Programme

The Inauguration will offer an insightful preview of the key themes and discussions in the Swedish Pavilion during the two weeks of COP31, convening key stakeholders from business, academia, civil society, and the public sector to demonstrate that scalable climate solutions across value chains are ready for deployment worldwide.

On the occasion of the Inauguration day of the Swedish Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul and Business Sweden are pleased to invite you to a networking reception with the Swedish COP31 Business Delegation and distinguished guests.

The EIT Summit will bring together industry, government, finance and international organisations to advance the implementation of NDCs through electrification, fossil-free industrial value chains and resilient infrastructure. The Summit will focus on the policy frameworks, market signals, infrastructure and financing needed to translate climate commitments into investable projects and accelerate deployment at scale.

During this session, AFRY will present key findings from the latest Fossil Detox Report, assessing Europe's progress in reducing its dependence on fossil fuels while strengthening competitiveness and energy security. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with leaders from business and civil society on the actions needed to turn climate ambition into implementation and accelerate the transition towards a resilient, fossil-free future.

The Circularity Summit will bring together industry, finance, government and international organisations to accelerate the deployment of circular solutions across material-intensive value chains. Focusing on policy, finance and enabling infrastructure, the Summit will explore how proven circular solutions and business models can become investable and scalable, supporting the transition from climate ambition to implementation.

Join us for the annual Swedish COP-tail and Climate Karaoke! 🌍🎤 Sweden is not only a pioneer of innovative climate solutions, but also a global music powerhouse – home to legends like ABBA, Avicii, Roxette, First Aid Kit, Swedish House Mafia, Max Martin, and the world’s leading music streaming platform, Spotify.

Energy efficiency is essential to making electrification more affordable, resilient and competitive - but global progress remains off track. This panel will bring together leaders from government, industry and finance to explore how stronger collaboration can unlock investment, reduce risk and accelerate energy-efficiency solutions at scale. Building on the Montreal Collaboration Framework, speakers will identify practical actions and partnerships that can turn global ambition into measurable results.

Europe's power sector is changing rapidly. Following a presentation of key findings from AFRY's Fossil Detox Europe 2026 report, a panel of industry and policy leaders will discuss the shift from fossil fuels to renewable power, the growing importance of grids and storage, and the investments and policy frameworks needed to deliver a resilient, competitive and flexible energy system.

Every day, purchasing teams make decisions that lock in costs, energy use and performance for decades. Industrial solutions that reduce energy use, emissions and resource consumption are increasingly available, but the better solution is not always the easiest one to buy. Higher upfront costs, established purchasing practices and market structures can slow adoption even where solutions create substantial value over their lifetime.