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
Beyond segregation: How Nordic countries are planning for socially inclusive cities
From ghetto strategies to segregation barometers, Nordic countries are tackling urban segregation in divergent ways. A common feature, though, is that these policies and tools are all emerging against a…
30 April 2025
Rural re-population: Attracting skilled migrants
More deaths than births – a growing list of regions and countries are hitting this somber milestone. Some populations are only growing because of migrants coming in, but what would…
29 April 2025
The right kind of tourist? Rethinking tourism’s impact on Nordic communities
Will your next holiday help grow local economies or push the locals over the edge? As visitor numbers soar, some Nordic travel destinations are pushing back. Our research on the…
1 April 2025
Navigating Nordic discontent: Regional divides, electoral trends and the green transition
The Nordic countries are often regarded as some of the most stable, equal, and well-functioning societies in the world. With strong welfare systems, high trust in institutions, and a long…