Event 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.
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.
Closing Remarks
Darja Isaksson, 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.
Sector Panel: Electrification
Ted Gruetzner, Geoff Wright, Guillaume Paradis, Julia Muggeridge, Niclas Carlsson, Nik Newman
Wednesday November 19, 2025 15:50 - 16:50 Auditorium
Hear from industry leaders in Electrification on how they're tackling the greatest challenges faced in both Sweden and Canada.
Ontario at the Forefront: Powering the Global Future of Electric Mobility
Raed Kadri
Wednesday November 19, 2025 15:40 - 15:50 Auditorium
This session explores how the Province of Ontario, through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), is advancing the future of electric mobility and reinforcing Ontario’s position as a global leader in transportation and infrastructure technologies.
Strategic Innovation Announcements – Sweden & Canada: Powering the Future Together
Tania Leppert, Carlos Michin, Andrew Service
Wednesday November 19, 2025 15:15 - 15:40 Auditorium
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.
Sector Panel: Defence & Security
Simon Carroll, Darja Isaksson, Martin Eriksson, Patrick Tallon, Per Ljungberg
Wednesday November 19, 2025 13:45 - 14:45 Auditorium
Hear from industry leaders in Defence & Security on how they're tackling the greatest challenges faced in both Sweden and Canada.
Arctic Neighbours: Building Aerospace Capability Together
Simon Carroll
Wednesday November 19, 2025 13:30 - 13:45 Auditorium
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.
Clusters of excellence for cutting-edge technologies in Sweden
Cecilia Sjöberg
Wednesday November 19, 2025 12:20 - 12:30 Auditorium
Partnerships that Power Innovation – Bridging Sweden & Canada with SME Strength
Molly Rogstadius, Susanne Nylén
Wednesday November 19, 2025 11:45 - 12:20 Auditorium
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden on collaborative curiosity and trust, showcasing the innovative Swedish start-ups and SMEs of the Sweden Canada InnoMatch Program.Check out the SMEs in their virtual booths here.
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.
Success Through Collaboration: Sweden & Canada’s Innovation Journey
Helena Hedblom
Wednesday November 19, 2025 11:05 - 11:15 Auditorium
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.
Empowering Indigenous Communities: A Canada–Sweden Collaboration for Next-Generation Wind Energy
Johan Sandberg, Melanie Mark
Wednesday November 19, 2025 10:34 - 10:45 Auditorium
Collaborative Engineering: Innovating and Growing Together Across North America
Ben Morris
Wednesday November 19, 2025 10:22 - 10:34 Auditorium
Brookfield's Committment to Sweden
Brian Lawson
Wednesday November 19, 2025 10:10 - 10:22 Auditorium
Sparking innovation: A Fireside chat with Ministers Busch & Joly
H.E. Ebba Busch, The Hon. Mélanie Joly, Jan Larsson
Wednesday November 19, 2025 09:50 - 10:10 Auditorium
Join Ministers H.E. 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.
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.
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.