Society Expo 2026 FAQ

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Society Expo 2026?

What is Society Expo 2026? What do we actually mean when we talk about turning our challenges into actions? Here in our FAQ, you can find answers to common questions about SE26. If you don’t find an answer to your question, feel free to contact us

SE26 is a catalyst designed to accelerate and showcase the ongoing sustainable transformation in Skellefteå. The expo will include conferences, various initiatives and projects, exhibitions, and events. We invite everyone to participate, from residents to organisations.

We chose the name Society Expo 2026 to highlight the importance of a holistic approach to societal transformation. Additionally, the abbreviation SE26 links Skellefteå’s development to all of Sweden, with 'SE' representing the country.

The purpose is to highlight Skellefteå’s sustainable societal transformation and to develop knowledge and tools that can be applied both locally and globally. In Skellefteå, we are at the forefront of a transformation that will also occur in many other places across Sweden and the world. We want to share our experiences, both our successes and what we could have done differently.

SE26 will deliver long-term benefits across seven areas: increased visibility for Skellefteå’s societal transformation, promotion of sustainable development, strengthened ambassadorship, easier collaboration, innovation, cross-border work, and increased future optimism and participation.

Skellefteå becomes a testbed for ideas by opening up both the urban area and the rest of the municipality for collaboration and innovation in entirely new ways.

We are looking for innovations based on creative thinking and cross-border collaborations, outside the usual operations of Skellefteå Municipality and our partners. One example is project groups formed to find new solutions to Skellefteå’s housing challenges.

A housing exhibition typically focuses on exploring what future living environments might look like. An expo, on the other hand, has a broader purpose, encompassing the development of the entire society.

Everyone has a role to play in Skellefteå’s development, and everyone is welcome to contribute! Skellefteå’s residents are, of course, key participants, and we have a special focus on children and young people. Other priority groups include businesses, public actors, academia, and civil society organisations.

Society Expo 2026 will be held from 27 May to 9 June 2026. However, it’s more than just these days – the expo represents a long-term commitment to participation and collaboration, which has already begun and will continue beyond 9 June.

Everyone is welcome. We especially encourage new collaborations between local, national, and international actors. From businesses to public entities, academia, and civil society organisations. Please feel free to contact us directly for more information on how to get involved!

The common factor is that they are engaged in the society around them. This could be directly through their business model and mission or indirectly through expectations from their stakeholders.

SE26 is organized and financed by Skellefteå Municipality and the Municipal Group (Skellefteå Stadshus AB), with Helena Renström serving as the Head of Society Expo 2026.

We will begin announcing partners in the fourth quarter of 2024. We are proud to have participation from strong partners across a variety of sectors.

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Senast uppdaterad:
18 October 2024