Welcome to the
TECHARENA
22-23 february 2024
friends arena, stockholm
Bringing together Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Investors and Decision makers
Speakers
First speakers out
Steve Wozniak
Founder, Apple
Anabel Diaz Calderon
VP EMEA, Uber
Amit Arora
Professor of AI, Columbia University
Jessica Schultz
Partner, Northzone
Anko van der Werff
President and CEO, SAS
Stina Ehrensvärd
Co-Founder, Yubico
Johannes Schildt
CEO & Founder, Kry
Elisabeth Sterner
Head of Nordics, BlackRock
Martin Kern
Director, European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Kinga Stanislawska
Founder, European Women in VC
Morten Nyegaard
Head of Nordics, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Mike Butcher
Editor-at-large, TechCrunch
+ Many more to come
Experience Prominent Nordic Startups Side Events Four Stages Food Courts Panel Discussions Cutting-Edge Technology World Class Speakers Four Stages
HIGH LEVEL PANELS
INVESTOR SESSIONS
KEYNOTES
Startup competition
Official mingles & After Parties
Niched side events
Matchmaking
Founder sessions
TECH EXHIBITION
What's in it for
Startups
At The Tech Arena, startups are the heart of our community. We’ve tailored our platform to ensure that emerging businesses get the best resources, opportunities, and exposure.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with investors, mentors, and potential clients.
- Innovative Tools & Resources: Gain access to cutting-edge tools designed to help startups thrive.
- Exclusive Exhibitor Spots: Showcase your solutions at our prominent tech events.
- Funding Opportunities: Meet and pitch to top venture capitalists and angel investors.
- Visibility: Feature your startup in our widely-read publications and media channels.
Investors
We understands the unique needs of investors seeking the next big thing in the tech world. We curate a dynamic ecosystem to provide you with unparalleled access to groundbreaking startups and insights to inform your investment decisions.
- Curated Startup Showcase: Handpicked startups from various sectors to ensure you see the best and most promising.
- Deep Dive Sessions: Engage in detailed discussions with startup founders and understand their vision.
- Networking with Peers: Meet fellow investors, share insights, and potentially co-invest in promising ventures.
- Exclusive Investor Events: Priority invitations to investor-only panels, roundtables, and seminars.
- One-on-One Meetings: Arrange private meetings with startups of your interest for in-depth conversations.
- Ongoing Investor Education: Stay updated with the latest in tech and investment with our curated content and resources.
Executives
At The Tech Arena, we recognize the strategic needs of top-tier executives. Our platform is designed to provide decision-makers with the insights, connections, and opportunities they need to drive growth, innovation, and excellence in their organizations.
- Strategic Industry Insights: Access to in-depth discussions, and trend analyses tailored for executive needs.
- Priority Networking: Engage with other C-level executives, industry leaders, and thought pioneers in dedicated events.
- Innovation Discovery: Get a first look at emerging technologies and startups that can add value to your organization.
- Private Roundtables: Participate in closed-door discussions on pressing industry issues and best practices.
- Collaboration Opportunities: Discover potential business partnerships, mergers, or acquisition targets.
- Talent Scouting: Access to a pool of top-tier talent and rising stars for recruitment.
- Company Inspiration: Invite your colleagues to gain industry insight, inspiration, and a change of work environment.
Attendees
The Tech Arena is more than just an event; it’s an experience. Whether you’re an industry professional, tech enthusiast, student, or just curious, we’ve curated a range of features to ensure an enriching and insightful visit.
- Diverse Program Lineup: A wide range of sessions, from keynotes to panels, ensuring topics of interest for everyone.
- Networking Opportunities: Mix and mingle with a diverse group of attendees, from startups to industry leaders.
- Interactive Exhibits: Hands-on demos, product launches, and innovative technology showcases.
- Cultural Events: Immerse yourself in tech-inspired art installations, performances, and entertainment.
- Real-Time Q&A: Engage directly with speakers and panelists during sessions.
- Community Building: Join discussions, forums, and groups focused on specific topics or sectors, fostering deeper connections.
Themes
The Tech Arena 2024 is built on 4 overarching themes that all tie into a diverse range of topics that will be explored through engaging panels, key notes and the showcasing of cutting edge technology and the companies that have birthed them.
Leading through
Innovation
In times of disruption, innovation can address our societies major challenges.
From clean solutions in nutrition or energy to cutting-edge applications in health and education , innovation is paving the way for a tech-empowered future.
World-class
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is on the rise as technology continues to unlock a wealth of possibilities and resources. This powerful synergy is fostering, now more than ever, innovation and fueling its expansion for more revolutionary advancements.
Leveraging tech for
Sustainability
Today, technology advances are not only reshaping how we live and work, but also contributing to build a more sustainable future for next generations.
At the Tech Arena, we believe technology is a pivotal part of the solution!
Breaking barriers through
Leadership
Staying abreast of the latest developments of the ever-evolving technology world is crucial for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Adapting to AI innovations, balancing ethics and progress or building sustainable business strategies, all these new set of challenges will be discussed during Tech Arena 2024.
How to participate
Looking for a more integrated experience at The TECHARENA?
As a company, startup or investor you might want to deepen your engagement at The TECHARENA. Here are some ways you can maximize the output of your experience.
