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Economic Outlook – in collaboration with The Nordic Compass Summit

Welcome to the Economic Outlook – in collaboration with inaugural The Nordic Compass Summit 2026
Activity type
Seminar
Nov 2026
08:00 11:45
Draken Theater, Gothenburg
Price: Free of charge.
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Economic Outlook at Draken Live in Gothenburg

In collaboration with the Nordic Compass Summit, Business Region Göteborg invites you to Economic Outlook, an exclusive gathering of business leaders, policymakers and decision-makers to discuss the economic outlook for Gothenburg and the Nordic region.

  • Drawing on the newly released Economic Outlook report, Business Region Göteborg will present the latest on the economic developments in the Gothenburg region. We are also pleased to welcome Jens Magnusson, Chief Economist at SEB, who provide a Nordic perspective on growth, competetiveness and the economic outlook. 
     
  • The seminar will continue with a panel discussion:Can the Nordics become Europe's growth engine? And what does that mean for businesses in Gothenburg?
    Cecilia Malmström, Carl Bennet and TBD Guest.

The programme will continue with the official Opening Ceremony of the inaugural Nordic Compass Summit, featuring high-level panel discussions and keynote remarks on Nordic defence, competitiveness and economic development by top political leaders and leading executives, including Jyrki Katainen, chair of the Nordic Compass board and former Prime Minister of Finland.

Agenda

  • 08:00 Registration and light breakfast
  • 09:00 Economic Outlook seminar
    • Economic outlook presentation by Business Region Göteborg and SEB
    • Nordic economic outlook with Jens Magnusson, Chief Economist, SEB
    • Panel discussion moderated by Cecilia Malmström

Short break

  • 10:30 Opening Ceremony of the Nordic Compass Summit
    • Keynote by high-level Nordic political leader
    • Fireside chat
    • Perspctives on European and Nordic security
    • Musical performance
    • High-level panel discussion on Nordic competitiveness and resilience
  • 11.45 End of the Nordic Compass Opening Ceremony

Who can attend?

This event is invitation only. Public invitation will be announced on www.businessregiongoteborg.se 

Registration

Date

The event begins on

The event ends on

08:00 - 11:45

Location

Draken Theater, Gothenburg

Address

Järnbäraregatan 6b, 413 30 Göteborg
Closest public transport stop:
Järntorget

Participation

Registration is personal. