Regenerative nature tourism – REGGAE project has been appointed as an Operation of Strategic Importance by the Interreg Aurora Programme. This means a project which provides a significant contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the Interreg Aurora Programme.
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time: Full day (including webinar) onsite 9:30-15:00
Webinar session online 10:00-12:00 (UCT+2)
Location: Öjan Kyläkeskus (Öjavägen 454, 68550 Öja)
Cost: Free of charge
Programme
09:00 Transportation from Kokkola train station to Öja for onsite participants
09:30 Morning coffee and registration in Öja
10:00–12:00 REGGAE Final Webinar (hybrid)
• Welcome and introduction to the REGGAE project
• Key findings and reflections from project partners
• Moderated dialogue between a researcher and an entrepreneur experiences
o Service development
o Mindset development
o Accessibility
• Looking ahead: future collaboration, tools, and networks
12:00–13:00 Lunch and networking
13:00–14:00 Regenerative local activities for onsite participants Participants will have the opportunity to experience local regenerative tourism activities and cultural environments in Öja.
14:00–14:45 Closing session, networking, coffee. The afternoon programme includes final reflections, informal networking, and closing words for the REGGAE project.
14:45 Transportation back to Kokkola railway station
More detailed programme information and participation instructions will be shared closer to the event.
Please register for live by the 21st August.
Please register for online by the 14th September. To register, scan the QR code below.
Learn more about the Interreg Aurora project Regenerative nature tourism – REGGAE
