
Programme
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Join Sweden Summit 2025 - Programme.pdf
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Overview:

Main Stage
08.00-14.00
- Doors open 08.00
- Registration & breakfast between 08.00-09.15
- Main Stage programme 09.30-12.45
- Networking lunch 12.45-14.00

Industry Tracks
14.00-17.00
- Engaging discussions hosted by Swedish ministers
- Four parallel tracks to choose from: Life Sciences, Transport & Battery, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy
- Includes networking break

Official Dinner
18.00-21.00
- Bus transfer from the Summit to the dinner venue provided for all guests
- Networking reception upon arrival
- Seated dinner followed by standing dessert and coffee
Please review the detailed programme below. By clicking each session you can discover more about the agenda and various speakers.
You can filter the main stage programme, industry tracks, and networking opportunities by clicking on the respective tag below:
Main type: Main stage
All sessionsMain Stage: Session 4
Ebba Busch (Government Offices of Sweden), Johan Forssell (Government Offices of Sweden), Johan Pehrson (Government Offices of Sweden), Niklas Wykman (Government Offices of Sweden)
Wednesday February 19, 2025 12:10 - 12:45 Main stage
Main stage
Creating the right conditions for investing in Sweden: How companies can benefit from Sweden’s growth agenda
Discover how Sweden’s strategic growth initiatives and investment-friendly policies are shaping a thriving business landscape. Gain insights from policymakers on key strategies, incentives, and measures designed to enhance Sweden’s investment climate - empowering businesses to invest, expand, and succeed.
Main Stage: Session 3
Sikander Rashid (Brookfield Asset Management), Francesco Starace (EQT Partners AB), Elisabeth Svantesson (Government Offices of Sweden), André Küüsvek (Nordic Investment Bank), Adam Kostyál (Nasdaq)
Wednesday February 19, 2025 11:30 - 12:10 Main stage
Main stage
Financing the Green and Digital Transition: Global investment perspectives on Swedish and European competitiveness
As the world strives to accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation, access to substantial long-term capital investment and supportive regulatory frameworks is essential. This session delves into the strategies, mechanisms, and policies driving sustainable investments in the green and digital transition, with a special focus on Sweden’s competitiveness in European context and role as a hub for European capital markets.
Main Stage: Session 2
Carl-Henric Svanberg (Svanberg AB), Fredrik Jejdling (Ericsson), Lorenzo Roversi (IonQ), Michael Mattacola (CoreWeave)
Wednesday February 19, 2025 10:30 - 11:00 Main stage
Main stage
Leading the way in AI and Digitalisation: How Sweden can rise to the opportunity
Sweden has positioned itself as a global leader in digital advancement and transformation, driving innovation that reshapes industries and creates new opportunities. This session highlights Sweden’s vision for the future of AI showcasing how groundbreaking advancements in AI, connectivity, and compute are setting new standards for business and society.
Main Stage: Session 1
Jacob Wallenberg (Investor AB and of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise), Pam Cheng (AstraZeneca), Mary Snapp (Microsoft), Benjamin Dousa (Government Offices of Sweden)
Wednesday February 19, 2025 09:50 - 10:30 Main stage
Main stage
Sweden: A Blueprint for Global Competitiveness
In an evolving and uncertain global business landscape, Sweden stands out as a premier destination for innovation, digital transformation, sustainable development and industry excellence. This session delves into why global leaders such as AstraZeneca and Microsoft are making significant investments in Sweden and how they perceive the country's competitiveness in both European and global contexts.
Official Opening
H.R.H. Prince Daniel, Ulf Kristersson (Government Offices of Sweden)
Wednesday February 19, 2025 09:30 - 09:50 Main stage
Main stage
Official Opening of the Join Sweden Summit