Designed living environment – a conference about creativity, knowledge and competence

2023 is the European Year of Skills. What competencies do we need to work thoughtfully with designed living environments in our time and to meet future challenges?    

Throughout the day, we will gain insights into both present and future competence requirements and collaborations within the fields of architecture, design, art, and cultural environments. We will be presented to inspiring examples from Sweden as well as from our Nordic neighbors, and we will also discuss challenges and factors of success. Additionally, the recipients of the Spotlights of the Year award will be introduced – individuals who have commendably engaged with designed living environments.

The conference is aimed at those working at municipal, regional, and national levels, within academia or as private practitioners.  

Program

09:00 Welcome by The Ministry of Culture
09:10 Moderator
09:15 Steering Group for Designed Living Environments
09:30 The Year of Skills
09:40 Reflection on Creativity, Knowledge, and Competence in Relation to Designed Living Environments
10.00 BREAK
10:30 Inspiration from the Nordic Countries
12.10 LUNCH
13:10 Learning examples
14:45 BREAK
15:15 Spotlights of the Year
15:55 Keynote speaker
16.35 Closing remarks

Good to know

Where: Physically at ArkDes, Stockholm, and available through live streaming.

When: October 3rd 2023, from 9 AM to 4.30 PM

How: Full-day conference, free admission.

Physical attendance spots are highly sought-after, so please cancel if you’re unable to attend. We reserve the right to charge a no-show fee of 800 SEK for the physical event. You can transfer your spot to someone else. Digital participation is always an option. 

Sign up and read more about the program and the speakers here (in Swedish)

About the conference

Since 2020, the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning, The Swedish National Heritage Board, ArkDes and Public Art Agency Sweden annually arrange a conference about Designed Living Environment. om gestaltad livsmiljö. The conference is aimed at those working at municipal, regional, and national levels, within academia or as private practitioners.