Baltic Sea Tourism Forum 2024
The 16th Baltic Sea Tourism Forum will take place in Oulu, Finland on 4-5 June 2024. EUSBSR Policy Area Tourism is hosting the #BSTF2024 with support from: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland, City of Oulu, Visit Finland, Visit Oulu and Interreg Baltic Sea Region.
The themes of this year’s forum include cultural and culinary tourism, cycling, and coastal tourism. Attendees can expect inspiring keynotes, interesting case examples from the Baltic Sea Region, great networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the beautiful city of Oulu, which is the European Capital of Culture 2026!
PROGRAM (draft)
3.6. BSTF side events
3.6. Pre-Tours in Oulu Region. More information coming soon!
3.6. 18.00 Get Together event for BSTF2024 participants, supported by Arctic Foodlab – Oulu2026
4.6.2024 BSTF2024 Day 1
Themes: Cultural Heritage and Culinary Tourism
10.30 – 12.00 Registration, lunch and networking
12.00 – 12.30 Opening
12.30 – 13.50 Keynotes
13.50 – 14.40 Coffee and networking
14.40 – 15.25 Project presentations
15.25 – 15.50 Introducing Oulu, the European Capital of Culture 2026
15.50 – 16.00 Summary of the day
16.00 – 17.00 Free time
17.00 – 18.00 Guided walking tour through Oulu City center
18.00 – 19.00 Free time
19.00 Evening reception hosted by the City of Oulu
5.6.2024 BSTF2024 Day 2
Themes: Cycling and Coastal tourism
9.00 – 9.15 Opening
9.15 – 9.45 Keynote
9.45 – 10.45 Presentations &discussion on Cycling tourism in the Baltic Sea Region
10.45 – 11.15 Coffee break and networking
11.15 – 11.45 Keynote
11.45 – 12.45 Presentations & discussion on Coastal tourism in the Baltic Sea Region
12.45– 13.00 Summary of the forum, closing words and invitation to the BSTF2025
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
5.-6.6. Post-tour to Kalajoki on the Arctic Coast of Finland.
SMALL CHANGES POSSIBLE, FULL PROGRAM COMING SOON
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Asiasanat: Baltic Sea Region, tourism
