

ThirdPlace Tech Thursday: A stage for ideas in progress Crowd-sourced innovation & networking
WHY WE DO THIS
In a world of polished pitches and curated content, we’re creating a space for the raw, the real, and the in-progress.
Tech Thursday: The Spark Stage is a recurring event where people from across tech, art, and innovation share their ideas while they’re still forming — not when they’re finished. It’s a place to be vulnerable, creative, bold, and collaborative.
Because:
Ideas grow faster in public.
Collaboration starts with conversation.
Innovation is a shared act, not a solo performance.
We’re here to bring together the builders, dreamers, coders, designers, makers, misfits, and mentors to shape the future — one spark at a time.
And to help individuals or teams find their missing pieces of the innovation puzzle — whether that’s a human, a piece of tech, or just the right advice.
Agenda
18:00 — Doors Open
Grab a drink, mingle, and get ready for an evening full of creativity, learning, and connection.
18:30 – 18:45 🎯 Intro & Warm-up
Host: Henrik Hansson
Kick off the evening with a fun Music Quiz to get everyone energized and connected.
18:45 — 💡 Spark Stage: WIP Ideas (Lineup Open!)
Got a work-in-progress idea you’d like to pitch?
This is your chance to:
Share your project
Get real-time feedback
Let the community help you refine it
Want to pitch?
📩 Contact us beforehand to secure your spot in the lineup!
19:00 – 19:30 📚 Learning Stage (Optional)
Short, practical sessions designed to teach you something new and useful:
The Survival of IT Systems & the Role of Language — Johan Thorbiörnson
The Power of Storytelling: How to Share Your Message & Build Influence —Dijana Llugolli
19:30 Onwards 🧠 Expert Corners & Wise Corner
Expert Corners
Engage in 15-minute power sessions with mentors and experts:
Get insights
Ask questions
Learn from real-world experience
(Final lineup revealed on the night — contact us if you’d like to be an expert!)
Wise Corner
A cozy, open-table space hosted by Henrik Hansson upstairs:
Join relaxed, meaningful conversations
Share your ideas
Connect on a deeper level
🎉 Throughout the Night
Grab a drink, meet new people, and let the ideas flow!