Under the motto "Empowering  communities", this edition will focus on four themes:

• "Competitiveness and convergence: two sides of the same coin",  
• "Regions strengthening European Democracy",  
• "Smart and sustainable growth for regions",
• "Regions got talent".

The kick-off meeting will take place on the 22nd February from 10:00 - 11:30 CET and EURegionsWeek organisers will present this year's edition and novelties.

The kick-off will take place onsite at the European Committee of the Regions, Jacques Delors Building (Rue Belliard 101,1040 Brussels). You can also follow the meeting via web streaming.