Program 2026

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In a time shaped by AI, shifting generations and growing pressure on democracy, the future must be shaped by many voices, including the next generation of Europeans.

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Freja Forum’s open space in Almedalen brings the diversity of democracy to life. Here, experiences and ideas grow from the visions of young Europeans — at least eight countries represented — who share how they see the future of democracy in a rapidly changing world. Together with a wide range of experts from across society, they create two days of open dialogue, fresh perspectives and developed questions. Monday 22 June An afternoon on democracy, society and transformation with the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eva-Mia Westergren AI reflections from SXSW London, perspectives on labor market, housing, local European strategies and W Social. Tuesday 23 June A full day on young European voices, diplomacy, inclusion, AI, human rights and digital balance. Speakers include the Ambassador of Serbia, Svante Linusson (C), Björn Owen Glad, Digital Minimalist, Måns Molander, Human Rights Watch, Eva-Mia Westergren on SXSW London, and how to train your diversity muscles. Welcome!

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Evenemangstyp: Träffpunkt

Evenemangs-ID: 6581

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Ja

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Kontaktperson: Eva-Mia Westergren, Partner, Brainless, eva-mia.westergren@brainless.se

Margareta Eklund, Almedalen Ambassador and President, Freja Forum, margareta.eklund@gmail.com

Webbplats: https://www.brainless.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063463961428

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freja-forum-foundation/

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 22 juni 2026

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Russia’s war in Ukraine is pushing the healthcare system to its limits. Combat medics, doctors and medical staff are forced to make life‑changing decisions within minutes, with limited resources and many wounded. How does war affect medical priorities, ethics, and the organization of care?

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You meet Ukrainian frontline medics, military commanders organizing the defense, and a Swedish volunteer organization operating its own ambulances and personnel on the front line. You will see the equipment used and one of the evacuation vehicles—CASEVACs—operating in combat zones. The CASEVAC is on display the whole week in Ukrainska Hubben. Ukraine’s frontline medical system is highly structured, yet adapted to extreme conditions, combining NATO standards with real-time battlefield improvisation. The discussion highlights experiences from Ukraine and explores how the wounded are treated, how the chain of care is organized, and the challenges of saving lives in a new type of warfare, where constant drone presence complicates rescue operations.

Medverkande

Denys Prokopets, Combat Medic, Second Lieutenant, Armed Forces of Ukraine, 3rd Separate Assault Brigade

Yurii Chyzhmar, Major, Armed Forces of Ukraine, 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo

Andrii Melnyk, Veteran, Operation Aid

David Isaksson, Moderator, Chefredaktör och grundare, Global Bar Magazine

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7041

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Khrystyna Hevchuk, Ordförande, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 073-779 06 68, khrystyna.hevchuk@refugeehope.eu

Sven Bergland, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 070-828 62 02, sven.bergland@refugeehope.eu

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Lördag 20 juni 2026

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What is Gotland's strategic role in a time of increased geopolitical uncertainty with focus on security, preparedness and societal developments? How is the island affected by the global situation - the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Medverkande

Erik Eckerdal, Bishop of Visby, Svenska kyrkan

Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, Landshövding, Gotlands län

Mattias Ardin , Chief of Home Guard (Rikshemvärnschefen), Swedish Armed Forces

Håkan Johansson, CEO, Destination Gotland

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 6793

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Emma Jalkander, Head of Communication, Consilio International AB, 0703683613, emma.jalkander@consiliointernational.se

Linda Skarphagen, Coordinator, Consilio International AB, 0736004036, linda.skarphagen@consiliointernational.se

Webbplats: https://consiliointernational.se/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consilio-international/posts/?feedView=all

Senast uppdaterad: Fredag 5 juni 2026

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Russia’s war against Ukraine has shown the critical role of municipalities in crisis response, civil protection, democratic resilience, and support for residents. European communities need stronger cooperation, preparedness, and partnerships between local governments and civil society.

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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the essential role of municipalities in crisis response, civil protection, humanitarian coordination, and democratic resilience. Ukrainian communities have become frontline actors in ensuring security, supporting residents, and maintaining essential services during wartime. This panel discussion will explore how municipalities can respond to global security challenges through international cooperation, civil-military partnerships, and collaboration with civil society and technology actors. Participants from Ukraine, Sweden, international organizations, and Microsoft will discuss practical experiences related to crisis preparedness, digital security, humanitarian coordination, and municipal partnerships. The discussion will also focus on strengthening cooperation between Ukrainian and Scandinavian municipalities and supporting democratic resilience in Europe.

