📣 Announcing Techarena Zero 2026 in Kista — Bringing business and sustainability together
Techarena Zero is a high-level gathering of founders, executives, investors and policymakers exploring how sustainability is becoming a core driver of growth, competitiveness and innovation.
This year’s programme will focus on areas where real change is already happening:
⚡ The State of the Transition to Zero
⚡ The AI–energy nexus: Can the system keep up?
⚡ Circularity as the new competitive edge
⚡ Climate tech at scale: Who wins the industrial shift?
More details on speakers and programme will be announced soon.
📅 Save the date: 28 May 2026
👉 Apply to attend: Link in bio
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#sustainability
📣 TECHARENA and VivaTech Form Strategic European Partnership
Techarena and VivaTech have joined forces in a strategic partnership designed to strengthen Europe’s position as a global innovation powerhouse.
At a time when Europe is strengthening its competitive position globally, this partnership brings two of the region’s dynamic technology and business platforms into closer, long-term cooperation. It strengthens ties between founders, investors, corporates, and policymakers and reinforces Europe’s ability to compete on the global stage.
As François Bitouzet, CEO of VivaTech, emphasized:
“The tremendous vitality of the tech and digital ecosystems in Sweden and its neighboring countries is built on a very specific model of major champions, designed from the outset for international expansion.”
The partnership will focus on cross-market expansion, stronger investor connectivity, and increased collaboration between France, Sweden, and the broader European ecosystem.
Omid Ekhlasi, Founder and CEO of Techarena, says:
“We are delighted to formalize this strategic partnership with VivaTech, bringing closer collaboration between two of Europe’s leading, most dynamic, and fastest growing technology ecosystems. This is about more than events. It is about aligning platforms, capital, and talent to accelerate Europe’s global competitiveness. VivaTech is, in my opinion, Europe’s leading tech and business event, and I believe that this partnership will be instrumental for creating value across the Nordics and the whole of Europe.”
🤝 We look forward to building long-term value together and reinforcing Europe’s position on the global stage.
#Techarena #vivatech #europeaninnovation #StrategicPartnership #TechEcosystem
Day 2 brought energy, edge, and big personalities to the stage. From a behind-the-scenes conversation with Boris Johnson to the Nordic founder playbook with Voi, Kry, and Lunar, and bold discussions on markets, energy resilience, and Europe’s tech future, the momentum continued to build.
The competition peaked in the afternoon as Epiminds won TOP46, while Prestige Guerrilla took home the BuildArena victory. We closed it all with Zlatan Ibrahimović on mindset, discipline, and building a global legacy.
A powerful finish to an unforgettable Techarena Week.
#techarena #techarena2026 #stockholm
Day 1 at Techarena set the tone for Europe’s next chapter in tech and business. From opening remarks by founder and CEO Omid Ekhlasi to conversations with Ulf Kristersson, Ebba Busch, and founders behind Mistral AI, Bolt, Northvolt, and H&M, the stages were packed with honest discussions on competitiveness, leadership, and growth.
Beyond four stages running at full pace and the TOP46 pitch competition live all day, the energy continued in the Networking Labs, packed roundtables, the buzzing Startup District, and hands-on experiences across the floor. What stood out most was the ambition in the room and the willingness to collaborate, challenge, and move things forward together.
#techarena2026 #techarena
Investor Day at Techarena 2026
In Stockholm city, global and Nordic investors came together for an afternoon of sharp debate, real knowledge sharing, and high-quality networking.
International VCs, such as LeftLane Capital, Starbridge VC, and Supernode Global, met with Nordic firms including Luminar Ventures, Spintop Ventures, and node.vc for an honest, outside-in perspective on the region.
Different viewpoints, candid opinions, one clear takeaway: The Nordics are operating on a global stage.
Insights from different industries were fired off by leaders from Norrsken Evolve, Voima Ventures, byFounders, OTB Ventures, and Bybit.
