Shaping Europe's AI Future - The Role Sweden Must Play

​Why Attend

​Stockholm has emerged as one of Europe’s most dynamic AI hubs, powered by a dense and rapidly growing ecosystem of AI startups. This side event will explore how Europe can compete in a world dominated by the US and China and the role Sweden and the Nordics must play in shaping the continent’s AI future.

What to Expect

• ​How Europe positions itself in a world where the US and China dominate AI

• ​Building globally competitive AI and DeepTech companies from the Nordics

• ​How founders, investors, and policymakers can strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty

• ​Whether Sweden can become a strong launchpad for sovereign AI

​Speakers
To be announced.

​Who Should Attend
Founders, investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of AI in Europe.

​Event Format

• ​15–20 minute keynote exploring Europe’s AI positioning and strategies for technological sovereignty

• ​15–20 minute panel discussion diving deeper into opportunities for founders, investors, and policymakers

• ​Moderator: Raoul Stubbe, DeepTech Coach at Sting.

• ​Light lunch provided

​Please note: This is an on-site side event at Techarena 2026 that requires 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.