You haven't missed Norra Scen, have you?
Were you busy with hammocks, beach life and travel during Almedalen Week? Take the opportunity to watch the recordings of the interesting conversations on Norra Scen afterwards.
It's about Norrbotten's future, opportunities and challenges. About hydrogen, space and mines. Skills supply, infrastructure, electricity supply and attractive communities.
The guests in the panel discussions are both well-known and knowledgeable. Among them are world-renowned climate scientist Johan Rockström, Vattenfall CEO Anna Borg, former Green Party spokesperson Maria Wetterstrand, Anna Ekström, Minister of Education with responsibility for space issues, and Peter Larsson, the government's coordinator for establishments in the north.
You are welcome to browse through the twelve recorded seminars.
The establishment equation – how northern Sweden succeeds
What makes establishments choose the region, what expectations are there of a municipality and what can the existing business community do to get the investments to land?
contribute:
- Peter Larsson, the government's coordinator for establishments in the north
- Carina Sammeli, Chair of the Municipal Board, Luleå Municipality (pictured left)
- Janus Brandin, Development Director, Norrbotten Region
- Lena Segerlund, CEO, Invest in Norrbotten (pictured right)
- Joakim Ceije, Governmental relations SSAB
Moderator: Richard Lundmark, CEO Luleå Business Region
Organizer: Luleå Municipality, Norrbotten Region, Invest in Norrbotten
The importance of hydrogen for the green transition
Hydrogen is described as the key to a fossil-free energy system. Researchers, companies and public actors are working together to solve challenges around the production, storage and transport of hydrogen – all to accelerate the green transition. What is the importance of hydrogen for the green transition?
contribute:
- Annika Wäppling Korzinek, Deputy Head, European Commission Representation in Sweden
- Birgitta Larsson, municipal councilor, Gällivare
- Niklas Johansson, Director of Communications and Climate, LKAB
- Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren, head of the hydrogen business unit, H2 Green Steel (pictured)
- Maria Jalvemo, program manager for Fossil-free upper Norrland, Svenska kraftnät
- Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor, LTU
Moderator: Cecilia Wallmark, operations manager for the hydrogen initiative CH2ESS, LTU
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology (LTU)
Mining time in Sweden – climate change and mineral policy
Access to metals and minerals sets the pace for climate change. Sweden is the EU's largest mining nation and has great potential to contribute. Development is being held back by today's permit processes. To find out where our political parties stand, Svemin has ranked their mineral policies.
contribute:
- Maria Sunér, CEO, Svemin
- Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Member of Parliament, Chairman of the Economic and Social Affairs Committee, Moderate Party
- Jennie Nilsson, Member of Parliament, Vice Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee, Social Democrats
- Camilla Brodin, Member of Parliament, Christian Democrats
- Arman Teimouri, Member of Parliament, Liberal Party
- Birger Lahti, Member of Parliament, Left Party
- Helena Lindahl, Member of Parliament, Centre Party
- Stefan Romedahl, Director, Boliden Mines
- Anders Lindberg, press manager, LKAB
- Olli Salmi, director, EIT RawMaterials
- Karin Comstedt Webb, Vice President, HeidelbergCement Sweden
Moderator: Emma Härdmark, Communications Manager, Svemin
Organizer: Svemin
How we can overcome the threats to the transition
The transformation journey of Swedish industry has begun. How can we manage to become fossil-free in one generation? How do we create the pace that the transformation requires while ensuring wise decisions and safe processes? How bad is the transmission capacity? What role do the mining and steel industries have now and in the future? Can the political system make the big decisions that are required?
