The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China invites our members to an exclusive member-only breakfast seminar on 20 May 2026 in Shanghai presenting the findings of our new pivotal new report: "Research- and Innovation-Intensive Swedish Companies in China – Current Status and Perspectives on the Way Forward" (Download here​).



In an era defined by geopolitical complexity and "China speed," how do Swedish companies maintain their edge in one of the world's most demanding innovation environments? This report, based on in-depth interviews with Swedish industry leaders across transportation, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, reveals a critical shift from market localization to "local-for-local" innovation.

Against the backdrop of both competitive pressure and new "from‑innovation‑to‑market" opportunities, the interviewed companies provide valuable insights into bridging Swedish companies' needs in the Chinese market and support instruments in Sweden's research and innovation ecosystem.

Speakers:

• Nannan Lundin, Chief Intelligence Officer, Strategic Intelligence, Sweden's Innovation Agency, Vinnova & Chair, China Working Group of Intsam (Swedish Research and Innovation Funding Agencies Coordination Platform).
• Malin Hammarén, General Manager, and Karolina Norlander, Scholar, The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China.

Why Attend?

This is not just a presentation; it is a strategic dialogue. We are pleased to welcome Nannan Lundin from Vinnova, traveling directly from Sweden to engage with our members on the ground. The session will explore:

• How Swedish firms can leverage China's unique ecosystem - where innovation scales from "1 to 100" while balancing Swedish values of sustainability and long-term quality.
• How strategic dialogue and engagement between Swedish companies in China and Sweden's research and innovation ecosystem can be strengthened, both in dialogues and for more hands‑on, mutual support.

Key Insights from the Report Include:

• The New Mandate: Why a physical R&D presence in China is no longer optional for global competitiveness in fast-moving sectors.
• Balancing Act: How to combine Sweden's early-stage innovation strength ("0 to 1") with China's unparalleled prototyping and execution capabilities.
• The Compliance & IP Reality: Navigating geopolitical risks, data governance, and the evolving legal landscape for IP protection in China.
• Ecosystem Integration: How Swedish companies are successfully co-creating with Chinese academia, startups, and government stakeholders.

Dialogue with Vinnova:

Nannan Lundin from Vinnova is traveling from Sweden specifically to share, listen and to strengthen the connection between company operations on the China ground and Sweden's national research and innovation ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to directly voice your perspectives.

Exclusive Participation:

To maintain the quality and focus of the discussion, we have limited participation with only one representative from each company. This exclusivity ensures a meaningful exchange of ideas among senior executives from leading Swedish companies.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Date

Wednesday, 20th May, 2026

Time

08:00 - 10:00 (Beijing Time)

Agenda

08:00 – 08:30: Check-In & Breakfast

08:30 – 09:30: Presentation

09:30 – 10:00: Q&A and Networking

Price

Complimentary & including breakfast

Language

English

Venue

上海静安洲际酒店, 中国上海市静安区恒丰路500号, B1层珊瑚厅2

InterContinental Shanghai Jing'an, 500 Heng Feng Road, Jing'An District, Shanghai China, Coral Room 2, B1

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend an event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than three business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the event costs.