The NSPA Forum 2024 invites all individuals with a keen interest in the advancement of sparsely populated areas across the Nordic region. Whether you are actively involved in addressing regional challenges, fostering cross-border collaborations, or exploring innovative opportunities for these areas, we encourage you to join us. 

Preliminary Program

Wednesday, 11th September:

• Evening: dinner, and cultural activities for early arrivals (registration required)  

Thursday, 12th September: 

• 09:00–11:30: Boat/RIB trip to Saltstraumen (registration required) 
• 11:30–12:30: Lunch 
• 12:30–19:00 Program 
• Welcome speech and introduction by Svein M. Eggesvik, County President Nordland 
• Bodø 2024: Presentation of the project and Ung 2024 
• OECD recommendations and planning of publication 
• Geopolitics, infrastructure, and transport 
• EU and Arctic discussions 
• Evening: Dinner and beer tasting at Restaurant Bådin followed by a cultural event. 

Friday, 13th September:

• 09:00–10:30: Rebranding NSPA – finalising workshop 
• 10:30–11:30: Arctic Race – a possibility for cross-border cooperation in North Nordic 
• 11:30–12:00: Conclusions and take-aways
• 12:00: Lunch and return home 

All practical information can be found on NSPAs website here

Please register here

Due to high demand, early registration is recommended. A confirmation email will be sent out closer to the forum with additional information to everyone who has registered.