The Most Inspiring Tech
Speaker
Program of the Year
Two Days of Tech Inspiration, Insights, and Future Perspectives
The free and open speaker program is one of the key drivers behind Stockholm Tech Show’s strong visitor numbers. With international thought leaders, visionary executives, and experts on stage, the program attracts thousands of decision-makers who want to stay ahead of digital transformation.
By exhibiting at Stockholm Tech Show, your brand is positioned right at the centre of this knowledge hub. While visitors come to hear about AI, Cyber Security, Cloud, Data Centres, Retail Technology, Future of Work, and Sustainability, they also come to meet new suppliers and partners who can help them take the next step.
This unique combination of high-level content and a bustling exhibition floor creates the perfect environment for you to generate leads, strengthen your brand, and build long-term business relationships.
Morning Seminars
Each day at Stockholm Tech Show begins with a moment designed to inspire, challenge, and set the pace for everything that follows. The Morning Seminars bring world-class voices to the stage – free and open for everyone – offering powerful insights into innovation, technology, and the future.
On Day 1, Dr. David Barnes, Brigadier General (Ret.), U.S. Army, and former Chief AI Ethics Officer, takes the stage. A leading authority on AI, digital transformation, and innovation leadership, he developed the U.S. Army’s Responsible AI Strategy and has advised organizations including IEEE, DARPA, and NATO. His keynote brings the future into focus – a thought-provoking start to the day.
On Day 2, Jeff Sundheim, Account Director at Google and a 16-year veteran in AI and personalization, shares how technology is reshaping business and customer experience. With experience from Google, Apple, and leading agencies, he provides a unique perspective on harnessing AI-driven innovation to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.
Two mornings. Two extraordinary voices. One powerful start to Stockholm Tech Show.
Keynotes
The keynotes are the moments that set the pace for Stockholm Tech Show.
International visionaries and thought leaders share ideas and perspectives that go beyond trends – delivering inspiration that redefines how we think about technology, business, and society.
Exploring themes such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data centres, devops, and mobility, the keynote sessions embody competence development at the highest level.
They are free and open for everyone – created to spark bold thinking, challenge conventions, and ignite the conversations that shape tomorrow.
Free AI Stage
Rebecka Ångström
Principal Researcher
Ericsson Research
Alagan Mahalingam
CEO & Founder
Rootcode
Magnus Nydén
Executive Director
AstraZeneca
Ludvig Strand
Emerging Tech & AI Future Analyst
Axel Johannson
Caroline Mørck Jensen
President
Prosci Europe
Jens Zerbst
Vice President, CIO and Head of IT
Vattenfall
Daniel Gillblad
Co-Director & Chef AI and Security
Recorded Future & AI Sweden
Mats Hultin
Partner
Burnt Oak Partners
Hanifeh Khayyeri
Magnus Jernberg
Director of Education
Swedish Air Force
Andreas Lundmark
CEO and Co-Founder
Berget AI
Anna Wikmundt
CEO
Valhalla Vault
Free Cyber Security Stage
As digitalisation accelerates, the demands on security and scalable infrastructure have never been greater. On the Free & Open Cyber Security & Cloud Stage, leading voices explore how resilience, compliance, and innovation must move hand in hand. Here, critical data meets the power of the cloud – revealing how secure, agile, and efficient systems are built to thrive in an era of constant change. Through bold insights and visionary perspectives, this stage shows how the convergence of cybersecurity and cloud is not just protecting the present, but enabling the future.
Hanna Linderståhl
Chairperson & CEO
Swedish Safety Standard & Earhart Business Protection Agency
Matthias Lysell
Ethical Hacker
Lysells Security And Tech
Åsa Schwarz
CEO
Aranya Consulting
Free Data Centre Stage
Everything digital depends on the data centre – and everything about it is changing. The Free & Open Data Centre Stage is where the critical questions of energy, capacity, and sustainability meet bold new answers. From hyperscale strategies to green technologies, this stage is where bold solutions are revealed, and the future of critical infrastructure is set in motion. It’s about resilience, efficiency, and innovation – at the very core of transformation.
Janne Paananen
Data Center Systems Architect
Eaton
Kristina Madolova Jarlhov
Architecture & Engineering program manager
Axis Communications
Krister Lundin
Nordic Director
Akeab AB
Magnus Lindén
Seniorkonsult
Sweco
Philip Alsop
Editor
Data Solutions Magazine
Mark Bulmer
Global Market Development Data Centers
GF
Patrick Walsh
Chief Innovation Officer
Salboheds
Dimitri Wolf
Principal, Data Center Systems
Aquatherm GmbH
Matthew Beck
Project Director
WSP Norge
Jonas Rune
Environmental Consultant & Manager
WSP Sverige
Mark Acton
Executive Director
The DCA (Data Centre Alliance) UK
Cecilia Hjertzell
Chairwoman
Ocean Community Nordic
Dame Dawn Childs
President
Pure Data Centres Group
Dr. Jon Summers
Professor
Luleå University / RISE
Tor Björn Minde
Professor
Luleå Tekniska Universitet /RISE
Free DevOps Stage
Magnus Nydén
Executive Director
AstraZeneca
Henrik Carlsson
Director of IT & Digital
Reitan Convenience (7-Eleven & Pressbryån)
Jens Zerbst
Vice President, CIO and Head of IT
Vattenfall
Mats Hultin
Partner
Burnt Oak Partners
Magnus Jernberg
Director of Education
Swedish Air Force
Andrew Busby
Senior Industry Advisor
BOXTEC
Florian Westerdahl
CTO
Lindex
Free Mobile Stage
Mobile technology has reshaped the way we live, work, and connect – and its impact is only accelerating. On the Mobile Stage, industry leaders and disruptors explore how 5G, edge computing, and next-generation connectivity are redefining possibilities across every sector. This is where mobility becomes transformation – turning networks into platforms for innovation, and unlocking opportunities that reach far beyond devices. The Mobile Stage is about speed, connectivity, and the power to move industries forward.
