Join us for a seminar and network event on how to better attract people to businesses in Malmö and Southern Sweden. This event will explore key topics like "the importance of place", offer insights on how businesses work, and highlight ongoing initiatives.

As Skåne faces a growing competence gap in the digital and other key sectors, we aim to partner with businesses and the public sector to develop strategies for bringing more talent to the region.

This seminar is a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and perspectives. It’s aimed at companies looking to attract international talent and in need of inspiration, insights, and practical guidance to move forward with their recruitment efforts.

Coffee from 1.30 pm. Seminar starts at 2 pm.

Agenda

THE IMPORTANCE OF PLACE FOR COMPETENCE ATTRACTION

• Report insights, sense of urgency shared by Future Place Leadership.
  Speaker: Jessica Skantze.
• City of Malmö: "Position as business city".
  Speaker: Ulrika Forsgren Högman.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE – how do companies work to attract international competence

• Panel of companies sharing their tools and methods.
  Speakers:
  Elena Popescu (Massive Entertainment)
  Sara Ponnert (Avalanche Studios)
  Tomas Bolander (IKEA) and Heidi Francke (Malmö University)

ONGOING INITIATIVES for people who have relocated to Southern Sweden

• Onboarding Malmö: Soft Landing program.
  Speaker: Pernilla Lavesson, (Media Evolution)
• International Citizen Hub Lund
  Speaker: Maria Petit (City of Lund)
• Helsingborg International Connection

Moderator

Tomas de Souza, a strategist with extensive experience across various sectors and has served several leadership roles driving digital transformation.

Context

The seminar is organised as a part of Onboarding Malmö, a Competence Attraction initiative co-funded by Malmö Stad, Media Evolution and Region Skåne.