SUOMIAREENA 25 to 28 JUNE

Join us at SuomiAreena

SuomiAreena is Finland’s largest social forum where current societal issues are discussed by politicians, experts, and the public. Nordic co-operation will host debates on areas such as culture, sustainability, peace, security, and technological development.

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On 26 and 27 June 2024, the Nordic Council of Ministers and its partners will host four events at Finland’s largest social festival, SuomiAreena in Pori.

All events will be in Finnish and streamed live.

Events in focus

26 jún
Vaakunan lava / Online

The doors open to the world: Sustainability for security – and for culture?

What significance do sustainable international relations have for Finland and the Nordic Region in the new global political situation? Within NATO, our defence is now part of the international landscape, but can cross-border co-operation in culture, science, and civil society build a more sustainable future? What does co-operation mean for our crisis management capability?
27 jún
Kauppakeskus Puuvillan lava / Online

Ethical AI – how can the Nordic countries lead the way?

Artificial intelligence is an integral part of our future, but how do we manage it responsibly? The Nordic countries are at the forefront of digitalisation and share common values that create favourable conditions for co-operation around AI.

Programme

Wednesday 26 June

11:00 to 11:45: The doors open to the world: Sustainability for security – and for culture?

With the Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes and Hanaholmen – the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre

Location: Vaakunan lava, Gallen-Kallelankatu 7

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12:00 to 12:45: Towards a sustainable Nordic Region – how can we promote responsible consumption?

Together with the Nordic Swan ecolabel

Location: Raatihuoneenpuiston lava, Teatterikatu 7

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14:00 to 14:45: The world is in crisis – what can we do for peace and stability?

With Helena Ranta Forum and World Food Programme

Location: Vaakunan lava, Gallen-Kallelankatu 7

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Thursday 27 June

15:00 to 15:45: Ethical AI – how can the Nordic countries lead the way? 

Together with Nordic Innovation

Location: Kauppakeskus Puuvillan lava, Siltapuistokatu 10–12

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All debates will be streamed.

Streaming from SuomiAreena

Watch the live broadcasts here

Contact

Contact

Anna Starckman

annsta@norden.org

+358 50 4661 401

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