Digitalidag (Digital today)

Digitalidag is an annual event in Sweden that started in 2019 to highlight the opportunities and challenges of digitalization. It aims to inspire and enable everyone to participate in digital development through various activities and collaborations. The initiative brings together businesses, organizations, and individuals to promote digital skills and inclusion. Since January 2024, Digitalidag has been part of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), enhancing its sustainability and reach.

Why Digitalidag?

Digitalization affects us all at different stages of life, giving each of us unique digital skills. Most people are missing at least one skill. As digital technology advances quickly, everyone, regardless of age, needs to stay updated to avoid falling behind. Digitalization offers great benefits but also presents challenges that we must tackle together.

In response to these challenges, "Digitalidag" was established in 2019 as a national day in Sweden to focus on the opportunities and challenges of digitalization. Inspired by Switzerland's "Digital Day," where activities and discussions were held in central locations, Digitalidag aims to create a widespread educational movement. The goal is to inspire and enable everyone to participate in digital development through broad collaboration. Since its start, Digitalidag has successfully built a sense of community and purpose among its participants.

Impact and milestones

Over the past few years, a total of 3,633 Digitalidag activities have been organized. The Digitalidag office has facilitated over 400 matches between participants, developing an effective matchmaking method. Through collaboration, they have explored new ways to increase digital inclusion and built a platform focused on learning, dialogue, and listening. The ideas generated within the Digitalidag network lead to tangible actions, educating people in environments where they feel comfortable.

During the 2023 edition of "Digitalidag," 375 participants organized 1,000 activities across 216 municipalities, emphasizing the importance of digital inclusion in Sweden. To further harness the participants' significant engagement, various collaborative activities have been developed. For example, "Ring Digitalidag" is a telephone helpline for digital beginners, staffed by volunteers from Digitalidag participants' employees.

Additionally, Digitalidag's transformation into a matchmaking platform, now integrated into the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), marks a crucial milestone for its sustainability and broader impact.

Why is it a good practice?

Digitalidag is a groundbreaking initiative driving digital skill advancement across Sweden. It emphasizes collaboration to enhance digital literacy and inclusion, leveraging a vast network of actors and fostering new partnerships through a matchmaking method. By utilizing existing infrastructure, it creates collaborative activities that reach all parts of Sweden. Integrated into the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, Digitalidag ensures sustainability and scalability. The concept also has the potential for broad dissemination within the EU, aligning with the EU's digital agenda and serving as a model for similar initiatives across member states.