Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum Headline at Society Expo 2026 in Skellefteå on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, Society Expo 2026 presents one of its key international highlights: the independent, English-language knowledge programme ”Our Time on Earth”.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Location: Skellefteå, Northern Sweden
- Focus: Sustainable Societal Transformation
The Core Question
”Can societies adapt and change fast – and still be sustainable?”
Featured Speakers
Johan Rockström
Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam
Mattias Klum
Distinguished photographer, artist, filmmaker, and conservationist
Lecture Highlights
Their lecture, ”The Human Quest – Abundance within Planetary Boundaries,” will explore how human wellbeing can develop within the planet’s sustainable limits and what is required to navigate global societal transformation.
Event Characteristics
- Combines scientific insights with visual storytelling
- Delivers a hopeful message despite serious subject matter
- Includes audience Q&A
- Free of charge
About Society Expo 2026
A 14-day international platform in Skellefteå, Sweden, dedicated to exploring sustainable and inclusive societal transformation. Instead of showcasing finished solutions, the expo shares real-world lessons of growth, setbacks, and change.
Event Dates
May 27 – June 9, 2026
Ticket Information
Tickets will be released on February 9, 2026, at www.se26.se
