DefenceTech and security capabilities are evolving at unprecedented speed, driven by geopolitical shifts, rapid technological development, and the growing need for resilient, interoperable systems across Europe. For Sweden and Poland, two countries united by a strategic partnership agreement, cooperation is no longer optional but essential.
Bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and defence specialists, the event aims to foster cross-border collaboration and accelerate innovation in critical technologies.
We will explore how DefenceTech innovation, dual-use technologies, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the strategic landscape. We will also examine how Swedish, Polish, and international actors can accelerate capability development, strengthen supply chains, and build the partnerships required for long-term resilience.
The Programme
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12:45Hans-Jacob Bonnier, Honorary Chairman, Swedish-Polish Chamber of Commerce
Welcome words
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H.E. Karolina Ostrzyniewska, Poland's Ambassador to Sweden
Opening remarks
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Petter Bedoire, Chief Technology Officer, Saab
Accelerating Defence Innovation: Building Capabilities, Resilience and Partnerships
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Magnus Gunnarsson, Head of Industry Relations, Ericsson
The Future of Defence Communications: Secure, Resilient, Connected
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Łukasz Czajkowski, CEO, Polish Dual-Use & Defence Chamber
Why Poland Has Become a European Dual-Use Powerhouse
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Mateusz Baldys, Security Services Manager, Future Processing
The invisible frontline: critical digital infrastructure as Europe's new defence layer
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Stefan Brodin, Head of Defence, Clavister
Cyber Resilience Across All Domains: Land, Sea, Air, Space and Cyber
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Małgorzata Zielińska, General Manager Nordics, KUBO
The Human Dimension of Resilience
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Panel discussions
Panel 1: Security by Design: Strengthening Preparedness and Defence Capability
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Piotr Hawryluk
CEO, GAFT Nord AB
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Peter Karpinski
CEO, Lyfta Venture
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Przemyslaw Przybylak
Technology and Military Lead, PRO BASECAMP
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Jarosław Kruk
Managing Partner, KW Kruk & Partners Law Firm Lp.
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Natalia Rakocy
CEO, The Bridge Co. Europe
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Sebastian MagierModerator
Senior Business Development Manager, Head of Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH)
Panel 2: Cybersecurity and Resilience: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in an Era of Hybrid Threats
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Bartosz Pastuszka
CEO, NaviRisk
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Tomasz Czechowski
Head of Sales Global Markets, Future Processing
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Mateusz Pawłowski
CEO, Pro-Resilience
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Konrad SzczęsnyModerator
Business Development Manager, Stockholm Business Region
Panel 3: Dual-Use Innovation and DeepTech: From Scientific Breakthroughs to Strategic Capability
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Robert Nowicki
Strategic Project Advisor, Creotech Instruments S.A.
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Fredrik Schäder
Co-Founder, COO & Deputy CEO, Arctic Space
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Arkadiusz Paździerski
Co-Founder & R&D Director, BioAcoustic DeepTech P.S.A.
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Krzysztof Czyż
CEO, Embevity
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Efi Ben Artzy
International Business Developer, Innovation & DefenseTech
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Sebastian MagierModerator
Senior Business Development Manager, Head of Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH)
Panel 4: Defence Ecosystems, Funding, Investments & Market Entry
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Mauritz Wahlqvist
Founder, Go-Public-Sector®
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Tomasz Rysiak
Managing Partner, GRANTS.CAPITAL
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John Tsihlis
Chair, Australian Business Council of Scandinavia
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Staffan Ingvarsson
CEO, Stockholm Business Region
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Maciej A. Szewczyk
Partner, Wolf Theiss
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Konrad SzczęsnyModerator
Business Development Manager, Stockholm Business Region
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18:15 Networking and refreshments
* Please note that the agenda may be subject to change.
Practical Information
Venue: Aula of Berghs School of Communication, the entrance at Tengelinsgatan 3 (the main address is Bobergsgatan 48), Gasverket, Norra Djurgårdsstaden in Stockholm
Registration: available on this page. Please note that participation is in person only; no online option will be provided. Attendance is limited to 200 participants, so we encourage early registration. Only registered participants will be allowed to join the conference. Please bring with you a valid identity document.
Recommended hotels
Elite Hotel Arcadia, Elite Eden Park Hotel, Elite Hotel Stockholm Plaza
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A business delegation organised by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) and the Polish Dual-Use & Defence Chamber will participate in the event. The delegation will remain in Stockholm on 1 December for B2B meetings with Swedish companies, creating additional opportunities for partnerships, commercial cooperation, and technology collaboration. Swedish companies interested in learning more about these meetings may contact Sebastian Magier, Senior Business Development Manager and Head of Office at sebastian.magier@paih.gov.pl or Natalia Radzik, Consultant, at natalia.radzik@paih.gov.pl. They both represent Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH).
