AEBR Annual Events 2022 in Szeged and Novi Sad – “New solutions for the future of cross-border regions”
Draft Programme as of 9 August 2022
AEBR Annual Events 2022
Please register by 31 August following this link
The general outline of events will be as follows:
WEDNESDAY, 28 September 2022
VI Cross-Border School in Szeged, Hungary, Euroregion DKMT
THURSDAY, 29 September 2022
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AEBR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022, Day 1
FRIDAY, 30 September 2022
AEBR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022, Day 2
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October 2022
Cultural and study visits in Novi Sad, Fruška gora Mountain, Timiș / Timișoara (Romania)
ARRIVAL IN HUNGARY, SERBIA AND NOVI SAD
For those participants arriving in Budapest to attend the VI CB School in Szeged (28/9), a transfer will be available on 27 September. Those only attending the CBS might return through Budapest on 29/9.
For those participating in the AEBR Annual Events 2022, a transfer will also be available to continue their travel from Szeged to Novi Sad on the evening of Wednesday, 28 September. Other participants might arrive directly at Belgrade international airport, with many connections to European destinations. Another transfer will be organised from Belgrade airport to Novi Sad. Additional transfers will be arranged to return, including the option of Timișoara, where a study visit is planned during the weekend. Some participants might also want to stay and/or return from Timisoara international airport, which also enjoys many European destinations.
A FOCUS ON YOUTH
The European Year of Youth is a core element of AEBR Annual Events 2022, where we would like to welcome many young representatives of European border regions. We will discuss various aspects of cross-border cooperation, cross-border public services, smart solutions for mobility in border regions and other challenges, the role of multiculturalism, etc.
Youth participation: young politicians from border regions are encouraged to take part.
Working languages: English, German and Serbian.
WEDNESDAY, 28 September 2022
SCHOOL OF CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION
The AEBR 6th Cross-Border School (CBS) is to be organised for the 6th time in Szeged, DKMT Euroregion, Hungary, in close collaboration with the Radboud University of Nijmegen and the Province of Gelderland (NL). From 2022 on, the CBS is also part of the 21st Century Borders project, led by the University of Victoria (Canada), with many partners in various continents. The CBS will keep focusing on the European CBC reality, but its scope has grown. This year’s general emphasis is on youth and CBC. Prominent lecturers from various continents are expected.
A Call for Papers was published on the most relevant scientific platforms, including travel grants for selected authors (provided by the XXI Century Borders project).
A series of panels will deal with the following topics:
- Growing a New Generation of CBC Enthusiasts
- Education Across Borders
- Youth Mobility and Opportunities
- Strategies to retain young people/talent; “empty” regions
- University cooperation for CBC education
| WEDNESDAY, 28 September 2022, Pre-Conference Event | |||
| 09.00-16.00
3 sessions: 09.30-10.45 (I) 11:00-12:00 (II) Discussion Break 14:30-16:00 (III) |
Szeged, Hungary | 6th CROSS-BORDER SCHOOL
Prominent lecturers (practitioners and researchers) from Europe, the US, Canada and Israel are expected. A working group deals with the CBS. The programme is currently under preparation. |
emphasis on youth and current AEBR priorities. |
| 17.00- | Transfer from Szeged to Novi Sad | ||
| afternoon | Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad |
AEBR 2022 Executive Committee, General Assembly and Annual Conference
New solutions for the future of cross-border regions
29-30 September 2022, Novi Sad, Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia, DKMT Euroregion
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English, German and Serbian.
Participants’ registration:
Please register by 31 August following this link.
Panoramic view of Novi Sad from Petrovaradin fortress.
