How Irish and Nordic collaboration strengthens European competitiveness
Hosted by Enterprise Ireland Nordics, the trade development and innovation agency of the Government of Ireland.
☘ Why Attend:
Europe’s digital competitiveness is at a critical inflection point. This fireside brings together Nordic decision‑makers, Irish innovators, and Swedish partners to explore how Europe can accelerate digital leadership - with Ireland as a proven example of agility and innovation.
Learn how Irish companies are strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty, advancing AI and cybersecurity capabilities, and co‑innovating with Nordic organisations to deliver resilient, compliant, and globally competitive digital solutions.
A complimentary lunch will be provided to all attendees.
☘ Speakers:
Kjell Olsson, Advocate at Free ICT Europe Foundation, Business Advisor at Origina
Valerie Lyons, Board Director, Board Advisor, Chief Operations Officer at BH Consulting
Mikael Wällstedt, Business Coach, Advisor, Founder at Inonom
Moderated by
Hanna Linderstål, Board, Management Advisor, Founder at Earhart Business Protection Agency
☘ Program Highlights:
11:30 - Arrival & Lunch
11:50 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
Her Excellency Ambassador Barbara Jones, Ambassador of Ireland to the Kingdom of Sweden
12:00 - Fireside Chat
A moderated discussion with Irish founders and Swedish/Nordic partners on:
Ireland as a case study: Agile regulation, talent, and global partnerships as strategic advantages
Cross‑border collaboration models between Ireland and Sweden/Nordics - what works, what scales
Digital sovereignty and EU regulation: Turning compliance, AI governance, and cybersecurity standards into competitive accelerators
Building European‑first digital solutions that compete globally while reflecting European values
12:30 - Networking Session
Meet founders, partners, and peers to explore collaboration opportunities.
13:00 - Event finish
Please note: This is an on-site side event at Techarena 2026 that require a ticket to enter Strawberry Arena.
The side event is independently organized and run by the host of the side event. Please direct any questions (or praise!) to the event organizers.