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.
281 EVENTS
Upcoming events
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
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
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…
7 May 2025
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…