Techarena 2026 is Scandinavia's premier technology and business conference, scheduled for February 11–12, 2026, at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. Organized by Techarena, this event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers to explore and shape the future of innovation and industry.
The conference's theme, "New Era, Next Mindset," addresses the profound disruptions reshaping industries and society. Key topics include AI and technology, global megatrends, medtech, defense tech, corporate innovation, marketing, product and UX, and impact. Attendees can expect over 300 speakers across four stages, offering insights into future trends and product launches.
Notable speakers announced for Techarena 2026 include Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister; Samantha Cristoforetti, ESA Astronaut; Mikayel Vardanyan, COO & Co-Founder of Picsart; Anna Bateson, CEO of The Guardian; Markus Villig, CEO & Co-Founder of Bolt; Asha Saxena, bestselling author of "The AI Factor"; Bastian Hasslinger, Partner at Index Ventures; Franziska Bell, Chief AI Officer at Ford Motors Company; Shilpika Gautam, world record holder and founder of Opna; and Mary Hubbard, Executive Director of WordPress. The event also features the BuildArena hackathon, a 12-hour competition where 24 teams of Europe's leading developer talent use AI to solve real challenges from major corporations, culminating in live pitches before thousands of spectators.
Techarena 2026 offers extensive networking opportunities, including over 100 side events, a matchmaking platform, and dedicated 1-1 meeting areas. The event also features an expo hall showcasing innovative startups and scaleups, providing a platform for attendees to discover new technologies and forge strategic partnerships. Investors can participate in exclusive sessions such as Investor Day, LP/GP side events, and curated investor-startup meetings, enhancing deal flow and investment opportunities.
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Speakers(90)
Aleksandrs Bogdanovs
AI & Automation Lead at ICA Sweden
Aleksandrs Bogdanovs is the AI & Automation Lead at ICA Sweden, focusing on technological advancements.
Alexander Irschenberger
Founder, CEO & Technologist at Legal Tekno
Alexander Irschenberger is the Founder, CEO, and Technologist at Legal Tekno, specializing in legal technology.
Alexis Priftis
CEO at Instabee
Alexis Priftis is the CEO of Instabee, focusing on logistics solutions.
Anaheta von Berenberg-Consbruch
VP/GM E-Commerce at LEGO Group
Anaheta von Berenberg-Consbruch is the Vice President and General Manager of E-Commerce at LEGO Group.
Anders Nicander
Head of Personal Banking at Nordea
Anders Nicander is the Head of Personal Banking at Nordea, overseeing retail banking services.
Anna Bateson
CEO at The Guardian
Anna Bateson is the Chief Executive Officer of The Guardian, overseeing the organization's global operations.
Anna Borg
CEO at Vattenfall
Anna Borg serves as the CEO of Vattenfall, a leading energy company.
Annie L
Senior Advisor, former Minister of Enterprise
Annie L is a senior advisor and former Minister of Enterprise in Sweden.
Annika Winsth
Chief Economist at Nordea
Annika Winsth is the Chief Economist at Nordea, providing economic analysis.
Anthony Di Iorio
Co-Founder at Ethereum
Anthony Di Iorio is a co-founder of Ethereum, a leading blockchain platform.
Ari J06nsson
Board Director at NATO Innovation Fund
Ari J06nsson is a Board Director at the NATO Innovation Fund, focusing on defense innovation.
Arthur Mensch
CEO & Co-Founder at Mistral AI
Arthur Mensch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mistral AI, specializing in artificial intelligence.
Asha Saxena
Adjunct Professor at Columbia University
Asha Saxena is the author of the bestselling book 'The AI Factor' and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University.
Bastian Hasslinger
Partner at Index Ventures
Bastian Hasslinger is a Partner at Index Ventures, focusing on technology investments.
Ben Richardson
VP of Strategy at CoreWeave
Ben Richardson is the Vice President of Strategy at CoreWeave.
Bj06rn Thorngren
CEO & Co-Founder at MEDS
Bj06rn Thorngren is the CEO and Co-Founder of MEDS, an online pharmacy.
Boel Ryden06
Co-Founder at Charge Amps
Boel Ryden06 is the Co-Founder of Charge Amps, focusing on electric vehicle charging solutions.
Boris Johnson
Former UK Prime Minister
Boris Johnson served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.
Camilla Komulainen
Investor & Founder at Founders House Helsinki
Camilla Komulainen is an Investor and Founder of Founders House Helsinki, supporting startups.
Camille Chasset
CTO at OHB Sweden
Camille Chasset is the Chief Technology Officer at OHB Sweden, focusing on space technologies.
Carl-Johan Edstrm
Lieutenant General at Swedish Armed Forces
Carl-Johan Edstrm is a Lieutenant General in the Swedish Armed Forces.
Carlos Eduardo Espinal
Managing Partner at Seedcamp
Carlos Eduardo Espinal is the Managing Partner at Seedcamp, a seed-stage venture capital firm.
