The Rural Health Promotion Research Working Group invites everyone with an interest in rural health to take part in this open meeting. The discussion will begin with an introduction to the group’s definition of rural health promotion research, presented by Prof. Geir Arild Espnes, Director of the NTNU Center for Health Promotion Research and Leader of the Humanistic Class at the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters. This will be followed by short contributions from Working Group members highlighting potential areas of focus. Participants will then be encouraged to share their perspectives, debate priorities, and help shape the future direction of the group’s work. The meeting will conclude with a summary of key points and agreed next steps.