Russia–Sweden
Swedish business sees Russia as having huge potential in various spheres and recognizes its strengths. Declaring a technological breakthrough as a top priority for Russia’s development is of utmost importance. Russia can rely on its outstanding human capital and quality technological education, and it has all the prerequisites to be a leading global economy. In this context, joint projects between Swedish investors and Russian partners are coming to the fore, allowing participants to boost ties and share experience in the field of innovation. The further intensification of the intergovernmental dialogue and removal of the existing obstacles to regular contacts in this sphere will be of strategic importance for developing economic ties between Russia and Sweden and ensuring a technological breakthrough. What measures are needed to support and accelerate the development of cooperation between Russia and Sweden? How can the federal government and regions further motivate Swedish companies to continue investing in Russia? How will Russia and Sweden find common growth points to enhance their cooperation?
Moderator
Andreas Giallourakis,
Market Area Director Eurasia, Swedish Trade and Invest Council
Panellists
Patrik Antoni,
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ingka Group Russia
Anatoly Artamonov,
Governor of Kaluga Region
Ylva Berg,
Chief Executive Officer, Business Sweden
Elena Boyko,
Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation
Magnus Brannstrom,
President, Chief Executive Officer, Oriflame
Carl-Johan Westring,
President, EF Custom Solutions
Fredrik Olof Dalborg,
President, Chief Executive Officer, Boule Diagnostics AB
Vladimir Dmitriev,
Vice President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
Gulnaz Kadyrova,
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
Dmitry Kobylkin,
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
Irina Kozlova,
President, ABB
Lars Corneliusson,
President, General Director, Ferronordic Machines
Ann Linde,
Minister for Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Sweden with Responsibility for Nordic Affairs
Martin Lundstedt,
President, Chief Executive Officer, Volvo; Co-Chairman, Russian-Sweden Business Council (RSBC)
Erik Ljungberg,
Senior Vice President, Scania CV AB
Dan Sten Olsson,
Chief Executive Officer, Stena
Irina Panarina,
General Manager, AstraZeneca Russia and Eurasia
Pascal Soriot,
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca
Anatoliy Usov,
Regional Director, Russia & CIS, SKF
Magnus Scholdtz,
Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Investor AB
Borje Ekholm,
President, Chief Executive Officer, Ericsson
Lars Peter Elam Hakansson,
Founder, Chairman of the Board of Directors, East Capital