Medverkande

Olle Vikmång, Kommunstyrelsens ordförande, Norrköpings kommun, S

Dr Liliya Honcharevych, Head, Moderator, CSDW - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Ukraine

Magnus Runsten, City Councillor of Stockholm, The Green Party

Volodymyr Shtanko, Mayor, Lypovodolynska Community, Ukraine

Ihor Matkivskyi, Head, Hnizdychiv Community, Ukraine

Volodymyr Bitsak, Deputy, Sumy District Council, Ukraine

Volodymyr Hordiienko, Head, Association of Communities of Lviv and Sumy Regions

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7096

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Khrystyna Hevchuk, Ordförande, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 073-779 06 68, khrystyna.hevchuk@refugeehope.eu

Sven Bergland, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 070-828 62 02, sven.bergland@refugeehope.eu

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 18 juni 2026

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As geopolitical tensions rise, resistance under occupation is once again a relevant question. During the Cold War, Sweden had clear plans for continued resistance. What remains relevant today, and how should a democratic society prepare?

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A conversation about Sweden’s secret stay-behind network during the Cold War - the clandestine resistance structure prepared to operate in the event of Soviet occupation. Together with political scientist and researcher Johan Wennström. The discussion explores intelligence, covert planning, civil resistance, neutrality, and the hidden architecture of Swedish security policy beneath the surface of the Cold War. It also examines questions that have once again become highly relevant: how democratic societies prepare for disruption, occupation, sabotage and hybrid warfare - and what resilience, loyalty and resistance mean in an era of renewed geopolitical confrontation.

Medverkande

Johan Wennström, Political scientist and researcher, Uppsala universitet och Försvarshögskolan

Andreas von der Heide, Moderator and CEO and Co-founder, Consilio International AB

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 11665

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Emma Jalkander, Head of Communication, Consilio International AB, emma.jalkander@gmail.com

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 11 juni 2026

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Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to affect millions of civilians. Kherson has become a symbol of resilience under occupation, attacks and humanitarian crises. How can democratic societies support communities facing war while strengthening international solidarity and local resilience?

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Join us for a screening of Kherson: Human Safari (72 min), a documentary by American war correspondent and filmmaker Zarina Zabrisky, followed by a discussion with policymakers, municipal leaders and civil society representatives. The film documents Kherson’s experience from Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 through occupation, resistance, liberation, the flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, and life under continued attacks. It highlights the resilience, courage and determination of ordinary people who continue to live, work and rebuild despite constant danger. The discussion will explore civilian resilience, international solidarity, city partnerships, local democracy during wartime, the role of journalism and documentary filmmaking, and how democratic societies can support Ukraine’s recovery and future resilience. 16:45 Welcome Remarks 16:50 Film Screening 18:05 Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Medverkande

Dr Liliya Honcharevych, Head, Moderator, CSDW - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week

Zarina Zabrisky, Journalist, author and film maker

Olle Vikmång, Kommunstyrelsens ordförande, Norrköpings kommun, S

Ginny Badanes, General Manager, Microsoft Tech for Society Program

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7044

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Khrystyna Hevchuk, Ordförande, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 073-779 06 68, khrystyna.hevchuk@refugeehope.eu

Sven Bergland, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 070-828 62 02, sven.bergland@refugeehope.eu

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 15 juni 2026

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What does the war in Ukraine look like on the ground today? How are Russian forces adapting their tactics—and how are Ukrainian defenders responding in real time?

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You meet officers directly from the frontline in Ukraine. This seminar provides a firsthand perspective on the realities at the frontline. Through insights from Ukrainian representatives and experts, we examine how modern warfare is evolving, including the use of drones, artillery, and asymmetric strategies. The discussion also reflects on what these developments mean for Europe’s security, civil preparedness, and international cooperation. What lessons can Sweden and other countries draw from Ukraine’s experience? How are Russian forces conducting attacks today? How are Ukrainian forces adapting their defense strategies? What role do new technologies play on the battlefield? What lessons are relevant for Sweden and Europe? The panel brings together frontline expertise across key domains of modern warfare: drone operations, armored warfare, mechanized combat, military psychology, and information operations. They are experts in the Swedish "Stridsfordon 90" and "Stridsvagn 122".

Medverkande

Yurii Chyzhmar, Major, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Maksym Horbatiuk, Major, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ruslan Voloshchuk, Captain, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Yevhenii Barabash, Sergant, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Serhii Dibrov, Major, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7047

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Khrystyna Hevchuk, Ordförande, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 073-779 06 68, khrystyna.hevchuk@refugeehope.eu

Sven Bergland, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 070-828 62 02, sven.bergland@refugeehope.eu

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 18 juni 2026

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The US pours in endless venture capital and China has endless data. In Europe, we build regulations. Sweden will never win the AI war on the superpowers' terms. But what if our limitations are our greatest strength? How do we secure Swedish competitiveness by playing a completely different game?

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Panel discussion, morning coffee & a classic Swedish breakfast sandwich ("frukostmacka"). While tech giants burn billions on supercomputers, AI is rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Today, a team of 1-3 people in Visby or Malmö, backed by AI agents, can do what used to take 500 employees in Silicon Valley. We call them "Small Giants" – extremely capital-lean, resourceful companies that outmaneuver the giants through speed and creativity, rather than brute force. We throw the old VC-hungry "unicorn" model in the trash to discuss how Swedish entrepreneurs can build global companies from day one. In the panel we discuss: • Why Europe's AI strategy often misses the mark. • From Unicorn to Small Giant: Lowering the barrier to building global companies. • AI-native ways of working: How agents crush resource-rich competitors. • What Sweden's government and ecosystem must do now to accelerate these Small Giants.

