14 October 08:00-18:00 CESTRadisson Blu Waterfront, Stockholm

India Sweden Innovation Day 
14th October 2024

Theme for 2024 : 

Accelarating Green Growth for Inclusive Transition

The India Sweden Innovation partnership, rooted in a commitment to driving prosperity and addressing global challenges, evolves through co-funding, co-development, and co-creation. Established with Prime Ministers' Joint Statements and Action Plans, the partnership, epitomized in the 2021 Virtual Summit, aims to leverage the strengths of India and Sweden for mutual benefit. 

India, the world's 5th largest economy, while being a global solutions provider, seeks innovative solutions for sustainable growth and high technology-driven progress. Sweden, a leader in Innovation, excels in sustainability, R&D, and the 4th Industrial Revolution. This synergy has already shown immense growth and the potential is unlimited. 

Recent high-level announcements, especially during COP-28, emphasize the leadership and commitment to a just transition and net-zero emissions by 2050 through the India-Sweden 'Industry Transition Partnership.' This collaboration strengthens low-carbon industrial transition, aligning with the Paris Agreement. 

As the world faces a permacrisis, India and Sweden can be the beacons of hope, collaborating closely to address global issues. Accelerating a sustainable and equitable green transition while fostering economic growth is paramount. Our focus includes sustainable energy, safe transport, start-up ecosystems, Industry transition, Inclusive AI, Sustainable Aviation, Digitalization, circular economy, security, space, smart cities and improved quality of life.

The Innovation Day serves as a catalyst and a call to action, urging the acceleration of innovative solutions through technology and digitalization for a green growth transition. A post-event networking opportunity enhances collaboration and exchange. 

High Level Participation: Last year, India Sweden Innovation Day Accelerating Green Transition was inaugurated by H.E. Dr Jitendra Singh. Hon Minister for Science and Technology, Government of India and H.E. Andreas Carlson, Hon Minister of Infrastructure, Government of Sweden. India Sweden Innovation Day brings together high level Ministerial and Industry participation from both the countries and hence acts as a platform for G2G, G2B and B2B.

Your participation empowers India Sweden business eco-system.
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We are looking forward to welcoming you to India Sweden Innovation Day 2024!


We plan to run the entire Business Day in a Hybrid format with a live audience and digital casting. 

DATE: 14th October 2024
TIME: 08:00-17:30 (CET), 11:30-21:00 (IST)


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Schedule

08:00

INAUGURATION

08.00-08.01 CET Sanjoo Malhotra, CEO India Unlimited: Welcoming the audience and the Inaugural Panel

08.01-08.03 CET Robin Sukhia, President, Sweden-India Business Council: Setting the Stage

08.03-08.06 CET ISBLERT Chairpersons Open India Sweden Innovation Day: Framing the Day's Purpose

08.07-08.12 Ambassador of India to Sweden (TBC): Welcome address and Opening Address

08.12-08.15 Ambassador of Sweden to India (TBC): Strengthening Bilateral Ties

08.16-08.25 CET Inaugural Speech by Chief Guest India- Hon Minister (TBC): Charting the Path Ahead

08.26-08.35 CET Inaugural Speech by Chief Guest Sweden- Hon Minister (TBC): Emphasizing Collaboration Opportunities

08.35-09.05 CET Inaugural Panel discussion on Green Grwoth with Inclusive Transition with Industry Leaders and Global CEOs:

  • Pia Sandvik, CEO of Technology Industries of Sweden

                  Moderator: Arati Davis Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute

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                  09:05

                  INDIA SWEDEN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP

                  Topic: Co-Creating the Future: A Stakeholder Dialogue on Advancing Innovation & Collaboration. In partnership with Swedish Ministry of Innovation who leads the panel discussion.

                  • Malin Petersen, Program Manager, International Cooperation at Vinnova, Sweden’s Innovation Agency

                  Moderator: Carl Rosen, Director at the Ministry of Enterprise and coordinates Sweden's international Innovation Partnerships

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                  09:50

                  COFFEE BREAK

                  10:10

                  ENERGY & INDIA-SWEDEN INDUSTRY TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP – ITP

                  Topic: Strategic Innovations to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Steel and Cement Industries.