Dr Pernilla Jonsson
Head of Consumer & Industry Lab
Ericsson Research
Tord Wingren
Founder
BrainLit
Charlotta Kvarnström
Partner, Europe Central & Nordics Technology, Media and Telecommunications Leader
EY
Cyber Security Summit Day 1
Cyber Security Summit Day 1
Cybersecurity is no longer a technical add-on — it’s the foundation of every modern organisation. On Day 1 of the Cyber Security Summit, leading experts, ethical hackers, and innovators unpack the threats, tactics, and technologies shaping tomorrow’s digital battlefield. From live hacking demos to high-level strategy, this is where vulnerability turns into knowledge — and knowledge becomes defence.
David Jacoby, one of the world’s most recognised ethical hackers, sets the tone with fearless demonstrations and insights drawn from real attacks. More industry leaders will join the stage, each bringing frontline experience from securing critical systems and infrastructure across the Nordics and beyond.
The Cyber Security Summit is about resilience, readiness, and staying ahead of what’s coming. Your pass includes full access to Stockholm Tech Show — AI, Cloud, DevOps and more — giving you the bigger picture behind the threats. Seats are limited, and the threat landscape won’t slow down.
Agnes Onne
CEO & Co-founder
Controla
Ambassador Jan Knutsson
Permanent Representative of Sweden
NATO
Mats Hultin
Partner
Burnt Oak Partners
Matthias Lysell
Ethical Hacker
Lysells Security And Tech
Åsa Schwarz
CEO
Aranya Consulting
Marcus Murray
Founder & Cyber Expert
Truesec
Philip Törner
Co-Founder
Venor
Sabrina Johansson
Cyber Security Expert
David Jacoby
Ethical Hacker, Researcher and Security Advisor, Chief Research Officer
Syndis
DevOps Summit Day 2
DevOps is no longer just a methodology — it’s the engine powering modern software delivery. On Day 2 of the DevOps Summit, Europe’s leading engineers, architects, and innovators dive into the practices and tools redefining how teams build, ship, and scale. From AI-enhanced pipelines to platform engineering and cross-team collaboration, this is where process becomes performance — and velocity meets reliability.
Hear from the pioneers driving transformation inside Sweden’s most ambitious tech organisations and global enterprises. They’ll share unfiltered insights, failures turned into frameworks, and the strategies that let them deliver faster without sacrificing quality or security.
The DevOps Summit is about breaking silos, elevating teams, and creating systems that scale with confidence. Your pass includes full access to Stockholm Tech Show — AI, Cyber Security, Cloud, and more — because meaningful DevOps innovation happens when every layer connects. Seats are limited, and the next evolution of software delivery is already underway.
Kristofer Hallen
Strategic Product Manager Engineering Environment
Ericsson
Jonah Andersson
Senior Azure Consultant / Architect
Jonah Andersson Tech AB
Rasmus Lystrøm
Chief Cloud Officer & International DevOps Keynote Speaker
Patrick Debois
Author and DevOps Pioneer
TECH Sprints
Ready to turbocharge your creativity? Join Albert Bengtson and Roland Williams from Innovation Pioneers for not one — but two high-energy Tech Sprints on each day at Stockholm Tech Show, 26–27 May 2026!
A Tech Sprint is like a hackathon on rocket fuel. Instead of coding all night, small, diverse teams work through a fast-paced, expertly facilitated process to crack real challenges, explore bold ideas, prototype smart solutions, and test what actually works — all in a short, focused burst. The result? Clear insights, validated concepts, and real momentum.
The team at Innovation Pioneers are masters at turning complexity into clarity. With years of experience guiding organisations through innovation, change, and collaboration, Albert Bengtson and Roland Williams create an environment that’s energetic, inclusive, and outcome-driven. Expect pace, purpose, and plenty of “aha!” moments.
Come sprint, not stumble — and be part of something genuinely impactful.
Mingle
International Breakfast
Start your morning at Stockholm Tech Show 2026 with the International Breakfast – a truly global networking experience right on the show floor. Gather with ambassadors, business leaders, and innovators from across the world to share ideas, forge partnerships, and explore the future of international collaboration. In a relaxed morning setting, you’ll gain valuable insights into global tech landscapes, discover new opportunities for cross-border innovation, and connect with the people shaping tomorrow’s technology. It’s the perfect way to begin a day of vision, inspiration, and meaningful connections at Stockholm Tech Show.
Awards
On Day 1, the networking event transforms into a celebration of the future – the Stockholm Tech Show Awards. Honouring innovation, creativity, and progress through the Girl in Tech and Tech Innovation Award. Join us as we celebrate tomorrow’s changemakers.
