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Seminar: How to make an impact in unstable times

Organised by: Sweden Innovationx - Impact Innovation
Digitally Fri 16 May 2025 at 11:30-12:30
Register by 15 May

Welcome to a seminar on May 16th where we explore how we can best succeed with international collaborations in a new global landscape. How do we scale up groundbreaking innovations? How do we make the most impact?

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Impact Innovation is Sweden's major innovation initiative to tackle the challenges of our time and the future. With groundbreaking solutions, we show what is possible. On the way to a sustainable and competitive Sweden, attractive to live in for everyone.

Now, international development is a national concern, high on the agenda. Impact Innovation faces the challenge of navigating a new global landscape. How can we leverage our international collaborations in a world of geopolitical shifts and tensions? How can we scale up groundbreaking innovations? How do we create the most impact?

These are the questions raised during the seminar. Meet the programs within Impact Innovation and experts in international cooperation.


Speakers:

  • Michail Pagounis, Director Materials and Industrials, Business Sweden
  • Joakim Appelqvist, Vice President, Kungliga Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien (IVA)
  • Kristina von Sydow, Senior Public Affairs Strategist, Change leader
  • Sofia Wieselfors, Net Zero Industry
  • Rachel Pettersson, Swedish Metals and Minerals
  • John Hultén, ShiftSweden
  • Gina Aspelin Hedbring, Water Wise Societies
  • Mariell Juhlin, SustainGov


The seminar is in English.

What is Sweden Innovationx?

Sweden Innovationx is a platform commited to connect the Swedish innovation system with the world. Powered by Vinnova and a part of Team Sweden. The goal is to strengthen international partnerships that drive sustainable growth and competitiveness through innovation.

Sweden Innovationx website

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Questions?

Ulrika Åström

Communications strategist

+46 8 473 31 66

Last updated 25 April 2025