Invitation to the 4th NRF Open Meeting

The Borderless North

In Oulu and Tornio, Finland

and Haparanda and Luleå, Sweden

The Northern Research Forum together with the Host Planning committee cordially welcome and invite you to the 4th Open Meeting of the Northern Research Forum,  to be held on October 5-8, 2006 in the Bothnian Arc, in Oulu and Tornio (Finland) and Haparanda and Luleå (Sweden).

 
The main theme of the 4th NRF Open Meeting is 'Tech-knowledgy in Economies and Culture', with several integrated sub-themes and regional case studies. The discussions are expected to highlight in particular the matters of the role of research and the social relevance of science in addressing the issues of economics, knowledge and technology, borders, (sustainable/regional) development, international relations and politics, environmental politics, culture and community viability, integration and security, and regionalism and globalization in Northern regions.

The event is being organized by the Northern Research Forum, together with the 4th NRF Host Planning Committee representing the City Administration of Luleå, City Administration of Oulu, Council of Oulu Region, Luleå University of Technology, Provincia Bothniensis, Provincial Government of Lapland, Provincial Government of Norrbotten, Provincial Government of Oulu, Regional Council of Lapland, University of Lapland and University of Oulu. The main sponsor is Kaupthing Bank.

The program of the Pre-Conference day is organized in co-ordination with the Northern Photographic Centre.

On behalf of the organizers,

Eino Siuruainen, Governor of Oulu Region

Chair of the Host Planning Committee