HRH Prince of Sweden and Duke of Västergötland.

HRH Prince Daniel is a dedicated advocate for public health, entrepreneurship, and the well-being of young people. Prince Daniel is actively involved in various charitable organisations and initiatives, particularly those promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and entrepreneurship. He founded Prince Daniel’s Fellowship and Entrepreneurship Program, which aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in business and entrepreneurship.

Chair of the Board Investor AB and Svenskt Näringsliv.

Jacob Wallenberg is also Vice Chair of Wallenberg Investments AB, FAM AB, Patricia Industries and Ericsson AB. Mr. Wallenberg also serves on the Board of the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. He is a member of steering committee of the European Round Table for Industry, the Advisory Board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management. Mr. Wallenberg is a member of and Honorary Chair of IBLAC, the Mayor of Shanghai’s International Business Leaders Advisory Council. He is also member of the Trilateral Commission.

Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade.

Mr. Forssell has served as the Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade since 2022. Before his ministerial role, Mr. Forssell was a member of the Swedish Parliament representing the Moderate Party. He has held various positions within the party and has been involved in foreign policy and defence committees.

President and CEO
Vattenfall.

Ms. Borg has been the President and CEO of Vattenfall since November 2020. She has a long history with the company, having joined in 1999 and held various senior roles, including Senior Vice President of the Business Area Markets and CFO. Ms. Borg has been a driving force behind Vattenfall’s strategic goal of enabling fossil-free living within one generation.

H.M. Trade Commissioner for Europe.

Mr.  Barton serves as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe. He has extensive experience in trade policy, having previously served as Director of Trade Policy and Global Trade at the UK’s Department for International Trade. Mr. Barton has also worked on economic policy at HM Treasury.

Founding Partner and Strategist SusTechable.

Ms. Belfrage is a Founding Partner and Sustainability Strategist at SusTechable, an advisory firm that focuses on the intersection of sustainability and technology. She has a diverse background in tech entrepreneurship, venture capital, and media. Ms. Belfrage co-founded the startup Wrapp and has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote sustainable business practices.

The Alan Turing
Institute.

Ms. Cerwonka is the Director of International and Partnerships at The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. Ms. Cerwonka leads the institute’s efforts to build and maintain international collaborations with leading research organizations and institutions worldwide.

Chief Strategy Officer at
Saab.

Mr. Hedelin is the Chief Strategy Officer at Saab. He has been with Saab since 2017, where he is responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction. Mr. Hedelin has a strong background in strategic planning, business development, and defence technologies. Before joining Saab, he held various senior positions at Ericsson and was involved in the development of advanced communication systems.

President and CEO
Alfa Laval.

Mr. Erixon is the President and CEO of Alfa Laval. He took on the role in 2016 and has since been instrumental in steering the company towards sustainability and innovation. Before joining Alfa Laval, he held leadership positions at companies like Sandvik and Ovako. Under his leadership, Alfa Laval focuses on providing environmentally efficient and innovative solutions to various industries, including energy, marine, and food processing.

CEO and Co-Founder
Silo AI.

Mr. Sarlin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Silo AI, one of the largest private AI labs in the Nordics. He is a professor of practice at Hanken School of Economics and has a strong academic background with a PhD in Computer Science from Åbo Akademi University. Mr. Sarlin has published extensively on machine learning, AI, and financial stability. At Silo AI, he focuses on developing AI-driven solutions that help businesses enhance their operations and decision-making processes. Sarlin is also involved in various initiatives to promote the use of AI for solving societal challenges.

Right Honourable the Lord Sharma KCMG and former President of COP 26.

Alok Sharma is a British Member of the House of Lords and served as the President of COP26, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, held in Glasgow in 2021. As COP26 President, Alok Sharma played a key role in negotiating international agreements to combat climate change. He was elected MP in 2010, representing Reading West, and has held various ministerial roles, including Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. He was knighted in 2022 for his contributions to climate action and public service. He has a background in finance and worked in various international companies before entering politics.

Deputy Editor
The Economist.

Mr. Standage is the Deputy Editor of The Economist, overseeing the publication’s digital strategy and content. He joined The Economist in 1998 and has held various editorial positions, including Technology Editor and Business Editor. Mr. Standage is an author of several books, including “Writing on the Wall” and “The Victorian Internet,” which explore the historical context of modern technology. He holds a degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Oxford University.

Chatham
House.

Ms. van Rij is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Europe Programme at Chatham House, a leading international affairs think tank. Her research focuses on European politics, security, and economics. Van Rij holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Cambridge and has published extensively on EU politics, Brexit, and European security issues. At Chatham House, she leads research projects that provide in-depth analysis and policy recommendations on critical issues affecting Europe.

Swedish Defence
University.

Mr. Joakim Paasikivi is a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Swedish Army. Paasikivi has held numerous key positions, contributing significantly to both national defence and international military operations. His operational experience includes deployments in conflict zones under UN and NATO missions. In addition to his military duties, Mr. Paasikivi is a teacher at the Swedish Defence University and conducts research on contemporary security issues and military strategy.