Official Sweden are inviting you to a visiting programme on the next generation of transport. The programme will showcase several transport solutions and give a holistic perspective on Swedish urban mobility planning. We will visit test beds where Swedish cities are demonstrating and commercialising new solutions in practice, public agencies who plan for city integration and traffic flows, and commercial suppliers. The programme will also include a section about Swedish green financing for transport projects.
The transport sector is facing a major shift. With intensified urbanization more people need access to public transport to be able to benefit from economic opportunities in the city. Large investments are needed and many cites and investors are planning to build. But the transport sector is still mainly supplied by fossil fuels, accounting for over a quarter of all global carbon emissions. It needs to significantly reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. It must also reduce its emissions of health depleting air pollutants, which are destroying human health. New investments in urban transport need to invest in greener, smarter solutions which solve both the environmental and socioeconomic challenges the world’s growing cities are facing – not reinforce them.
Swedish cities are at the forefront of implementing smart logistics solutions, alternative fuels, effective policy instruments and integrated mobility planning of several modes of green transport. They have knowledge and experience of setting new standards, making investments in new technology and managing changes in behaviour – resulting in reduced emissions and economic costs for the city and its citizens.
On 17 - 21 September, the Swedish Institute, Business Sweden and Smart City Sweden invites you to participate in a visitors’ programme focused on next generation of travel and transportation, to explore how Sweden can help you and your city with new solutions. We will visit Gothenburg and the testbed ElectriCity, biogas bus fleet installations of Scania and Volvo, meet government officials, startups etc.
Nomination and selection process
By registering you will be on the nomination list for the programme. The number of attendees is limited to 15 people, and the final selection is made by the Swedish Institute. Last day of registration is 3 Aug.
Selected participants will be notified on 10 Aug if they are eligible to attend the programme.
Participants should be able to follow the program in English as no interpreter will be with us.
Target group
The target group comprises foreign decision-makers, researchers and business professionals. The goal with the programme is intensified dialogue, greater knowledge exchange and broader lasting and reciprocal relationships between international decision-makers and Swedish industry, government agencies, academia, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Countries eligible for registration
India, Colombia, Philippens, Saudi Arabia, USA, Mexico, China, Ukraine.
NOTE: the programme starts in Gothenburg, so please make sure your arrival is to Gothenburg (Landvetter) and your return from Stockholm.
Costs related to the programme
The Swedish Institute will cover costs for local travels in Sweden, accommodation during the programme, and meals included in the programme. Please note that travel to and from Sweden and any travel undertaken in the participants’ own countries will not be reimbursed, nor will the Swedish Institute fund expense allowances. Participants will be insured during their stay in Sweden under the coverage provided by the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency.
