The conference was part of the European Commission's Europe, regional initiative. Aimed at highlighting added value with EU cohesion policy. During the day, concrete results were shown of the investments made at local and regional level in Småland and the Islands, with funding from both the Regional and Social Funds. Among participants were representatives from Regional councils, municipalities, elected politicians and project owners.
Examples from the agenda; Panel on experience of structural funds and their impact on regional development, Future of cohesion policy – next budget period, Impact of Brexit, Swedish government position for next budget period.
Energikontor Sydost took part in presenting, running projects and in discussions too.