Roundtables went deep across diverse niche topics, energy, infrastructure, AI, bio-innovation and more. With packed small group discussions, participants and listeners had real conversations.
This is Investor Day at Techarena 2026.
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We’re going to @techarenan … and we’re bringing some big news to the stage 👀
Join @rvarza this Wednesday at 10:20AM on the Arena Stage for a conversation on:
“The Global AI Race: Is Europe Back in the Game?”
Spoiler alert: We believe the answer is very much yes.
Europe’s AI momentum is real. And we’re excited to share why.
Who’s joining us in Stockholm? 🇸🇪
We’ve partnered with Techarena 2026, and here’s why Stockholm should be on your calendar this February.
Europe’s tech scene is busy, but one event is shifting the narrative. From February 10 to 12, Techarena 2026 returns as the continent’s first major global gathering of the year for founders, investors, and operators who are building what comes next.
🚀 Why it matters: Expect 12,000+ attendees, a reimagined networking experience, and a speaker lineup that spans tech, policy, and culture, from Zlatan Ibrahimović and Boris Johnson to top VCs and unicorn founders.
🎯 Designed for outcomes, not just stages: • Investor Day on February 10, followed by the main event February 11–12 • 90% of all content, meetings, food, and networking happen in one centralised arena • The new Investor Balcony offers structured matchmaking—no awkward cold approaches • Country Pavilions open access to cross-border ecosystems and deal flow
🎤 Conversations that count: AI (embedded, not hyped), defence tech, clean tech, cybersecurity, deeptech, mobility, HR tech, music tech, and more.
🌍 This is not your typical startup conference. It’s where regulation, capital, talent, and innovation converge. As Omid Ekhlasi, Techarena’s founder and CEO, puts it: “2026 is a step change. It’s more international, higher energy, and focused on meaningful connection.”
2026 isn’t just another year, it’s the moment when the next wave of global giants starts taking shape.
🎟️ Tickets are live now with a final 15% discount.
Link in bio 🔗
👉 If you’re serious about building, backing, or scaling Europe’s next tech generation, this is the room to be in.
#Techarena2026 #Stockholm #TechEventsEurope #VC #Startups
🔥 Bringing Global Innovation to Sweden
Building Bridges, Not Borders
How can Sweden elevate its position by opening itself to the world?
Join us for a Startup Grind Fireside Chat with Omid Ekhalsi, CEO of Tech Arena, as we explore how global talent, ideas, and partnerships can strengthen Sweden’s innovation ecosystem and fuel long-term growth.
Before founding Tech Arena, Omid worked at Serendipity Innovations, a venture capital firm, where he built deep expertise in startup growth and innovation. He is also a co-founder of Voxo, a tech company specializing in voice analytics.
Under Omid’s leadership, Tech Arena has grown from a small startup competition into Scandinavia’s largest business and tech event, bringing together thousands of founders, investors, and industry leaders from around the world.
In this fireside chat, we’ll discuss:
🌍 What makes an ecosystem globally competitive
🤝 How to attract international founders, investors, and partners
🚀 The role of events and platforms in global innovation
🏙️ Lessons from scaling Techarena into a world-class tech gathering
💡 What’s next for Sweden on the global innovation map
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, this conversation offers a forward-looking view on how Sweden can elevate its position by opening itself to the world.
👉 Register link in bio
#StartupGrind #FiresideChat #GlobalInnovation #TechArena #NordicEcosystem #InnovationWithoutBorders #StockholmStartups
This year’s Techarena will be very special!
We’re incredibly excited to take the next step together with all our amazing partners and supporters.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Techarena 2026 this February!
Thank you partners 💙
🔥 We filled Stockholm with Techarena vibes this week!
📣 We also announced that Zlatan Ibrahimović will be speaking at Techarena 2026.
Join thousands of global founders, investors, executives, decision makers and policymakers. 4 stages, 300+ speakers, 150 side events and countless opportunities for networking!
The 45% ticket discount ends tonight at midnight
⬆️ This is your chance to get your ticket: link in bio ⬆️
