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This theme for the panel addresses geopolitics, with a specific focus on technology and entrepreneurship, between the USA and Sweden. How do countries build resilence? Why and how do entrepreneurs and business people make investments? Where are critical technologies being developed? What are the reasons and analysis behind decisions in technology and entrepreneurship, which either promote or block new international connections?

This one hour panel is part of our Nordic Texas Initiative, bringing together members at SACC-Texas, the Gothenburg U-GOT KIES centre and the Honorary Consulate of Sweden – Dallas. It will address how and why technology and entrepreneurship are developing in an increasingly uncertain global world. Geopolitics matters affect many issues in Sweden, given its high levels of advanced technology, international entrepreneurs and global firms, and the high level of dependency upon global trade. The USA and Sweden have traditionally had many links, and the panel addresses why and how to build synergies and discuss challenges.

Moderators: Maureen McKelvey & Helene Honeybone

Panel members

• Hannes Helander, Head of Entrepreneurship section, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering AvÐÔ°®s
• Ilona Kiebler, Technology- IT Consultant as well as Swedish Entrepreneur in Fika & Candy in Texas
• Linda McMahon, Head of Dallas Economic Development corporation for the Dallas – Fort Worth area
• Mitch Stevison, Dr. President & CEO of Frontgrade Technologies (Space), with operations in USA and Gothenburg
• Klementina Österberg, CEO, GU Ventures, Gothenburg

The Nordic Texas Initaitive

The Nordic Texas Initaitive refers to events, panels and visits that are jointly organized by  Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Texas, Honorary Consulate of Sweden Dallas, and our Gothenburg U-GOT KIES centre. The activities also enrich education at University AvÐÔ°®, through lectures and visits, and especially for Masters students in Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship.