The recently announced India–EU Free Trade Agreement, together with the India–Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026–2030, marks a new chapter in the partnership between India, Sweden and Europe. Together, these milestones create unprecedented opportunities to unlock trade, investment, innovation and sustainable industrial growth while strengthening competitiveness across one of the world's fastest-growing economic corridors.

Building on the globally recognised India–Sweden Innovation Partnership and the Industry Transition Partnership, India Sweden Innovation Day 2026 will bring together senior government leaders, CEOs, policymakers, investors, innovators and thought leaders to explore how these frameworks can be translated into practical partnerships, investments and market opportunities.

The programme is built around three interconnected dimensions:

• Strategic Partnership – Advancing the India–Sweden Joint Action Plan, Innovation Partnership 2.0. towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
• Industry Transition – Accelerating global industrial competitiveness through LeadIT and sustainable transformation.
• India–EU Innovation Corridor – Unlocking opportunities through the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, resilient supply chains, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

As global competitiveness is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, industrial transformation and resilient supply chains, India and Sweden are uniquely positioned to co-create the next generation of innovation, technology and sustainable growth.

India Sweden Innovation Day 2026 marks the next phase of this journey—moving from dialogue to implementation, investment and market activation under the shared ambition of "Make in India – Made with Sweden."

We warmly invite you to register early and join senior leaders from government, industry, academia and the innovation ecosystem as we shape the next chapter of the India–Sweden Strategic Partnership and the emerging India–EU Innovation Corridor.

Speaker announcements and programme updates will be shared over the coming months as we continue to build an exciting line-up of global leaders, innovators and industry pioneers.

Join us in Stockholm on 15 October 2026 as we shape the future of innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth between India, Sweden and Europe. Register today to secure your place.

SCHEDULE

08:30–09:10 High-Level Inauguration

Opening remarks from senior government, business and institutional leaders from India and Sweden, setting the stage for a day focused on innovation, competitiveness, trade and strategic partnership.

09:10–10:00 Leadership Dialogue

India, Sweden & Europe in a New Global Economy

How can the India–Sweden Strategic Partnership and the India–EU Innovation Corridor strengthen competitiveness, resilience, innovation and long-term growth in an increasingly complex global landscape?

10:00–10:20 Networking Coffee

Industry Transition & Competitive Industries

10:20–11:00 Accelerating Industrial Competitiveness through the Energy Transition

Exploring how electrification, hydrogen, green steel and industrial innovation are creating new opportunities for collaboration and sustainable growth.

11:00–11:30 Industry Transition Partnership

Scaling Global Industrial Decarbonisation

A strategic dialogue on how India and Sweden are jointly leading the global transition towards competitive, low-carbon industry.

11:30–12:10 Water, Circularity & Resource Efficiency

Exploring innovative solutions for sustainable industry, water stewardship and resource efficiency.

12:10–13:10 Networking Lunch

An opportunity for CEOs, policymakers, investors and partners to connect and explore new collaborations.

Technology, Innovation & Market Creation

13:10–13:50 AI, Digital Transformation & Competitiveness in the India–EU Corridor

How artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies are reshaping industries, productivity and future competitiveness.

13:50–14:30 Engineering Innovation for Competitive Growth

Exploring advanced engineering, R&D collaboration and industrial innovation driving the next generation of manufacturing.

14:30–15:10 Startups, Scaleups & the India–EU Innovation Corridor

Building stronger innovation ecosystems, investment pathways and entrepreneurship between India, Sweden and Europe.

15:10–15:25 Connecting the Corridor 

Mobility, Talent & Market Access

How connectivity enables trade, investment, research collaboration and business growth across the India–EU Innovation Corridor.

15:25–15:45 Networking Coffee

Global Supply Chains, Trade & Competitiveness

15:45–16:25 Unlocking the India–EU Innovation Corridor 

Trade, Supply Chains & Competitiveness

How can the India–EU Free Trade Agreement strengthen resilient supply chains, manufacturing investment, market access and industrial competitiveness while unlocking new opportunities for business?

16:25–17:10 Closing Conversation

The World in 2035: Leadership, Trust & Global Partnerships

As technology, geopolitics and global markets continue to evolve, what kind of leadership will be needed to ensure innovation remains human-centred, sustainable and inclusive?

A forward-looking conversation exploring how trusted partnerships between governments, business and society can shape the next decade of global competitiveness and international cooperation.

17:10–17:20 Closing Remarks

Key reflections, announcements and next steps.

17:20 onwards Networking Reception

Continue the conversations and connect with fellow business leaders, innovators, policymakers and partners.