Welcome to Malmö!
Malmö is a town with a lot of history, dating back to the 12th century as a church village and, during the 13th century, becoming a town. During that time, Malmö was part of Denmark, despite its location in southern Sweden.
It wasn’t until 1658, when the Treaty of Roskilde was signed, that Malmö became part of Sweden. (There were quite mixed feelings among the residents at the time.)
Malmö has a history that is also rich when it comes to industry, which can still be seen in different parts of town. Even to this day, the town is home to small and medium-sized businesses in medical technology, logistics, IT, and construction and property markets.
Getting to EngageU
Go to Copenhagen and continue by train 🚂
When traveling to Malmö from outside of Sweden, we recommend that you fly to Copenhagen Airport. It sounds a bit strange to not be traveling directly to Sweden to get to Malmö, but trust us – this is the way.
Copenhagen Airport have direct international flights from all over Europe, and it’s only a 30 minute ride from Malmö Central station. With trains departing every 10-20 minutes and no transfers needed, this is indeed the very best option for traveling to Malmö.
Train tickets to Malmö can be bought at the airport or in the app for Skånetrafiken. Just remember to get your ticket before boarding the train.
When you arrive at the central station, it’s just a 10 minute walk to Clarion Hotel Malmö Live! Neat, right?
😎 Pro tip: When exiting the train, don’t go up the stairs to the central station. Look for the signs pointing to Anna Lindhs Plats – this is the shortest route to the hotel with less roads to cross.
Useful links for travel
Copenhagen Airport – We recommend that you aim for a flight landing in Copenhagen (Denmark) since Malmö Airport is mainly for domestic flights.
Skanetrafiken.se – Skånetrafiken runs all buses and trains in Skåne and is a good place to find information regarding tickets and rates. The webpage is mainly in Swedish, so we recommend downloading the app to your phone instead.
Oresundstag.se – An alternative to Skånetrafiken and the trains that will take you from Copenhagen Airport to Malmö and back.
The venue – Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
For the second time around, we bring EngageU to Clarion Hotel Malmö Live!
Located close to both Malmö central station and the city center, Malmö Live will bring you a pure devcon experience, gathering all sessions and exhibitors under one roof, right next to each other. This gives you extra time to network with other attendees, and get the most of the conference.
On Wednesday evening we will enjoy dinner one floor up from the conference hall, in The Cube – a blackbox that can be remodelled to fit all kinds of events, from concerts to conference dinners.
To make it even better, attendees of EngageU get a fixed rate on the hotel rooms at Clarion Hotel Malmö Live. It’s a great opportunity for those who like to more or less roll out of bed into the session hall, and for those who want to start their day by discussing the Claris Platform over breakfast.
We encourage you to stay at Clarion Hotel Malmö Live, but if you prefer other options, there are several hotel options within walking distance of the venue.
Please note: the default booking is for two people, so make sure to adjust your booking to the correct number of people.
Floor plan
The conference hall is set up so that you can move between sessions with ease, not having to change floors, or have a talk with the exhibitors while on a break.
As the floor plan shows, there are multiple entrances and exits to the conference hall. The doors at the bottom of the image leads straight outside – great if you want to grab some fresh air!
The lounge/common area outside the conference hall is a good place if you want to sit down and have a chat with other attendees or if you have som work to catch up with.
Explore Malmö
The castle grounds are a great way to enjoy some nice weather.
Malmö is a diverse town, so there should be something for everyone! If you plan to stay a bit extra before or after the conference, we really encourage you to explore the town.
Close to Malmö Live, there’s Malmö Castle with its two museums (including an aquarium) and the castle grounds, as well as the City Library. A bit to the southeast of the venue, there’s the Moderna Museet, which brings art close to town. And going a bit to the northwest, there’s Turning Torso for some great photos. The building is closed to the public, but they do hold tours sometimes.
Malmö is great if you enjoy a nice workout, with lots of scenic routes for jogging or bike rides, outdoor gyms – and there’s also the open air bath for those who are not afraid of the cold.
There are often a lot of cultural events going on in town, so do check out the city’s event calendar (Swedish only) for ideas, or why not stay close to the hotel and see what the Malmö Live Concert Hall have to offer?
Like we said, there’s a lot to do in Malmö and this is just a small part of it, close to the city center!
(And worst case, if you can’t find anything to do, it’s just a 30 minute train ride to Copenhagen 🤷)
The Social Event – Malmö Brewing Co & Taproom
Join us for a night of inspiring conversations, great food and something to clench your thirst!
At Malmö Brewing Co & Taproom you can enjoy a nice glass of in house brewed beer as well as international craft beer. Or try some mead for that sweet, old school (or is it ancient?) vibe! There’s also wines, craft ciders and sodas for those who are not too keen on beer.
Please note that the social event is not included in the ticket, but can be added for €125 when registering.
Want to bring someone that’s not attending the conference? No worries! You can add extra tickets for the social event when signing up.