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
| 8:30 | Registration opens |
| 9.00 | Introduction |
| 9.30 | Keynote: Annika Wäppling Korzinek, Deputy Head of the EU Commission Representation in Sweden |
| 10.15 | Project presentation – “Aging economies, evolving labour market strategies” (remote work) by Ágúst Bogason |
| 10.45 | Project presentation – “Young Nordics on the move: patterns and drivers” (early career mobility) by Hilma Salonen |
| 11.15 | Coffee break |
| 11.45 | Panel debate – How Nordic leaders handle a growing catalogue of crises |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Keynote: TBA |
| 14.45 | Project presentation – “What is regional collaboration?” by John Moodie |
| 15.30 | Final reflections and wrap up by moderator |
| 16.00 | Mingling and pre-dinner drinks |
| 19.00 | Conference dinner |
Day 2 – Study trip
To be announced.
