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.
282 EVENTS
Upcoming events
Exhibition: Mapping Memories
When landscapes change, what happens to memory? The melting ice is already changing environments and making us redraw maps. We know this because we see it. Satellite images, archive photos…
16 September 2026
Supporting local authorities in Europe’s green transition
Rural regions play a crucial role in achieving European and national greenhouse gas emission targets by 2030 and 2050. They are also central to reducing Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels,…
22 September 2026
What makes communities resilient? Insights from Nordic regions
How do Nordic regions support communities to remain resilient in times of uncertainty? What helps people adapt and recover when everyday life is disrupted? This webinar brings together researchers and…
1 October 2026
Fertility decline in Nordic countries: Nordic Economic Policy Review Conference
Welcome to Nordic Economic Policy Review Conference 2026. Across the Nordic countries, birth rates have fallen to historically low levels, well below replacement rates. This development poses important questions about…
21 October 2026
Nordregio Forum 2026: Competitive Nordics
Welcome to Nordregio Forum 2026: the annual research conference for regional development in the Nordics Join us for Nordregio Forum in Aarhus, Denmark on 17-18 November. Here we will deep…
17 November 2026
Past events
Fra klimaløfter til kløfter– hvordan snur vi unges mistro? – Nordregio at Arendalsuka 2025
Despite strong engagement in the green transition, young people in the Nordics struggle for real influence. While solutions exist, political action lags, leaving many facing job insecurity and high costs,…
13 August 2025
Från klimatlöften till klyftor – hur vänder vi ungas misstro? – Nordregio at Almedalen 2025
Many young people feel that politics rarely brings meaningful changes to their daily lives. Based on the latest research from Nordregio, this panel will explore young people’s perspectives on the…
26 June 2025
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…