Launch Event: Welcome Hub Haugalandet
Haugalandet needs more skilled people – and those who move here need the right support to settle in and thrive. Welcome Hub Haugalandet is a new service designed to offer support, networks, and community to new residents, making it easier to land well in the region and stay. Join us for the launch on Tuesday, 13 January 2026!
Veslemøy Heggen
Prosjektleder
Welcome to the launch
Haugaland Vekst invites you to a launch event at Haugesund Public Library, marking a new service for everyone moving to the region – and for everyone who wants to help shape it!
Welcome Hub Haugalandet
Welcome Hub Haugalandet is a regional collaboration aimed at making it easier to move to, enjoy, and build a life in Haugalandet, for both international and Norwegian newcomers. Through practical guidance, job resources, networks and social meeting places, the hub will help new residents settle in more smoothly while strengthening inclusion, belonging, and long-term residence in the region.
Programme for the evening
The launch will be an informal and friendly evening with short talks, good conversations and opportunities to meet representatives from the business community, the public sector and others who are committed to ensuring a good welcome for new residents.
You’ll learn more about what the service includes, why it matters for Haugalandet, and how we can work together to make the region an even more attractive place to live and work.
| 19.00: Mingling and light refreshments |
| 19.15: Welcome and introduction by Karianne Ellefsen and Veslemøy Heggen, Haugaland Vekst |
| 19.30: Kjetil Vevle, State Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Kjersti Stenseng |
| 19.40: Erik Løland, Sparebankstiftelsen SR-Bank |
| 19.45: Henning Aarekol, nurse and speaker |
| 19.50: Panel discussion: “How do we make Haugalandet an even better place to come to – and stay?” Speakers: Siri Vikse, Haugesund folkebibliotek Vy Baldwin, Vy Strategy Julie Osteig, Haugesund International School Tone Indrelid, Sammen om en jobb Siren Eldøy Hinderaker, Helse Fonna |
| 20.20: Mingling and light refreshments |
We hope to see you there – and celebrate the start of Welcome Hub Haugalandet together!
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Launch Event: Welcome Hub Haugalandet
Veslemøy Heggen
Prosjektleder