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Society Expo 2026?

SE26 brings together ideas, solutions, and tools that will create lasting impacts both locally and globally. Our expo will feature conferences, knowledge-sharing sessions, and initiatives aimed at driving sustainable development.

SE26 will have lasting effects in Skellefteå by accelerating growth in key areas such as social sustainability, mobility, renewable energy infrastructure and technological innovation. Additionally, it will serve as a model for other regions undergoing similar transformation, helping them adapt more quickly to societal changes.

For us, it means advancing faster than the usual pace while still balancing environmental and social concerns.

Yes, one example is the influx of citizens driven by growing business demands across various sectors. In the first quarter of 2024, Skellefteå was the fastest-growing municipality in Sweden. We've quickly welcomed new residents from around the world, making our community more diverse, skilled, and multifaceted.

Skellefteå is considered a testbed for ideas because we are opening the city and municipality to collaboration and innovation in entirely new ways.

We hope to see innovations such as new working methods and technical solutions arising from collaborations. The idea is to move beyond what is already being pursued within the usual operations of Skellefteå Municipality and our partners, focusing instead on what lies outside of that or in the intersections between different fields. A good example is the housing team formed among the municipality's departments and companies to tackle housing issues in Skellefteå.

A housing fair is about showcasing homes. Society Expo is about our societal challenges and our living environments from a larger perspective.

Everyone is involved in Skellefteå's development, and everyone is welcome to contribute! Skellefteå’s residents are, of course, important, with a special focus on children and young people. Other key groups include businesses, public actors, academia, civil society, educational institutions, and NGOs.

The event will take place May 27 – June 9, 2026. However, Society Expo is more than just a single event or isolated occurrence. The overall concept of our Society Expo is a long-term commitment that invites participation and collaboration. This work has already begun.

Everyone is welcome to participate. We encourage new collaborations and partnerships between local, national, and international actors, including companies, civil society organizations, and local associations. If you're interested, please contact us for more information.

The common denominator is that they are invested in society. This investment can be direct, through their active involvement in areas essential for societal growth, or indirect, driven by the expectations and needs of 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 26.

We will begin presenting the partners of SE26 in the fourth quarter of 2024. We’re proud to have participation from strong partners across various sectors.We will begin presenting the partners of SE26 in the fourth quarter of 2024. We’re proud to have participation from strong partners across various sectors.