Medverkande

Ola Wassvik, Moderator, Lightbringer

Kalle Magnusson, Change Agent, AI Sweden

Neil Williams, Angel investor, data scientist & author, Tilix

Magnus Isenberg, Entreprenör & investerare, MYNSTA

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Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 11865

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Ja

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Kontaktperson: Ingmar Bertram, AI Lead, Hite Incubator / Science Park Gotland, ingmar@hite.se

Elinor Isenberg, Projektledare Almedalsveckan på Science Park Gotland, Science Park Gotland, elinor.isenberg@scienceparkgotland.se

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hite-incubator/

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 15 juni 2026

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How can the experiences from the war in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region inform efforts to build resilience at local, regional, and national levels?

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Welcome to a seminar exploring how regional and local cooperation strengthens resilience – with lessons directly from Ukraine at war. In a time when preparedness and collaboration are more critical than ever, we invite you to an inspiring and insightful morning seminar on regional and local cooperation – Ukrainian experiences as a key to resilience. With lessons and firsthand accounts from the Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine, we will discuss: • How to build resilience in times of crisis, • How to collaborate nationally, regionally, and locally to strengthen preparedness, • And how Sweden can enhance its own crisis readiness. The seminar will also highlight the new government assignment given to the County Administrative Boards of Värmland and Västernorrland to deepen cooperation with Zaporizhzhia, provide mutual support, and share experiences.

Medverkande

Olena Zhuk, Regionsstyrelsens ordförande, Zaporizjzja

Carin Jämtin, Landshövding, Västernorrlands län

Georg Andrén, Landshövding, Länsstyrelsen Värmland

Mikael Frisell, GD, Myndigheten för civilt försvar, MCF

Minou Sadeghpour, Generalsekreterare, Allmänna försvarsföreningen

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Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 11288

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Thomas Ekenberg, Kommunikationschef, Länsstyrelsen Västernorrland

Catrin Hasewinkel, Kommunikationschef, Länsstyrelsen Värmland

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 8 juni 2026

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A thriving tech ecosystem isn't just good for business – it drives jobs, resilience and competitiveness for society as a whole. What does it take to build one that lasts, and why does it matter for Sweden's future?

Medverkande

Aino Bergius, Head of Nordics, Lovable

Andreas Netz, U.S. Head of Invest, Business Sweden

Emil Steenhouwer, Deputy CEO & Head of Nordics, NORNORM

Johan Zachrisson, Head of Business Development, Fabege

Linda Nyberg, Moderator

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 8303

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Johannes Lundberg, Head of program, Techarena

Webbplats: https://techarena.se/events/almedalen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techarenan

Twitter: @Techarenan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techarenan/

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 11 juni 2026

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Vilka lärdomar kan vi i Sverige ta från Ukrainakriget när det kommer till civilsamhällets inställning till brandsäkerhet? Vilket stöd förväntade sig det ukrainska civilsamhället och hur såg verkligheten egentligen ut när kriget startade?

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Ukrainian Firefighters Foundation pratar om civilsamhällets beredskap i Ukrainakriget

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Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7947

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Fredrik Flood, Projektledare, SVEBRA

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 19 mars 2026

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Talent supply is one of the critical challenges of the future. How can we open doors for new talent, broaden the recruitment base, and secure skills for the games industry, and for society as a whole?

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This seminar highlights four initiatives shaping the future talent of the games industry. Futuregames & Tencent Partnership: Supporting the next generation of game devs in Sweden and Poland. Tencent provides mentorship, aiming to equip students with the skills needed and strengthen the talent pipeline. King & SGI Scholarship: Introduces women, trans and non-binary individuals to the games industry through mentorship and networking, addressing gender imbalance by creating new pathways. Video Games Europe working with UNICEF Game Changers Coalition: A global forum uniting companies, governments, and young leaders to close the gender digital gap by promoting STEAM skills for girls worldwide. Games for Change Learn program: Invites students to create games inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, combining STEAM skills with social impact. Educators receive training to integrate game design into curricula, fostering creativity and problem-solving.

Medverkande

Maximilian Bock, Public Affairs, Tencent EMEA

Johanna Nylander, tf vd, Dataspelsbranschen

Hanna Burkhardt, Head of Venture Fund, UNICEF Office of Innovation

Ulrika Sultan, Guest Researcher, Chalmers University of Technology

Daniel Torbjörnsson, (Moderator), Dataspelsbranschen

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 7333

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Marléne Tamlin, Hållbarhetschef, Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry

Webbplats: https://spelalmedalen.se/

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 11 juni 2026

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In a time shaped by AI, shifting generations and growing pressure on democracy, the future must be shaped by many voices, including the next generation of Europeans.

