# Techarena 2026 Event Overview

## Event Basics
- **Names & synonyms:** Techarena 2026, Tech Arena 2026, TechArena 2026, Techarena event, 2026 Techarena conference.  
- **Dates:** The event takes place **11 – 12 February 2026** at the **Strawberry Arena in Stockholm**, Swedenhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=20.  
- **Setting:** Scandinavia’s largest tech‑and‑business event; brings thousands of founders, investors and corporate leaders together for two days of keynotes, panels and networkinghttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=NEW%C2%A0ERA%2C%20NEXT%C2%A0MINDSET.  
- **Scale:** Over **300 speakers**, **4 main stages**, **11 topic tracks**, **100+ side events** and a **matchmaking platform** enable participants to meet customers, partners and investorshttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20GET%20INSPIRED%20%26,Tech%20%26%20Innovation%20Exhibition.  
- **Global reach:** Attendees come from more than **125 countries** and include **1,000+ investors**https://techarena.se/#:~:text=An%20event%20full%20of%20opportunities.  

## Theme & Tracks
- **Theme:** *New Era, Next Mindset*.  The world is in a disruptive cycle; Techarena calls on entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and policymakers to embrace change and help shape what comes nexthttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=2026%20THEME.  
- **Topic tracks:**  
  * AI & Technology – how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and enabling innovations like autonomous robots and delivery droneshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=2026%20Tracks%3A.  
  * Global Order – geopolitics, trade and technology are redrawing the map of powerhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEW%20ERA%20A,leaders%20highlighting%20trends%20and%20directions.  
  * Startup to Unicorn – founders share how they scaled bold ideas into billion‑dollar companieshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEXT%20MINDSET%20Startup,stakes%20startup%20world.  
  * Investments – new investment strategies and investor theses resetting the ecosystemhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEXT%20MINDSET%20Investments,thesis%20is%20resetting%20the%20ecosystem.  
  * Medtech – advances in medical technology powered by AI and cutting‑edge innovationshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=is%20resetting%20the%20ecosystem.  
  * Defence Tech – dual‑use technologies shaping security and civilian innovationhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEW%20MINDSET%20Defence,both%20security%20and%20civilian%20innovation.  
  * Corporate Innovation – how large enterprises reinvent themselves through bold innovationhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEW%20ERA%20Corporate,reinventing%20themselves%20through%20bold%20innovation.  
  * Marketing – AI and automation changing communication and social‑media ruleshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEW%20ERA%20Marketing,are%20changing%20the%20marketing%20game.  
  * Product & UX – no‑code AI and rapid product development disrupting the markethttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEW%20ERA%20Product,soon%20to%20flood%20the%20market.  
  * Leadership – selling rules are changing; buyers are digital‑first, cycles are shorter, trust is everythinghttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEXT%20MINDSET%20Leadership,reshaping%20prospecting%2C%20closing%2C%20and%20expansion.  
  * Impact – sustainability, inclusivity and impact turned into competitive advantageshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Changing%20Economy%20NEXT%20MINDSET%20Impact,regulatory%20pressures%20and%20stakeholder%20expectations.  
- These tracks are often called **themes**, **topics**, **sessions** or **focus areas**.  

## Speakers
- **First announced 2026 speakers:**  
  * **Zlatan Ibrahimović** – football iconhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=First%20Speakers%20Announced%20for%20Techarena,2026.  
  * **Boris Johnson** – former UK Prime Ministerhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Boris%20Johnson.  
  * **Samantha Cristoforetti** – ESA astronauthttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Samantha%20Cristoforetti.  
  * **Mikayel Vardanyan** – COO & co‑founder of Picsarthttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Mikayel%20Vardanyan.  
  * **Anna Bateson** – CEO of The Guardianhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Anna%20Bateson.  
  * **Markus Villig** – CEO & co‑founder of Bolthttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Markus%20Villig.  
  * **Asha Saxena** – bestselling author of “The AI Factor”, Columbia Universityhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Asha%20Saxena.  
  * **Bastian Hasslinger** – partner at Index Ventureshttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Bastian%20Hasslinger.  
  * **Franziska Bell** – chief AI officer, Ford Motor Companyhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Franziska%20Bell.  
- **Past speakers:** Richard Branson (Virgin Group), Jessica Meir (NASA astronaut), Al Gore (former US vice‑president), Steve Wozniak (Apple co‑founder), Sanna Marin (former Finnish PM) and other global leadershttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/theme#:~:text=Global%20Leaders%20who%20have%20been,on%20our%20Stage.  
- The speaker lineup showcases **international leaders**, **policy makers**, **tech visionaries** and **successful founders**.  

