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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

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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The seminar will be opened by Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa. The Minister will reflect on the importance of strong international research and innovation collaborations and their role for development, trade and investments - and for strengthening Sweden's position in the world.

Experts in international relations and representatives from Impact Innovation participate in insightful panel discussions, moderated by Beata Wickbom.

Participating:

  • Benjamin Dousa, Minister of International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade
  • 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, Shift Sweden
  • Gina Aspelin Hedbring, Water Wise Societies
  • Mariell Juhlin, SustainGov


The seminar is in English.

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.

Impact Innovation's website

What is Sweden Innovationx?

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

Sweden Innovationx website (English)




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 16 May 2025