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Freja Forum’s open space in Almedalen brings the diversity of democracy to life. Here, experiences and ideas grow from the visions of young Europeans — at least eight countries represented — who share how they see the future of democracy in a rapidly changing world. Together with a wide range of experts from across society, they create two days of open dialogue, fresh perspectives and developed questions. Monday 22 June An afternoon on democracy, society and transformation with the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eva-Mia Westergren AI reflections from SXSW London, perspectives on labor market, housing, local European strategies and W Social. Tuesday 23 June A full day on young European voices, diplomacy, inclusion, AI, human rights and digital balance. Speakers include the Ambassador of Serbia, Svante Linusson (C), Björn Owen Glad, Digital Minimalist, Måns Molander, Human Rights Watch, Eva-Mia Westergren on SXSW London, and how to train your diversity muscles. Welcome!

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Träffpunkt

Evenemangs-ID: 6581

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Ja

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Kontaktperson: Eva-Mia Westergren, Partner, Brainless, eva-mia.westergren@brainless.se

Margareta Eklund, Almedalen Ambassador and President, Freja Forum, margareta.eklund@gmail.com

Webbplats: https://www.brainless.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063463961428

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freja-forum-foundation/

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 22 juni 2026

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped Europe’s security landscape, prompting countries to strengthen defence, deepen cooperation, and reassess preparedness. How will this redefine Europe’s future security order, stability, and partnerships—and what role can trade play in this?

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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has significantly reshaped Europe’s security landscape. The war has affected relations between countries, intensified the focus on defense and preparedness, and led to new forms of international cooperation. At the same time, the question of Europe’s long-term security order has become increasingly important. This panel will examine how the war in Ukraine is influencing European security policy and the implications for the future. The discussion will address issues such as military and political cooperation, trade, support for Ukraine, and how European countries are adapting their security strategies in an era of growing uncertainty.

Medverkande

Oscar Jonsson, Researcher, Försvarshögskolan, National Defense University

Linas Linkevičius, Ambassador, Embassy of Lithuania to Sweden

Karin Karlsbro, Member of the European Parliament, EU, L

Judith Gough, Partner Defence and Security, former UK Ambassador to Sweden, PA Consulting

Carl Åkerström, Moderator, Defence Policy Consultant

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7048

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Khrystyna Hevchuk, Ordförande, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 073-779 06 68, khrystyna.hevchuk@refugeehope.eu

Sven Bergland, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 070-828 62 02, sven.bergland@refugeehope.eu

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 9 juni 2026

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AI is already a familiar concept to most. But what about Agentic AI - and what does it mean for businesses to stay competitive? How can autonomous AI agents transforming business operations, driving efficiency, and unlocking new possibilities for innovation?

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The panel will explore how Sweden can turn its current strengths into long‑term leadership, and what we must adapt and accelerate if we want to set the competitive benchmark for the rest of Europe.

Medverkande

Tom Soderstrom, Executive in Residence, AWS

Peder Sjölander, IT-direktör, Skatteverket

Peter Petersson, Program Director AI & Efficiency, Volkswagen Finans Sverige

Kristin Lindmark, CIO, Telenor Sverige

Kellen O'Connor, Director Europe North, AWS

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 10005

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Christa Torm, Head of Public Policy, Nordics & Baltics, AWS

Webbplats: http://aws.amazon.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amazonwebservices/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services/posts/?feedView=all

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 18 maj 2026

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How is the role of the Global South evolving amid shifting geopolitics, and how do political, economic, and social changes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America shape power dynamics, development challenges, and their role in global cooperation and conflict?

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This discussion explores political, economic, and social changes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, focusing on power shifts, development challenges, and their role in global cooperation and conflicts.

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Jonas Alberoth , Deputy Director, Folke Bernadotteakademien

Josephine Sundqvist, Secretary General , Läkarmissionen

Barbara Magalhães Teixeira, Researcher, SIPRI

Karin Kronhöffer, Chief Strategy & Communications Office, Swedfund

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 7445

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Emma Jalkander, Head of Communication, Consilio International AB, 0703683613, emma.jalkander@consiliointernational.se

Linda Skarphagen, Coordinator, Consilio International AB, 0736004036, linda.skarphagen@consiliointernational.se

Webbplats: https://consiliointernational.se/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consilio-international/posts/?feedView=all

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 9 juni 2026

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Sweden has many of the world’s best game creators and a long history of sustainability leadership. How can these strengths be combined to take the lead in driving innovation while safeguarding the planet and promoting social sustainability?

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Sweden’s games industry combines world-leading creativity and innovation with deep-rooted values of environmental and social sustainability. From indie studios to global publishers, Swedish creators are already lowering their carbon footprint, ensuring safe and inclusive gameplay, building diverse workplaces, and designing games that inspire real-world change. But how can these efforts scale and what role must policy, research, and collaboration play? This is not a drill. With seven of nine planetary boundaries crossed and just four years left to meet the 2030 Global Sustainability Goals, real action and bold leadership are urgently needed. There are no games on a dead planet. The path forward demands joint action across industries, creators, research, advocacy, and NGOs. Policymakers must create the conditions for success. This panel brings together all these perspectives to discuss how we can turn ambition into action for a safe and playful future.

