OPEN DAYS 2013 LOCAL EVENTS COUNTRY LEAFLET SWEDEN

OPEN DAYS 2013 LOCAL EVENTS COUNTRY LEAFLET SWEDEN

INDEX I. Regional Partnerships Official Partners of the OPEN DAYS 2013 City of Gothenburg 3 City of Malmö 4 City of Stockholm 5 East Sweden 6 Norrbotten 7 North Central Sweden (joint event with Hedmark, NO) 8 Regio Skåne 9 Region Värmland 10 Region Västra Götaland 11 Västerbotten Region 12 II. Independent partner other organisation/association organising a local event Europe Direct Hässleholm 13 2

I. Regional Partnerships Official Partners of the OPEN DAYS 2013 City of Gothenburg (Innovation strategies for smart growth) "Finding solutions for youth unemployment and drop outs" Gothenburg November 2013 Presentation & debate Organisers: City of Gothenburg International Relations Office Katja Knuutinen, International Relations Office, City of Gothenburg, Structural Funds specialist Speakers: Olle Ludvigsson, Member of European Parliament The City of Gothenburg s local event will focus on drop outs students without passing grades and what challenges and solutions that exist within this domain. This breakfast event will bring the Brussels Open Days back to the region, building on the themes debated in our Brussels event. We will raise awareness about how the City of Gothenburg is represented towards the European institutions and the advice and support organisations which can be contacted locally. The content of the event will be designed to engage the participants, including people who have little or no previous experience of European work, in order to raise their awareness of the role of the EU for Gothenburg today. Officials and politicians from the Gothenburg area. Closer to the event, it will be advertised through the organisation s communication channels, namely its website and newsletter. www.goteborg.se 3

City of Malmö (Innovation strategies for smart growth) "Bringing together Horizon 2020 opportunities towards a Smart City" Malmö Sep / Oct 2013 Workshop Organisers: City of Malmö, City office Moderator: Trevor Graham, City of Malmö, Malmö Environmental department Speakers: Per-Arne Nilsson, Environmental department, City of Malmö Trevor Graham, Environmental department, City of Malmö Karin Johansson-Mex, Head of Innovation and development, Malmö University The workshop will attract high end and creative public service employees from the city, other cities and the region. Business partners and companies as well as the co-organiser, Malmö University thus researchers and professors. The purpose is to bring forward the opportunities and challenges with Horizon 2020. Partnerships and ideas, a structured debate around the city of Malmö challenges and how to build clusters to work towards solutions. It will bring together a large amount of stakeholders and interest groups to work towards a structured approach to maximize opportunities and to work over sectorial boarders. Representatives from the region s universities, local authorities mainly city of Malmö. Local business partners and companies as well as think tanks, innovation platforms, media and the Regional authority. www.malmo.se 4

City of Stockholm (Active ageing) "Aktivitetsguiden" Stockholm September 2013 Launch/demonstration of the Activity Guide Organisers: Elderly Services Administration "Norrmalm and Farsta" District Administrations, City of Stockholm Carl Smitterberg, Communications Manager, Elderly Services Administration, City of Stockholm Speakers: Maria Kleine, Project Manager, Norrmalm District Administration Bengt Simonsson, Tech Market The City of Stockholm s local event will focus on how new technology can help seniors maintain or create new social contacts as well as to lead an active life through cooperation of several stakeholders such as the municipality and several non-profit organisations. This one-day event aims at demonstrating and launching the Activity Guide, which is a result of a pre-study conducted in the City of Stockholm together with Tech Market and non-profit organisations. Seniors living withing the City of Stockholm, city employees as well as the media. www.daa-project.eu www.innovation65.stockholm.se 5

