The OPEN DAYS 2008 programme title is "Regions and cities in a challenging world". The programme is composed of  working sessions that will run for three days, starting on Tuesday 7th October in the morning and ending on Thursday, 9th October at lunchtime.

The working sessions are grouped under four themes:

1. Innovating regions: Promoting research, technological development and innovation
2. Sustainable development: Regional responses to climate change
3. Cooperation and networking: Exchange of best practice in regional development
4. Looking forward: A European cohesion policy for tomorrow