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Almedalsveckan/Almedalen Week 2014, June 29th - July 6th

The parliamentary parties each have a day in the week according to a rolling timetable. The parties’

days often begin with participation in early morning TV broadcasts and breakfast meetings. The

parties usually hold their seminars in the morning, starting at 09.00.

The parties have all of Almedalen at their disposal on the day on which they are speaking. Many

choose to organize different types of events during the day or in connection with the speech, which is

often made at 19.00. On the concluding Sunday, the speech is held around midday.

In recent years, the most events have been held Monday-Thursday. On those days, there are more

than 400 events a day. The initial Sunday has increased in importance and more and more people

are choosing to hold their events then. From Friday, the number of events decreases. 2011 was the

first year with a 8-day Almedalen Week.

The majority of events are held in the area around Almedalen and the inner harbour.

Donnersplats/Donnersgatan and the inner harbour have a limited number of sought-after sites for

hire. In election years, the party representatives often make speeches in shoppingarea Östertorg,

which is outside Österport.

Other co-organizers arrange events including early breakfast meetings, seminars, debates, hearings,

speeches, lunch meetings, afternoon seminars, short programmes and networking events before and

after the evening speeches.

Stiff competition but also opportunities

In 2013, 2 285 events were arranged. An estimated 20 000 people took part. Everyone wants to

disseminate information, debate issues important to their organisations, make contacts, form

networks and generate media attention. This creates a challenging climate of competition but also

great opportunities to hold rewarding meetings and make contacts.

Almedalen Week started in 1968 when Olof Palme (Social Democratic Party) spokefrom the back of a lorry at

Kruttornet by Almedalen in Visby on Gotland. In2008, Almedalen Week celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Who can take part in Almedalen Week? Anyone who wants to discuss a current social issue.

Who organises Almedalen Week? The parliamentary parties, via their local representatives on Gotland, are

themain organisers. The Municipality of Gotland is the host. Everyone else whoparticipates is a co-organiser.

This is what an Almedalen Week looks like

FAQ http://www.almedalsveckan.info/6881

When did Almedalen Week start?

Does it cost anything to take part as an organiser? No, taking part and being listed in the calendar's program

and in the officialprinted program, 'Gotland Just Nu - Almedalsveckan' is free of charge if theevent is registered

before 30 April. Registration of events made before 31May costs 1 000 SEK and during June and July the

registration fee is 2 000 SEK.New events and changes in the event information can be made until the last dayof the

Almedalen week, 10 July The deadline for entry in the officialprinted program is 11 June.

Eachorganiser pays for and takes full responsibility for its own events.

When is the calendar closed? New events and changes in the event information can be made until the last dayof

the Almedalen week, 7:th July. The deadline for entry in the officialprinted program is 10:th June.

Does it cost anything to take part in the events? Do Ihave to register in advance? All events in the calendar’s

program and in the official printed program,"Gotland Just Nu – Almedalen", are open to all and free of charge.

Ifadvance registration is required, this is indicated under the program item.

How many people take part in Almedalen Week? In 2013, there were 2 285 events in the official

program,approximately 1 300 organisers and an estimated 20 000 persons took part. Audiences at speeches are

not included. This isa big increase on 2009, when there were 550 organisers of 1041 seminars or other events and

around 450 accredited journalists.An estimated 7 500 people took part at that time.

Can I use the Almedalen Week logo in my organisation’smaterial on Almedalen Week? No, the logo may only

be used by the main organisers (the parliamentarypolitical parties) and the host (the Municipality of Gotland).

How do I find a meeting room? Premises are available primarily at the larger hotels, at Gotland

Universityand in the Wisby Strand conference centre. Demand is very high for premises,

sorestaurants and other premises are also used during the week. See list.

How can I book a location in town for a stand/exhibition?In the area around Almedalen,

Donnersplats, Donnersgatan and the inner harbour,there are a limited number of sites available for

hire. Demand is very high andthe date on which you apply is decisive for coordination. Questions

relating toaccess to sites can be put to Anita Klingvall in the technicaladministration, phone: 0498-26

91 32, 070-447 74 28, email:anita.klingvall@gotland.se

How do I find a hotel room? It can be difficult to find a vacant hotel room in Visby in the summer

asGotland has its largest numbers of visitors in June, July and August. Tryto book in good time and

search the list of accommodation on the website

Speakersin Almedalen 2014

Sunday, 29 June,19.00 Socialdemokraterna (Social Democrats)

Monday, 30 June,19,00 Kristdemokraterna(Christian Democrats)

Tuesday, 1 July,19.00 Sverigedemokraterna (Sweden Democrats)

Wednesday, 2July,19.00 Miljöpartiet(Green Party)

http://www.almedalsveckan.info/6879