Planning for Ergomas 2024 in Stockholm is in full swing. The conference is a collaboration between ERGOMAS and the Swedish Centre for Studies of Armed Forces and Society. We are happy to note that the interest in the conference is great and we expect more than 100 different research presentations on the theme A ‘New Security Landscape’ in Europe? Challenges and Consequences for the Military and Society, 1–5 July. Below you will find some practical information – everything you need to know to plan your trip.
Updates about the conference and information about ERGOMAS can be found at the ERGOMAS website: http://www.ergomas.ch/
What is the conference about?
A “New Security Landscape” in Europe? Challenges and Consequences for Military and Society For many countries, the deteriorating security situation in Eastern Europe and across the Baltic Sea region has amplified the need to rethink defence strategies, collaborations, and organisation. Recent developments, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and subsequent invasion of Ukraine, along with economic instability, mounting challenges posed by influence campaigns and cyberattacks, along with problems of energy production and supply, have shown that no single alliance, organisation or nation can resolve such complex challenges alone. Recent years have also seen a shift in many countries’ security and defence policies and practices – Sweden and Finland’s decisions to apply for NATO membership being two examples of such change. In addition, countries across Europe and beyond continue to increase defence spending and to seek ways to improve civil defence and popular resilience.
When – where?
The conference starts in the afternoon on Monday 1 July. We’ll meet for a welcome ceremony with drinks and snacks at the Royal Institute of Technology Cybercampus Sweden, Valhallavägen 79.
The conference takes place at Södertörn University and ends on Friday 5 July in the afternoon. More detailed information will be provided when the final program is presented.
Important dates
April 15: Admission decision and release of preliminary draft program
April 30: Deadline for early registration
May 20: Deadline for registration
Registration Fee
Early Registration - 250 Euros
Late Registration - 300 Euros
Student registration - 200 Euros
How to register
To register for the ERGOMAS 17th Biennial Conference in Stockholm 2024, click here
Note! If you work at the Swedish Armed Forces and want to participate at the conference, please contact: lotta@csms.se
Staying in Stockholm
We recommend that you as soon as possible make hotel reservation. Stockholm is a popular travel destination in the summer and this affects the room price the later you book. We advise you to stay in central Stockholm, preferably close to the train station, and take the commuter train to Södertörn University. From Stockholm Central Station the commuter train takes 19 min to Flemingsberg station which is very close to the university.
If you arrive by flight to Stockholm Arlanda airport it is easy to take the airport shuttle Arlanda expressen to Stockholm Central Station. It is faster to take the shuttle than go by taxi from Arlanda to Stockholm city. You can also chose the Airport Coaches. There is also a much cheaper, if longer, option of taking the 583 bus from the airport to Marsta Station, then transferring to the pendeltog (suburban rail) to Central Station. This could be of interest to students or self funders. It requires using the Stockholm Transit app or purchasing a ticket from Info or a kiosk at the airport, but the public transit system in Stockholm is extremely efficient easy to use.
Below you will find some suggestions on hotels near Stockholm Central Station.
Hotels:
Hostel/budget alternative close to Airport bus/shuttle and Stockholm Central Station:
Other locations in Stockholm:
- Queen Victoria's Military Home is located in the heart of Stockholm on Blasieholmen, where Stockholm's maritime history has its cradle.
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