Welcome to Art of Cooperation
The next edition of the Art of Cooperation conference, hosted by the Széchenyi Programme Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Hungary, in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, the Central European Service for Cross-Border Initiatives, the Association of European Border Regions, and the Hungarian Development Promotion Office will focus on the Future of the European Cooperation Programmes as an official Hungarian EU Presidency partner event.
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. Cooperation is the heart and essence of solidarity, promoting common understanding and sustainable economic growth. Building on the success of the first edition organized in 2023, the ARTCO 2024 conference will provide a platform for professionals to analyse the future of Interreg Programmes. As we turn our attention towards the new programming period, discussions about essential elements, such as resource allocation and regulatory frameworks, intensify. These factors significantly impact how Interreg will deliver results in the upcoming decade. ARTCO 2024 aims to address these critical issues, contributing to a more efficient generation of Interreg Programmes and reinforced social and economic cohesion at EU borders. Joint initiatives along internal and external EU borders, and with candidate and neighbouring partner countries, as well as transnational and interregional programmes, demonstrate that Interreg is a catalyst for economic, social, and territorial cohesion.
To secure your place at the Art of Cooperation 2024 conference, please complete the registration form below.
Agenda 2024
This year’s Art of Cooperation conference is a 3 day long official Hungarian EU Presidency partner event, from 13 November to 15 November 2024.
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The first evening on 13 November will be dedicated to the István Pálfi Award Ceremony aiming to acknowledge the work of professionals in the field of cross-border cooperation together with the EGTC Award Ceremony of the Committee of the Regions. On the second day, after the opening keynote speeches and panel discussions, the conference will feature three parallel events in the afternoon: Interreg workshops, CESCI’s sessions addressing legal obstacles and MFOI’s program, which will offer further insights on regional development, directly managed EU funds, cohesion, and competitiveness, reflecting Hungary’s EU Presidency priorities. The second day ends with the launch of the European Cross-Border Platform, a new initiative of the CoR and its partners CESCI, AEBR and MOT, the kick-off of the b-solutions 3.0 project and the presentation of the Interreg 35 Declaration. For those interested in the border area of Esztergom (HU) and Štúrovo (SK), a study visit will be provided on Friday.
Declaration on the future of Interreg
Széchenyi Programme Office together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and several Interreg Programmes have launched the INTERREG 35 Declaration, highlighting the importance and future existence of Interreg in promoting European values through cross-border, transnational, and interregional cooperation.
The Declaration will be presented at the ArtCo Conference on 14 November 2024, in Budapest. You are kindly asked to provide your written position by endorsing the declaration online, contributing to shaping the future of Interreg beyond 2027.
Event venue
The event will take place in Budapest downtown.
The event will take place at Bálna Budapest in the heart of the city (Fővám tér 11-12. / 11-12 Fővám square), offering convenient access to public transportation, nearby hotels, and local attractions.