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«New ideas and new generations of regional policy in Eastern Europe » International Conference 7 8 April 2016, Pécs, Hungary Conference Overview 1 The international conference organized by the Institute for Regional Studies :Centre for Economic and Regional Studies:Hungarian Academy of Sciences, titled «New ideas and new generations of regional policy in Eastern Europe» was organized in Pécs Hotel Palatinus, Hungary, in the south:west of the country close to its border with Croatia, was held on April 7:8 2016. The turn:out was impressive with over 150 participants from 15 countries Hungary, Poland ,Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Albania, Romania, Turkey, etc who attended the conference, where the successful work was conducted in 8 thematic sessions socio:economic inequalities, regional policy, cohesion, sustainability, migration, border regions, territorial capital, rural innovations, smart city.A major objective of the event, alongside the presentation of the most advanced research results on territorial research and the debate on current issues was to contribute to strengthening the international relationships of researchers and to encourage new cooperation. In the new Cohesion Policy period the EU member states have more options to signify their specificities, to search for more adequate solutions to their particular challenges. The conference attempted to refresh the discussions on domestic regional issues, and to create partnerships and facilitate cooperation among upcoming regional science younger scholars and elders from Western Europe, Central Europe, as well as from East Europe and the Balkans. Besides these objectives, the conference fostered more fruitful relations and cooperation with experts from all regions to share experiences with intent to improve the way regional studies and development policies are conducted. 1 Conference overview by Dr Eleni N. Stamatiou Western Regional Science Association 55th Annual Meeting Hilton Waikoloa Village, The Big Island of Hawai’i February 14–17, 2016 Conference Overview 1 The 55th annual meeting was all a multi:conference on regional development could hope for: great sessions, friendly and hospitable local inhabitants of these exotic islands, beautiful beaches with palm trees, warm and sunny weather, excellent conference company from well known academic institutions and great local food choices. The main topics discussed included:Transportation Alternatives, All About Cities, Geography of Human Capital, Gone Fishing, Infrastructure and Resources, Trade and Development, Migration, Remote Regions: Sources of Population Change, Housing and Urban Planning, Going Green, Transportation, Land Use, and the Built Environment, Industry and Economic Development, Mobility: City Mouse, Country Mouse, The Urban Environment, Remote Regions: Improving Benefits from Resource Development in the North : ReSDA I, Climate Change, Climate Policy, Valuing Residential Land, Firms and Economic Evolution,Trade and Investment,Methods and Measurements, Employment and Labor Force Participation, Urban and Regional Change, Remote Regions: Improving Benefits from Resource Development in the North : ReSDA II, Geography of Economic Activity, Cities, Neighborhoods, and Interaction, Regions and Development, Defining Growth and Success, Demography Matters, Governance, Culture and Development, Location in Space: Applications, Policy, Place, and the Environment, Entrepreneurship,Regional Science Academy, Graduate Migration, The Quantified City, Dealing With Disasters, Regional Fiscal Issues. The conference was a great success. The participants exceeded 1500 which originated from over 40 countries China, Saudi Arabia , UAE, Korea, Japan, USA, Mexico, Sweden , Norway , The Netherlands ,Poland, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, Austria , Spain, Italy , Hong Kong ,Australia, etc ,to name a few. Well reputed and published University professors, researchers and experts contributed to some of the more innovative current trends in regional development as it is practiced around the world. The social program of the conference was also outstanding, it included visits to local attractions –and well publicized points of interest. 1 Conference overview by Dr. Richard:Nicolas Lacroix