## Ticket Types & Prices (Super‑Early “Moose” discount)
Prices include VAT where noted and reflect **super‑early bird** discounts (approximately 50 % off)—the offers are valid for a limited timehttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=.  All tickets provide **full 2‑day arena access**, entry to the **full event program**, **100+ side events**, the **matchmaking platform**, **1‑to‑1 meeting tables**, **work lounges**, and **after‑party & mingles**https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Attendee.  Group tickets reduce the per‑ticket price.

| Ticket Type | Audience & price | Extra benefits |
|---|---|---|
| **Attendee** | For company employees, agencies, tech enthusiasts and general attendees. Super‑early price ≈ €219 (≈45 % off; regular €399)https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=. | All core benefits; option to buy 3‑ or 5‑ticket bundleshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Group%20Tickets. |
| **Startup & Scaleup** | For startups/scaleups with scalable business model & <150 employeeshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Startup%26%20Scaleup. Super‑early price ≈ €126 (regular €229)https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Startup%26%20Scaleup. | Includes investor & corporate speed dating, pitch‑competition applications and startup‑specific eventshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Apply%20to%20investor%20%26%20corporate. |
| **Investor** | For venture capitalists, angels, family offices and CVCs. Super‑early price ≈ €291 (regular €529)https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Investor. | Includes **Investor Day (10 Feb)**, exclusive LP/GP sessions, investor lounge, investor‑only sessions/events and pre‑booked investor podshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Investor%20DAY%C2%A0on%20Feb%2010. |
| **Executive** | For C‑level executives, founders and high‑level decision makers. Super‑early price ≈ €274 (regular €499)https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Executive. | Includes executive lounge access, C‑level side events and access to the CEO Summithttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=After%20party%20%26%20Mingles. |
| **Community** | For NGOs and startup ecosystem builders. Super‑early price ≈ €164 (regular €299)https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=Community. | Subsidized ticket; includes all core benefits; limited to qualifying community organizationshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/tickets#:~:text=. |

**Ticket policies & logistics:** Tickets are personal (not shareable), electronic (QR code in your profile), and non‑refundable but transferable before the eventhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Can%20two%20people%20share%20a,different%20days%20of%20the%20event. Badge and wristband pick‑up details will be released in January 2026https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=How%20can%20I%20claim%20my,badge.  Travellers can reach the arena via Stockholm commuter trains #41 or #40 to Solna, followed by a 14‑minute walk; the ride from Stockholm Central takes ~7 minuteshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=You%20can%20easily%20travel%20from,to%20get%20to%20the%20arena.  Suitcases and large backpacks aren’t allowed inside but can be checkedhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Can%20I%20bring%20my%20bag%3F.  The venue is fully wheelchair‑accessible; personal assistants enter for free and assistance dogs are welcomehttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Is%20Techarena%20accessible%20by%20wheelchair%3F.  Food courts and working lounges are availablehttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Will%20there%20be%20food%20at,the%20event.  Children aren’t allowedhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Can%20I%20bring%20my%20kids,to%20the%20event.

## Why Attend Techarena 2026?
Techarena positions itself as the **place to meet, learn, connect and do business**.  Reasons to attend vary by participant type:

### General benefits
- **Make valuable connections:** 100+ networking side events, matchmaking platform and 1‑to‑1 meeting areas facilitate meetings with potential customers, partners, investors and peershttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Why%20ATTEND.  
- **Get inspired & stay ahead:** Over 300 speakers on four stages share insights on future trends, product launches and diverse topicshttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Get%20Inspired%20and%20Stay%20Ahead,product%20launches%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Do business:** The event makes it easy to find customers and partners, raise funds and explore deal flowhttps://techarena.se/#:~:text=Do%20Business%20%2B%20Find%20customers,Deal%20flow%20Changing%20Economy.  

### Startups & Scaleups
- **Meet clients & partners:** Exposure to thousands of business leaders and access to a founder lounge and exhibition areahttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/startup-scaleup#:~:text=Meet%20Your%20Next%20Client%20and,brand%20%26%20product%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Secure funding:** Interact with ~2,000 investors controlling around **US$ 2 trillion AUM**, investor‑startup speed dating and 1‑to‑1 matchmakinghttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/startup-scaleup#:~:text=Get%20Funding%20from%20International%20Capital,1%20matchmaking%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Learn from leaders:** Dedicated founder stage with 300+ speakers across four stages and exclusive networking opportunitieshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/startup-scaleup#:~:text=Learn%20from%20and%20Meet%20Global,Exclusive%20Networking%20Opportunities%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Activities:** Startup exhibition booths, pitch competition (TOP46), investor office hours and startup lounge provide visibility and mentoring opportunitieshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/startup-scaleup#:~:text=Whether%20you%E2%80%99re%20looking%20for%20investments%2C,is%20the%20place%20for%20you.

