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Uppsala Convention Bureau

Financial support for meetings and events

Meetings and events are important for the tourism industry’s short and long term growth – which in turn generates job opportunities for Uppsala. It is one of the main reasons why Uppsala is investing in supporting meetings and events financially.

Criteria

The event must:

  1. Contribute to Uppsala’s economic growth as well as provide potential for development
  2. Contribute to increasing the number of visitors and annual reservations
  3. Contribute to strengthening the Uppsala brand
  4. Strengthen the Uppsala brand through media exposure
  5. Be unique
  6. Be in the best interest for Uppsala’s long-term sustainability
  7. Leave lasting values in the city and contribute to destination development
  8. Involve the communal organisation in good time before the event

Download the application documents (docx, 25kB)
Download the meeting and events strategy (PDF)

Applications should be sent to: evenemangslots@uppsala.se

Process

The deadline for applications for meetings and events in 2026 has already passed.

The deadline for meetings and events in 2027 (and future years) is 28 February 2026.

Evenemangslotsen’s basic services are available all year round.

  1. The organiser should contact the Evenemangslots (Event Guide) at Destination Uppsala at evenemangslots@uppsala.se before starting the application process
  2. The organiser provides complete application forms, with support from the Evenemangslots (Event Guide), and submits the application to evenemangslots@uppsala.se
  3. Preparation of the event for decision
  4. Decision made by a Decision Group
  5. The organiser is informed regarding the decision for their application
  6. Contract may be signed with the organiser and Destination Uppsala as the legal entity.