Sweden-U.S. Innovation Summit

Join the Sweden-U.S. Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C. to explore new opportunities for collaboration in business, policy, and research.

Wed, 27 May 2026, 2:00 PM - Thu, 28 May 2026, 12:00 AM CEST

Sweden is one of the world’s most innovative and research-intensive nations, and several universities place high in European rankings. Key to the research aspect is collaboration and a global outlook. Karolinska Institutet, one of the world’s leading medical universities, accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden. KTH (The Royal Institute of Technology) in Stockholm provides one-third of Sweden’s technical research. Lund University spends two-thirds of its turnover on research and cooperates with 680 partner universities in over 50 countries. The picture is from Linnaeus University, where high-quality research is conducted within all faculties with a focus on health, social work and behavioral sciences, humanities and social sciences, economics and design, as well as natural sciences and technology Credits: Felix Gerlach/Imagebank.sweden.se

The Sweden-U.S. Innovation Summit is a key event celebrating 250 years of partnership between Sweden and the U.S. This summit brings together leaders from various fields to discuss and nurture future collaborations in strategic innovation areas. It coincides with the 100th anniversary of the U.S. congressional tribute to Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson.

Taking place in Washington, D.C., the heart of U.S. decision-making, the summit offers a unique platform for engaging stakeholders. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in curated panels, keynote speeches, and an interactive Innovation Gallery, as well as to attend a gala dinner.

On the second day, the summit features strategic site visits and roundtables with key U.S. stakeholders. This setup is designed to enable concrete follow-ups and further solidify U.S.-Sweden collaboration in innovation.

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