Me Convention in Stockholm: "Kom till Stockholm" – tickets now on sale

Stuttgart/Austin. The next me Convention will take place from September 4-6, 2018 in Stockholm. Beginning April 23, 2018, tickets for the three-day event can be ordered athttps://me-convention.sxsw.com/products/reg-me. Pioneers and visionaries from the digital, design and creative industries will meet in the Swedish capital to discuss the topics of the future. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program of workshops, inspiring talks, panel discussions, keynote addresses, mentor sessions and debates, as well as exhibitions and concerts. The key themes of me Convention are New Society, New Leadership, New Economies, New Creativity, and New Bionomics.

Early-bird tickets are available from April 23 until June 22, 2018 at a price of 329 euros. Media representatives can obtain press accreditation for me Convention at: http://bit.ly/press_stockholm. Every visitor will enjoy access to the full program including events, concerts, exhibitions and evening activities. The venue for me Convention is Nacka Strandsmässan on the outskirts of Stockholm, where city and landscape meet, a natural resort of islands, skerries and rocks extending from the city centre to the Baltic sea.

Top speakers at the first me Convention in Frankfurt in September 2017 included astronaut Buzz Aldrin, avant-garde artist and cyborg Neil Harbisson, sociologist Auma Obama, IBM fellow of the Internet of Things John Cohn, and fashion icon Amber Valletta. 'Inspiring, innovative and thrilling.' 'The holistic approach of the event is impressive.' 'Stunning organisation! I'll be back.' Following the positive response of visitors to the first me Conventions in Austin and Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz and South by Southwest® (SXSW®) are continuing their successful cooperation.

Stockholm and me Convention - a perfect match

According to a study by the 'Social Progress Imperative' organisation from 2016, the Scandinavian countries are among those with the highest quality of life anywhere in the world. (Source: https://bit.ly/2Hyzeg7 - only available in German). Some of the Nordic advantages include a high level of education, stable social conditions, a modern economy and high satisfaction of citizens. Sweden - and especially its capital, Stockholm - stand for modernity, social and technological progress and innovation. For example, Scandinavian design has long been a source of inspiration for people around the globe. Such a setting is an ideal fit with me Convention, which aims to provide thought-provoking discussions on the future inspiring people to #createthenew.

About South by Southwest

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, TX, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features conference programming, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. The next SXSW will take place March 8 - 17, 2019 in Austin.

About me Convention

The me Convention theme is #createthenew. It provides an open and inspiring platform for creative people from different fields and has a clear focus on dialogue, interaction, networking and entertainment. It addresses key themes on the shaping of the future:

• New Society: Modern societies are continuously changing. What will their values be? How will technology influence us, and the spaces between us? And how do we guarantee fairness and justice?
• New Leadership: Traditional leadership styles and models are increasingly being replaced. Greater freedom, exchange and trust are leading to more productivity, efficiency, flexibility and innovation within companies.
• New Economies: Along with society, the economy, too, is undergoing deep changes. Technical innovations are emerging on an almost daily basis. The world is being transformed by new business models, digital cryptocurrencies and Big Data.
• New Creativity: New visions for contemporary culture are emerging. Fuelled by innovative concepts and approaches, the creative arts provide powerful tools to explore critical observations about ourselves and our environment.
• New Bionomics: As relationships between individuals and the environment become more complex, so wellbeing - for humans and our ecosystems - grows in importance. The solutions lie in technology, culture, and in nature itself.