Two thematic sessions in Connecting the dots conference in Bodø

The NPA programme celebrates 25 years of cooperation in Bodø, Norway, in the form of the Connecting the dots conference from 30 September to 2 October 2025. Sustainable SMEs is proud to join the conference with not just one, but two thematic sessions organized jointly with other NPA projects!

Thursday 2 October at 12:00-13:00: IoT Meets AI: Transforming Energy Data into Actionable Insights 

Sustainable SMEs & Arctic Edge

Interested in a smoother sustainability reporting process with the help of technological tools? This session explores sustainability reporting, its benefits and challenges, and how technology can make it easier and more efficient for businesses. The session will also offer a concrete example of using data analysis tools, IoT and AI in collecting and handling the data needed for sustainability reporting. Come to hear what the latest technology can do for your sustainability reporting process!

Thursday 2 October at 13:00-14:00: Taster sessions – how to support SMEs to be sustainable

Sustainable SMEs & Target Circular

Need support with building sustainable business? In this session, the two projects will offer insight into the support available for SMEs and their stakeholders in the road towards sustainability. The interactive session offers a short joint introduction on the topic, after which participants can choose one of seven topics they would like to discuss further in small facilitated groups - 3 topics from Target Circular and the tools and services developed during the project, and 4 topics from Sustainable SMEs around ESG themes and sustainability reporting. Don't miss the chance to access the latest information and share your sustainability challenges that we can help to solve!

For the latest updates on the sessions and full conference programme, follow the conference website.