Kiel benefits from the network

Kiel is a member of the Union of the Baltic Cities since January 1996. At that time, a lot of UBC member cities were Kiel's sister cities. This was one of the reasons, why the city established contacts with the network. Today, 15 years later, Kiel still has good relations with the UBC members.

This network helps in sharing knowledge with other cities and in finding future orientated solutions. One of the core fields of Kiel's international work is business development, especially the question, how to find a place in a more and more globalized world, leads out thoughts. Being a part of the Baltic Sea Region and being a member of its strongest city network, helps in the city's efforts to take this challenge. UBC is an excellent platform to discuss questions of common interest.

In this aspect, reactivation of the UBC Commission on Business Cooperation by the city was a very satisfying experience. Together with numerous partners, it is now very positive to take the challenges of globalisation. The main focus of the Commission's work will be on the topics "Marketing BSR" and "Science Parks".

Back to back with the meeting of the Business Commission, a fruitful conference was held in Kiel in 2010 devoted to the topic "creative region". More than 50 international experts in economy, science and politics discussed the future of their business location, their industry and commerce during the Kiel Business Strategy Meeting.This shows clearly the attractiveness of the UBC in the Baltic Sea Region. The aim of Kiel's UBC-membership and the Commission's work is to learn from the international partners. A dialogue is awaited which will help to exchange knowledge and to develop new ideas.