A conference about the regional collaborative approach.
Pandemics, climate disasters, political polarisation, rising inequality, aging populations, disinformation and fake news – these are but a few of many trials facing leaders of the information age. Bouncing back from a crisis isn’t easy – and yet the Nordic countries seem to be extraordinarily good at it. With high levels of social trust across the populations, governments are seemingly able to adapt to challenges with flexibility and agility.
Can we trace the stable economic growth to a specific Nordic brand of resilience? And which industries are able to thrive despite a new reality of concentric crises?
”Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” – In this conference we explore how the Nordics strategically spread out their efforts, to not lean too heavily on just one industry or sector. And how no single type of leader can handle the growing complexity of future challenges.
Instead, the Nordic countries can lead the way by showcasing the strength of regional cooperation.
We have the research to back up the theoretical understanding of how that leadership works and at this conference, we will bring together the people that show the pivotal results of collaborative leadership.
Day 1 – Conference
| 10.00 | Welcome words and introduction |
| 10.15 | Keynote – “Waking up to a new age of multiple geopolitical crises”, by Annika Wäppling Korzinek |
| 11.00 | Presentation – “The future of remote work: which regions will benefit most?”, by Anna Granath Hansson, Nordregio |
| 11.30 | Coffee break |
| 12.00 | Presentation – “Young Nordics on the move: patterns and drivers“, by Hilma Salonen, Nordregio |
| 12.30 | Panel debate – “Navigating the unknowns: How Nordic leaders handle a crisis” |
| 13.30 | Lunch |
| 14.30 | Keynote – “The curious history of eco-financial leadership”, by Oskar Broberg, University of Gothenburg |
| 15.15 | Presentation – “Better apart or together? A new model of regional collaboration”, by John Moodie, Nordregio |
| 15.45 | Final reflections and wrap-up by moderator |
| 16.00 | Mingling and pre-dinner drinks |
| 18.00 | Conference dinner (invitation only) |
Day 2 – Study trip
| 09.00 – 12.00 | Study trip: to be announced |
Participation is free of charge, but hotel and travel costs are up to the attendee.