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Rickard Nordin, Spokesperson, Climate policy, C

Patrick Prax, Lecturer and Researcher in Game Design, Uppsala University

Marléne Tamlin, Head of Sustainability, Swedish Games Industry

Jenny Brusk, (Moderator), Science Park Skövde

Kristina Östman, Enhetschef, Klimat, Naturskyddsföreningen

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Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 7259

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Marléne Tamlin, Hållbarhetschef, Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry

Webbplats: https://spelalmedalen.se/

Senast uppdaterad: Fredag 19 juni 2026

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Advancements in AI and robotics are reshaping the Swedish labour market, changing classroom dynamics, and creating new risks for potentially exploitative labour outsourcing -- leaving workers vulnerable to gaps in regulation.

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Hosted by Uppsala University, this event will take place as a round table discussion/debate among a panel of experts on AI and robotics within society from a variety of institutions. The event will address: (1) How teleoperated humanoid in-home robots open the door to outsourcing the labor of housework to low-income countries and potentially depriving Swedish workers, (2) How AI and robots are entering the classroom and what it entails for the work and needs of teachers, and (3) How AI and robotics are reshaping the labor market in general, and how workers are vulnerable from gaps in the regulation.

Medverkande

Bedour Alshaigy, Moderator, Uppsala University

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7144

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Lux Miranda, Uppsala University, lux.miranda@it.uu.se

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 12 mars 2026

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The plastic we threw away years ago has not disappeared. It has broken down into microscopic particles — and today, these particles are found within the bodies of the species we share this planet with.

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Together, we will explore what the latest research reveals about how micro- and nanoplastics are affecting the living systems around us — from the pets in our homes to the bees that pollinate our food, and across forests, marine life, and oceans. Key insights: • How plastic degrades into micro- and nanoparticles — and how electrostatic charge, combined with their small size, makes nanoplastics far more biologically active • Plastic particles found in the organs and food of cats and dogs — and what this means for the animals in our care • The crisis facing bee populations — and why their decline poses a direct threat to global food systems • How forests function as living, interconnected systems — and how plastic particles may disrupt these systems at the cellular level, affecting photosynthesis and oxygen production • What is driving the accelerating decline of marine animals and seabirds

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Oleksandr Los, Electrical Engineer, musician, and active volunteer of the Creative Society, Kreativt Samfund

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 8877

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Oleksandr Los, Active volunteer of the Creative Society, Kreativt samfund internationalt projekt, +4552702194, oleksalos@gmail.com

Anna Pettersen, Volunteer for Creative Society International Project, Creative Society

Webbplats: https://creativesociety.com/, https://www.facebook.com/CreativeSociety.en/, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075667735345

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075667735345

Senast uppdaterad: Onsdag 27 maj 2026

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Sweden has a long history of cooperation and engagement in the Indo-Pacific. Developments in the Indo-Pacific are becoming more important for long-term security, trade, and international partnerships. How can we sustain cooperation across regions?

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In this seminar ambassadors from Japan, Australia and New Zealand and a leading Swedish academic will discuss democratic security cooperation between Sweden and Indo-Pacific democracies in a global context characterised by a range of crises. An important topic is how like-minded democracies can maintain cooperation despite geographic distance and differing regional priorities. They will also discuss how economic coercion, maritime security challenges, and strategic competition shape relations within the Indo-Pacific, as well as between the Indo-Pacific and Europe. Another focus will be on the implications for Sweden’s security policy and its cooperation with Indo-Pacific democracies, including multilateral frameworks and NATO-related activities. The seminar highlights the need to actively maintain focus on long-term partnerships and shared security interests, and to ensure that cooperation between like-minded democracies is not sidelined when crises “in between” dominate attention.

Medverkande

Hideaki Mizukoshi, Ambassador, Ambassador of Japan to Sweden

Frances Sagala, Ambassador, Ambassador of Australia to Sweden

David Taylor, Ambassador, Ambassador of New Zealand to Sweden

Erik Melander, professor, The Swedish Defence University

Elin Bjarnegård, professor at the Department of Government (Moderator), Uppsala University  

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 9672

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Jonas Hinnfors, Professor emeritus, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen, Göteborgs universitet, jonas.hinnfors@pol.gu.se

Jonas Martinsson, Kommunikatör, Kommunikationsenheten, Göteborgs universitet, jonas.martinsson@gu.se

Webbplats: https://www.gu.se

Senast uppdaterad: Fredag 5 juni 2026

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War in Ukraine changes more than lives. It transforms landscapes, ecosystems, human relationships and the way people experience the world around them. How do these changes affect mental health, resilience and society’s ability to recover during and after war?