Charlie MacGregor
CEO at The Social Hub
Charlie MacGregor is the CEO of The Social Hub, focusing on community-driven hospitality.
Charlotte Niklasson
Director Public Affairs at SKF
Charlotte Niklasson is the Director of Public Affairs at SKF.
Charlotte von Essen
Head at Swedish Security Service
Charlotte von Essen is the head of the Swedish Security Service, overseeing national security.
Chirag Shah
Professor of Computer Science at University of Washington
Chirag Shah is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Washington, specializing in information retrieval.
Christian Levin
CEO at Scania
Christian Levin is the CEO of Scania, a major manufacturer of commercial vehicles.
Craig Douglas
Founding Partner at WorldFund
Craig Douglas is a Founding Partner at WorldFund, investing in climate tech solutions.
Dave Brown
VP Global Brand & Creative at Vimeo
Dave Brown is the Vice President of Global Brand & Creative at Vimeo.
Diana Almeida
Principal PM Machine Learning at Booking.com
Diana Almeida is a Principal Product Manager specializing in Machine Learning at Booking.com.
Ebba Busch
Minister for Energy, Business, Industry & Deputy Prime Minister
Ebba Busch serves as Sweden's Minister for Energy, Business, Industry, and Deputy Prime Minister.
Fabian Hedin
Co-Founder at Lovable
Fabian Hedin is the Co-Founder of Lovable, a company dedicated to creating user-friendly digital products.
Franziska Bell
Chief AI Officer at Ford Motor Company
Franziska Bell is the Chief AI Officer at Ford Motor Company, leading the company's artificial intelligence initiatives.
Fredrik Hjelm
CEO & Founder at Voi
Fredrik Hjelm is the CEO and Founder of Voi, a micro-mobility company.
Greg Williams
Global Editorial Director at Wired
Greg Williams is the Global Editorial Director at Wired, overseeing the publication's content strategy.
Guillaume Princen
Global Head of Startups & Tech Companies at Anthropic
Guillaume Princen is the Global Head of Startups & Tech Companies at Anthropic.
He9le8ne Huby
Co-founder & CEO at The Exploration Company
He9le8ne Huby is the Co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, which aims to make space exploration more accessible.
Hlne Huby
Co-founder & CEO at The Exploration Company
Hlne Huby is the co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company.
Hélène Huby
CEO & Co-Founder at The Exploration Company
Hélène Huby is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Exploration Company, focusing on space exploration technologies.
Jacob Lov06n
Founder at Den Digitala Draken
Jacob Lov06n is the Founder of Den Digitala Draken, focusing on digital initiatives.
Jarek Kutylowski
CEO & Founder at DeepL
Jarek Kutylowski is the CEO and Founder of DeepL, a leading AI translation service.
Jenny Nordl06w
CEO at Sferical AI
Jenny Nordl06w is the CEO of Sferical AI, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions.
Jesper Toubl
Vice President Production at LEGO
Jesper Toub06l is the Vice President of Production at LEGO, overseeing manufacturing operations.
Jesper Toubf8l
Vice President Production at LEGO
Jesper Toubf8l is the Vice President of Production at LEGO, overseeing the manufacturing processes of the iconic toy company.
Jesper Toubl
Vice President Production at LEGO
Jesper Toubl is the Vice President of Production at LEGO.
Jessica Meir
NASA Astronaut at NASA
Jessica Meir is a NASA astronaut known for her contributions to space exploration.
Job van der Voort
CEO & Founder at Remote
Job van der Voort is the CEO and Founder of Remote, a platform for managing global employment.
Johannes Schildt
Co-Founder at Kry
Johannes Schildt is the Co-Founder of Kry, a digital healthcare provider.
Jonatan Tullberg
CEO at GS1 Sweden
Jonatan Tullberg is the CEO of GS1 Sweden, focusing on global standards.
Ken Villum Klausen
Founder & CEO at Lunar
Ken Villum Klausen is the Founder and CEO of Lunar, a digital banking platform.
Kitty Mayo
CEO at Project Europe
Kitty Mayo is the CEO of Project Europe, focusing on European initiatives.
Kristian M06nnik
Co-Founder & Head of Corporate Development at Sinch
Kristian M06nnik is the Co-Founder and Head of Corporate Development at Sinch.
Lena Gillstr06m
CEO at Bofors BAE Systems
Lena Gillstr06m is the CEO of Bofors BAE Systems, focusing on defense technologies.
Lukas Saari
CEO & Co-founder at Tandem Health
Lukas Saari is the CEO and Co-founder of Tandem Health, a healthcare company.
Luke Pappas
Partner at NEA
Luke Pappas is a Partner at NEA, focusing on venture capital investments.
Malcolm Burenstam Linder
CEO & Co-Founder at Alva Labs
Malcolm Burenstam Linder is the CEO and Co-Founder of Alva Labs, focusing on talent assessment.
