
Preliminary Agenda
This is a preliminary event program, subject to change as sessions are confirmed. Please check back for updates as we approach the event date.
Registration & Coffee
Wednesday November 19, 2025 08:30 - 09:15 Event Hall
Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with fellow attendees, setting the tone for a day of productive networking and collaboration.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Christina Keighren
Wednesday November 19, 2025 09:30 - 09:50 Auditorium
Hear from government representatives of Sweden and Canada as they warmly welcome you to Sweden Canada Innovation Days 2025.
Sparks of innovation: A Fireside chat with Ministers Busch & Joly
Ebba Busch, The Hon. Mélanie Joly, Jan Larsson
Wednesday November 19, 2025 09:50 - 10:15 Auditorium
Join Ministers Ebba Busch and the Honourable Mélanie Joly in an engaging discussion on collaboration in innovation including the official launch of 'Toward a Strategic Partnership between Canada and Sweden', moderated by Jan Larsson, Global CEO of Business Sweden.
Cross-Border Innovation: Sweden–Canada Collaboration in Action
Ben Morris, Brian Lawson
Wednesday November 19, 2025 10:15 - 10:45 Auditorium
Industry leaders will take the stage to highlight successful collaborations between Sweden and Canada towards the Green Transition, including Brookfield Corporation and Syntronic.
Pushing Boundaries – Innovation, international collaboration, and the view from space
Marcus Wandt
Wednesday November 19, 2025 10:45 - 11:05 Auditorium
Join astronaut and Saab's Head of Group Strategy & Technology, Marcus Wandt as he shares insights from his mission to space and explores how global collaboration and bold innovation are shaping the future – on Earth and beyond.
Fika
Wednesday November 19, 2025 11:15 - 11:45 Event Hall
Grab an energising cup of coffee and take the opportunity to ignite ideas, cultivate partnerships and propel your innovation journey.
RISE: Bridging Sweden & Canada through Innovation - Meet the Swedish SMEs
Molly Rogstadius, Susanne Nylén
Wednesday November 19, 2025 11:45 - 12:20 Auditorium
An introduction to RISE and the Sweden Canada InnoMatch Programme, and introductory presentations from the delegation of innovative Swedish start-ups and SMEs. Check out their virtual booths here.
Lunch
Wednesday November 19, 2025 12:30 - 13:30 Event Hall
Enjoy lunch served on location, leverage the opportunity to mingle with fellow industry stakeholders.
Defence & Security: Presentation & Panel Discussion
Wednesday November 19, 2025 13:30 - 14:45 Auditorium
Hear from industry leaders in Defence & Security on how they're tackling the greatest challenges faced in both Sweden and Canada.
Fika
Wednesday November 19, 2025 14:45 - 15:15 Event Hall
Grab an energising cup of coffee and take the opportunity to ignite ideas, cultivate partnerships and propel your innovation journey.
Electrification: Presentation & Panel Discussion
Wednesday November 19, 2025 15:30 - 16:45 Auditorium
Hear from industry leaders in Electrification on how they're tackling the greatest challenges faced in both Sweden and Canada.
Closing Remarks
Niclas Carlsson
Wednesday November 19, 2025 16:50 - 17:00 Auditorium
Reflect on insights from the day and envision the possibilities of the future as Canada and Sweden continue to collaborate towards the Green Transition.
Networking Reception
Wednesday November 19, 2025 17:00 - 19:00 Artefact Alley
Cap an exciting day of collaboration with a networking reception, where you will have the opportunity to connect with other industry leaders and discuss insights from the event.