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Regional Strength, National Reach: A Defence Establishment Guide for Sweden

Tuesday October 20, 2026 15:55 - 16:15 Totalförsvarscenen A29:40

Lecturers: Konrad Szczesny, Viktor Bjerde

Type: Program

Sweden's defence industry is not concentrated in one place — it draws on distinct regional strengths across the country, from Stockholm's technology and cyber ecosystem to Gothenburg's maritime and industrial engineering base and Skåne's position at the heart of the Öresund region. In this panel, Stockholm Business Region, Business Region Göteborg, Invest in Skåne and Business Sweden jointly present what each region offers, how they complement one another, and what an international defence company actually needs to know before establishing in Sweden. This panel discussion covers regional capability profiles, the practical steps for market entry, procurement and certification requirements, and how Swedish regional and national actors work together to support foreign defence firms — from first contact to local presence.

Stage

Totalförsvarscenen A29:40

Language of the presentation

English

Lecturers

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Konrad Szczesny Lecturer

Business Development Manager - Infrastructure & Defence
Stockholm Business Region

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Viktor Bjerde Lecturer

Näringslivsutvecklare
Business Region Göteborg