EU Days Lund is a yearly open forum for dialogue and exchange of ideas concerning the future of Europe and Sweden. This year’s forum takes place on 14–15 November in Lund City Hall.

During the EU Days Lund representatives from the public sector, industry, academia and EU institutions come together with students and the general public to network and exchange insights. This year common societal challenges in Europe will be discussed in terms of how they affect society and business in Skåne and wider in Sweden, but also in relation to how we contribute to the future of Europe.

EU Days Lund 2023 is organised by the City of Lund, Lund University, the European Commission Representation in Sweden and Europe Direct Lund in collaboration with several co-organisers.

This year the following themes will be addressed:

• A climate neutral continent 2050 – a sustainable and competitive Europe
• A resilient Europe
• Sweden in the EU
• Lund Innovation District

Registration is open. Visit the EU Days Lund website for more information and to register your attendance.

Lund University will co-organise three seminars and researchers and students will participate as speakers in a number of other sessions:

 

14 November

10:00-10:20 - Opening session

• with Kristina Eneroth, Pro Vice Chancellor

 

11:30-12:15 - A resilient Europe

In an era of rising geopolitical tensions, Europe’s decision-making ability and cohesion are being tested. The EU's response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been characterized by unity as well as rapid decision-making. And there has been strong consensus among Western countries along with a notable increase in ambition for the EU as a security policy actor. However, the challenges are significant. How should the EU, its Member States and partners best equip themselves to be resilient in a time of great uncertainty?

• with Cecilia Malmström, Former EU Commissioner and Senior Fellow PIIE
• Rickard Bengtsson, Senior lecturer at the Department of Political Science

Organised by the Lund University Centre for European Studies and SIEPS

 

13:15-14:00 - Long-term competitiveness of the EU - how the EU can build on its strengths

• with Joakim Zander, Lecturer in EU and International Trade Law, School of Economics and Management

Organised by the European Commission Representation in Sweden

 

14:30-15:15 - Urban food policy: a key ingredient for resilient food systems

• moderated by Håkan Jönsson, Senior lecturer at the Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, Associate Professor in Ethnology and visiting professor at SLU

Organised by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

 

15 November

11:30-12:15 - The Story of Lund Innovation District – Global Impact Within Walking Distance

Lund Innovation District is a global innovation ecosystem that brings together world-class research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration within walking distance. In this session, we will delve into the concept of Lund Innovation District, explore how Lund's unique collaboration has driven innovation and growth in the region, and showcase some of the initiatives and programs that have made Lund Innovation District a leader in the global innovation landscape.

• Roger Berg, Head of Technology Management at Saab Kockums
• Anna Celsing, Chief Sustainability Officer at Alfa Laval
• Henrik Svensson, Corporate Research Director at Volvo Cars
• Bert Nordberg, Chairman of the board at Axis
• Robert Lagerstedt, Head of Engineering Excellence at Bosch Nordic
• Marie Sandin, CEO at AB Tetra Pak
• Zoran Stambolovski, Partner, Advokat at Mannheimer Swartling

Moderator: Charlotte Lorentz Hjorth, CEO Future by Lund

 

11:30-12:15 - Shaping the EU’s future: What is Sweden’s role?

• with Maria Strömvik, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director at the Centre for European Studies

Organised by the European Commission Representation in Sweden

 

13:15-14:00 - Exploring Lund Innovation District: A Playground of Demos and Testbeds

Lund Innovation District is a place of innovation and creativity, with a playful spirit that fosters experimentation and growth. In this seminar, we will take a closer look at how Lund Innovation District serves as a playground of demos and testbeds, providing a unique opportunity for researchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to test and refine their ideas in a real-world setting. Wherever people are curious and amused innovations will happen. We will find the future when we are having fun and explore. Welcome to the playground.

• Frida Splendido, Deputy Director of Lund University Humanities Lab
• Nicolò Dell'Unto, Director of Lund University Digital Archaeology Laboratory (DARKLab)
• Ebba Fåhraeus, CEO at SmiLe Life Science incubator
• Ola Wallberg, Professor in Chemical engineering and part of developing Lund University Food & Biotech Pre-Pilot-Plant
• Selma Maric, Interim Director of Spirit
• Anders Mikkelsen, Director NanoLund at Lund University

Moderator: Peter Kisch, COO Future by Lund

 

15:45-16:00 - Closing session

• with Axel Fégeant and Erica Talvén, students and teaching assistants at the Centre for European Studies