# Smart Villages Forum in Sardoal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smart-villages-forum-in-sardoal
> Updated: 2026-09-18T21:19:29.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Smart Villages Forum is scheduled to take place on September 24 at the Gil Vicente Cultural Center in Sardoal. Organized by NERSANT in partnership with the Municipality of Sardoal and various regional entities, the event focuses on promoting digital, intelligent, and sustainable solutions to revitalize low-density rural territories.

Discussions will address challenges such as digital transformation, sustainability, and demographic shifts like population aging. The forum will explore multidisciplinary perspectives, including the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027, the digitalization of SMEs, and rural community regeneration. The program is expected to conclude with the presentation of the ‘SmartVillages Manifesto’, a strategic vision designed to foster cooperation and innovation in rural regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Elvas social housing: 60 new homes delivered by Minister

Minister Manuel Castro Almeida delivered 60 new social housing units in Elvas and announced 1.5 billion euros in funding to address Portugal's national housing needs by 2030.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nersant-to-host-first-smart-villages-forum-in-sardoal

### 2026-09-06: Sardoal to host Smart Villages Forum for rural development

The I Smart Villages Forum will be held in Sardoal on September 24 to discuss digital and sustainable strategies for rural economic development and demographic challenges.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardoal-to-host-smart-villages-forum-for-rural-development

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Cite as: Smart Villages Forum in Sardoal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/smart-villages-forum-in-sardoal