Marc Penzel
Founder & President at Startup Genome
Marc Penzel is the Founder and President of Startup Genome, analyzing startup ecosystems.
Marc Randolph
Co-founder at Netflix
Marc Randolph is the co-founder of Netflix, pioneering the streaming industry.
Marcus Wandt
ESA Astronaut & Head of Strategy & Tech at Saab
Marcus Wandt is an ESA astronaut and Head of Strategy & Tech at Saab.
Maria Malmer Stenergard
Minister for Foreign Affairs at Sweden
Maria Malmer Stenergard is Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs, handling international relations.
Markus Villig
CEO & Co-Founder at Bolt
Markus Villig is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bolt, a leading mobility platform.
Martin Lundstedt
CEO at Volvo Group
Martin Lundstedt is the CEO of Volvo Group, a leading manufacturer of trucks and buses.
Mary Hubbard
CEO at WordPress
Mary Hubbard is the Chief Executive Officer of WordPress, leading the popular content management system.
Max Junestrand
CEO & Co-Founder at Legora
Max Junestrand is the CEO and Co-Founder of Legora, a legal technology company.
Maximilian Freier
Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee at European Central Bank
Maximilian Freier serves as the Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee at the European Central Bank.
Mikayel Vardanyan
COO & Co-Founder at Picsart
Mikayel Vardanyan is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Picsart, a popular photo editing app.
Nathalie Halimi
Product Manager Machine Learning at Booking.com
Nathalie Halimi is a Product Manager specializing in Machine Learning at Booking.com.
Ole Jacob Sunde
Chair at Scott Trust/The Guardian
Ole Jacob Sunde is the Chair of the Scott Trust, overseeing The Guardian's operations.
Oscar H06glund
CEO & Founder at Epidemic Sound
Oscar H06glund is the CEO and Founder of Epidemic Sound, providing royalty-free music.
P06r-J06rgen P06rson
General Partner at Northzone
P06r-J06rgen P06rson is a General Partner at Northzone, a venture capital firm.
Peter Carlsson
Founder at Northvolt & Aris Machina
Peter Carlsson is the founder of Northvolt and Aris Machina, focusing on sustainable energy solutions.
Petter Stordalen
Founder at Strawberry Group
Petter Stordalen is the founder of Strawberry Group, involved in various business ventures.
Polly Barnes
Operating Partner at EQT Group
Polly Barnes is an Operating Partner at EQT Group, focusing on portfolio management.
Pl Jonson
Minister for Defence at Sweden
Pl Jonson is Sweden's Minister for Defence, responsible for the country's defense policies.
Richard Branson
Visionary Founder at Virgin Group
Richard Branson is the visionary founder of Virgin Group, encompassing numerous businesses.
Sabrina Maniscalco
CEO & Co-Founder at Algorithmiq
Sabrina Maniscalco is the CEO and Co-Founder of Algorithmiq, specializing in quantum computing.
Samantha Cristoforetti
ESA Astronaut
Samantha Cristoforetti is an astronaut with the European Space Agency, known for her missions to the International Space Station.
Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister at Finland
Sanna Marin served as the Prime Minister of Finland, leading the country's government.
Shilpika Gautam
Founder at Opna
Shilpika Gautam is a world record holder and the founder of Opna, focusing on sustainable initiatives.
Siddharth Khullar
CEO & Co-Founder at Aris Machina
Siddharth Khullar is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aris Machina, focusing on AI technologies.
Staffan Ingvarsson
CEO at Stockholm Business Region
Staffan Ingvarsson is the CEO of Stockholm Business Region, promoting business development.
Steven Bartlett
Founder of Flight Story, thirdweb & Host of The Diary of a CEO
Steven Bartlett is the founder of Flight Story and thirdweb, and hosts 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast.
Ted Persson
Partner at EQT Ventures
Ted Persson is a Partner at EQT Ventures, focusing on technology investments.
Theye Veen
Co-Founder & CCO at SkyNRG
Theye Veen is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of SkyNRG, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel.
Todd Green
President at King
Todd Green is the President of King, a leading interactive entertainment company.
Tony Hawk
Skateboarding Legend
Tony Hawk is a legendary skateboarder known for his contributions to the sport.
Ulf Kristersson
Prime Minister at Sweden
Ulf Kristersson is the Prime Minister of Sweden, leading the nation's government.
Zlatan Ibrahimovi07
Football Icon
Zlatan Ibrahimovi07 is a renowned professional footballer known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the sport.
Zlatan Ibrahimovi
Football Icon
Zlatan Ibrahimovi is a renowned football player known for his international career.
Zlatan Ibrahimovi
Football Icon
Zlatan Ibrahimovi is a renowned football icon known for his leadership, discipline, and innovative mindset.
Event Details
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Location
- 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden
- Strawberry Arena
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, policymakers
- Attendees
- Over 10,000 attendees expected