Cultural diversity and inclusion in Nordic cultural cooperation

A seminar titled Nordic relations in Arts and Culture will take place in Oulu from 6 to 8 October 2025. The seminar serves to create a dynamic forum for cultural actors in the Nordic countries to network and cooperate. The main focus of the seminar will be on understanding and promoting cultural diversity.

The seminar is an answer to the complex challenges faced by cultural communities. It will help boost the diversity, visibility and impact of cultural expressions.

There will be speeches by the Nordic ministries of culture, presentations by leading experts and authorities, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities. The seminar work involves participatory solutions-oriented practices for arts and culture and the programme includes visits to sites of cultural and artistic interest.

The seminar is part of the Programme for Finland’s and Åland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2025. The Ministry of Education and Culture is organising the seminar in cooperation with the following main partners: Arts Promotion Centre Finland, City of Oulu, Oulu2026, Culture for All service and Globe Art Point. A wide international collaborative network will also participate in the seminar preparations. 

The programme and registration data will be published later. The working language of the seminar is English, and speech-to-text transcriptions of the presentations will be available. 

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