The launch of the “SI Baltic Sea Sessions – sharing results, shaping the region” on 8 November 2021 is approaching. Don’t forget to register before noon on 8 November. The SI Baltic Sea Sessions is a new digital initiative in which we explore results and lessons learnt through projects and programmes funded by the Swedish Institute in the Baltic Sea region. We also explore how the collaborations can be expanded and used as a basis for further funding and ultimately future solutions in the region. The Swedish Institute plans to arrange four sessions yearly on various topics linked to the development of the Baltic Sea region. Each session deals with a specific topic and showcases projects and initiatives that have contributed to the progress and sustainability of the region. Projects or activities that are presented can involve all SI’s 15 programme countries.  At the launch on 8 November, we will present the initiative SI Baltic Sea Sessions and give a brief overview of the support provided by SI. We will also present examples of successful cooperation built on support from the Swedish Institute which resulted in further EU funding and long-term collaborations. In addition, you will get a sneak peek at our upcoming call of the funding scheme “Seed funding for cooperation projects in the Baltic Sea region” which could be used to prepare new collaborations aimed at solving the challenges of the region. When: 8 November 2021, 13:00 – 14:30 (CET) Where: The session will be held on Zoom in English. Registration: Register via this form no later than noon 8 November. A Zoom link to the launch will be sent with your confirmed registration. PROGRAMME Please join in a couple of minutes ahead to be part of our pre-launch activities Welcome  Kurt Bratteby, Head of the department, Swedish Institute Introducing the launch  Therese Mithander Udovcic and Daniel Sköld, Peerstage (facilitators) Levelling up: achieving impacts through collaboration  Elina Sergejeva, International project coordinator, Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia Katarina Hansell, Cluster Manager, Netport Energy Cluster, Netport  Science Park SI financial support: a stepping stone for further cooperation  Magda Leszczyna-Rzucidło, Head of the International Permanent Secretariat Euroregion Baltic  Andriy Petrenko, Head of International Relations Office, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine  Mattias Andersson, Strategist, Department of Regional Growth, Region Blekinge Heads up for future possibilities New call for seed funding in the Baltic Sea region opens November 17 – take the opportunity to strengthen your partnership and get ready to take on EU funding Closing of the launch  Swedish Institute/Peerstage