Clusters Meet Regions Cluj Napoca 2025

1–2 Jul 2025 | Cluj Napoca, Romania

Anders Olsson

Self employed

Region Värmland

Karlstad, Sweden

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Recently retired from Region Värmland. Experience from regional development, cluster and innovation for 30 years. Honorary doctor Karlstad University in 2023.

My organisation

Region Värmland

Region Värmland

Public Institution (Government, local authorities, EC etc)

Karlstad, Sweden

I represent Region Värmland, a vibrant area in Sweden known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Our organization is dedicated to fostering economic growth and development by connecting businesses and promoting collaboration across various sectors. We strive to create a supportive environment that encourages innovation and sustainability, making Värmland an attractive destination for both entrepreneurs and established companies. Together, we aim to strengthen our community and drive progress in the region.
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About me

Mr Anders Olsson, now self-employed and until recently Manager of Research, Innovation and Smart Specialisation at Region Värmland in Sweden. Anders has more than 25 years of experience in regional sustainable development. He has worked with learning, development processes and policymaking for regional development internationally, in Sweden and in the region of Värmland with the triple helix actors. Some of his specialties are planning and development processes in systemic perspectives.

He has been in charge of elaborating the regional development program, forming a regional cluster strategy and two generations of smart specialisation strategies for Värmland. In 2022, he participated in an OECD delegation to evaluate the regional innovation system in Newfoundland with Memorial University in focus. Anders Olsson was promoted as an honorary doctor by The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology at Karlstad University in the year 2023.

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Skills

  • smart specialisation
  • Systemic development
  • cluster development

Interests

  • Innovation Ecosystems
  • Missions
  • twin transition
  • Gender equality as a driver for innovation
  • monitoring

Speaker sessions (1)

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

14:30 - 15:30

Breakout Session 1: Advancing Gender Equity to Foster Inclusive Growth Through Clusters

Location:Radisson Blu Cluj

Exchange of experience and debate. Good practices from European projects