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The full-scale war in Ukraine has changed not only people but also the environments they inhabit. Forests have been burned and mined, coastlines militarized, and familiar sounds replaced by drones and explosions. For many Ukrainians, nature itself has become associated with danger rather than safety. At the same time, nature remains one of the most powerful resources for psychological recovery. This creates a broader question for society: how do war, trauma and prolonged uncertainty reshape the relationship between people, places and community? This event marks the opening of The Force of Nature, a photo exhibition created by Repower in partnership with Lumell Associates. Importantly, the exhibition itself does not focus on destruction, violence or loss. Instead, it highlights beauty, presence, connection and the remarkable human capacity to recover. Through photographs created during a recovery programme for Ukrainian frontline medics on Gotland, visitors encount

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Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7719

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Kateryna Serdiuk, co-founder, Repower, kateryna@repower.ngo

Webbplats: https://www.repower.ngo/eng

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/repower.ngo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/repowerngo/posts/?feedView=all

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 22 juni 2026

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of reasoning, creating and making decisions. As AI systems shape information, institutions and economies, this raises crucial questions about human identity, agency and who controls the intelligence influencing societies and global governance.

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Artificial intelligence is evolving from a tool into a collaborator capable of generating knowledge, influencing decisions and shaping social systems. As AI becomes embedded in institutions, economies and everyday life, it challenges long-held assumptions about human identity, agency and control over knowledge. Engaging India @ Almedalen brings together leaders from Sweden & India to explore global challenges through dialogue between policy, industry and academia. The 2026 series examines artificial intelligence through the lens of identity, industry and planetary transition. This seminar explores how AI may redefine what it means to be human while also reshaping global power structures. Who shapes the intelligence that will influence societies, democratic institutions and international relations? And how can societies ensure that the development of AI reflects shared human values? Format: Fireside chat & talks

Medverkande

H.E. Ambassador Anurag Bhushan, Ambassador of India to Sweden

Pramod Varma, Co-Founder & Chief Architect, Networks for Humanity + Beckn

Owe Ronström, Professor Emeritus, Uppsala Universitet

Frida Monsén , Global Head of Learning , Vattenfall

Swaminathan Ramanathan, Lecturer, Uppsala Universitet

Rupali Mehra, Founder, Content People AB, Director - Nordics, Credibl

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7818

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Ja

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Kontaktperson: Swaminathan Ramanathan, Uppsala Universitet, 0739483199, swaminathan.ramanathan@angstrom.uu.se

Rupali Mehra, Content People AB, 0760780271, communications@engagingindia.org

Webbplats: https://engagingindia.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/engagingindia

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 9 juni 2026

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make elections more efficient, inclusive, and secure, but also to disrupt democratic and electoral processes. With the Swedish general elections scheduled for September 2026, understanding how AI affects elections in the Swedish context is critical.

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Are we prepared for elections in the AI era? How do we make the best use of AI for our democracies? Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make elections more efficient, inclusive, and secure, but also to disrupt democratic and electoral processes. With the Swedish general elections scheduled for September 2026, understanding how AI affects elections in the Swedish context is critical. In this Almedalen seminar, International IDEA, the Swedish Election Authority, and Microsoft bring together global, national, and technological perspectives on elections, AI, and democracy. The Swedish Election Authority will provide a national perspective on how Sweden is addressing the challenges posed by AI while exploring its potential to strengthen electoral processes. Microsoft contributes to the discussion from the forefront of AI development, and International IDEA shares examples and best practices from working with electoral authorities globally.

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Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General, International IDEA

Anna Nyqvist, Chief Executive, Swedish Electoral Authority

Ginny Badanes, General Manager for Microsoft's Tech for Society department, Microsoft

Alberto Fernandez Gibaja, Head of Programme, Digitalization and Democracy, International IDEA

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 6660

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Nazifa Alizada, Outreach and Events Coordinator, International IDEA, n.alizada@idea.int

Webbplats: https://www.idea.int/

Senast uppdaterad: Onsdag 10 juni 2026

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Artificial intelligence is transforming how industries design, produce and innovate. The shift requires new skills, processes, and governance. How can industry, policymakers and innovation ecosystems collaborate to ensure the AI-driven industrial transition is inclusive and sustainable?

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The shift toward AI-driven industry is not simply about adopting new tools. It requires rethinking industrial systems, supply chains, workforce skills and research collaboration. The 2026 series of Engaging India at Almedalen examines how artificial intelligence is influencing identity, industrial transformation and planetary transition. In this seminar businesses, policymakers and innovators from Sweden and India share insights on building the next AI-enabled industrial era responsibly and sustainably. 14.00-14.40 Part 1: India-Sweden Strategic partnership in a changing world: Ambassador Anurag Bhushan + State Secretary Daniel Westlen 14.40-16.15 Part 2: The Reinvention of Industry-How Are We Building the Next Industrial Era? Panel discussion1, Panel discussion 2, Fireside chat with Sara Öhrvall

