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The Programme of 2026
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Expect thought - provoking keynotes
that not only inspire but also open up real-world challenges and dilemmas for discussion.
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We believe in learning together - workshops
through interaction, reflection, and co-creation. Our workshops are consistently rated among the most valuable parts of PLACExNordic, offering hands-on exploration of the topics that truly matter for cities, regions, and destinations today.
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In between sessions - meeting peers, connect and network
there will be plenty of time to connect and network with colleagues from across the Nordics, Europe, and beyond — to share experiences, spark new ideas, and strengthen the community shaping the places of tomorrow.
“Resilient Future Places
– From Adapting to Advancing,
Shaping the Places of Tomorrow.”
read more about the theme here
DOORS OPEN & REGISTRATION
Norra Foajen, Sara KulturhusKICK-OFF & Welcome to the Conference
Main stage, Scene 2Host City Skellefteå - From attracting big business - to collapse and a new rise. Resilient city build.
Main stage, Scene 2Live discussion and Q&A Skellefteå
Main stage, Scene 2Älmhult - from the roots of IKEA to place development
Main stage, Scene 2Live Dialogue Session - Älmhult
Main stage, Scene 2☕️ COFFE & CHATS
Norra Foajen, Sara KulturhusStay Visible and Trusted. Become a Future-Ready Place.
Main stage, Scene 2Live discussion - communication of places
Push and pull factors when choosing new places for work: How companies and professionals decide
Main stage, Scene 2🍴 LUNCH
PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Different rooms- Parallel session: How to Build a Region Where Talent Wants to Stay
Different rooms- Parallel Workshop: Place Development & Attraction. Workshop: Making Places Magnetic
- Parallel Workshop: Turning AI Into Real Place Advantage for places
Different rooms- Parallel Workshop: From Talent Attraction to Retention - Building Employer-ability together
Different rooms☕️ FIKA & CHATS
WRAP UP DAY 1
Main stageGUIDED WALK TO RECEPTION
WELCOME RECEPTION
Different rooms🇨🇭 Place Brand Impact Story Awards
Main stage
WELCOME BACK!
Dilemma workshops
Main stageWRAP UP DAY 2
Main stage🍴 LUNCH
TRANSPORT TO STUDY VISITS
STUDY VISITS
Out and about in Skellefteå
PROGRAMME 2026
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