Online registration for the OPEN DAYS 2008 European Week of Regions and Cities gets underway today, 9 July. Participation is free, with 143 specialist seminars to choose from and a total of 15 000 seats available from 6–9 October. Registering for an event could not be simpler: the official website includes details all the seminars and workshops, speakers, dates and venues, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

The OPEN DAYS seminars and debates will focus on four themes:

  • Innovating regions: Promoting research, technological development and innovation;
  • Sustainable development: Regional responses to climate change;
  • Cooperation and networking: Exchange of best practice in regional development;
  • Looking forward: A European cohesion policy for tomorrow.