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.
274 EVENTS
Upcoming events
Who does what in a crisis? Civil preparedness from the citizen to the state
Civil preparedness is often discussed in terms of national systems and emergency response. Yet in practice, preparedness is built and maintained through local and regional governance, everyday services, and public…
28 April 2026
Launch: Advancing Policy Through Randomised Experiments: Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026
Welcome to Advancing Policy Through Randomised Experiments: Nordic Economic Policy Review launch event. Across the Nordic region, we see a growing interest in randomised controlled field experiments and their role…
6 May 2026
Nordregio Forum 2026
Welcome to Nordregio Forum 2026: the annual research conference for regional development in the Nordics Save the date for Nordregio Forum on 17-18 November in Aarhus, Denmark where we will…
17 November 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…