(En Dag för Framtiden) On Sunday, August 29, 2010 the Tällberg Foundation offered a full day of conversations about the future - the event took place in Stockholm and was open to the public.
One Day for the Future included conversations about the future as well as music, culture and nature in a hopeful, playful and knowledgeable mix on the islands of Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen in the middle of Stockholm. The initiative was created and organized by the Tällberg Foundation in cooperation with the City of Stockholm, the Municipality of Leksand, the Carpe Vitam Foundation and Fryshuset. Tällberg Foundation is an independent international think-tank that organizes unique meetings and gatherings, including the Tällberg Forum.
One Day for the Future was an open invitation to listen to and participate in seminars and talks on the great challenges of our time - from early morning to late at night. It offered a total of 60 talks and seminars in ten different locations on the islands. The topics of the seminars touched on many areas, including: the future of jobs, sustainability, energy, nature, the new economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, the new China, future cars, future technologies, Stockholm in the future, what kind of Sweden do we want? In addition, a number of cultural and music activities took place outdoors and indoors.
One Day for the Future was part of Tällberg Foundation's continuous efforts to provide answers to the fundamental question "How on earth can we live together?”
The program was mainly in Swedish, but the below listed sessions were held in English:
Program overview
09.00
Here Comes the Sun - Music at Dawn Welcome and introduction by Bo Ekman, Founder and Chairman, Tällberg Foundation and Ulla Hamilton, Environmental and Traffic Councilor of Stockholm
Music: Södra Latins kammarkör, Magnus Lindgren, Pelle Lindström and fiddlers from Dalarna.
Location: Eric Ericsonhallen (Skeppsholmskyrkan)
10.30
WORKSHOPS: First series of workshops and conversations in various locales on the islands (please see below for the list of sessions held in English)
12.30
RMK opens the outdoor concert 12.45
Outdoor Concert "Music of the World"World Music, jazz and rap with Ale Möller Band and guest artists
14.00
WORKSHOPS: Second series of workshops and conversations in various locales on the islands (please see below for the list of sessions held in English)
16.15
WORKSHOPS: Third series of workshops and conversations in various locales on the islands (please see below for the list of sessions held in English)
19.00
EVENING SESSION (in English)
Choral Concert,
”The Future of the Planet”, Leadership Award, in connection with Tällberg Foundation 30th anniversary
Location: Eric Ericsonhallen (Skeppsholmskyrkan)
Bo Ekman introduces Tällberg Foundation and the Swedish Postcode Lottery Prize for Principled Pragmatism Leadership Award ceremony and speech by the Prize Winner Scholarship.
Panel discussion on stage with, among others, Jan Eliasson and the recipient of the 2010 Leadership Prize.
Conclusion of Tällberg Foundation's 30th Anniversary Choral Music from Voces Nordicae
List of sessions held in EnglishFor the full program in Swedish - enter here
10.30 – 12.30What would Dag Hammarskjöld have said today? An imaginary conversation where Dag Hammarskjöld reflects on the challenges of today’s global society - geopolitical security, ethnic, religious and ecological conflicts, etc. With Henning Melber, Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, Mats Svegfors, CEO Sveriges Radio, Alice Bah, ÅF. Session host: Tällberg Foundation and Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation
Location: Skridskopaviljongen 1
China's future and ours? China has the fastest growing economy in the world. Volvo Cars is now owned by Chineese Geely. Much of what we use in our daily life is produced in China. What impact does China’s future have on your future? With Hans-Olov Olsson, vice Chairman Volvo Cars; Ola Wong, author and journalist; Fred Wang, Chairman Salon Films, Hong Kong. Moderator: Karin Bruce, Tällberg Foundation. Session host: Tällberg Foundation
Location: Östasiatiska Museet, Biblioteket
14.00 – 15.30Representing Youth?Young changemakers give their perspectives on being young and wanting to change the world. What are the strengths and challenges for the new generation? After the session, ”Open Mic” is arranged for new speakers.
Session host: Fanzingo, Young Investors and Culture Talent
Location: Mindepartementet 3
What risks should humanity take with the planet and with itself? To govern the big challenges of our time Welcome to a unique panel of leaders: Achim Steiner, head of the UN Environment Programme UNEP, Johan Rockström, Executive Director Stockholm Environment Institute, Ingrid Bonde, CEO AMF; Margareta Norell Bergendahl Professor at KTH; Helena Lindberg, Executive Director MSB; Sverker Sörlin, Professor at KTH. Moderator Bo Ekman, Chairman Tällberg Foundation.Session host: Tällberg Foundation
Location: Moderna Museet, Auditoriet
America's future and ours? The American Dream and the Swedish Model have had powerful and significant influences on the world, but can this vision and pragmatism be sustained in the face of global change and challenges? With Matthew Barzun, US Ambassador to Sweden; Niklas Ekdal, former Editor at DN. Moderator: Jim Wine, Tällberg Foundation. Session host: Tällberg Foundation
Location: Hotel Skeppsholmen
Speakers corner about solidarity (in English and Swedish)With, among others: Maria Leissner, Hanna Hallin, Linda Thorslund Nordin, Jan Axel Nordlander, Henrik Salander, Sören Lind, Sten Rylander, Seher Yilmaz. Session host: Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation
Location: Mindepartementet 2