Arctic Business Day 2022

14 September 2022 13:00-19:00Arctic Business

It all starts with one idea

... let's make it extraordinary!

Welcome to Arctic Business Day 2022, an event focused on the role that innovation and startups have in the industrial revolution taking place in Northern Sweden right now!

You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the following topics through informative discussions, panels, and networking sessions:

🧠 What is the role and need for innovation in the industry today?
💶 Why should you invest in Northern Sweden?
🤝 How can you join a startup and have a greater impact in society overall?

When: September 14, 2022 at 13:00-19:00 CET
Where: Arctic Business at Luleå Science Park, Aurorum 1C.

Welcome!

Agenda

13:00

Welcome

Jens Lundström, CEO Arctic Business Incubator AB
Chana Svensson, moderator & CEO MindDig

15m

13:15

Work at a Startup

What is it like to join and work at a startup, as compared to a more mature company? What are the major differences, advantages and challenges? Discussion and workshop.

Lisa Lindvall, founder & CEO of The Fit AB

45m

Invest in a Startup

What does a seasoned angel investor look for? An honest overview of lessons learned and mistakes made. Discussion and workshop.

Monica Hedberg, Serial entrepreneur and Business Angel

45m

Story of a Startup

What is it like to start, run and then exit a startup. Discussion and workshop.

Neil Costigan, CEO of BehavioSec (recently acquired by LexisNexis Risk Solutions)

45m

Neil Costigan

CEO BehavioSec (recently acquired by Lexis Nexis)

14:00

Networking & Coffee

40m

14:40

Perspectives on Northern Sweden

Reflections and perspectives on how Northern Sweden is viewed from the outside; both nationally & internationally within the context of the green industrial transformation that is happening here. What are our greatest strengths and challenges.

Anna Kinberg Batra, Chair of the Board Swedish Space Corporation

20m

Anna Kinberg Batra

Chair of the Board Swedish Space Corporation

15:00

Role of Innovation

What role must innovation take in the green industrial transformation? What role can startups, innovators and investors play in the incredible transformation of Northern Sweden take in all this? Is now the right time to launch your startup?

Panel discussion by:

Anne Graf, H2 Green Steel
Anna Kinberg Batra, SSC
Klas Dagertun, Kaunis Iron
Linda Lyckman, SSC

40m

15:45

Challenge of the Day

You will be offered a 'Challenge of the Day' to discuss and learn in teams.

45m

16:30

Meet our Heroes

Speed intro to the startups present at the event.

15m

16:45

Networking with Guests & Heroes + Dinner

More time to meet and discuss with all the startups and guests present. Dinner & Drinks will be served around 1730h

5h 0m

Speakers

Anna Kinberg Batra
Chair of the Board Swedish Space Corporation

Neil Costigan
CEO BehavioSec (recently acquired by Lexis Nexis)

Lisa Lindvall
Founder & CEO of The Fit

Chana Svensson
CEO MindDig

Jens Lundström
CEO Arctic Business & ESA BIC Sweden

Linda Lyckman
SVP Business & Tech Innovation Swedish Space Corporation

Klas Dagertun
CEO Kaunis Iron AB

Anne Graf
VP Infrastructure Services H2 Green Steel

Monica Hedberg
Serial entrepreneur and Business Angel

Organized by

Arctic Business