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27 min From 16 Feb

Dual-use in practice: Civilian innovations as a key part of Sweden’s total defence

Dual-use in practice: Civilian innovations as a key part of Sweden’s total defence

This is a conversation recorded at Techarena 2026.

Guests

  • Niklas Boman
    Niklas Boman
    SeaPattern - CEO
  • Patrik Sandgren
    Patrik Sandgren
    Teknikföretagen - Policy expert - digitalization
  • Jessica Öberg
    Jessica Öberg
    Combitech - CEO

Hosts

  • Rebecca Lundin
    Rebecca Lundin
    Technology Industries of Sweden - Marketing & Content manager

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