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What is the Nordic Nexus?
The IFEAT Conference this year will, for the first time, take place in the Nordic region and in none other than the beautiful city of Göteborg on the west coast of Sweden.
Göteborg is a historic gateway to the Nordic Region. It has a rich maritime heritage and a forward-thinking spirit that has made it global leader in environmental sustainability and innovation.
This is a dynamic marketplace. The Nordic essential oils and aroma market is experiencing consistent growth, with an annual growth rate of about 7%. But the Nordic Region also offers us itself – a whole array of natural resources for essential oils and aromas that are, of course, unique to its climate.
This year’s Conference theme, the Nordic Nexus, recognises and celebrates not only the city of Göteborg and the country of Sweden, but the progressive values and spirit of sustainable innovation that permeate throughout the Nordic region.
So Välkommen, as the Swedes say; welcome to the Nordics!
This year’s focus
Sustainability and Innovation
- Novel production methods reducing environmental impact
- Case studies on circular economy practices in essential oil supply chains
- Sustainable sourcing of raw materials: success stories and challenges
- Exploring the global impact of climate change on aroma trades practices
Emerging Markets and Global Trends
- Innovations driving growth in non-traditional markets
- Shifting global demands for essential oils and fragrances
- New applications for essential oils and aromas in health, wellness, and technology
Regulatory and Scientific Developments
- Updates on global regulations impacting trade
- Advances in scientific research, safety assessments, and technical standards
- Case studies on regulatory harmonisation efforts
Nordic Perspectives
- Nordic contributions to the essential oils and aroma trades
- Exploring the rich heritage of Nordic flavours, fragrances, and traditional practices that influence modern applications
- Nordic sustainability models applicable to global supply chains
Sustainable Leadership and Collaboration
- Strategies for fostering global supply chain collaboration
- Leadership practices driving sustainability in the essential oils sector
- Case studies on successful partnerships for sustainable development
Gothia Towers
Gothia Towers is centrally located on Korsvägen, with easy access to rail and tram stations and the airport. Göteborg’s famous main street, Avenyn, is within walking distance of the hotel. Just across the road you will find the Liseberg amusement park, Universeum Science Centre and the Museum of World Culture. The Scandinavium and Ullevi arenas, as well as other popular stages for culture and entertainment, are located in the event district, where Gothia Towers takes pride of place with its three towers.
Arriving by train
From Gothenburg Central Station take tram 2 (for Krokslätt) or tram 4 (for Mölndal). From Brunnsparken you can also take tram 5 (for Östra Sjukhuset). The trams stop on Korsvägen right opposite the hotel. You can find timetables for these trams on the Västtrafik website.
Arriving by air
The Flygbussarna airport coaches run to and from Landvetter airport (20 min. journey) and stop at Korsvägen/the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, right opposite the hotel. This is the first and last stop when travelling from and to the airport.
Arriving by car
GPS coordinates: Lat: N 57º 41′ 53.06″ Long: E 11º 59′ 20.01″
E6/E20 (from the north) and road 45 (from Karlstad): On arriving in Gothenburg, turn off when you see the sign “Mässan Scandinavium Liseberg”. Take the first exit on the left, then turn right on to Örgrytevägen and then take the next right exit for the hotel.
E6/E20 (from the south) and road 40 (from Borås): On arriving in Gothenburg, turn off when you see the sign “Mässan Scandinavium Liseberg”. Take the second exit on the right for the hotel.
Gothia Towers
