Programme

Monday 14 September 2026

1. 11:00

   Lunch

2. 12:00

   Opening

   With cultural programme

3. 12:15

   Global Challenges in the North

   The role of trade unions in total defence. Espen Barth-Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway.

4. 12:40

   Does the trade union movement have a role – and how can we fulfil it?

   Panel discussion with the LO leaders of Finland, Sweden and Norway. Does the Nordic model hold in times of crisis (and war)? Kine Asper Vistnes (LO Norway), Johan Lindholm (LO Sweden), Jarkko Eloranta (LO Finland).

5. 13:40–13:55

   Break

6. 13:55–15:30

   Living in the North – under pressure from ever-new crises

   The role of the state, municipalities and the trade union movement.

7. 15:30–15:45

   Break

8. 15:45–17:30

   Critical resources – and working life in the North

   Is it jobs or people that are missing? How do we protect nature and resources for future generations?

9. 19:30

   Conference dinner

Tuesday 15 September 2026

1. 09:00–10:30

   Together on preparedness for climate change, war and pandemics

   And what when the military is the employer and client?

2. 10:30–10:45

   Checkout / break

3. 10:45–12:30

   The way forward for workers in the North

   Resilient and well-prepared communities, a diverse North.

4. 12:30

   Closing with summary

5. 13:00

   Closing lunch