Techarena 2026

Techarena 2026

Fabege is the main sponsor of Techarena 2026. Throughout the event, we will be hosting our own seminars, taking part in panel discussions, and being present with our own exhibition stand. Several representatives from Fabege will participate in conversations about Stockholm’s development, its capacity for innovation, and how sustainable urban development can help create better conditions for businesses and tech companies to grow and thrive in Stockholm.

Program

Stockholm as a platform for innovation and growth

Stockholm is often described as one of the world’s most attractive capitals, with strong innovation capacity, global talent and a high quality of life. Yet the city also faces pressing challenges. Housing shortages, infrastructure constraints, safety, sustainability and access to skills all affect Stockholm’s ability to function – and to grow.

This session focuses on the importance of action and collaboration in addressing these challenges. How do we create urban environments that work, bringing together housing, workplaces, infrastructure, sustainability and access to talent? And how do we build places like Arenastaden, that strengthen Stockholm’s long-term competitiveness and support business growth?
Participants:

1. Johan Zachrisson, Head of Business Development, Fabege
2. Daniella Waldfogel, CEO, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
3. Patrik Hofbauer, CEO, Telia

Time: Wednesday, 11 February,10:30–11:00
Venue: Focus Stage

Conversation on Stockholm’s development with a focus on Arenastaden

Johan Zachrisson and Hanna af Sandeberg, Head of Market Area at Fabege, invite participants to a discussion on how Stockholm’s attractiveness and competitiveness can be strengthened through long-term urban development – with a particular focus on Arenastaden. Participants include representatives from Coor, JM, Stockholm Business Region, URW, Strawberry, TietoEvry and SEB.

Date: Wednesday, 11 February
Venue: Side event
By invitation only

The Race to Scale: Why cities and nations must move at startup speed

Fast-growing tech companies are scaling faster than ever, but cities and nations are struggling to keep pace. As challenges around talent, AI, regulation and infrastructure intensify, the question is no longer if ecosystems must adapt, but how fast. This panel explores what Sweden and Stockholm must do to remain a place where the world’s most ambitious tech companies choose to build and scale.

Participants:

1. Minna Sandberg, Director, Swenode AI
2. Lukas Saari, CEO and Co-founder, Tandem Health
3. Andreas Hölne, Moderator, Chief Digital Officer, Fabege

Time: Thursday, 12 February, 14:20–14:50
Venue: Bright Stage

Build vs buy in the AI era

Vibe coding and generative AI are reshaping the landscape of software development. New companies are emerging as ready-made services can be built in record time. How should organisations think about buying services versus building in-house? Is the build vs buy question becoming obsolete? A conversation about how today’s technology is challenging established truths and what this means for us and the world around us.

Participants:

Anders Kallebo, CEO and Founder, Myrspoven
Sofie Perslow, Head of AI, HiQ
Maximilian Keil, GTM Lead, Lovable
Andreas Hölne, Moderator, Chief Digital Officer, Fabege

Date: Thursday, 12 February
Venue: Side event
To attend, please register here.

Meetings, exhibition stand and networking

Fabege will be present throughout Techarena with its own exhibition stand, where we will meet visitors and partners, offer refreshments and host networking events.