New to Sweden? Meet people from different backgrounds, learn more about Swedish society, and share your experiences with others. Open to all ages and languages.
Malmö has many free programs for people finding their way in Swedish society - learn about how you can join or volunteer for these programs in this information session.
Get your hands dirty with Malmö’s diverse urban farming community. Plant some late-season greens to enjoy during the fall, then bring your plant home to your balcony, windowsill, or neighborhood garden.
Enjoy fika and conversation at temporary benches, tables, and planters designed and built by a group of newly-arrived and jobseeking architects.
Have a cup of coffee and practice your Swedish with fluent speakers.
How can we design places and experiences that encourage peoplefrom different backgrounds and beliefs to meet and develop connections? Designers and other experts will present strategies forcreating inclusive spaces.
Browse our second-hand shop for clothes, cookware, small furniture, and many other items, and enjoy eco “fika” at our café.
What kind of city will Malmö be in 2030? Join experts from the design, government, NGO, and real estate sectors to discuss the city's future.
Learn about job openings around the EU and in Denmark, and talk to representatives from EURES and Öresund Direkt.
Participate in a stand-up comedy jam session; three winners will get a chance to perform at the Lund Comedy Festival with a famous stand-up comedian from the Middle East in September.
What does it feel like to be a refugee on the journey to her new home country? Join us for an interactive activity that brings together new arrivals and longtime residents to explore the migration experience.
How do we bridge different religious beliefs and cultural values? In this interactive workshop, three young speakers from different religions share life stories reflecting their world views and values, and engage the audience to tell stories that find common ground.
Looking for work? Learn about what jobs are out there, and which industries and sectors are growing and hiring.
Learn or practice weaving, macramé, and other knitting techniques in this open workshop. Bring old t-shirts or sheets to cut up and reuse, or just join us and we will provide fabric, looms, and other tools.
Bring your favorite type of bread to share in a communal meal and hear bakers, historians, and activists give short talks on how bread shapes everything from revolutions to waste in cultures worldwide.
Want to meet someone outside your usual circles, and learn about someone else’s culture, traditions, and language? Join a City of Malmö program that connects hundreds of strangers each year.
Riding a bike is not just a way to get from point A to B; it’s a way to connect with society. It's not to late to learn how to ride! You don't need a bike or equipment - just show up and get started.
Employers will be on site – sign up for job interviews and information sessions. Denmark, and throughout Europe.
Learn or practice weaving, macramé, and other knitting techniques in this open workshop. Bring old t-shirts or sheets to cut up and reuse, or just join us and we will provide fabric, looms, and other tools.
Browse our second-hand shop for clothes, cookware, small furniture, and many other items, and enjoy eco “fika” at our café.
Get your hands dirty with Malmö’s diverse urban farming community. Plant some late-season greens to enjoy during the fall, then bring your plant home to your balcony, windowsill, or neighborhood garden.
Join civil-society experts from Sweden, Denmark, and Finland for a presentation and a participatory workshop to brainstorm new social integration projects.
Malmö’s ten “Study Associations” come together to offer a full day of workshops and performances, including Middle Eastern dance, hacking old electronics, children’s games, and lots of music and learning.
There are over 1700 homeless people in Malmö, both EU-citizens and undocumented migrants. Each month, we organize a soup kitchen with free soup and bread donated by local restaurants.
Learn more about Malmö's many volunteer activities, with a focus on
inclusion. Soup kitchens, bicycle school, meeting points, language
cafés and much more - come and find out how you can get involved.
What's your story? Join this storytelling workshop designed to bring together new arrivals and established residents, and record your own 60-second story—we’ll share it on the festival website!
Do you have a skill you want to share or learn? Register in person or online to share skills or services, and find your match at the festival.
Enjoy fika and conversation at temporary benches, tables, and planters designed and built by a group of newly-arrived and jobseeking architects.
Want to start or restart your own business? Get a one-on-one consultation that includes an initial assessment of your business ideas and some practical advice on turning an idea into a company.
In Transit provides support for newly arrived refugees. We answer everyday questions, offering advice on where to turn for help, and share information about your rights in Sweden.
Want to meet someone outside your usual circles, and learn about someone else’s culture, traditions, and language? Join a City of Malmö program that connects hundreds of strangers each year.
Learn more about Malmö's social programs to support newcomers, or just to talk to someone about what you’re going through. Established Swedes can also find out about volunteer opportunities.
Meet one-on-one with a job coach to discuss your skills and your career goals, and get advice on the job market, networking, and how to tailor your CV for specific positions.
How can we create an equal city through the way we build? Find out more about the plans for Admiral City with the help of virtual reality glasses, and share your ideas for the district’s future.
How can we create an equal city through the way we build? Find out more about the plans for Admiral City with the help of virtual reality glasses, and share your ideas for the district’s future.
Take a guided walking tour of Sofielunds and Amiralsstaden, and learn how their histories inform plans for future jobs, housing, and social inclusion in these neighborhoods.
Interested in sewing, knitting, and meeting others? Learn how to use your creativity to reuse old textiles in our social club.
What can Malmö learn about social integration from the rest of Europe? Hear six case EU studies of sustainable solutions to promote immigrant entrepreurnship and inclusion, and create positive images of migration.
Learn how to create a strong and clear CV through a group session and individualized support.
Looking for work? Learn about what jobs are out there, and which industries and sectors are growing and hiring.
Riding a bike is not just a way to get from point A to B; it’s a way to connect with society. It's not to late to learn how to ride! You don't need a bike or equipment - just show up and get started.
Join this workshop on leadership and group dynamics, and take home lessons you can use in your career and work life.
What can Malmö learn about social integration from the rest of Europe? Hear six case EU studies of sustainable solutions to promote immigrant entrepreurnship and inclusion, and create positive images of migration.
Meet one-on-one with a job coach to discuss your skills and your career goals, and get advice on the job market, networking, and how to tailor your CV for specific positions.
Get tips on how to prepare for a job interview using a live dynamic stop-start interview.
Is your company hiring? Join this seminar to learn the business case for diversity, and the importance of a diverse workforce in fostering productivity, innovation, and a healthy office culture.
Get advice on entrepreneurship and learn what it takes to start a business.
Learn about Swedish cultural norms, networking, and opportunities that will help you to integrate smoothly into Swedish work culture.
Join designers and other experts from Malmö and South Africa to share your ideas for what Rosengard station could be when it opens in 2018. Come co-design the world’s coolest public transport station!
Practice Swedish, and learn about Swedish culture and society. Storytelling workshop about looking for work or a job, and an open house.
White Arkitekter leads 8th graders from Rosengård’s Verner Rydén School in this hands-on introduction to design. Students will learn new ways to understand and change the city .
Employers will be on site – sign up for job interviews and information sessions. Denmark, and throughout Europe.
What would your ideal meeting place look like? What could you do there? Join this youth workshop to share ideas for a new youth activity space.
Learn new moves and meet young people from around Malmö in this hip-hop workshop and performance.
Want to meet someone outside your usual circles, and learn about someone else’s culture, traditions, and language? Join a City of Malmö program that connects hundreds of strangers each year.
Join designers and other experts from Malmö and South Africa to share your ideas for what Rosengard station could be when it opens in 2018. Come co-design the world’s coolest public transport station!
Ever want to know what a total stranger thinks or feels? Sign up to be part of a 10-minute moderated conversation with a fellow stranger at the festival about immigration, social inclusion, and urban change.
