The Careers conference 2026 is a day for orientation, new perspectives and future possibilities. It is a conference for you who are studying art, design or craft, as well as for those who have recently taken their first steps into a professional artistic career.
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The location
At Långedsverken in Dals Långed, near HDK-Valand Campus Steneby, a place with strong connections to art, craft and design.
FREE BUS FROM GOTHENBURG
If you study at HDK-Valand in Gothenburg, you can sign up for a conference bus departing from HDK-Valand in the morning and returning the same evening. Book your bus seat using the same form as the conference registration form.
For whom?
The conference is for students studying art, design or craft - but also for those who have recently stepped into professional life and are still figuring out where to begin. You have to live in Västra Götaland Region to attend the conference.
Whether you are in the middle of your studies or in the transition between education and professional practice, Careers Conference is a place where you can gain new perspectives, inspiration and practical tools for the future.
Registration
Register by October 27, 2026 on the link above.
Programme
Full program with talks, workshops and information about food, fair, exhibition and the conference bus. (vgregion.se)
Language
The conference will be in English.
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Careers Conference #3 is organised by The Cultural Administration of Västra Götaland, HDK-Valand, Konstkåren, Stenebyskolan and Mötesplats Steneby in collaboration with Bengtsfors Municipality.
