — 27 January 2026 at 10:00
EU Advocacy Updates
  • Eurocities advocacy update and forward priorities
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Louise Coffineau
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Thomas Lymes
27 January 2026 at 10:00 — 27 January 2026 at 10:30
Membership Updates
  • Membership snapshot 2025 and priorities for 2026
  • Presentation of the new ways of working as part of the Internal Rules and Handbook review
  • Q&A
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Jagoda Luto
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Sinead Mullins
27 January 2026 at 10:30 — 27 January 2026 at 11:00
Coffee Break
27 January 2026 at 11:00 — 27 January 2026 at 13:00
Interactive Workshops (parallel sessions)

Participants select two workshops. Each runs in two one-hour rounds.

  • Workshop 1: “The Role of the Eurocities Office in Supporting Forums & Working Groups”

Explore responsibilities, enhance communication, and ensure strategic alignment between the Eurocities Office and various forums and working groups.

  • Workshop 2: “Understanding the Role of the Chair”

Clarify expectations, responsibilities, and best practices for effective leadership and coordination within working groups.

  • Workshop 3: “Future-Ready Groups: Adapting Structures for Changing Needs”

Discover how working group formats can evolve to meet emerging priorities, new collaboration styles, and member interests, while ensuring smooth transitions and at every stage.

27 January 2026 at 13:00 — 27 January 2026 at 14:00
Lunch break
27 January 2026 at 14:00 — 27 January 2026 at 14:15
Presentation of the Eurocities Code of Conduct
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André Sobczak
27 January 2026 at 14:15 — 27 January 2026 at 15:15
Networking Cafe - Peer Exchange

An interactive format featuring themed tables and rotating conversations, guided by the Eurocities team to spark ideas, share experiences, and build connections.

27 January 2026 at 15:15 — 27 January 2026 at 15:45
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
  • Summary of key takeaways from Networking café & follow-up actions
  • Closing
27 January 2026 at 16:30 — 27 January 2026 at 18:00
Mobility Forum Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee meeting will take place on 27 January from 16:30 to 18:00 at the Eurocities office (Square de Meeûs 1, B-1000 Brussels).

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Arianna Americo
28 January 2026 at 09:00 — 28 January 2026 at 15:30
ExCom and Forum Chairs (officers) meeting
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Morgane Lambrechts
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Jagoda Luto
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Sinead Mullins
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Michaela Kauer