Who owns the future? We all do!

Society Expo 2026 will organized in Skellefteå in the spring of 2026. During the event, stakeholders from various sectors of society will come together to contribute to discussions, ideas, and solutions regarding the society of the future. This engagement takes many forms – from projects and initiatives to various types of collaborations.

Come visit the display cases!

During Society Expo 2026, partners collaborating with the event will have the opportunity to engage with visitors and showcase their initiatives at booths. These booths, designed as wooden boxes, are produced by Solkraft – an important partnership and, not least, a way to raise awareness of inclusion and one example on how we work with different types of organizations.

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The display cases will be placed in several locations around Skellefteå. As a visitor, you won’t just encounter a traditional event area, but a vibrant city where ideas, innovations, and people come together.

Here, as a visitor, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the companies, organizations, and initiatives that contribute to community development. Ask questions and learn about concrete projects! In this way, the booths become not just information points, but places for conversation, inspiration, and new encounters.

Projects

Society Expo 2026 is about bringing the entire community together around the development of the future. Not everyone participating in the event has a physical presence in the form of a display case in the square – but their work is just as important. The project pages highlight the initiatives, organizations, and companies that are contributing in various ways to the transformation of Skellefteå’s community.

Here, we highlight the work being done every day to drive development forward – toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient society.

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Signature projects

Examples of our signature projects include Droneport, the Skellefteå University Alliance, and the Arctic Center of Energy, but these are just a few of the many projects making a significant impact on Skellefteå’s societal transformation. Each project has been selected for its ability to accelerate sustainable development and contribute to a stronger and more resilient future.

For the residents of Skellefteå, these projects are about building a better everyday life with sustainable solutions that can improve quality of life and create new opportunities for both work and leisure. For community developers and decision-makers at the local, regional, and international levels, the projects offer a unique opportunity to explore concrete ways to strengthen sustainability and innovation in our development.

Through collaboration and long-term sustainability, we strive to make Skellefteå a place where both current and future generations can thrive. Learn more about how our signature projects work to improve our community and how we can make a difference together for a sustainable future.

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Photo: From the Society Expo Exhibition at the Skellefteå Museum.