We had a great two days at Techarenan 2024, filled with meaningful discussions and valuable connections across the Swedish innovation ecosystem.
Our side event focused on how and why large corporations and startups should work together to accelerate innovation. We were inspired by the exchange of ideas and energy in the room - and look forward to continuing the dialogue.
A big thank you to those who joined the session and shared their perspectives:
- Jonas Gustafsson, Scania Group
- Karin Falck, Volvo Group
- Mats Bengtsson, Volvo Cars
- Jonas Lundeberg, Saab
- Henrik Jarl Røssel, Alfa Laval
- Anders Thor, Northvolt
- Björn Wikhamn, University of Gothenburg
Our CEO, Karoly Szipka, contributed to two panel discussions during the event:
- On corporate-startup collaboration, joined by Stina Lantz, Karin Falck, and Jonas Hernlund
- On knowledge sharing and ecosystem competitiveness, alongside Tobias Hansson (Hitachi Energy), Pia Sandvik (Teknikföretagen), Sara Kappelmark (Norrsken VC), and Jenny Gardner (Saab)
These conversations underlined the importance of trust, openness, and shared goals in building long-term partnerships that benefit the entire tech ecosystem.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the team behind Tech Arena - Omid Ekhlasi, Johannes Lundberg, and Mischa Helminen - for organizing an event that champions innovation and collaboration.