East Sweden (Demographic challenges the regional solutions) "A day of the future visions and reflections" Linköping 4 November 2013 Presentation Organisers: New Tools for Health Association Speakers: Lars Stjernkvist, Norrköping Municipality Gunnar Wetterberg, historian and investigator at SACO Anders Carlsson/Dag Forsén, New Tools for Health Lill Lindfors, Swedish well-known singer and promoter of womens health Ingemar Lundström, pofessor emeritus, Linköping University Eva Fernvall, communications manager, Apoteket AB Göran Ferm, PES Member of the European Parliament for Sweden While trying to visualise the situation in year 2025, The Region of East Sweden s local event will focus on the demographic challenges when the boomers will become 80+. The costs of health and social care are anticipated to rise by 20% and 40-50%, respectively, until 2030 if nothing is done in order to change the delivery of care. One of the enablers in order to tackle this great challenge is innovation for increased independence and self-management. Based on the Open Days event in Brussels, the event in question will give the background, the demographic facts and their implications followed by the opportunities and their anticipated effects, based on experiences already made in early implementation and use of new technology. A panel of boomers (born 1940-1954) will reflect on the opportunities based on their professional or voluntary role as well as their personal life, experiences and expectations about the future. The day will be spiced with students who had participated in the innovation competition «When I turn 100» and glimpses from the Open Days event in Brussels and the European event AAL Forum 2013 held in the city of Norrköping, East Sweden, in September. Politicians and staff of local and regional government administrations, representatives from companies, and people from the regional innovation support system as well as well as NGOs representing older adults and people with different chronic diseases. www.newtoolsforhealth.com 6

Norrbotten (Renewing health) "ehealthcare Centre - Applications for improved health" Luleå 4 September 2013 Conference Organisers: County Council of Norrbotten (NLL), in cooperation with Luleå, University of Technology (LTU) Mats Brännström, County Director NLL Speakers: Agneta Granström, County Council Commissioner NLL Lilian Setic, Project Manager NLL Inger Lindberg Lecturer, Siv Söderberg Professor, Birgitta Linberg Lecturer, at the institution of Health science at Luleå University of Technology Carl-Johan Westborg, GP at Björknäs Health Care Centre NLL Helena Abrahamsson, biomedical analyst at Grytnäs Health care centre NLL Margareta Malteryd or Arne Thorén, patients in the RH-projektet In society of today people perform many tasks through the Internet, that earlier was managed through personal meetings. Examples are banking, ticket reservations, requests for building permits etc. The list is almost endless. The same development is taking place in health care, were citizens through Internet can make appointments and renew prescriptions safely and secure. This can be done 24 hours/day 365 days/year without queues. In addition to this type of basic services, healthcare applications are evolving for improved health. For example applications for people with chronic diagnoses like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. During this half-day conference, Norrbotten County Council together with Luleå University of Technology will present the potential of ehealth, where the Swedish Patient Portal Mina Vårdkontakter (MVK) is presented along with an on-going EU project for prescribed healthcare named Renewing Health. The Swedish part of the Renewing Health project includes patients with cardiovascular diagnoses, hypertension and Type-2 diabetes. Representatives from County Council of Norrbotten and Luleå University of Technology, media, politicians, patients organisations, private health care companies, local authorities, decision makers from municipalities and county councils and private IT-companies. 7

