Launch of the Center for Migration and Integration Research
Mingle: 18:00-19:00 (Atrium)
Event information
This event marks the beginning of an ambitious initiative to bring together research, policy, business, and civil society to better understand how labour markets, migration systems, and social inclusion interact, and how Sweden can build more sustainable pathways for integration.
The afternoon will open with remarks from Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics, followed by a welcome from Lin Lerpold, Director of the Center.
We are honoured to host Lawen Redar, Integration Policy Spokesperson (S), who will deliver a keynote address on the current state and future direction of Sweden’s integration landscape.
The program also features a multi-stakeholder panel bringing together leading voices from research, policy, business, and civil society:
- Lawen Redar (S)
- Lisa Pelling (Arena Idé)
- Oshni Arachchi (Danske Bank)
- Anders Neergaard (Linköping University, REMESO)
- Ahmed Abdirahman (Järvaveckan)
In addition to thought-provoking conversations, the program will include a piece of artistic entertainment to reflect on themes of belonging, identity, and integration.
Attendees can expect an engaging program that combines knowledge sharing with opportunities to meet and connect with researchers, practitioners, and organizations shaping Sweden’s integration landscape.
This launch marks the beginning of an important long-term effort to build a shared, cross-sector arena for understanding and improving integration in Sweden.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about the center’s mission, work, and future activities.