Stay informed about the latest developments within the network. This section features news, relevant publications, best practices, and joint initiatives—such as our monthly working sessions on social cohesion and cooperation with the private sector.
Building on the success of our annual meetings in Barcelona, Utrecht, and Bologna, the International Talent Network is proud to announce that the Brno Expat Centre will host the fourth edition of Cities for Talent from September 22–24, 2026, in Brno, Czech Republic.
Between 28 and 30 October 2025, Bologna hosted the Cities for Talent Meeting – an international gathering organised by the Metropolitan City and the Municipality of Bologna, in collaboration with ART-ER and the Bologna for Talent initiative.
In October 2024 a three-day congress took place in Utrecht to foster an environment of exchange and collaboration, sharing best practices and growing a network to support the international community.
Barcelona hosted the first edition of the Cities for Talent Meeting in 2023. This two-day event brought together leading experts and professionals from cities and regions with innovative programs for attracting and retaining international talent.
