Network meeting for communicators 27-28 November

Welcome to the autumn network meeting for communicators on 27-28 November in Stockholm.

The aim of the meeting is to give participants the opportunity to exchange experiences, gain valuable insights and build relationships with colleagues from across the country. During the session, we will focus on strategic advocacy, providing you with tools to navigate the political landscape and influence key issues. We will also provide an insight into our national advocacy work, ending with a practical exercise to apply the new knowledge. In addition, we have a workshop where we develop together a structure to clearly communicate your value to funders and policy makers, while strengthening our collective voice.

Date: 27-28 November – We start at 12.00 with lunch and end the 28th with lunch at 12.00
Location: KI Innovations, Nanna Svartz väg 6a, 171 65 Solna
Last day to register: 12 November – note, limited number of places so registration may close earlier.
Who: Communicators at Sweden’s incubators, science parks, innovation offices, holding companies and cluster organisations.
SISP charges an administrative fee for meals.

Accommodation tip: Blique By Nobis, located about 10 min walk from KI Innovations

Programme

27 November
12.00 Joint lunch
13.00 Check-in Delux
14.30 Break
15.00 Advocacy and strategic communication
During this session, you will gain practical insights and strategies for successful advocacy, with a focus on making an impact for your issues in political contexts. You will get concrete tools to navigate the political landscape and develop new business models and networks.

The session will end with a practical exercise where you will have the opportunity to apply the
new tools to your own organisation.

The session will be led by
– Ellinor Bokedal, Director Strategic Communications & Policy at SISP, who will share how SISP works strategically with advocacy issues.
– Sofia Bennerstål Andersson, CEO of Freyja & Partners, an expert in advocacy with extensive experience in politics and in developing business strategies for large markets, mainly in Life Science.
– Ulrika Nyberg, entrepreneur and expert in communication, PR & Public Affairs, has worked in Life Science for over 25 years. With a passion for innovation and new technologies, she has built new partnerships, media platforms, business models and networks over the years.

15.45 Break
16.00 Advocacy and strategic communication continues
17.00 The day ends
18.30 Mingle dinner at Blique By Nobis

28 November
08.00 Reflection from yesterday
08.30 Workshop: Communicating value for funding and impact
In this workshop we will together create a case structure that will help you, SISP members, to clearly communicate your value. The idea is not only to strengthen your own communication, but also to contribute to SISP’s work to build a strong and united voice around our common value creation.
11.30 Closing reflections
12.00 Lunch and the day ends

Other?
Contact Ulrica Gellerstedt Witsch, ulrica.gellerstedt@sisp.se for questions about content, organisation, registrations or practical questions.

A warm welcome to you!