Startups
Access our Matchmaking tool
Included in the start-up pass
Get matched with and meet potential investors with the help of our matchmaking tool.
Pitch40
We invite all start ups and scaleups that are attending The Tech Arena to participate in our Pitch40 competition.
How to participate
Founders pre-party
Included in the start-up pass
Kick-start The Tech Arena experience at our founders pre-party with a global surprise artist.
Side events
Included in the start-up pass
Immerse yourself in several founder focused side events that will give you both invaluable knowledge but also serve as an opportunity to network with your peers.
Start-up booth
+Add on
Showcase your brand and business offering on The Tech Arena exhibition floor towards the best and brightest people of their industry. Read more
Pitch Stage
Apply for our designated founders stage where you can pitch and showcase your company to potential investors and customers. Interested? Send us an email at startup@techarena.se, detailing your company’s mission and why you wish to participate in the Founder’s Stage event.
Partners
Access our Matchmaking tool
Included in the partner pass
Get matched with and meet top executives and talent from various industries with our matchmaking tool.
Designated table in the meeting area
Included in the partner pass
Get access to a designated table in the meeting area where you can work, conduct meetings or just relax during the whole event.
Side events
Included in the partner pass
Immerse yourself in several partner focused side events that will give you both invaluable knowledge but also serve as an opportunity to network with your peers.
Partner booth
Add on. For inquiry please contact partner@techarena.se
Showcase your brand and business offering on The Tech Arena exhibition floor towards the best and brightest people of their industry.
Take the stage
For inquiry please contact partner@techarena.se
Contribute as a thought leader throughout the event by participating in panel discussions with other experts and innovators.
Investors
Access our Matchmaking tool
Included in the investor pass
Get matched with and meet exciting startups and founders with the help of our matchmaking tool.
Investor lounge
Included in the investor pass
Get access to the investor lounge where you can work, conduct meetings or just relax during the whole event.
Investor dinner
Included in the investor pass
Join an intimate dinner with your fellow peers for great food, networking and conversations.
Side events
Included in the investor pass
Immerse yourself in several investor focused side events that will give you both invaluable knowledge but also serve as an opportunity to network with your peers.
Investor booth
For inquiry please contact investor@techarena.se
Showcase your brand and business on The Tech Arena exhibition floor towards the best and brightest people of their industry.
Take the stage
For inquiry please contact investor@techarena.se
Contribute as a thought leader throughout the event by participating in panel discussions with other experts and innovators.
Volunteer
Are you interested to becoming a volunteer, please send us en email with some information about yourself and a link to you’r LinkedIn profile.
Tickets
After each ticket purchase we will verify personal and company information to validate that the correct ticket category has been chosen.
Startup pass
- 2-day pass
- Access to Matchmaking tool and meeting area
- Side Events
- Founder Sessions
- Founders Lounge
- Founders Mingle
Early bird €105
(€155)
Investor pass
- Investor Day (February 21)
- 2-day pass
- Access to Matchmaking tool and meeting area
- Investor sessions
- Side events
- Access to the Investor Lounge
- Investor Dinner
Early bird €495
(€650)
Executive pass
- 2-day pass
- Access to Matchmaking tool and meeting area
- Side Events
- Executive Sessions
- Executive Lounge
- Executive Mingle
Early bird €225
(€285)
Apply for
MEDIAPASS
“A dynamic environment for research and innovation is key to Sweden’s continued success in international markets. The Tech Arena will offer an excellent forum for increased cooperation and new partnerships, and I look forward to participating,”
"In tougher times it is even more important to gather believers and changemakers, to showcase new ideas and to create new connections between people and companies. We now need to be extra creative in forming collaborations and partnerships to continue playing an important role in solving some of the world’s greatest challenges."
“We are happy to welcome the global tech community to our unique atmosphere of sustainability and innovation in Stockholm.”
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Partners
Main partners
Key partners
Mobility partner
City partner
hospitality partner
MRF Group
Mister French Group
Become a partner
Elevate your brand at Sweden’s largest tech-and-innovation event, hosted at the iconic Friends Arena in Stockholm. By partnering with The Tech Arena, you gain:
- A spotlight on our main stage panel.
- Exclusive exhibition booths to showcase your innovations.
- The opportunity to host captivating side events.
- Extensive exposure through our dynamic digital and physical channels.
- Host your own Knowledge Tracks on one of our stages.
This is more than just an event; it’s a strategic platform to position your brand, enhance awareness, and foster meaningful connections with over 7,000 attendees, potential clients, and industry partners.
📩 Intrigued?
Let’s discuss the myriad possibilities. Email us at partner@techarena.se to begin our journey together.
About The Tech Arena
Sweden has in the last decades cemented itself as an innovation powerhouse of not only Europe but the world, giving rise to industry-leading companies through Swedish ingenuity. However, until now, there has never been a tech event in Sweden that has matched this incredible output of innovation and world class entrepreneurship
Until now.
On the 22-23rd of February 2024 at Friends arena in Stockholm – the biggest sports arena in the Nordics, we will bring together the brightest business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and decision makers from across the world, for the biggest tech happening in Sweden – The TECHARENA.
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Techarenan was founded in 2014 and aims to bring positive change to society by gathering the brightest and most driven business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and decision makers to share ideas, know how and create meaningful networks.
