Innovative Sweden exhibit at MaRS in Toronto 2012.01.23 - 2012.02.10

A century ago, Sweden was one of the poorest countries in Europe. Today, its a world leader in many areas. Swedish innovation such as the 3-point seatbelt, the pacemaker and mobile phone technology have conquered the world and created jobs and welfare. With a population of 9 million people, Sweden is a small nation with great ideas.

National Multicultural Festival in Canberra 10-12 February 2012 2012.02.10 - 2012.02.12

The annual Multicultural Festival will take place from 10 to 12 February 2012.

2012 Windows on Europe Film Festival in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney 10 February to 8 March 2012 2012.02.11 - 2012.03.08

The 2012 Windows on Europe Film Festival, featuring the Swedish film "The Wedding Photographer'" will be screened during the festival in Canberra 10-16 February, Brisbane 23-26 February and in Sydney 2-8 March 2012.

Innovative Sweden 2012.03.01 - 2012.04.30

Washington

Innovative Sweden at House of Sweden part of the whole year´s activities "Innovation & Education" showcasing the hottest innovations from Swedish startups in the fields of Life Science, Cleantech, ICT and gaming.

August Strindberg: Poetry and Music 2012.04.19 - 2012.04.20

Minsk

Centre for Swedish Studies in Minsk has launched an educational and creative project where students of the Swedish language translate Strindberg's poetry into Belarusian under supervision of experienced translateion experts. The ambition is to present the translation results in the form of a concert (April 19, 2012). Maria Lindström, a musician from Sweden, will present her music works based on Strindberg's poetry. The students are encouraged to do the same. On April 20, 2012 Maria Lindström will also speak about her creativity at the Swedish Centre's annual student conference. The conference has a broad title "Swedish Literature" and we hope that much will be dedicated to Strindberg and beyond.

Innovative Sweden in Rio de Janeiro 2012.05.21 - 2012.06.21

Rio de Janeiro

New exhibition presenting the hottest Swedish Innovations Robots for the elderly care service, ocular control of computers and adhesive strips that loosen when you shine light on them. These are some of the new products and inventions soon to go on display around the world as fresh evidence of Sweden’s leading position in the innovation sphere. Venue: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Swedish Embassy, Swedish Institute and local partners in collaboration