Program Norra Scen 2024

08.00-09.00
The societal benefits of the industrial transition in Norrbotten
The green transition and new industrialization are now taking place in Norrbotten. What social benefits will this generate? What will it mean for the entire country of Sweden? What economic effects will it have?
Organizer: Norrbotten Region and Luleå University of Technology

09.30-10.30From power strikes to handshakes - how do we build the fossil-free energy society?Energy production accounts for between 70–75 percent of global climate emissions. This makes the shift from fossil energy to fossil-free electricity the main track and the major challenge in the ongoing transition towards a sustainable future. How do we create a fossil-free energy society in a short time?
Organizer: LKAB

13.00-14.30 
The picture of Norrbotten
How do you view Norrbotten and what is happening there from a national perspective, how is the green transition being talked about in and outside the county? How does the media report on this? What is it like to move to, or from, Norrbotten?
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

15.00-16.00
Norrbotten - an excellent county for food
Sustainable and local production and processing of food is an important future issue for Norrbotten. An issue that affects innovation, business, climate and, not least, preparedness.
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

08.00-09.00
How do we deal with the Arctic's increased strategic importance in the North?
New geopolitical tensions, climate change and demand for natural resources have put increased focus on the Arctic. How can we manage the Arctic's increased strategic importance with the support of research and collaboration?
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

09.30-10.30
Preparedness and infrastructure in strategically important Norrbotten
The country's entry into NATO and a worrying security situation in our surrounding world are once again putting the focus on strategically important parts of Sweden. Norrbotten is geopolitically very important with its proximity to our allied neighboring countries but also to Russia. This places demands on well-functioning infrastructure in the county.
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

12.00-12.45
Culture sets societal transformation in motion
Is culture a necessity for sustainably transforming a society?
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

13.15-14.45
In the wake of the transition - how do we build resilience in the North?Fossil-free electricity and the materials necessary for electrification are key to European security, Swedish competitiveness and a sustainable future for future generations. But how do we build resilience in the North?
Organizer: LKAB

15.00-16.00
Future space technology – Sweden's path forward
The space sector is growing and the development of space services is increasing, and so is the need for broader expertise in the area. What do the needs of the future look like and how can Sweden continue to be at the forefront and strengthen its position in the space area?
Organizer: Luleå University of Technology

16.30-17.30
Can Nordic cooperation and new financing solutions accelerate the expansion of the core network corridor?
The new geopolitical situation and Sweden's NATO entry place completely new demands on infrastructure, as does the green industrial transition. The lack of financing decisions threatens Swedish, Nordic and European competitiveness.
Organizer: Bothnian Corridor, Norrbothniabanan, North Sweden European Office and New East Coast Line

08.00-09.00What happens to the infrastructure when the forecasts confirm the stereotype?Stereotypical images of long distances, few people, darkness and cold have long characterized the image of northern Sweden, but immigration is increasing and the industrial transition continues. Is the image of northern Sweden changing and why? Organizer: Norrbotniabanan

09.30-10.30
Young people's perspectives on the green transition
There is a lot of talk about the green transition throughout Sweden. How is it experienced by young people who are living now and who will live and work during and after it?
Organizer: Norrbotten Region

12.30-13.30
It can't be done! Or is it? How the roundtable in Luleå unleashed power for the green transitionHow can we streamline permit processes and create a sustainable energy supply through innovative methods?
Organizer: Luleå Municipality

14.00-15.00
Is it difficult enough to open a mine in Sweden?
Sweden has one of the world's strictest environmental laws, which often challenges companies that want to open mines. At the same time, the law is intended to ensure that we protect Swedish nature and sustainable mining. So does Sweden have the right conditions to deliver responsibly produced minerals to Europe?