SWEDEN TALKS
Sweden Talks is our hub for thought leadership and public conversation. Through seminars, roundtables, keynote addresses, and expert panels, Sweden Talks explores the shared priorities shaping our future - from sustainability and digital transformation to education, innovation, and public sector development. The voices featured here
span generations and sectors - ministers, ambassadors, CEOs, researchers, entrepreneurs, and emerging talent - all contributing to a dynamic exchange between Sweden and Qatar. Each conversation opens a window into how our two countries
are thinking, building, and collaborating.
What you’ll find - Sweden Talks:
Highlights: Distilled insights and video excerpts from past events - accessible, relevant, and designed to inform and inspire.
Voices: Spotlights on the people shaping the dialogue, from Swedish thought leaders to Qatari ecosystem drivers.
Upcoming: Upcoming and planned events and initiatives, including themes, speakers, and participation info.
This isn’t just a content archive. It’s a living space for ideas that matter - and a front-row seat to Swedish–Qatari engagement in motion.
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Sweden Talks: Highlights
Sweden Talks: Web Summit
Web Summit 2026
Web Summit Qatar 2026 brings together global innovators, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders in Doha, serving as a key platform for dialogue, partnerships, and market entry in the region.
During the summit, Sweden is represented by a strong delegation of scale-ups, investors, and ecosystem partners, highlighting Swedish innovation, sustainability, and long-term collaboration with Qatar. Through Platform Sweden, we showcase selected moments from the summit, including interviews, insights, and conversations, capturing how Swedish solutions connect with regional ambition.
SWEDEN TALKS: Featuring Majed Lababidi, Director Ecosystem Integration, Alchemist Doha
Majed Lababidi shared his perspective on: Crossing Borders, Building Trust – Scaling Startups into Qatar’s Innovation Ecosystem
Swedish Startups at QRDI Pitch Session
Swedish Startups pitch bold ideas to Investors at the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council Pavilion, showcasing Swedish Innovation
Innovation Voices during Web Summit 2026
Sweden Talks: Music
Sweden is one of the world’s leading music exporters, with a global impact far beyond its size.
From iconic pop groups to world-renowned producers and songwriters, Swedish music continues to shape international charts, trends, and soundscapes. Behind this success lies a strong ecosystem of creativity, collaboration, and innovation – where music and technology go hand in hand.
With companies like Spotify, Sweden has not only influenced what the world listens to, but also how music is discovered and shared.
Swedish artists and producers have played a defining role in global music for decades. From timeless classics to modern chart-toppers, their influence spans genres, borders, and generations.
Names like ABBA, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, and Zara Larsson are just a few examples of Sweden’s global footprint in music.
Beyond the artists themselves, Swedish songwriters and producers continue to shape hits for some of the world’s biggest international performers – reinforcing Sweden’s position as a powerhouse in the global music industry.
A Global Sound, Made in Sweden
Sweden Talks: Upcoming Events
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