contribute:
- Niklas Johansson, Director of Communications and Climate, LKAB
- Anna Borg, CEO, Vattenfall
- Svante Axelsson, coordinator, Fossil-Free Sweden
- Allan Larsson, former Minister of Finance/former Chairman Viable Cities
- Maria Wetterstrand, former spokesperson for the Green Party (pictured)
- Lisa Nåbo, Chairwoman of SSU
- Matilda Ekeblad, chairwoman of MUF
- Frida Wallnor, assistant political editor/editorial writer, Dagens Industri
- Widar Andersson, political editor/editorial writer, Folkbladet
- Johanna Alskog, editor, Althingi
- Johan Rockström, professor of environmental science
Moderator: Karin Hubinette
Organizer: LKAB
Innovative planning for faster power supply
Enabling and accelerating the green transition requires efficient permitting processes, modern regulatory enforcement, and effective joint planning. How are private and government organizations taking on the challenge?
contribute:
- Carina Sammeli, Chair of the Municipal Board, Luleå Municipality
- Maria Jalvemo, program manager fossil-free upper Norrland, Svenska kraftnät (pictured on the left)
- Cecilia Zetterström, Customer & Marketing Director, Vattenfall Electricity Distribution
- Niklas Johansson, Director of Communications and Climate, LKAB
- Malin Larsson, CEO, Luleå Energy
- Nils-Olov Lindfors, regional councilor, Norrbotten Region
- Joakim Ceije, Governmental relations SSAB (pictured right)
Moderator: Richard Lundmark, CEO Luleå Business Region
Organizer: Luleå Municipality, Norrbotten Region
How we create an infrastructure that matches the industrial boom in northern Sweden
How can people get to Norrbotten and move around the region in a good way? Raw materials from northern Sweden often have a long way to processing and market, which places great demands on the transport system. How do we create an infrastructure that matches the industrial boom?
contribute:
- Carina Sammeli, municipal councillor, (S), Luleå Municipality
- Elisabeth Sinclair, project manager, Norrbothniabanegruppen
- Birgitta Larsson, municipal councilor, (S), Gällivare Municipality
- Anders Lindberg, press manager, LKAB
- Nils-Olov Lindfors, regional councilor, (C), Norrbotten Region
- Roberto Maiorana, Director General, Swedish Transport Administration
- Fredrik Jaresved, Strategy Director, Swedavia
- Lars Westin, Professor of Regional Economics, Umeå University (pictured)
Moderator: Karin Hubinette
Organizer: Norrbotten Region, Norrbotten Line
Space – capabilities and opportunities
The Esrange space base outside Kiruna has been, is and will be of strategic importance for Norrbotten, Sweden and Europe. From 2023, the base will be the first in the EU to launch satellites, a capability that is currently in high demand. As Norrbotten takes the next step towards the stars – the regional opportunities are almost endless.
contribute:
- Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor, Luleå University of Technology (pictured right)
- Anna Ekström, Minister of Education with responsibility for space issues, Government Offices (pictured left)
- Anna Rathsman, Director General, Swedish Space Agency
- René Laufer, Professor of Space Engineering Systems, Luleå University of Technology
- Ella Carlsson, Air Force Space Director, Swedish Armed Forces
- Stefan Gustafsson, Head of Strategy, Swedish Space Corporation
Moderator: Mia Kleregård, Head of transformation at Swedish Space Corporation
Organizer: Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), Luleå University of Technology (LTU)
How we survive the growing pains when people move to Norrbotten
Northern Sweden will become a center for both innovation and green exports. This will require service, communication, culture and, not least, housing. What goals do the municipalities involved have and what is the strategy for getting there? Where are the results – role models or what can we learn from others?
contribute:
- Carl Lundin, Regional Manager North, Magnolia
- Staffan Tell, press manager, Hemnet
- Fredrik Bergström, Business Area Director Advisory, WSP
- Nils-Olov Lindfors, regional councilor, (C), Norrbotten Region
- Linus Niva, Head of Community Transformation Kiruna, LKAB
- Birgitta Larsson, municipal councilor, (S), Gällivare municipality (pictured)
- Lorents Burman, municipal councilor, (S), Skellefteå Municipality
Moderator: Karin Hubinette
Organizer: LKAB
The EU's climate package - help or hindrance in the green transition?
