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Rural Voices Opening Conference
Overview
On February 12, 2026, the RuralConnect project officially launched in Spain with an in-situ opening conference and thematic forum held in Zaorejas, Guadalajara. Organized by the Mancomunidad de Municipios Alto Tajo and Asociación Elebo alongside the project consortium, this one-day awareness-raising event brought together 50 participants from 5 different countries to address local governance and rural engagement.
Key Event Details
Date & Location: February 12, 2026, in Zaorejas, Guadalajara, Spain.
Participants: A total of 50 attendees (29 female, 21 male) representing Spain (39), Italy (4), Luxembourg (3), Romania (3), and Ireland (1).
Target Audience: Local and regional stakeholders, including public authorities, civil society organizations, citizens, and community actors.