Business Sweden is a proud partner of this year’s Techarena – one of the Nordic region’s most influential tech and innovation events. Join us and thousands of founders, investors, business leaders, and decision-makers at Clarion Sign on 10 February for Investor Day and at Strawberry Arena, 11–12 February.
Networking and hands-on advice
Business Sweden helps companies and investors turn global ambition into concrete growth. Throughout the event, our industry experts in Sweden and colleagues from across the globe will be on site in the pavilion to provide hands-on advice, strategic insights and connections.
We support:
- Swedish companies and scale-ups planning international expansion
- International companies and founders exploring establishment or growth in Sweden
- Investors interested in Swedish companies, innovation and long-term growth opportunities
We also provide guidance for international talent and entrepreneurs interested in working or starting a business in Sweden's tech and innovation ecosystem.
Find us near the main stage.
Schedule & timing
February 10 |
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| Business Sweden at Investor Day – Techarena 2026 Note: Investor Day is a separate, invitation based programme taking place outside the exhibition area. |
Business Sweden will be present at Investor Day focusing to discuss investment opportunities and Sweden’s position as a leading innovation and investment destination. |
February 11 |
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| Rise & connect: Business Sweden’s investor & founder breakfast An exclusive breakfast bringing together founders and investors to discuss global growth, capital and Sweden’s role in the international tech and investment landscape |
Time: 8.30-9.30 Speaker: Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden Format: Curated breakfast & conversation Audience: International investors, founders and senior decision-makers Access: Invite-only Apply to attend here. |
| Three markets, one future: Cracking Korea, Japan & India Asia is leading the world’s digital transformation and offers major growth opportunities for Swedish tech companies. Learn about the unique strengths of Japan, South Korea and India, market entry strategies, and real-life lessons from Swedish companies scaling successfully in the region. |
Time: 10.30-11.30 Format: Panel discussion & Q&A Speakers: Business Sweden – Japan, South Korea & India Audience: Swedish startups and scale-ups with global ambitions Access: Open session |
| Scaling Swedish tech to Europe: Opportunities, growth paths and lessons learned Practical insights into key European markets, with real-world lessons from founders, investors and experts. Learn how to prioritise markets, build partnerships and develop the capabilities needed to scale across Europe. |
Time: 12.00-13.00 Format: Panel discussion & Q&A Speakers: Swedish tech companies, Investor, Business Sweden Audience: Swedish scale-ups planning European expansion Access: Open session |
| Catalyst: Win your next market. Live pitch at Techarena Fast-track your international expansion through Business Sweden’s accelerator programme Catalyst. Join the competition by sending in your application here |
Time: 13.15-15.00 Format: Live pitch competition On stage: Six Swedish companies pitching live Audience: Swedish startups and scale-ups ready to expand internationally, international investors Access: Open session (application required to pitch) Apply to Catalyst by: 26 January More information (in Swedish) |
| The State of Nordic Tech – And How it Can Solve Europe’s Competitiveness Speakers: Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden, Jessica Rosencrantz, Minister for European Union Affairs, Sweden, Erik Gutwasser, President Northern Europe, Mastercard, Partner, Atomico |
Time: 14.20-14.50 Location: Main stage Focus points: – Nordic Tech Strengths: What Makes This Region Globally Relevant? – Defining Europe’s Competitiveness Challenge – AI, Cloud, and the New Industrial Shift – Europe-Nordic Collaborations |
| Join Sweden Tech Mingle: Breeding unicorns, attracting global capital Sweden isn’t just producing startups – it’s breeding unicorns. Hear from leading founders and VCs on how to scale across borders, attract international capital and why Sweden continues to be a magnet for talent and investment. After the panel, connect with fellow investors, founders and ecosystem leaders over refreshments – an opportunity to explore partnerships and exchange ideas. |
Time: 16.30-17.30 Format: Panel discussion & networking reception On stage: Cetasol, Doconomy, Care to Translate, Shift4Good Audience: Investors, founders, ecosystem leaders Access: Invite-only Apply to attend here. |
| Side event: Join Sweden - Scaling your company in the Nordics Join us for a fika and discover why Sweden has become a preferred hub for international tech companies scaling into Europe. Business Sweden and Nordea will share practical insights on market entry, talent access and ecosystem support. You will also hear perspectives from international companies already expanding in Sweden — offering real‑world lessons on landing, growing, and partnering in the Swedish tech ecosystem. |
Time: 14.30-15.30 Format: Nordea and Business Sweden co-hosted Panel discussion & Q&A On stage: Business Sweden, Nordea, Epicenter, 3 companies Audience: International founders and executives interested to establish or expand in Sweden Access: Side event at Techarena. Invite-only Apply to attend here. |
| February 12 | |
| Power meetup – Capital meets electrification innovators A targeted matchmaking session connecting international investors with Swedish startups driving innovation in electrification, batteries and energy transition technologies. |
Time: 10.00-11.00 Format: Curated matchmaking session Audience: International investors and Swedish startups Focus: Electrification and battery value chain Access: Open / curated matchmaking Takeaway: Direct connections between capital and high-potential companies. |
| Why the US still matters: Tariffs, geopolitics and capital flows What every founder and investor needs to know about today’s US business landscape. Gain insights into tariffs, geopolitics and capital flows from US-based VCs with Nordic exposure and Swedish founders operating in the US. |
Time: 12.30-13.30 Format: Panel discussion & Q&A Speakers: Business Sweden – US team, US-based VCs and Swedish founders with US operations Audience: Founders, scale-ups and investors Access: Open session Takeaway: How to navigate risk and opportunity in the US market. |
| Computing Without Compromise -The Convergence Opportunity: AI + Quantum + Sustainable Infrastructure = next-gen compute ecosystem. Key players will share their technological breakthroughs—from hybrid quantumclassical models and trapped-ion & cold atom qubits to advanced LLM fine-tuning—and explain how Sweden’s green energy infrastructure positions it as a premier hub for investors. |
Time: 13.00-14.00 Location: Bright stage |
| Swedish energy innovations to power the world Sweden’s energy leadership is built on breakthrough technologies such as HVDC – and today a new generation of innovators is shaping the future of clean energy. Discover collaboration opportunities, explore investment potential and meet the companies driving the next wave of global energy transformation. |
Time: 14.00-15.00 Format: Panel discussion & company presentations Speakers: Leading Swedish energy innovators and investors Audience: Investors, corporates, founders and partners Access: Open session Focus areas: Advanced electrification, Clean energy and Climate-smart solutions |