The CEE - Nordics Connection Forum (a Techarena side event)

🌍 Join Us for the CEE-Nordics Connection Forum!
This pivotal event aims to connect CEE scale-ups and tech leaders with Nordic innovators, investors, and ecosystem builders, fostering collaboration and expansion in the tech landscape.

🗓️ Date: 11th February 2026
📍 Location: Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
🎉 Theme: New Era, New Mindset

What to Expect

• Showcase: Listen to inspiring success stories from some of the most dynamic companies across CEE and the Nordics.
• Insights: Explore topics like CEE’s deep tech momentum, Sweden’s sustainability-driven ICT leadership, the 2026 VC investment landscape, and the unique qualities of Nordic startups.
• Opportunities: Engage during a curated networking session, where you can connect with partners and explore collaboration potential in outsourcing, R&D, and cross-border growth.

Who Should Attend

• Investors
• Scale-up Founders
• Corporate Innovation Leaders

Partners

This enlightening forum is made possible through the collaboration of:

• Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency (BSMEPA): Supporting the international growth of Bulgarian SMEs.
• The Recursive: A prominent CEE-focused media outlet amplifying the voices of innovators.
• Connect Nordics: Connecting businesses across the Nordics and Southeastern Europe.

Agenda

• 02:00 – Welcoming Remarks by Dimitar Ivanov (Political Attaché, Bulgarian Embassy in Sweden)
• 02:05 – Welcoming Remarks by Dilyana Haralanova (COO & Managing Partner, The Recursive)
• 02:10 – Welcoming Remarks by Galateya Kolikova (Connect Nordics) & Stefan Bengtsson (Chairman, SWECHAM)
• 02:15 – Panel Discussion: Central & Eastern Europe as a region – not a single country
• 02:35 – Panel Discussion: Creating world-class competitive products combining Nordic innovation with CEE tech talent
• Closing Remarks & Networking

🎟️ Note: This is an on-site side event at Techarena 2026. A ticket is required to access Strawberry Arena. Direct any inquiries or feedback to the event organizers.