                  The Swedish energy Agency is hosting a session to share updates on the progress in the LeadIT initiative ITP

                  • Per Andersson, Head of secretariat, LeadIT
                  • Ludvig Lindström, Senior Business Developer, Swedish Energy Agency
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                  11:00

                  SWEDEN INDIA TRANSPORT INNOVATION & SAFETY PARTNERSHIP

                  Revolutionizing Safe Transport Innovation

                  Electrifying Mobility: In Partnership with Volvo and SITIS

                  Panel Discussion on Transport Innovation & Safety: Journeying Toward Secure

                  and Sustainable Mobility

                  • Kamal Bali, President and MD, Volvo Group India and Chairman, Swedish Chamber of Commerce, India (SCCI)

                  Fireside Chat with CEO Mobility: Navigating the Roads Ahead

                  Moderator: Arati Davis, Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute

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                  11:45

                  MAKE IN INDIA : ANALYSIS AND OPPORTUNITIES

                  Empowering Green Growth through Make In India

                  • Mattias Ringman, Vice President - Head of Finance, BA Dynamics, Saab

                  Moderator: Sara Larsson, Chief Executive Officer - Swedish Chamber of Commerce India

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                  12:30

                  NETWORKING LUNCH

                  13:15

                  TRAVEL AS A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

                  • Björn Ekegren, Country Manager Sweden and Finland, Emirates
                  • Johan Nyrén, Senior Partner / Owner, BIG Travel Sweden AB

                  Moderator: Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council & Head of Sweden India Tech Community & Investor

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                  13:30

                  THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR INDIA SWEDEN: AI AND INDUSTRY

                  14:10

                  SWEDEN INDIA TECH COMMUNITY (SITEC) : NURTURING AND BRIDGING TECH COLLABORATIONS

                  Tech Ecosystems: Sweden-India's Collaborative Playground

                  Investing in the Future: Exploring Tech Parks and Future Trends

                  SIBC Initiative with Tech Start-Ups: Fostering Innovation Ecosystems

                  Moderator: Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council & Head of Sweden India Tech Community & Investor

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                  14:55

                  COFFEE BREAK

                  15:15

                  AI AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE CITY/SOCITY

                  • Vinay Dhar, CSO, Consat-Orahi and Head of Digital Transformation Business, Consat
                  • Rupali Deshmukh, Country Manager India, IVL

                  Moderator: Arati Davis, Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute

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                  16:15

                  DESIGNING FOR CIRCULARITY IN TEXTILES

                  • Anna Söderholm (Jarnehammar), Vice CEO, IVL
                  • Björn Vedin, CEO, Aditya Birla Domsjö

                  Moderator: Sanjoo Malhotra, CEO, India Unlimited

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                  16:45

                  NETWORKING MINGLE

                  Organized by

                  India Unlimited
                  sanjoo@indiaunlimited.se

                  India Unlimited was founded in 2013 to promote cross-cultural ties between India and Sweden. In the last seven years the organization has hosted a number of events in Stockholm and Gothenburg showcasing the diversity of Indian cultural, economic and social life. In association with the Indian Embassy in Stockholm, India Unlimited has been a part of events including the visit from the former Indian President, H.E. Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Swedish Royal family; an exhibition of works by Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray; business seminars in collaboration with CII and Sweden India Business Council on subjects ranging from gender and diversity to energy, transportation, smart cities, space, innovation and infrastructure under the Make In India promotion; fashion shows by Vogue India, Tarun Tahiliani and NIFT students; design exhibitions: Pecha Kucha tiger photo exhibition: a film festival with speakers including Aparna Sen, Shonali Bose and Ketan Mehta; an Innovation Hackathon across universities in Sweden; and the day-long festivals – Namaste Stockholm and Namaste Gothenburg in collaboration with Incredible India, that drew thousands to come together and discover the variety and multiculturalism of India. We were the proud partner and organizer of Stockholm Culture Festival Theme India in 2017, which was attended by 650000 Stockholmers presenting Zakir Hussain, Papa CJ, Bollywood Musical, Yoga, Indian cuisine and much much more.