Program Norra Scen 2023

7.30-8.15
Migration flow northwards - from potential to reality

Two out of three young adults would consider moving to Norrbotten or Västerbotten, a sharp increase compared to last year. But what is required along the way from thought to a life in the north?
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

08.30-09.00
How do we make the green transition sustainable?

In northern Sweden, a transition of the basic industry is currently underway that is important for both Sweden and Europe. But how do we make the green transition sustainable in those parts of Sweden where the raw materials and conflicting interests are located?
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

At 09.00-09.25
Circularity and its role for a sustainable future

How do we use digitalization to achieve a circular use of materials and thus a carbon and resource neutral society? A society that is not only fossil-free and circular, but also provides opportunities for people to create a good life.
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

At 09.40-10.05
How we secure expertise for the industry's energy transition

The electrification of society and industry requires new knowledge, new collaborations and a rapid supply of skills. How can we accelerate electrification in northern Sweden and meet the rapidly growing need for skills?
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

At 10.05-10.30
Hydrogen - Sweden continues to be a pioneer

What is the significance of hydrogen for the industrial transition towards climate-neutral production? What is going on in the hydrogen field in Sweden in an international context? How can Sweden continue to be at the forefront of technological development through research, education and financing?
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

12.30-13.30
How do we design our future country?
Focusing on the role of humans in the green transition in the North.

Northern Sweden faces major challenges as the green transition is expected to generate 100 new residents. New housing will be built, infrastructure will be upgraded and public services will be expanded. The key to success is to involve the people who live, stay and work in a place. But how do you do this in the best way, both in cities and rural areas?
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

At 14.00-16.00
New model for community building in Sweden

Northern Sweden faces major challenges as the green transition is expected to generate 100 new residents. New housing will be built, infrastructure will be upgraded and public services will be expanded. How will municipalities that need to build a lot and quickly cope with the social transformation?
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

At 07.30-08.30 Electricity demand and future energy supply in light of industrial transformation

Electrification and the transformation of industry are one of the keys to meeting the climate challenge. How will the transformation affect the energy system and the electricity market, and what paths are available when solving the energy puzzle of the future?
Organizer: LKAB

At 08.30-09.30 Climate, competitiveness and energy - how will the transition be effective for Sweden?

The iron and steel industry accounts for about 7 percent of global emissions. There is an increasingly heated battle to gain a head start on the journey towards sustainable production with a focus on electrification. How do we combine climate benefits with strengthened competitiveness?
Organizer: LKAB

09.30-10.30
The Port of Luleå - a fundamental building block in the green transition

The Port of Luleå has a key role in the green transition of industry. If it is to be fully successful, efficient and climate-smart transport is a fundamental prerequisite. This requires continued investment and collaboration between the state, authorities, business and municipalities.
Organizer: Luleå Municipality

At 13.15-15.00
How do we energize the transition?

Sweden and the world are facing the biggest transition and challenge in modern times. Within 20 years, large parts of basic industry will have zero carbon dioxide emissions, which means that new wind power, nuclear power and the power lines that will transport the electricity need to be expanded at record speed.
Organizer: LKAB

15.15-16.15The site's visitors - a raw material and resource that drives innovation and social development?

How can we within the tourism industry's promotion system collaborate locally, regionally, and nationally to jointly strengthen municipalities, regions, and Sweden among potential visitors, lifestyle migrants, investors, and students?
Organizer: Swedish Lapland Visitors Board

16.30-17.30Europe's gateway to space - how can the space cluster in Norrbotten strengthen the region?

Norrbotten is home to one of the world's most innovative and high-tech space ecosystems, with the Esrange space base. How can we become better at using the opportunities of space for sustainable social development? And what is needed for the space sector to flourish?
Organizer: Swedish Space Corporation and Luleå University of Technology

At 08.00-09.00 100 new residents in northern Sweden: What is needed to create attractive living environments?

The business community is now making record investments in the green transition, which is leading to the creation of new jobs. This societal transition also entails a great need for labor and an increased population in regions in Sweden, which leads to increased demand for new housing.
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

At 09.30-10.30 A rural area where young people want to live, reside and have an active role in social development

To succeed with social transformation, tens of thousands of new Norrbotten residents are needed within the next decade, but despite major investments, emigration from Norrbotten is still an ongoing challenge.
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

At 13.00-14.00 Infrastructure planning - what is needed for Sweden and the EU to keep pace?

The green transition is happening at a rapid pace in the north, but to succeed we need a competitive infrastructure. According to Sweden and the EU, the core network corridor should be completed by 2030. But how can we make this a reality? It is time to move from words to action and invest in the entire route.
Organizers: Bothnian Corridor, North Sweden European Office, New East Coast Line

At 14.30-15.30
 Bottlenecks in the labor market

Unemployment in Sweden is low and many industries have difficulty recruiting people, which means that the demand for skills is high. Can bottlenecks in local skills supply be solved with the help of regional strategies?
Organizers: Norrbotten Municipalities and Region Norrbotten