In the spotlight
Upcoming events
- 23 MayWebinarOpen roundtable
Defense Tech: More innovation, less time – how do we solve it?
Innovation is no longer just about progress – it’s about resilience
Petter BedoireCTO - SAABJessica ÖbergCEO - CombitechMagnus HagmanVP Nordics - Mildef+3 - TBAWebinarOpen roundtable
Tech Roadmap
Sweden’s tech sector is growing – but to keep up the pace, we need to remove the roadblocks
Mikael ErikssonCEO - SKUGGA EyewearAnn Louise JohanssonSite manager - QamcomTor Espen SteinvikVD - Skye energyMats NordqvistHead of Security - EVROC
Previous events
- From 15 MayVideoExpert Keynote • BUILD
Live from Impact Loop's BUILD
Coming to you live from Impact Loop's BUILD 2025 - bringing the event to you wherever you are!
- From 23 AprVideoExpert Keynote
No hands on deck
A meetup with Impact Loop on how AI agents are moving from assistants to decision-makers – reshaping strategy, operations, and sustainability in tech.
Charlotte MattfolkFounder - IAMAICarl Johan WestringCo-CEO & Co-founder - BardoJenny Bjuhr BerggrenCCO - AtmozPatrik SandgrenPolicy expert - digitalization - Teknikföretagen - From 15 AprVideoOpen roundtable
Leading through innovation
Sweden has everything it takes to lead the world in research, innovation, and knowledge. But how do we turn that potential into real progress?
Zara MårtenssonDirector Digital Solutions - MuntersJan DinkelspielChairman - GREEN14Anna HauptInvestment Director - Industrifonden+2 - From 10 AprVideoExpert Keynote • RISE
Data centres in development
Jon Summers, lead researcher for data centres at RISE, presented how the data centre of the future meets energy needs, cooling challenges and sustainability requirements.
Jon SummersResearcher - RISE - From 10 AprVideoExpert Keynote • RISE
Intelligence is physical
RISE Computer Science Open House 2025: Kristina Höök, researcher at KTH, discussed how AI can be designed with and for our intelligent bodies, focusing on meaning-making, aesthetics and ethics.
Kristina HöökResearcher - KTH - From 10 AprVideoFireside chat • RISE
AI in space
RISE Computer Science Open House 2025: Marcus Wandt, astronaut and CIO at SAAB and Tobias Edman, unit manager at RISE talks about the opportunities in the meeting between AI and space technology.
Marcus WandtAstronaut and CIO - SAAB - From 21 FebVideoOpen roundtable • Techarena 2025
Closing the circle
Unlocking the potential of smart and sustainable materials.
Ninna AronssonHead of Vehicle Platform - Volvo CarsHelena HenkeCEO - 2D fabJonas NyvangCEO - Stilfold+2 - From 21 FebVideoOpen roundtable • Techarena 2025
Making the big shift
The transition to a green energy future is more than an environmental necessity – it’s a chance to harness technology for a sustainable future.
Hanifeh KhayyeriVice President - RISEMikael FraenkelCFO - BlykallaMiriam Münnich VassNäringspolitisk expert - TeknikföretagenJohn DiklevFounder and CEO - Flower - From 21 FebVideoOpen roundtable • Techarena 2025
Leveraging the right bets
Moving from tech vision and strategy to reality
Pernilla JonssonHead of Consumer & Industry Lab - EricssonOlof HernellCDO - StegraLilian DávilaHead of Analytics - IPercept+2 - From 21 FebVideoFireside chat • Techarena 2025
Follow up: Shaping a new tech agenda
Following the discussion on "Shaping a New Tech Agenda," Maria Rosendahl, Head of Policy at Teknikföretagen, reflects on the bold actions needed to maintain Sweden’s position as a global tech leader. This conversation is in Swedish.
Maria RosendahlNäringspolitisk chef - Teknikföretagen - From 20 FebVideoOpen roundtable • Techarena 2025
Shaping a new tech agenda
What are the bold actions Sweden must take to stay on top?
Maria RosendahlNäringspolitisk chef - TeknikföretagenOla TivermanChief Product Officer - EmbedlMarcus von EulerCo-Founder - Nine Point Circle+2 - From 20 FebVideoFireside chat • Techarena 2025
Welcome to the new tech community
Why we started Tech Forward and why it matters.
Pia SandvikCEO - Teknikföretagen - From 20 FebVideoOpen roundtable • Techarena 2025
Fast forwarding innovation
Driving tech progress in uncertain times
Anders BreitholtzCEO & Co-Founder - PaperShellStaffan TruvéCTO / Co-founder - Recorded FutureHelena SamsioeFounder & CEO - GLOBHE+2 - 20 Feb–21 FebLive eventTecharenan 2025
Join the experts at our open roundtables during Techarena 2025
Listen in to our roundtables next to the Arena Stage and apply for an open seat to join the experts around the table.
Helena HenkeCEO - 2D fabHelena SamsioeFounder & CEO - GLOBHENinna AronssonHead of Vehicle Platform - Volvo Cars
More to come
We'll be hosting a dynamic program of interactive digital and live events at techforward.se as well as key industry summits.