A word from the Mayor of Szczecin

Ladies and gentlemen,
I cordially invite you to the 11th edition of the Scandinavian Days. This year's event will be held under the motto Blue Economy - the sea of possibilities. As a port city, Szczecin has considerable potential in the area of maritime economy. Scandinavia is leading the way in developing the “blue economy” concept, which focuses on sustainable development based on maritime resources. From marine- derived renewable energy, to ecotourism, to sustainable aquaculture, the Scandinavian countries are pioneers in these areas, providing inspiration for Szczecin.
Innovation in the maritime industry ranges from the development of marine renewable energy to modern technologies for the protection of marine ecosystems. Scandinavian countries are becoming leaders in sustainable maritime tourism, developing the sector in an environmentally friendly way. Modern ports, integrating green solutions, are introducing sustainable technologies in maritime logistics, and responsible management of water resources and fisheries plays a key role in protecting natural resources and supporting water management.

The Scandinavian Days, which have become a permanent feature of the City of Szczecin's activities in terms of cooperation with Nordic countries, provide an opportunity to debate new challenges and outline the directions for Szczecin's development in the context of Polish-Scandinavian cooperation and to demonstrate the City's potential. This year's event will also provide an opportunity to take advantage of the cultural offer of the City, which, as every year, will show interesting and diverse aspects of Scandinavia. There will also be an educational element, during which children and young people from Szczecin's schools will be able to prove themselves in an art competition and an Oxford debate competition. I would also like to encourage you to take part in the last two days of the event, where during the Piknik nad Odra, in the Scandinavian Alley, you will be able to get to know the offer of Scandinavian companies in Szczecin.
As always, we are trying to raise issues that are important for all of us and learn from each other. I hope that this time, too, the joint meetings will yield the power of knowledge, new ideas and solutions as well as partnerships.
I warmly encourage you to co-create the Scandinavian Days.

See you there!

Piotr Krzystek
Mayor of the City of Szczecin