The EU's climate package Fit for 55 came out last summer with legislative proposals that, among other things, deal with restrictions on forest raw materials. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, among other things, an energy crisis and raw materials crisis are threatening, perhaps even a food crisis. What do we do now? Can the Swedish forestry industry maintain its competitiveness if the proposals in Fit for 55 become reality?
contribute:
- Oskar Magnusson, State Secretary, Ministry of Enterprise and Development/Minister of Rural Affairs
- Ulf Westerberg, innovation leader, Piteå Science Park
- Christian Danielsson, Head, European Commission Representation in Sweden
- Nils-Olov Lindfors, regional councilor, (C), Norrbotten Region (pictured)
- Emma Berglund, Forest Director, Swedish Forest Industries
Moderator: Gölin Carina Christiansen, North Sweden European Office
Organizer: Region Norrbotten, North Sweden European Office
Life between the buildings and the place of culture in the green transition
How can we together create a future in northern Sweden where culture, sustainability and social development go hand in hand?
contribute:
- Ida Karkiainen, Minister for Civil Affairs, Government (pictured)
- Mats Widbom, CEO, Svensk Form
- Helena Bjarnegård, National Architect, Swedish Board of Housing, Building and Planning
- Fredrik Holmström, Strategic Development Manager, Pajala Municipality
- Peppe Bergström Hesselbom, Head of Culture, Norrbotten Region
- Lotta Lampa, artist, self-employed
- Mimmi-Noelle Sandström Väätti, County Youth Council
- Edith Hemphälä Feldötö, County Youth Council
Moderator: Helena Godotter Karlberg
Organizer: Region Norrbotten
An attractive Norrbotten – today and in the future
What would make more investors, talents and the world's best electricity and digital experts move to the Arctic Circle? How do we make the image of northern Sweden more inclusive and attractive so that more people feel that Norrbotten is the place where I can grow and work?
contribute:
- Peter Larsson, national coordinator, Ministry of Enterprise, Industry and Energy
- Frank Hojem, Director of Communications, SEB
- Janus Brandin, Regional Development Director, Norrbotten Region (pictured left)
- Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen, County Youth Council and chairman Saminuorra
- Pia McAleenan, Head of Public Sector and Government Cooperation at Swedish Industrial Design
- Frank Hörstedt, Vinnova, Head of International Collaborations (pictured right)
- Tobias Lindfors, CEO Student Consulting and owner Pite Havsbad Group (pictured middle)
Moderator: Helena Godotter Karlberg
Organizer: Region Norrbotten
The skills challenge of the century in northern Sweden
How do we attract 100 super talents to northern Sweden - how do we get the right people to want to be part of the green industrial transition? How do we develop and secure the skills needed now and in the future? And how do we create societies where they want to live? How should the interaction between business, the public sector and academia be shaped to meet the urgent needs?
contribute:
- Petter Lundgren, CEO, Clockwork
- Anders Lindberg, press manager, LKAB
- Lorents Burman, municipal councilor, (S), Skellefteå Municipality
- Anna Malmström, Senior Consultant/Green Tech, Novare Executive Search
- Pär Weihed, Vice-Chancellor, Luleå University of Technology
- Chana L Svensson, founder, MindDig (pictured)
- Anna Hynynen, exploration geologist, LKAB
- Mats Lindström, senior consultant, Novus
Moderator: Karin Hubinette
Organizer: LKAB
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Norra scen was a joint initiative of Region Norrbotten and the mining company LKAB. Together with a wide range of actors with connections to the region such as Luleå University of Technology (LTU), North Sweden European Office, Swedish Space Corporation, Luleå Municipality Norrbotniabanan and the industry organization Svemin, a common arena was created in Almedalen for discussions about the green industrial transition, societal development and related competence challenges.
Photos: Patrik Öhman