15 January 2026 10:00-22:00 CETUni3 by Geely, Gothenburg

Ignite Sweden Summit

January 15, 2026 - Gothenburg, Sweden

Get ready for a new edition of Ignite Sweden Summit 2026, our flagship event showcasing best practices in startup partnerships and sparking meaningful connections across the innovation ecosystem.

With a program that features keynote speakers, success stories, fireside chats, exclusive tech visits, and the much-anticipated Ignite Awards, this is the go-to conference for corporate innovation leaders, public sector changemakers, and startup founders.


Learn new tools: Gain insights into scaling startup partnerships for impact.
Get inspired: Learn from case studies of startup collaborations fueling innovation strategies.
Connect: Engage with potential collaboration partners and fellow startup enthusiasts.
Interact: Participate in discussions designed to share experiences and best practices.
Celebrate success: The Ignite Awards will honor the standout success collaborations of 2025.
Explore local innovation hubs: Discover the innovative landscape of Gothenburg.


Since 2017, Ignite Sweden Summit has gathered hundreds of Swedish and international innovation leaders. This year, we anticipate welcoming  around 200 enthusiastic participants to our conference.

Please note: participation is by invitation only. Use your registration code to confirm your spot. Interested in participating? Reach out to info@ignitesweden.org and let us know!


Practical Information

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Preliminary Agenda:
10:00-12:00 Tech visits
12:00-13:00 Networking Lunch
13:00-17:00 Conference program
19:00-22:00 Dinner & Ignite Awards 


Venues:

Conference:
Uni3 by Geely
Pumpgatan 1, Lindholmen, Gothenburg

Dinner & Awards:
The Yard
Anders Carlssons gata 30, Lindholmen, Gothenburg
Note: only 500 meters from the conference venue.


Recommended Hotel:
Clarion The Pier
Pumpgatan 5, Lindholmen, Gothenburg 
Click here to book your room and get 15% off



Last day to register the event: December 19


Questions about the event?
Contact us at info@ignitesweden.org. You can also reach out to us there to express your interest in participating in the event.

Please note that a 750 SEK no-show fee will be charged directly to your company if you fail to inform us that you cannot attend within 48 hours prior to the event.

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Welcome to Gothenburg

This year’s Ignite Sweden Summit will be hosted in Gothenburg, a city where sustainability and innovation meet business opportunities.

With its industrial heritage and forward-looking mindset, the Gothenburg region has become a global leader in sustainable innovation. It is also home to Scandinavia’s largest port, handling 20% of Sweden’s foreign trade.

The region invests heavily in R&D, accounting for 35% of Sweden’s private sector spending, and attracts international talent through its world-class universities and research hubs. Innovation districts such as Nāst, GoCo Health Innovation City, Lindholmen, and Campus Lundby provide fertile ground for collaboration between startups, corporates, academia, and the public sector.

Volvo Group, Volvo Cars, AstraZeneca, and other global leaders are headquartered or deeply rooted here. Since 2009, Gothenburg has grown faster than any other major Swedish city, adding 170,000 residents and 36,000 new companies.

All of this makes Gothenburg the ideal stage for international collaboration and business innovation.


Quick Facts

Number of residents in the city of Gothenburg: approx. 600,000
Number of companies: approx. 73,000
Number of university students: approx. 69,000
Number of people employed: approx. 395,000
Main visitor attractions: Liseberg Amusement Park, Universeum Science Center, Gothenburg Museum of Art, and Gothenburg Botanical Garden.

Source: Business Region Göteborg


How to Get Here & Around

Gothenburg is well served by Landvetter Airport, offering international connections and efficient transit into the city. The train company SJ connects Gothenburg with Stockholm, Malmö, and other major Swedish cities. Once in the city, the dense network of trams, buses, and ferries served by Västtrafik makes it easy to reach the event venue.