MOBI-TWIN CROSS-REGIONAL POLICY LAB – 17 MARCH 2026
On behalf of the MOBI-TWIN Consortium, we are pleased to extend a formal invitation to the Cross-Regional Policy Lab. This event, funded under the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, serves as a high-level consultative platform to address the evolving patterns of spatial mobility within the context of the -Green and Digital- Twin Transition .
1. Executive Overview
The Cross-Regional Policy Lab represents a critical milestone in the MOBI-TWIN project. Its primary objective is to synthesize evidence-based insights from five distinct European pilot regions into a cohesive framework for policy recommendations applicable at the EU and macro-regional levels.
- Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
- Time: 09:30 – 12:30 CET
- Venue: Online via Zoom
- Registration Link: Access Official Registration Form
2. Strategic Context: Building on Regional Findings
The Lab builds upon the outcomes of five regional policy labs conducted in early 2026. These sessions identified specific vulnerabilities and opportunities tailored to the unique socio-economic structures of the following pilot regions:
- Central Macedonia (Greece): Strategies to mitigate “brain drain” and enhance intra-regional connectivity through agro-tech innovation and upgraded rail logistics.
- North & East Finland (Finland): Addressing long-distance challenges and sparse populations via regional rail systems and integrated “multilocal” service models.
- Lombardy (Italy): Bridging rural-urban accessibility gaps and aligning housing policies with evolving employment patterns through active mobility.
- Groningen (Netherlands): Tackling mobility deprivation in ageing populations by implementing minimum mobility guarantees and integrated transport policies.
- Castilla-La Mancha (Spain): Overcoming connectivity bottlenecks to attract talent through enhanced telework infrastructure and rural digital visibility.
3. Methodological Framework: The “Open Studios” Approach
To ensure a transdisciplinary and inclusive dialogue, the event will utilize the Open Studios methodology. This structured environment facilitates the interpretation of quantitative model results into qualitative policy pathways through three distinct phases:
- Informative Phase: Presentation of the Regional Attractiveness Index (RAI) and MOBI-TWIN model results to establish a common evidence base.
- Divergence Phase: Participatory breakout sessions designed to explore similarities, shared challenges, and transferable solutions across regions.
- Convergence Phase: Collaborative co-creation of actionable policy concepts and intervention themes to support regional resilience and sustainability.
4. Formal Agenda | 17 March 2026
| Time (CET) | Session | Core Objectives |
| 09:30-09:40 | Institutional Welcome | Introduction of project objectives and RRI framework. |
| 09:40-10:00 | Regional Outcome Synthesis | Summary of findings from the 5 pilot regional labs. |
| 10:00-10:45 | Inspiration & Brainstorming | Multi-stakeholder dialogue on cross-regional interdependencies. |
| 10:45-11:00 | Plenary Review | Preliminary identification of shared policy priorities. |
| 11:00-11:20 | Intermission | |
| 11:20-11:30 | Priority Voting | Selection of high-impact concepts for deep-dive analysis. |
| 11:30-12:10 | Co-Creation Workshop | Drafting of actionable strategy documents and pathways. |
| 12:10-12:25 | Synthesis & Presentation | Overview of co-created outcomes and strategic insights. |
| 12:25-12:30 | Closing Remarks | Outline of next steps and future dissemination timeline. |
5. Technical Participation Details
Registered participants will receive a detailed dossier including the Concept Note and the Agenda.
- Meeting ID: 891 6980 8370
- Meeting Link: here
- Collaboration Platform: MOBI-TWIN Miro Board
- Reference Dashboards: RAI Mapping | RAI Typologies
We look forward to your participation and to advancing these regional insights into actionable policy recommendations together.
