Oihane Gómez-Carmona from the University of Deusto has participated in the European Week of Regions and Cities in the context of the H2020 AURORAL project. The AURORAL project made a significant impact at the event, held in Brussels from October 7th to 10th, 2024, through participatory sessions such as "Creating an Inclusive Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Potential of Smart Rural Ecosystems." This session emphasized the unique challenges rural areas face in accessing services, proposing digitalization as a critical solution. AURORAL, Alongside EU projects dRural and HealthChain, highlighted cutting-edge solutions for strengthening rural ecosystems and promoting sustainable development.

Another focal point of AURORAL’s involvement was the workshop "Fostering Rural Regeneration through Local Talent: A Skill Set for the Smart Communities' Workforce.". This session shared best practices for building European smart communities through innovative EU initiatives and partnerships designed to enhance rural skills and promote regional regeneration.

Beyond these sessions, Oihane was engaged in strategic meetings with the project team to make progress in the AURORAL’s objectives through discussions on the ongoing open call procedure and the project’s future sustainability. She attended meetings focused on the Smart Tomorrow platform, which aims to support the project's legacy and facilitate continued development beyond its official timeline.