North Central Sweden (ETC and multi-level networks) Joint event with Hedmark "Värmland and Hedmark in European Territorial Cooperation: interregional cooperation 2013 and beyond" Karlstad 12 November 2013 Synergies and cooperation Presentations Organisers: Värmland County Administrative Board and Hedmark County Council TBC Speakers: Kenneth Johansson, County Governor, Värmland Eva Lundin, Senior Adviser, Hedmark County Council Éamonn McCallion, Project Manager, Karlstad University Magnus Lindh, PhD, Karlstad University Paul Nemes, Acting Head, International Secretariat, Värmland County Administrative Board Ola Rostad, CEO, Trätorget Wood Cluster Lasse Julessen, County Councillor, Hedmark County Council Värmland County Administrative Board s and Hedmark County Council s local event will focus on Värmland s and Hedmark s joint participation in European Territorial Cooperation, with special focus on interregional cooperation and the Interreg IVC mini-programme Brain Flow. The local event will look at European thematic partnerships that Värmland and Hedmark are engaged in, with a focus on partnerships that the two regions take part in jointly. The event will underline the importance of tackling regionally prioritised challenges and issues in a wider European context, as well as looking at cross-border co-operation within an interregional partnership and project, i.e. how Värmland and Hedmark jointly highlight cross-border issues through the partaking in interregional cooperation and in co-operating with other border regions. In addition to the strong ETC element, the local event will recap the Open Days workshop in Brussels, thereby disseminating the event to local and regional actors. The local event will be aimed at local and regional politicians and policy makers, civil servants from regional and national public authorities, regional development agencies, local municipalities, the regional university and non-governmental organisations. Representatives from Värmland s and Hedmark s regional public organisations and representatives from the region s universities. More information will be provided at www.lansstyrelsen.se/varmland and www.hedmark.org 8

Region Skåne (European regions and cities empowering electromobility) "Hydrogen and fuel cells - the future of green technology is already here" Synergies and cooperation Landskrona 2 October 2013 Presentation Organisers: Region Skåne, H2 Skåne, Scania s Association of Local Authorities Solweig Adam Stjernvall, Chairman SMHF Speakers: Cecilia Lindell, Vice-Mayor Landskrona Solweig Adam Stjernvall, Chairman SMHF Anna Cornander and Anna Tibbelin, Energy Office Skåne and H2Skåne Björn Aronsson, Hydrogen Sweden Håkan Samuelsson, Region Skåne Göran Albertsson, Landskrona municipality Lari Pitkä Kangas, Mayor of the City of Malmö Bjarne Andersen and Albert Wolniak, Lund University, faculty of engineering This event is focusing on the status for fuel cell technology connected to electromobility and future transportation. We will get updates about recent developments from the car industry, including a demonstration of the first fuel cell electric cars in Skåne. Examples of hydrogen and fuel cell technology from Norway and national energy policy as well as the EU directive on infrastructure for alternative fuels will be presented. After this event, participants will have a good understanding of the development in electromobility, especially fuel cell technology. Representatives from the region s universities, local authorities and energy enterprises. www.h2skane.se 9

Region Värmland (Advanced co-operation in the North Sea -Channel area) «EU s transnational funds and programmes an untapped resource for Värmland?» Karlstad 20 September 2013 Conference Organisers: Region Värmland Rebecca Cunevski, Manager of International Relations, Region Värmland Speakers: Peter Jadesjö, West Sweden Region Värmland s local event will focus on how EU funds and programmes can contribute to local and regional development in Värmland. The purpose of the day is to look ahead to the next programming period and to emphasize the use of the transnational funds in developing Värmland towards 2020. For instance, how do we work strategically with EU projects and how is it like to work in a transnational project? Good examples from successful project implementation from the current programming period will also be presented. Representatives from local and regional authorities and other stakeholders interested in regional development and EU-projects. www.regionvarmland.se 10

Region Västra Götaland (Blue biotechnology regions of Europe) "Discover Circular Economy" Managing change 2014-2020 Göteborg 29 October 2013 Lecture and debate Organisers: Europe Direct Gothenburg Region N/A Speakers: Carina Sundqvist, MA, Circular Business Developer, Inspirationsbyrån How can sustainable growth be created? The Europe 2020 strategy focuses on how to achieve this. Gothenburg is one of Europe's smart cities, a mind-set which characterises Region Västra Götaland. Circular economy is a new model for sustainable and resource-efficient communities and businesses. This event will introduce you to the concept of circular economy and provide examples on what is being done today, including inspirational products/services from companies working with a circular business model. Individuals can contribute by renting out possessions which are not in use all the time - your car, your kayak or your electric drill. A rental model is profitable for both the environment and your economy. How can you create a tool library or a clothing library? In what way can municipalities contribute? And what means does EU have to influence the process? The general public, educational representatives, local authorities and politicians, NGOs and entrepreneurs. www.cirkularvisionar.se www.inspirationsbyran.se www.cradlenet.se 11

