We are in an extraordinary moment for venture, with markets rebounding and AI, deep tech, and automation reshaping the landscape. This session looks to 2026 and the bets that could define the next winners — and how Nordic investors are preparing.

As the exit market is slowly opening up, IPOs remain scarce, valuations are under pressure, and secondaries are on the rise. Founders and investors will share lessons on what makes a company exit-ready and how to navigate timing and strategy in today’s market.

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Debating whether the traditional VC model is still fit for purpose in today’s market of rising interest rates, alternative funding models, and founder skepticism. The conversation will challenge assumptions about capital, value-add, and what the future of venture should look like.

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Exploring how the Nordic startup ecosystem can break down borders to enable more effective cross-country collaboration and co-investment. The discussion will highlight opportunities, obstacles, and the steps needed to build a truly integrated Nordic innovation hub.

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Exploring what it will take for the Nordics to rival Silicon Valley in scale, ambition, and global impact. Discussion will cover regional strengths, structural gaps, and the mindset shifts needed to turn “Silicon Valhalla” into true world leadership.

Examining the next five years of AI investing, from infrastructure and compute to applications, regulation, and talent. The focus is on what’s overhyped, what’s overlooked, and how Nordic founders and investors can position themselves to build global AI leaders.

How fractional leaders transform portfolio companies into sharper, faster, and more capital-efficient ventures.

A candid look at what limited partners expect from funds in the years ahead, from performance and liquidity to impact and strategy. Emerging managers will hear directly from the people who decide where the capital flows.

Exploring how capital can drive not just returns but lasting impact, with insights on aligning investment with mission. Learn from Norrsken Foundation and Founders Pledge how to invest for a better future.

A fireside chat with Nasdaq’s Head of Listing on the future of public markets in the Nordics and beyond. We’ll discuss the long-anticipated Klarna IPO, what it signals for European tech, and how the listing landscape is evolving as founders weigh IPOs, dual listings, and alternative paths to liquidity.