Rethinking rural spaces in times of uncertainty
IV International Conference on Rural Dynamics, Resilience and Innovation
27–28 November 2026 Mosteiro de Ancede, Baião, Portugal
CONFERENCE THEMES
Exploring key dimensions shaping contemporary rural territories.
Society & Rural Communities
Social change, cultural heritage, demographic transitions and community dynamics in rural territories.
Innovation & Rural Entrepreneurship
Innovation ecosystems, digital transformation, circular economy and new rural business models.
Territorial Planning & Landscape
Spatial planning, land governance, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.
Climate & Territorial Resilience
Climate adaptation, risk management and resilience strategies for rural regions.
Tourism & Territorial Promotion
Sustainable tourism, cultural events and strategies for promoting rural territories
Security & Human Mobility
Migration, geopolitics, cross-border dynamics and security challenges in rural areas.
IMPORTANT DATES
30 JUNE 2026
30 SEPTEMBER 2026
Early Registration Deadline
Reduced registration fee available for early participants.
15 AUGUST 2026
Notification of Acceptance
Authors will receive confirmation regarding the acceptance of their submissions.
27–28 NOVEMBER 2026
Conference Dates
RUR_DYNAMIX 2026 will take place in Baião, Portugal.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
RUR_DYNAMIX 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers and territorial actors to discuss the transformations shaping rural territories in times of global uncertainty. The conference promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on innovation, resilience and sustainable development in rural regions.
ORGANISERS
RUR_DYNAMIX 2026 is organised through a collaboration between academic institutions, research centres and local authorities committed to the sustainable development of rural territories.
