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6 events,
Grand Opening of the Swedish Pavilion
Watch a performance from our secret guest and enjoy a sparkling evening at The Forest.
The Exhibition
Circular and Bio-based Economy Rethinking Resources Light Trees Connected Industry & New Materials AR Experience Holistic film Next Generation Travel and Transport & Smart City Smart City Statistics Wooden Sculptures By knowing where we are, we find the next step forward. […]
All Day Long
August Song. Photo exhibition by world renowned Swedish art photographer Martin Bogren, showcasing the unique world of the Swedish dance band culture. The Sweden Film. Indulge in beautiful Sweden in a film of excellence put together by our friends at The Swedish Institute. Childish? Visit our popular Pippi Longstocking-tent where kids of all ages can […]
Inauguration (Opening ceremony for Partners and Sponsors)
Inauguration (Opening ceremony for Partners and Sponsors)
9:30 - 10:00 Ribbon cutting 10:10 - 10.20 Welcome note at the co-creation stage by Jan Thesleff (Commissioner General). 10:30 - 11:30 Guided tour around the pavilion. 11:30 - 12:30 Reception at conference hall hosted by Ambassador Liselott Andersson. 12:30 End of opening ceremony !
Children’s activities
Children’s activities
Arts and Crafts with Art Village Nursery Art Village Nursery is the Dubai based nursery with the Swedish pre-school curriculum. Some of their focuses in their curriculum are environment and conservation through recycling, upcycling, energy-saving, and composting. Children will be able to learn more about these topics at the Swedish Pavilion ‘’The Forest’’. Expressive arts […]
Evening Performance
Evening Performance
Join us at the co-creation stage for an unforgettable performance by Jireel, Cherrie and Ricky Rich! Check them out! Jireel is a 21 year old rapper/singer/songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. He released his first single in 2016 and has already over 250 million Spotify plays. Jireel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ckdZwi-3fc&ab_channel=NIVY The Swedish RnB-Queen. Cherrie debuted with the song […]
2 events,
Digital Safari Epicenter
Visit the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai as they showcase the latest inventions in Swedish tech.
Digital Safari Epicenter
Digital Safari Epicenter
Join us for a digital safari experience which showcases innovative technologies, gadgets and solutions from the Swedish startup scene. In the digital safari you will be able to experience the technologies of the future first hand. The solutions come from a broad range of industries including health, mobility, entertainment and sustainability. Try them out and […]
5 events,
EU Green Deal
In the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai policymakers and innovators from the EU come together to discuss the green future of Europe.
Climate and Biodiversity focus week
Visit Expo 2020 this week to watch as the world tackles the ongoing Climate and Biodiversity issue.
Climate and Biodiversity focus
How do we work together to better manage climate change and protect biodiversity? 3 - 9 Oct 2021
EU Green Deal: Research and Innovation as a driver towards Climate Neutrality
EU Green Deal: Research and Innovation as a driver towards Climate Neutrality
This EU event is organised in the framework of Expo2020 and it aims to highlight the EU’s excellence in research and innovation as a tool towards climate neutrality and sustainability, and the EU’s ambition of cooperating with partners toward the achievement of this global goal. The high level event will bring together policy makers and innovators […]
5 events,
Cinnamon Bun Day
Cinnamon Bun Day
Visit the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to taste the world renowned cinnamon buns of Sweden, on the day dedicated to the sweet treat.
Cinnamon Bun Day!
Cinnamon Bun Day!
Come and @Try Swedish food culture and celebrate the Cinnamon Bun Day with a big fika! We have co-created a BIG food experience for you and invite everyone to share the worlds longest line of cinnamon buns with us.
1 event,
International Handwashing Day
Join Essity during their event at Expo2020Dubai discussing the importance of handwashing worldwide.
1 event,
World Food Day
Visit Expo 2020 Dubai where the world comes together to discuss the future of safe and healthy food during World Food Day.
2 events,
Space focus week
Join the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai while we discuss space and the opportunities it comes with.
Space Week Grand Opening
Space Week Grand Opening
Visit the Swedish pavilion as they inaugurate the Space Week on the 17th of October 2021.
4 events,
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Make you wildest dream come true and travel to Mars with the VR experience.
6 events,
Optimist’s Edge in Space: We Need Space To Create a Sustainable Earth
Optimist’s Edge in Space: We Need Space To Create a Sustainable Earth
Why Space? Because Earth depends on it.
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Make you wildest dream come true and travel to Mars with the VR experience.