Medverkande

H.E. Ambassador Anurag Bhushan, Ambassador of India to Sweden

Daniel Westlén, Statssekreterare , Klimat- och Näringslivsdepartementet

Sofia Högman, Trade Commissioner of Sweden to India

Sara Öhrvall , Senior Advisor, Board Director, Investor AB, Ax Foods, Verisure

Swaminathan Ramanathan, Uppsala Universitet

Viral Thakker, Chief Business Office & Co-Founder, Credibl

Lena Sellgren , Chief Economist, Business Sweden

Andreas Håkansson , Partner and Head of AI & Data Management, PwC Sweden

Shilpa Sachdeva, Vice President Legal ​​​​, Jubilant Ingrevia

Raine Isaksson, Associate Professor & Docent, Uppsala Universitet

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7825

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Ja

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Kontaktperson: Swaminathan Ramanathan, Uppsala Universitet, 0739483199, swaminathan.ramanathan@angstrom.uu.se

Rupali Mehra, Content People AB, 0760780271, rupali@contentpeople.se

Webbplats: https://engagingindia.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/engagingindia/

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 9 juni 2026

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Europe’s security is no longer just about weapons, but the speed of tactical adaptation. Modern war is won by whole-of-society systems, not isolated armies. True deterrence requires bridging Nordic industrial power with Ukraine’s real-time battlefield innovation.

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Defense Cooperation with Nordics: Civil–Military Partnership & Security Architecture. From Sweden’s Gripen platforms to Ukraine’s FPV drone swarms, the future of defense lies in rapid technological synergy and civil-military integration. How defence cooperation, civil–military partnership, and frontline experience can strengthen Europe’s security architecture. We highlight opportunities for integrating Nordic Total Defence with Ukraine’s battle‑tested innovation, advancing joint production, and enhancing resilience across the region. Ukraine’s growing role as a provider of strategic security expertise underscores Carpathian Sea Democracy Week's contribution to Nordic–Ukrainian cooperation. How to transform Total Defense, moving from slow peacetime bureaucracy to live combat co-production. How to scale it. The panel explores how these two systems — Nordic preparedness and Ukraine’s wartime innovation — can reinforce each other to shape a stronger, more resilient European security order.

Medverkande

Ann-Sofie Alm, riksdagsledamot,, Utrikesutskottet, Försvarsberedningen, Moderaterna, M

Dr Liliya Honcharevych, Chair of Nordic Europe Hub Ukraine, Frm Acting Amb of Ukraine to Norway, Chair of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week (Ukrainian Almedalen)

Volodymyr Bitsak, Deputy, Sumy District Council, Defense, Ukrainee

Volodymyr Gordiienko, Head, Association of Innovation platform

Filip Reinhag, Hälso- och sjukvårdsnämndens ordförande. Regionfullmäktige ledamot. Regionstyrelsen ledamot, Region Gotland, S

Niels Engelschiøn , Ambassador of Norway to Sweden , Frm Ambassador to France, director general for EU (MFA Norway)

Serhii Dibrov, Major, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7023

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Dr Liliia Honcharevych, Chair, Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, +46708108555, carpathianweek2026@gmail.com

, 00380687708922

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGUSmYjbA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/carpathian-sea-democracy-week/

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 23 juni 2026

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Civilsamhället har en viktig roll vid bränder, kriser och i krig. Räddningstjänsten ansvarar för det förebyggande brandskyddet, men resurserna varierar mellan kommuner. För att stärka brandskyddet och krisberedskapen behövs en nationell satsning som omfattar civilsamhället och räddningstjänsterna.

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I Ukraina gör civilsamhället stora insatser för att stödja räddningstjänsterna. I Sverige saknas en samordnande funktion som kan ta tillvara den kunskap och erfarenhet som branschföreningar och andra organisationer har inom det förebyggande brandskyddsarbetet. Samtidigt förväntas de kommunala räddningstjänsterna ta på sig nya och utökade uppgifter inom det civila försvaret. De ökade kraven har dock inte följts av några tydliga nationella satsningar. Bör Myndigheten för civilt försvar få ett nationellt samordnande uppdrag för samtliga aktörer som arbetar med förebyggande brandskydd? Och vilka lärdomar kan Sverige dra från Ukraina, där organisationer och offentliga aktörer samverkar? Seminariet hålls på engelska.

Medverkande

Lukas Svärd, vd, SVEBRA, Svenska Brandsäkerhetsföretag

Artem Sheremet, Ukrainian FireFighters Foundation

Peter Arnevall, förbundsdirektör och räddningschef, Storstockholms brandförsvar

Anna-Maria Axelsson, förbundsordförande, Sveriges Civilförsvarsförbund

Alexandra Anstrell, Riksdagsledamot, M

Jonas Helling, Moderator, frilansjournalist

Anders Edstam, enhetschef avdelningen för räddningstjänst, Myndigheten för civilt försvar

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 6935

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Ja

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Kontaktperson: Ulrika Borg, Anpr Communications, 072 237 58 59, ulrika.borg@anpr.se

Lovisa von Schmalensée, Anpr Communications, 073-5172112, lovisa.von.schmalensee@anpr.se

Webbplats: https://svebra.se/

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 16 juni 2026

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How do Russia’s domestic political developments, foreign policy, and role in the global security order shape its relations with the outside world and ongoing conflicts, and what consequences does this have for Europe and the wider world?