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Below you can find a draft programme which is currently fine-tuned with the proposed speakers:
| THURSDAY, 29 September 2022 | |||
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08.30- 09.00 09.00-09.45
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Great Hall of The Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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REGISTRATION for ExCom & GenAss
AEBR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: (only for ExCom members) Preparation of the General Assembly and regular decisions. |
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| 09.45-10.00 | COFFEE BREAK | ||
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10.00-11.45
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Registration for GenAss remains open & Registration for Annual Conference starts
AEBR GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 2022: (only for AEBR members in good standing) Election of President, Vice-presidents and Board. Financial documents, Annual Report 2021 and new working programme. |
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| 12.00-13.30 | LUNCH BREAK | ||
| 13.30-14.30
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Great Hall of The Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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AEBR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022, Day 1
AEBR Welcoming speeches of host region officials (AP Vojvodina) and other DKMT political representatives (Hungary + Romania) National authorities Address of Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement (tbc) Other European authorities (tbc) Congress of Local and Regional Authorities (tbc) |
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| 14.30-14.40 | Great Hall | Presentation of AP Vojvodina CB EFFECTS OF EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE + video on Youth Capital 22 |
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| 14.40-15.35
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Great Hall of The Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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I Panel: “The New EU Financial Perspective and Cross-Border Cooperation”
Moderator (tbc) DG REGIO (tbc) Ministry of EU Integration, Republic of Serbia (tbc) AP Vojvodina CBC project West Balkan CBC project DKMT |
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| 15.35-16.30
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Great Hall of The Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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II Panel: Cross Border Public Services
Moderator: DG Regio (tbc) ZOAST, Sarah Bentz (tbc) Grenzinfopunkte, Linda Blom (tbc) Wasaline, Fredrik Lundberg (tbc) Balkan case MOT/CESCI (tbc) |
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| 16.30-17.00 | Networking coffee | ||
| 17.00-19.00 | SIGHTSEEING OF THE PETROVARADIN FORTRESS | ||
| 20.00
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RECEPTION/DINNER
SAIL OF PAPENBURG 2022 AWARD CEREMONY |
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Petrovaradin Fortress
| FRIDAY, 30 September 2022 | |||
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08.30- 09.00 |
AEBR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022, Day 2
Registration |
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| 09.00-10.15
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Great Hall of The Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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III Panel: Smart solutions for cross-border cooperation. Presentation of innovative practices (under exploration):
Moderator – Martin Guillermo-Ramírez, AEBR Secretary General Sustainable regional aviation:
Hydrogen ports, Euregio Rijn-Waal A just transition from coal mines to e-cars, Carsten Jacob (tbc) CESCI/MOT (tbc) |
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| 10.15-11.30
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Great Hall of The Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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IV Panel: The Youth Manifesto: how to make CBC-policies more open to young people’s participation
Moderator: DR Regio (tbc) Milan Savic, State Secretary in charge of youth Veronica Capenti, representative of Interreg ALCOTRA’s Managing Authority and its Youth Council Yasmine Calosso, IVY volunteer currently at Interreg ALCOTRA A member of ALCOTRA’s Youth Council Bektha Djilidjel, activist from the Youth Manifesto Group Nicole Menghetti, IVY volunteer at Interreg Italy-Slovenia Sofía Areal, member of Tomiño’s Youth Council Dane Basta, Provincial Secretary for Sports and Youth, Vojvodina Discussion |
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| 11.30-11.50 | Coffee break | ||
| 11.50-12.50
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Great Hall at the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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V Panel: Multiculturalism and Youth
Moderator Model for the Protection of the Rights of Persons belonging to National Minorities in AP Vojvodina, Adrian Borka Promotion of Multiculturalism and Tolerance in Vojvodina, Bojan Greguric Multiculturalism in CB contexts, Province of Gelderland (tbc) The youth and heritage – tradition and future in CB region – IPA Project, Stanislav Radulović Maria Griva, IVY volunteer at Regional Development Fund of Central Macedonia Tetiana Stanieva, Founder and Managing Director, International Ethnographic Film Festival, Bolhrad (Odesa Oblast, Ukraine) |
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| 12.50-13.00 | – Presentation of Annual Events 2023
CLOSING OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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| 13.00-14.30 | LUNCH AND COCKTAIL | ||
| 15.00 – 17.00
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Great Hall and other rooms at the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
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Workshop I Youth Engagement in Cross Border Cooperation
This working session intends to bring together members of AEBR who are interested in exchanging with young people and young people involved in updating the AEBR’s CBC Youth Charter. With the aim of improving youth’s participation in border regions and cooperation programmes, participants will discuss solutions and share best practices.
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| 15.00 – 17.00
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Workshop II How to apply to b-solutions’ call
AEBR’s team will present the call for proposals launched in the framework of the b-solutions 2.0: Solving Cross-Border Obstacles initiative, an action by the European Commission and AEBR. Representatives of public bodies and cross-border structures are invited to exchange with AEBR’s team and bring forward possible legal and administrative obstacles they face when cooperating with their neighbouring regions. During this dedicated workshop, b-solutions’ team will illustrate the application procedure and provide concrete help to apply and receive technical support to solve such obstacles. |
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| 17.00 – 18.00
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Workshop III – TFEB
The Task Force External Borders will discuss its priorities for the coming years, paying a special attention to the transformation of some (cross-)border areas in the Eastern External Border region. |
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| 17.00 – 18.00 | Workshop IV – future project(s) partnership | ||
| 20.00 | DINNER | ||
Social, cultural programme during the week-end. Novi Sad is European Capital of Culture 2022, together with Esch in Luxembourg and Kaunas in Lithuania.
| SATURDAY, 1 October 2022 |
| Proposed study visits:
– Fruška gora Mountain (Tarcal/Almus-hegy/Frankenwald/Alma Mons/Frangochoria) monasteries and wineries
SUNDAY, 2 October 2022 – Timiș County / City of Timișoara (Romania)
There are many interesting things to do in Novi Sad, including the programme of the European Cultural Capital 2022 |
Please register by 31 August following this link