Space lab workshop
Space lab workshop
Get involved in space discoveries at the Swedish Pavilion. Join the Space lab workshop.
5 events,
Space: Where The World Comes Together for Progress, co-curated by Sweden and Italy at another venue.
Space: Where The World Comes Together for Progress, co-curated by Sweden and Italy at another venue.
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. From Space to Well-being, meet Astronaut Christer Fuglesang among the speakers. Come and test drive the Mars Rover.
Optimist’s Edge in Space: All The Resources We Need We Can Find On Asteroids
Optimist’s Edge in Space: All The Resources We Need We Can Find On Asteroids
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. From Space to Well-being, meet Astronaut Christer Fuglesang among the speakers. Come and test drive the Mars Rover.
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Make you wildest dream come true and travel to Mars with the VR experience.
7 events,
Optimist’s Edge in Space: Invest In Space With Astronomical Returns
Optimist’s Edge in Space: Invest In Space With Astronomical Returns
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. From Space to Well-being, meet Astronaut Christer Fuglesang among the speakers. Come and test drive the Mars Rover.
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Travel to Mars in two minutes – VR experience
Make you wildest dream come true and travel to Mars with the VR experience.
9 events,
Swedish-Emirati Dads
Swedish Dads is a photo exhibition by photographer Johan Bävman.
The purpose of this allocation is to promote gender equality and inspire fathers to spend more time with their kids and to raising awareness of gender equality in parenthood is key to an equal society.
Optimist’s Edge in Space: You Can Afford To Go To Space in 10 Years
Optimist’s Edge in Space: You Can Afford To Go To Space in 10 Years
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. From Space to Well-being, meet Astronaut Christer Fuglesang among the speakers. Come and test drive the Mars Rover.
Space technology transfer for sustainability
Space technology transfer for sustainability
Join Magnus Penker (Innovation 360 group), Frank Salzgeber (European Space Agency) Jakob Trollbäck (The New Division) on the co-creation stage to discover how we can increase our sustainability thanks to space.
Space Luncheon – invitation only
Space Luncheon – invitation only
Do you want to taste space? Forest food hall has prepared a space inspired luncheon.
4 events,
Sweden a dedicated space nation
Sweden a dedicated space nation
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. The Swedish national space agency, along with representatives from the Swedish space industry and academia, will present how high-quality space research […]
Test drive the Mars Rover with Astronaut Christer Fuglesang
Test drive the Mars Rover with Astronaut Christer Fuglesang
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. From Space to Well-being, meet Astronaut Christer Fuglesang among the speakers. Come and test drive the Mars Rover.
ESA Agenda 2025 and Agenda 2030
ESA Agenda 2025 and Agenda 2030
WHY SPACE? BECAUSE EARTH DEPENDS ON IT. From space we see no borders. With the same openness we will share insights from space and contribute to a new space perspective that will benefit your everyday life. The Swedish national space agency, along with representatives from the Swedish space industry and academia, will present how high-quality space research […]
3 events,
Women in Technology 4.0 Skills
Women in Technology 4.0 Skills
Join us to hear and be inspired by the success stories of women tech entrepreneurs from EU & GCC member countries.
Special Reveal
Special Reveal
On Sunday there is gonna be a big a peaceful reveal outside of the Swedish pavilion. Not to give too much away but here is a little hint. It has a connection with New York.
“YES” Young Emirati Women for Success
“YES” Young Emirati Women for Success
Join the Swedish Embassy and YES for their graduation ceremony where Young Emirati women will be celebrate for their success.
1 event,
Creating more meaningful conversations
Creating more meaningful conversations
Join Annie Lindmark and Sofie Johnson from One Empowerment for an interactive session about how we can create more meaningful conversations.
1 event,
Creating more meaningful conversations
Creating more meaningful conversations
We need more meaningful and honest conversations in our lives and society. Research shows that deeper conversations result in greater happiness and improved wellbeing. Join Annie Lindmark and Sofie Johnson from One Empowerment for an interactive session about meaningful conversations. Read more at https://www.wempowerment.se/expo2020
4 events,
Halloween at Expo 2020 Dubai
Visit Expo 2020 Dubai as the spookiest time of the year, Halloween is celebrated.
Timber focus week
Discover the versatile use of Swedish timber at Expo 2020 Dubai in the Swedish Pavilion.
World Cities Day
Join us at Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate world cities day and promote innovative and ethical urbanization.
Urban and Rural Development focus week
Visit Expo 2020 Dubai as the world comes together to discuss the future of the development in the city and the countryside.