Program Euro’Meet 2026
Program Euro’Meet 2026
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Sundsvall, Sweden
We are pleased to be able to present a high class programme packed with interesting workshops, keynote speeches, poster presentations, outdoor activities, and much more, focusing on sustainability, access and accessibility to nature, inclusion and diversity as well as the importance of a strong outdoor sector to promote friluftsliv and outdoor sports.
8 september
07.00-07.45
Morning activities (optional,separate programme)
08:00–09:00
Registration & Networking
09:00–09:45
Conference opening
- Welcome to Sundsvall! Niklas Säwén, Chairman of the Municipal Board, Sundsvall Municipality
- Welcome to Västernorrland County! Carin Jämtin, Governor, Västernorrland County Administrative Board.
- Welcome to Sweden and the 8th EuroMeet! Josefine Åhrman CEO, Swedish Association of Outdoor Organisations & Anders Fällström, Vice-Chancellor, Mid Sweden University
09:45–10:30
Keynote speech: The Air is Free: Living Outdoor Sports the Nordic Way. –Peter Fredman, Professor, Mid-Sweden University.
10:30–11:00
Fika & networking
11:00–12:00
Parallel workshops & seminars – Round 1
– Make some space – Understanding the significance of places for outdoor recreation and sports
– Sustainable Access to Nature for All: How Sweden Aligns Visitor Management, Public Access and Trail Governance.
– ”How to make an entrance” – Creating entrances to nature in an accessible way
– Schooler Planet: An Inclusive Whole-School Model for Outdoor Learning.
– Policy recommendations for sustainable and regenerative (water) sports and a sustainable future
12:00–13:00
Lunch & networking
13:00–14.15
Poster presentations
14:30–15:30
Parallel workshops – Round 2
– Taking on the Climate Crisis
– From budget cuts to cutting trees – How volunteers and outdoor organisations contribute to promote and improve access to nature.
– Belonging with Barriers – Opening Up The Outdoors
– Connecting nature protection and outdoor sports – The Connect Project.
– Sharing Sustainability Hot Spots and Best Practices in Outdoor Sports.
15:30–16:00
Fika & networking
16:00–18:00
18:00–18:30
Break
18:30–19:30
Dinner (included)
19:30–20:15
ENOS Outdoor Sports Awards
20:15–21:30
Movie evening
9 september
07.00-08.00
Morning activities (optional,separate programme)
08:45–09:00
Introduction & programme of the day
09:00–11:00
Interactive workshop
11:00–11:30
Fika & networking
11:30–12:30
Keynote speaker
12:30–13:30
Lunch & networking
13:30–14:30
Workshops & seminars – Round 3
– Outdoor European Sports Campus: sketching the future of outdoor pedagogy
– ”Pack your Backpack”. Outdoor living as a mean for being prepared in times of crisis
– ”The Test Patrol”. Improving access to nature for disabled people, by disabled people
– ReSea – Regenerative Marine Outdoor Sports. Rethinking the role of sport in the face of climate change and coastal degradation
– The STANDOUT Project
– Inclusive outdoors. Accessibility meets creativity
14:30–15:30
Fika & networking
15:30–17:30
17:30–18:30
Break
18:30–19:30
ENOS General Assembly
19:30–late
Dinner & Party (included)
10 september
07.00-08.00
Morning activities (optional,separate programme)
09:00–09:30
Introduction, recap & programme of the day
09:30–10:30
Which perspectives and relationships must shape future outdoor recreation development strategies?
Closing roundtable, EuroMeet 2026
10:30–11:00
Fika & networking
11:00–12:00
ENOS Chair speech & Closing
12:00–13:00
Lunch & networking
13:00–14:00
Workshops & seminars – Round 4
– Outdoor life among Swedes: using nature to boost physical activity
– Accessibility and inclusivity in ski resort and winter sports
– ”One Trail – Many Realities”. Diverse Users: How ITRS enables inclusive Outdoor Sports
– Advancing Outdoor Sports Through Research
– The FIAS Framework: Driving gender inclusion in outdoor sports
– ENOS expert group on trails – Shared policy of trails, recreational infrastructure and access
– Towards more sustainable events – the Mistra Sport & Outdoors research project
14:15–17:00
17:00–18:00
Break
18:00–20:00
Dinner & networking (not included)
Secure your spot!
Registration for Euro’Meet 2026 is now open, with early-bird rates available for a limited time.
You can also explore the first draft of the three-day conference programme, learn more about selected outdoor activities, and find practical information on travel to and accommodation in Sundsvall.
In the months leading up to the conference, we will introduce speakers, organisers, and contributors through a series of mini interviews – offering insights into the people, ideas, and perspectives that shape Euro’Meet 2026.
It’s time to secure your place among colleagues, practitioners, researchers, and outdoor enthusiasts from across Europe for three days of shared experiences, open knowledge-sharing, and meaningful conversations.
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