Union of the Baltic Cities

UBC cities are invited to participate in KALUSH EXPO® 2026: Energy of Growth and Resilience, 15 September 2026, Kalush, Ukraine.

KALUSH EXPO is a leading business event dedicated to innovation, industrial development, energy resilience, investment opportunities, export growth, and workforce development. The expo will bring together business leaders, industry experts, researchers, educators, and public sector representatives to explore practical solutions that strengthen business competitiveness and support sustainable economic growth.

More information: https://ubc.net/event/kalush-expo-2026/

Baltic Sail 2026, the 30th anniversary edition of Baltic Sail Gdańsk, one of the largest tall ships gatherings in Poland will take place 21-24 August 2026. For four days, Gdańsk will become the capital of sailing adventure.

More information: https://ubc.net/event/baltic-sail/

UBC Cities are invited to participate in RIGA COMM 2026, leading B2B technology and innovation event in the Baltics, bringing together business leaders, IT professionals, and technology providers on 8-9 October 2026 in Riga, Latvia. The event features a technology expo, expert-led conferences on AI, cybersecurity, fintech, digital transformation, and valuable networking opportunities for professionals from across Europe.

More information: https://ubc.net/event/rigacomm/

RoBau – Rostock Construction Fair 2026 will be held from 25 to 27 September 2026 in Rostock, with over 150 exhibitors.

The main topics include, among others:

- Modernization of existing buildings
- Energy-efficient home and building technologies
- Smart home technologies
- Tools, machinery and equipment for DIY enthusiasts and professionals
- Building materials and construction technologies for renovation and modernization projects

More info: https://ubc.net/event/robau-rostock-construction-fair-2026/

Euro-Atlantic Dominion Maris Baltici Multidimensional Security Threats in the Baltic Sea Basin round table will take place in Gdańsk, New Town Hall, 1 December 2026.

The Baltic Sea region has become a central frontline of hybrid and conventional security challenges following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. With Finland and Sweden joining NATO and regional cooperation intensifying, the need for coordinated, practical responses to both hard and soft security threats has never been greater.

To strengthen this cooperation, the College of Eastern Europe (KEW), together with partners from Gdańsk, the Union of the Baltic Cities, Lithuania, and Poland, is launching a Baltic round table on soft and hard security. The first edition will take place in Gdańsk.

More information: https://ubc.net/event/euro-atlantic-dominion-maris-baltici-round-table-in-gdansk/

The European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine play a vital role in strengthening cooperation between local and regional authorities across Europe.

During the recent working meeting of the Alliance on 10.07.26, the stakeholders were encouraged to engage in a constructive discussion on the upcoming opinion of the European Committee of the Regions “From Temporary Protection to Sustainable Solutions for Displaced Ukrainians in the EU – the Role of Cities and Regions.” and to fill in EU Survey by 20 July 2026.

More info: https://ubc.net/european-alliance-of-cities-and-regions-for-the-reconstruction-of-ukraine/

The 766th St. Dominic’s Fair will take place from 25 July to 16 August 2026 in Gdańsk.

As part of the Fair, the Equality Festival will take place on 15–16 August at Heweliusz Square. Equality Festival is organized in cooperation with the UBC Inclusive and Healthy Cities Commission and this year’s theme focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

More info: https://ubc.net/gdansk-invites-to-st-dominics-fair-and-equality-festival/

The City of Riga invites cities, urban development experts, policymakers, researchers, businesses, startups, and innovation professionals from across Europe to participate in the Smart Cities Conference 2026, which will take place on 17 September 2026 in Riga, Latvia.

Now in its fifth year, the conference has become an important platform for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and exploring practical solutions that support smarter, more resilient, and sustainable cities. This year’s edition will have a Baltic–Nordic focus, bringing together participants from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, and other European countries.

The main theme of the 2026 conference is: “What does it take to make urban innovation truly work?”

More info: https://ubc.net/smart-cities-conference-2026-shaping-the-future-of-urban-innovation/

Social sector professionals are invited to take part in the DIGIT-ABLE Transnational Study Visits, which will take place in Belgium on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The initiative offers a unique opportunity for cross-border peer learning, knowledge exchange, and networking through two parallel study visits in different regions of Flanders.

Participants can choose the programme that best matches their organization’s activities and strategic priorities, gaining first-hand insight into innovative practices that promote inclusion, employment, and digital transformation.

More info: https://ubc.net/digit-able-transnational-study-visits-explore-innovative-social-services-in-belgium/

The International Forum “From Crisis Response to Resilient Communities: Ukrainian Experience for European Municipalities” will take place in the Municipality of Ropaži, Latvia, on 29 July 2026.

The Forum aims to provide an international platform for professional dialogue and the exchange of practical experience among municipalities from Ukraine and the Baltic Sea region on building resilient communities, strengthening crisis preparedness, ensuring the continuity of public services, advancing inter-municipal cooperation, and implementing modern approaches to local governance.

More info: https://ubc.net/from-crisis-response-to-resilient-communities-ukrainian-experience-for-european-municipalities/