### Investors
- **Curated investor experience:** Investor Day (10 Feb) offers panels, dinners and networking exclusively for VCs and LPshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/investors#:~:text=A%20Curated%20and%20Hyper%20Focused,Investor%20Event.  
- **Connect with LPs & founders:** LP/GP lunches and investor‑startup sessions match investors with startups and emerging fund managershttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/investors#:~:text=Connect%20with%20LP%27s%20and%20Startups,startup%20sessions%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Dedicated spaces:** Investor lounge for meetings and relaxation, private meeting rooms, investor balcony and exclusive side eventshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/investors#:~:text=MATCHMAKING%20plattform%20and%201,Area.  

### Corporates
- **Connect & showcase:** Exhibit products, connect with potential customers and partners, and attend over 100 networking eventshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/corporates#:~:text=Connect%20with%20Customers%20and%20Partners,1%20meeting%20area%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Strategic insight:** Learn from 300+ speakers on four stages; see future trends and product launcheshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/corporates#:~:text=Gain%20Strategic%20Insights%20and%20Get,product%20launches%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Discover innovation:** Meet leading startups, experience future tech and mingle with business leadershttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/corporates#:~:text=Discover%20Innovation%20and%20Business%20Opportunites,with%20business%20leaders%20Changing%20Economy.

### International Delegations
- **Explore the Nordic innovation ecosystem:** Experience Sweden’s innovation capital, join the international delegation program and attend 100+ side events with leading decision makershttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/international-delegations#:~:text=Explore%20the%20Innovation%20Capital%20of,the%20Nordics.  
- **Meet global leaders:** 300+ speakers and exclusive networking events offer access to world‑class leaders and innovatorshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/international-delegations#:~:text=Experience%20the%20Nordic%27s%20Innovation%20Ecosyste%2C.  
- **Promote your brand:** Delegations can showcase products on stage or in the exhibition to position their countries or companies in the Nordicshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/international-delegations#:~:text=Position%20Your%20Brand%20in%20the,stage%20opportunities%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Tailored program:** Includes welcome dinner, personalized tours, hotel discounts and country‑delegation roundtableshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/international-delegations#:~:text=A%20Tailored%20Program%20for%20International,Delegations.  

### Media
- **Access to leaders:** Journalists get exclusive access to global business leaders, trend setters and world‑renowned speakershttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/media#:~:text=Innovation%20%26%20Leadership%20Stories%20Across,Business%20and%20Tech.  
- **Cover startup stories:** Meet today’s and tomorrow’s unicorn founders and see the innovation exhibitionhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/media#:~:text=Meet%20Today%27s%20and%20Tomorrow%27s%20Unicorn,Future%20Innovation%20Exhibition%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Create content:** Use interview areas, podcast studios and event video facilities to produce multi‑platform storieshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/media#:~:text=Create%20Multi%20Platform%20Content%20%2B,Event%20Video%20Stories%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Amenities:** Media area, media lounges and podcast rooms overlook the arena floor for comfortable reportinghttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/media#:~:text=Media%20Area.

### Volunteers
- **Experience and impact:** Volunteering provides hands‑on experience in a dynamic environment, skill development and learning from professionalshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/volunteers#:~:text=Your%20Opportunity%20to%20Make%20an,Impact.  
- **Network:** Volunteers meet leaders, innovators and 300+ speakers while helping run Scandinavia’s biggest tech eventhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/volunteers#:~:text=Step%20Into%20the%20International%20Tech,Networking%20opportunities%20Changing%20Economy.  
- **Roles:** Team leads, entrance/registration, hospitality support, technical support, speaker assistance, networking lounges, exhibition & meeting areas, and side‑event coordinationhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/volunteers#:~:text=Team%20Leads.  

## Additional Information
- **Event platform:** Attendees must use the Techarena platform/app to book meetings and join side events; details go live at the end of January 2026https://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=What%20do%20I%20need%20to,prepare.  
- **Visa support:** Techarena provides invitation letters to support visa applications upon requesthttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Can%20you%20help%20with%20the,visa%20invitation%20letter.  
- **Accommodation:** The event partners with Stockholm hotels such as Nobis Hospitality Group and The Winery Hotel; participants receive discount codes once they book ticketshttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=Where%20should%20I%20stay%3F.  
- **Preparation checklist:** Have a ticket with your name; download the event app; bring your badge, valid ID and positive energyhttps://techarena.se/events/techarena-2026/faq#:~:text=What%20do%20I%20need%20to,prepare.  

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