Program Overview

Introduction to EU Boot Camp

The EU Boot Camp is a two-day event designed for students and employees who want to learn more about the European Union and its career opportunities. The event aims to provide participants with a better understanding of the EU, its institutions, and its role in the world.

Program Details

The EU Boot Camp will take place on January 29-30, 2026, at SLU UmeÍ, P-O Bðckstr—ms sal. The program includes presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities with experts from the EU and related fields.

Program Schedule

• 13:00-13:30: Welcome and introduction to EU Boot Camp
• 13:30-14:00: EU and the forest sector
• 14:00-14:30: Challenges and opportunities for the EU
• 14:30-15:00: Coffee break
• 15:00-16:15: EU's development, treaties, and decision-making processes
• 15:45-17:00: EU's climate and environmental policy
• 17:30-19:00: Dinner with a guest speaker
• 9:00-9:50: Career opportunities in EU institutions
• 9:50-10:15: Coffee break
• 10:15-11:15: Democracy and the EU
• 11:15-12:00: EU's internal market and trade policy
• 12:00-13:00: Lunch
• 13:00-13:50: The government's EU priorities
• 13:50-14:40: EU and geopolitics
• 14:40-15:10: Discussion and reflections
• 15:10-15:30: Closing and networking

Organizers

The EU Boot Camp is organized in collaboration between Skogsindustrierna and Impact Europe.

Target Audience

The event is open to students and employees who want to learn more about the EU and its career opportunities.

Language

The program will be conducted in Swedish.

Location

The event will take place at SLU UmeÍ, P-O Bðckstr—ms sal.

Registration

Registration is required by January 16, 2026. The event is free of charge, and lunch and dinner are included for registered participants.