MEET AND INTERACT
Events
Join Nordic experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore key issues in sustainable regional development. Our events – webinars, conferences, and workshops – are open to all and offer space for dialogue, learning, and exchange. Recordings and materials from selected past events are also available.
271 EVENTS
Upcoming events
On Thin Ice: Overtourism, Ecosystems and Livelihoods in the Arctic
Climate change and mass tourism threaten fragile ecosystems and Sámi ways of life in the Arctic. Can legal frameworks help protect both nature and culture? The Arctic is changing faster…
2 February 2026
Nordic status report launch on children and youth in families with persistent low income
How do children and young people across the Nordic region fare when their families live with persistently low income? Take part in the online launch of the Nordic status report…
18 February 2026
The Future of Rural Europe: Making migration work for regions in decline
This conference marks the conclusion of the Horizon Europe-funded project PREMIUM_EU, which has examined impacts of mobility on regional development across Europe. Across Europe, many rural and peripheral regions are…
10 March 2026
State of the Nordic Region 2026
State of the Nordic Region paints a picture of how our regions and municipalities are changing – who lives here, where people work, and how local economies are developing. Tune in…
25 March 2026
Past events
Lokalt ägd energi: En bortglömd pusselbit i beredskapen – Nordregio at Almedalen 2025
As energy crises, geopolitical uncertainties, and extreme weather challenge Sweden’s energy system, local energy ownership remains an overlooked yet crucial element in resilience and security. While large-scale centralised solutions dominate,…
26 June 2025
Higher education in Nordic rural areas and small towns: success factors and effective approaches
In recent decades, the educational landscape has become increasingly geographically diverse. Peripheral education—offered in smaller towns and rural areas—has emerged as a strategic tool for addressing social inequalities by improving…
16 June 2025
Digital inklusion og nordiske demokratier – Nordregio at Folkemødet 2025
In Denmark, electronic ID is the key to accessing essential services like taxes, healthcare, and banking, with 97% using MitID—but what about those who can’t? This panel session explores digital…
14 June 2025
Wage formation and the Nordic model: Nordic Economic Policy Review 2025
The Nordic wage-setting model is unique. None of the countries have a minimum wage, there are high levels of trade union membership, and wage negotiations between different sectors are coordinated. The…