About
Strengthen Sweden as a tech nation
Why this initiative?
A place to connect
We recognize a strong need to increase knowledge sharing within our industry and to create collaborative spaces that break down barriers, enabling people to meet with purpose.
Conversations that matter
By creating a forum dedicated to knowledge sharing, upskilling and discussing critical questions, we set the stage for conversations that matter.
Bold, positive action is needed
We’re dedicated to building a foundation for a thriving Swedish tech industry that drives meaningful change with bold actions. Together, we’re stronger – join us!
Meet the community
People in our community come from organisations such as
Tech Forward is about lowering the barriers between startups and established companies. By sharing knowledge and creating the right connections, we can turn collaboration into real action and strengthen the Swedish tech industry together.
Tobias Hansson
Country Managing Director
Hitachi Energy Sweden
Meaningful change requires uncomfortable conversations. Tech Forward is one of the few forums in Sweden that is genuinely willing to enable them - and thus fills a critical gap, as a forum that is willing to honestly confront current perceptions, in order to help drive necessary changes.
Aaron Dinardi
Space Tech Consultant
Aarospace Solutions
For me, Tech Forward is about taking responsibility for the future. Not just talking about the potential of technology, but together making sure that it makes a difference, for real!
Marie Sandin
VD
Tetra Pak
The future of Swedish industry depends on strong collaboration between large companies and smaller innovative businesses. When established industry leaders and agile entrepreneurs come together, we accelerate innovation, share knowledge and create solutions that drive both competitiveness and sustainable growth. Tech Forward is an important platform for making those connections happen.
Åsa Granli
Business Area Manager
ABB Sweden
The single most important factor in the Swedish innovation system is that large companies talk to each other and learn best practices on how to best collaborate with startups and SMEs
Karoly Szipka
CEO and Founder
IPercept
Tech Forward is about lowering the barriers between startups and established companies. By sharing knowledge and creating the right connections, we can turn collaboration into real action and strengthen the Swedish tech industry together.
Tobias Hansson
Country Managing Director
Hitachi Energy Sweden
Meaningful change requires uncomfortable conversations. Tech Forward is one of the few forums in Sweden that is genuinely willing to enable them - and thus fills a critical gap, as a forum that is willing to honestly confront current perceptions, in order to help drive necessary changes.
Aaron Dinardi
Space Tech Consultant
Aarospace Solutions
For me, Tech Forward is about taking responsibility for the future. Not just talking about the potential of technology, but together making sure that it makes a difference, for real!
Marie Sandin
VD
Tetra Pak
The future of Swedish industry depends on strong collaboration between large companies and smaller innovative businesses. When established industry leaders and agile entrepreneurs come together, we accelerate innovation, share knowledge and create solutions that drive both competitiveness and sustainable growth. Tech Forward is an important platform for making those connections happen.
Åsa Granli
Business Area Manager
ABB Sweden
The single most important factor in the Swedish innovation system is that large companies talk to each other and learn best practices on how to best collaborate with startups and SMEs
Karoly Szipka
CEO and Founder
IPercept
Tech Forward is about lowering the barriers between startups and established companies. By sharing knowledge and creating the right connections, we can turn collaboration into real action and strengthen the Swedish tech industry together.
Tobias Hansson
Country Managing Director
Hitachi Energy Sweden
Meaningful change requires uncomfortable conversations. Tech Forward is one of the few forums in Sweden that is genuinely willing to enable them - and thus fills a critical gap, as a forum that is willing to honestly confront current perceptions, in order to help drive necessary changes.
Aaron Dinardi
Space Tech Consultant
Aarospace Solutions
For me, Tech Forward is about taking responsibility for the future. Not just talking about the potential of technology, but together making sure that it makes a difference, for real!
Marie Sandin
VD
Tetra Pak
The future of Swedish industry depends on strong collaboration between large companies and smaller innovative businesses. When established industry leaders and agile entrepreneurs come together, we accelerate innovation, share knowledge and create solutions that drive both competitiveness and sustainable growth. Tech Forward is an important platform for making those connections happen.
Åsa Granli
Business Area Manager
ABB Sweden
The single most important factor in the Swedish innovation system is that large companies talk to each other and learn best practices on how to best collaborate with startups and SMEs
Karoly Szipka
CEO and Founder
IPercept
Advisory board
Sweden has one of the world’s strongest tech ecosystems. But knowledge is often spread across companies, sectors, and networks. Many organisations face similar challenges — scaling new technologies, navigating digital transformation, and building sustainable businesses. Tech Forward exists to make those experiences easier to share. Innovation grows when knowledge flows. When leaders exchange experiences and companies learn from each other, ideas spread faster and collaboration becomes easier. Tech Forward creates the space where those conversations can happen.
