The Rise of City Networks and Megaregions

Megaregions have the potential to enhance European cities and regions’ global competitiveness. This conference will provide ground for discussion about the potentials and challenges with the rise of city networks and megaregions in Europe, based on OECDs territorial review of Western Scandinavia- the first study of a European Megaregion. Program: 12.00-13.00: Lunch13.00-13.05: Welcome 13.05-13.35: Launch of the OECD Territorial Review - Megaregion Western Scandinavia, Soo-Jin Kim OECD 13.35-14.00: Reflections on the OECD Territorial Review by peer-reviewer Xavier Tiana Casablancas (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) 14.00-14.20: Future of Megaregions in Europe - DG Regio, (TBC) 14.20-15.15: Paneldiscussion with regional represtantives and politcians in the Megaregion of Western Scandinavia Anette Solli, County Mayor in County of Akershus Dag Hultefors, Chair of the Growth Committee of the Regional Executive Board,  Region Halland Conny Brännberg, Chair of the Committee for Culture, Region Västra Götaland Mätta Ivarsson, Chair of the Committee for Regional Development, Skåne region Patrik Andersson, CEO, Business Region Gothenburg Moderator: Richard Tuffs, Senior Advisor, ERRIN Organizers: Oslo Region European Office, Småland Blekinge Halland South Sweden, Skåne European Office, City of Gothenburg European Office and Region Västra Götaland