Västerbotten Region (Baltic Sea group) "Model for future maritime transport systems" Umeå/Vaasa Oct Nov 2013 A seminar on board M/S Wasa Express, presenting a preliminary proposal for a renewed transport link between two cities situated on the Bothnian Corridor and carrying out a users survey on board. Organisers: North Sweden EU-office, West Finland EU-office in cooperation with the cities of Vaasa (Fi) and Umeå (S), NLC Ferry Ab Oy Mikael Öhlund, Chair of NLC Ferry Ab Oy and Mayor of the City of Umeå Speakers: Catarina Fant, Marketing Director NLC Ferry Stefan Damlin, CEO Wärtsilä Susanna Slotte-Kock, Director of development, City of Vaasa Isabella Forsgren, Head of planning department, City of Umeå Jan Teir, CEO NLC Ferry The Kvarken Multimodal Link is a major upgrade of an existing but inefficient maritime cross-border transport link between Finland and Sweden. It is situated on Priority Project 21 s Motorway of the Baltic Sea, north of the Åland islands, in the Gulf of Bothnia. It has direct connections to existing and planned rail and road networks on both sides of the border. The vision is to create a modern future maritime transport concept. The first part is to establish and upgrade a transport link and linking it to the existing transport networks. In the long term, the Kvarken Multimodal Link will in the future form a cost efficient link in the TEN-T Core/Comprehensive networks, which includes the Bothnian Corridor. The Project delivers wide benefits and a ferry utilising LNG as fuel to meet the IMO s MARPOL requirements on Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA), new materials and technologies to deliver a lighter vessel, less energy intensive and capable of ice-breaking in winter conditions. The development of the transport link will be performed in a Public-Private Partnership. It is widely supported by national, regional, local organizations in both countries. Passengers and transport enterprises, authorities, decision makers and media from both countries and their concerned regions. 12

II. Independent partner other organisation/association organising a local event Europe Direct Hässleholm "How to improve people's quality of life throughout Europe and in particular the north-eastern part of Skåne?" Hässleholm Mid-Oct 2013 Workshop Organisers: Europe Direct Hässleholm Speakers: During the workshop we will discuss how to improve people's quality of life throughout Europe and in particular the north-eastern part of Skåne. After the workshops will we provide an presentation of practical solutions to common regional and urban challenges, e.g.: SMEs' access to credit and to the global markets, youth unemployment, demographic challenges, waste, water and natural risks management, congestion, pollution or high energy consumption. Summary of our proposed Local Event: The citizens in our area have an interest in discussing of social development and democracy. The purpose of the activities is to stimulate this interest further by recognizing Open Days. How is the EU working with local democracy and citizen participation today? For example, we will recognize local initiatives and other seminars during the workshops on focus what democracy or lack of democracy can lead to. We also want to discuss what role the EU can play in the fight against xenophobia and extremism. This is the background of the right-wing populist parties tend to receive greater support in many of the EU member countries, while events occur such as those in Norway summer 2011 and in Stockholm, it would be interesting to discuss what role the EU may have to curb these phenomena. These are not phenomena that are unique to Sweden. Increased xenophobia and extremism is something that affects all member countries. We at Europe Direct Hässleholm believe it is especially important to discuss because the right-wing Populist Party Sweden Democrats support is strong precisely in north eastern Skåne. In the 2010 elections to the municipal party received from 11.1% of the vote in Östra Göinge to 16.8% in Bromölla. Examples of questions that can be discussed: - Why these phenomena occur at present in the EU? - Can EU membership and a sense of European identity counteract xenophobia and extremism? - Can the European judicial system create a safer European society? 13

Potential partners include political parties, educational organizations, non-profit organizations, the municipalities when dealing with issues of democracy and citizenship. The target audience is the general public and local politicians and officials. 14