Women Leading Rural Innovation: From Vision to Action
The Final Conference of the FLIARA Project will bring together researchers, policymakers, innovation support actors, and civil society stakeholders to spotlight the critical role of women in shaping the future of rural areas and sustainable farming. Taking place during Rural Women’s Week, the conference will serve as a forum to reflect on the role of women in shaping sustainable futures in farming and rural areas.
- Hosted by the European Committee of Regions (Rue Belliard 99, 1040. Brussels). Room: JDE 51.
- Date: October 17th, 2025.
The event will present key findings from over 200 case studies, highlight tested policy frameworks, and showcase practical tools—developed to empower women innovators in rural contexts across Europe.
Policymakers at local, national, and EU levels are invited to engage with the results and contribute to advancing inclusive and gender-responsive rural policy. Every innovation journey faces successes, opportunities, challenges, and problems. The Policy Practice Workshop will delve into the specific challenges and problems encountered by female entrepreneurs, drawing on the insights from over 200 case studies. Working in multi-actor groups, participants will analyse these issues and the workarounds developed. This collaborative analysis will directly inform the development of tailored policy briefs aimed at influencing European, national, and regional policy advice. A dedicated policy session will introduce the project’s policy briefs and booklet, followed by an interactive workshop aimed at anchoring these recommendations within broader EU strategies.
The FLIARA Final Conference seeks to inspire action, inform future policy directions, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable rural Europe by showcasing impact and promoting knowledge exchange.