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Connected Business 2026

Feb 3, 2026, 10.30–17.30, Stjärntorget 1, Solna

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Made in Sweden! Swedish businesses have long been digital pioneers. Our superpower is the ability to turn new technology into real-world impact for companies, the public sector, and society at large. This strength is now being challenged by growing cyber threats, geopolitical turbulence, and fractures in global digital ecosystems.

The stage at Connected Business 2026.

Welcome to Connected Business 2026, where we're bringing together decision-makers, innovators, and thought leaders to explore what Swedish businesses and public sector organizations should excel at in digital innovation going forward – and how to strike the right balance between internal capabilities and partnerships without compromising security. We'll also share more about the role Telia and Telia Cygate play in this evolution, and why robust, secure, and sovereign digital infrastructure matters.

Agenda

11:30–13:00 | Registration & Lunch Networking

13:00–13:15 | Welcome & Introduction

  • Fredrik Stenberg, Telia and Fredrik Sidmar, Telia Cygate

13:15–13:35 | Keynote: Digital Threats and Opportunities for Sweden in a Turbulent World

  • Mattias Hanson, Major General and CIO, Swedish Armed Forces

13:35–14:10 | Customer Case: Increased Business Value and Stronger Security

14:10–14:35 | Panel: Where Should We Excel in Digital Innovation?

  • Anders Olsson, Telia

  • Erik Slottner, Minister for Civil Defense

  • Åsa Zetterberg, TechSverige

14:35–15:20 | Break & Networking

15:20–16:20 | Made in Sweden. That's Telia.

16:20–16:50 | Inspiration: A Digital Pioneer – Made in Sweden

16:50–17:00 | Summary & Next Steps

17:00–18:30 | After Work & Networking Reception

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Best regards,

Telia & Telia Cygate

Connected Business 2025.

Our speakers

  • Anna Olin Kardell

    Moderator: Anna Olin Kardell

    Anna Olin Kardell brings over 25 years of experience as a journalist, host, producer, and communications expert. She'll lead the conversations with our guests, ask the right questions, and engage participants to make the day as valuable as possible for everyone in attendance.

  • Erik Slottner – Minister for Civil Affairs

    Erik Slottner – Minister for Civil Affairs

    Municipalities and regions are facing challenging times – both from economic uncertainty and the war in our neighboring region. Erik Slottner's mission is to foster effective collaboration between municipalities, regions, and the state so that all levels of government can deliver their essential public services in the best possible way. As Minister for Civil Affairs, he also focuses on advancing digitalization within public administration to improve citizen services and increase efficiency across government agencies.

  • Major General Mattias Hanson – CIO, Swedish Armed Forces

    Major General Mattias Hanson – CIO, Swedish Armed Forces

    Major General Mattias Hanson leads the Swedish Armed Forces' digital transformation. With a clear vision to strengthen Sweden's defense capabilities through innovation, he's driving extensive efforts to modernize IT infrastructure and develop new digital capabilities. Hanson plays a key role in positioning the Swedish Armed Forces as a leading force in 5G within NATO – an initiative designed to enhance operational effectiveness and future-proof communications in critical environments.

  • Petter – artist and entrepreneur.

    Petter – artist and entrepreneur

    Petter shares his journey as a Swedish creative entrepreneur navigating a global, digital landscape. Drawing on the Made in Sweden ethos, he explores how Swedish values like authenticity, long-term thinking, courage, and a drive for innovation translate into lasting competitive advantage, relevance, and renewal.

  • Bosse Tell – CEO and Owner, Recotech.

    Bosse Tell – CEO and Owner, Recotech

    Recotech is a Swedish manufacturing company that specializes in components for extreme environments, such as power plants and fighter jets. High quality and reliability are fundamental customer requirements – including when it comes to digital infrastructure. Bosse, CEO of Recotech, explains why information security enables growth and how Recotech manages extreme requirements.

  • Fredrik Stenberg – Head of Telia Business.

    Fredrik Stenberg – Head of Telia Business

    Fredrik has led Telia's business operations since last summer. He brings extensive experience from senior leadership roles across the telecom industry, including a position on the executive management team at another major Swedish operator. His leadership background spans business development, customer service, and transformation. Fredrik originally came from the Stenbeck sphere, where he worked across multiple companies, and has also been an entrepreneur.

  • Fredrik Sidmar – CEO, Telia Cygate

    Fredrik Sidmar – CEO, Telia Cygate

    Fredrik is CEO of Telia Cygate, part of Telia's enterprise business and a leading provider of IT infrastructure with specialized expertise in networking, security, and cloud. With extensive experience in business development and digital transformation, Fredrik works with Swedish companies and organizations to navigate and secure their digital environments.

  • Magnus Leonhardt – Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Telia

    Magnus Leonhardt – Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Telia

    Magnus is Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Telia, with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. Focused on emerging technology and societal development, he leads Telia's work in developing solutions that meet the digital needs of businesses and the public sector.