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The discussion will highlight the country's domestic political developments, foreign policy and role in the global security order. Through analyses and conversations, Russia's relations with the outside world, ongoing conflicts and the consequences this has for Europe and the world will be discussed

Medverkande

Linas Linkevičius, Ambassador, Embassy of Lithuania to Sweden

Ola Billger, Head of Communication, National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA)

Thomas Nilsson , Director Military Intelligence and Security Service, MUST

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 7447

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Emma Jalkander, Head of Communication, Consilio International AB, 0703683613, emma.jalkander@consiliointernational.se

Linda Skarphagen, Coordinator, Consilio International AB, 0736004036, linda.skarphagen@consiliointernational.se

Webbplats: https://consiliointernational.se/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consilio-international/posts/?feedView=all

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 9 juni 2026

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How European cutting edge-technology, EU’s strategy for fusion industrialization and game-changing public investments can close the gap to front runners US and China, as fusion energy becomes geopolitics

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Efter hundra års forskning och senaste årens tekniska och politiska genombrott står fusionsenergi inför industrialisering inom nästa årtionde, med USA och Kina i ledarposition och Europa hack i häl. Med stora offentliga satsningar, en explosiv ökning av privat kapital och allt fler privata pilotanläggningar pågår det globala fusionsracet för fullt, med Norden och Sverige i första ledet. I en serie seminarier diskuteras potentialen och utmaningarna för svensk, nordisk och europeisk fusionskraft. Vilka möjligheter för nationell, regional och global utveckling, välstånd och innovation öppnas när energi inte längre är en begränsande faktor? Nordens fusionsenergi-satsning Novatron möter politik, industri, energibolag och civilsamhälle.

Medverkande

Erika Jangen, EU Senior Policy Advisor on Energy Technology , Moderator

Annika Wäppling Korzine, Head of Office, European Commission in Sweden

Mårten Löfberg, Director of Government and International Affairs, Novatron Fusion Group

Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden

Stefan Kvarfordt, Expert EU energy and climat policies, Svenskt Näringsliv

Pär Holmgren, Member of the European Parliament, Swedish Green Party, MP

Yuting Cui, Science Counselor , Embassy of China in Sweden

Samantha Job, Ambassador, Embassy of the United Kingdom in Sweden

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7939

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Mårten Löfberg, Director of Public Affairs, Novatron Fusion Group

Anna Liberg, Head of Strategy, Business Sweden

Webbplats: https://novatronfusion.com, https://business-sweden.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novatronfusion/posts/?feedView=all

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 8 juni 2026

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Total defence involves the whole of society, including students and higher education institutions. However, it is not always clear how students can and should contribute. How can students support total defence, and what can we learn from our Nordic and Baltic neighbours?

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This seminar explores the role of students in total defence, with a particular focus on how student unions contribute to strengthening democratic values. To provide an international perspective and opportunities for learning, we invite representatives from Nordic and Baltic student organisations to share how they work with these issues. The discussion will address questions such as: How do students view their role in total defence? How do student unions work with these issues, and what do they contribute? Is there greater awareness among students in the Nordic and Baltic countries than in Sweden? What similarities and differences can we identify? What can we learn from one another? The discussion will be held in English.

Medverkande

Rasmus Lindstedt (Moderator), President, Sveriges Förenade Studentkårer

Gabija Juzėnaitė, Vice President, Lithuanian National Union of Students (LSS)

Anselmi Auramo, President, University Students in Finland (SYL)

Nina Sandberg, generalsekreterare, Universitets- og høgskolerådet

Beata Holmlid, studentrepresentant, Campus totalförsvar

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 6937

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Mathilda Fredriksson, SFS, 0765440102, mathilda.fredriksson@sfs.se

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 22 juni 2026

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As democracy erodes in the EU’s neighbourhood, the effects spill across borders. In Türkiye and Georgia, human rights defenders are pushed back, and elections lose credibility. What does this mean for the EU’s responsibility and ability to act?

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Democracy is sliding backwards in several EU neighbouring countries, which is both a threat to the human rights of the citizens in these countries and creates security concerns for the EU. In both Turkiye and Georgia, the human rights situation has deteriorated rapidly in recent years: human rights defenders face considerable repression, and elections in both countries are losing credibility. In this session, Kajsa Ollongren, EU Special Representative for Human Rights, will discuss with two prominent human rights defenders from Turkiye and Georgia what the EU can do to promote democratisation when everything is moving in the other direction.

Medverkande

Kajsa Ollongren, EU:s särskilda representant för mänskliga rättigheter, Europeiska utrikestjänsten EEAS

Erik Jennische, Moderator, Civil Rights Defenders

Hanna Gerdes, Ordförande, Civil Rights Defenders

Eduard Marikashvili, Människorättsförsvarare, Georgien

Meltem Celikka, Människorättsförsvarare, Turkiet

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 10597

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Erik Jennische, Senior Global Advocacy Adviser, Civil Rights Defenders, erik.jennische@crd.org

Tor Hedling, Press and Communiations Officer, Civil Rights Defenders, tor.hedling@crd.org

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 4 juni 2026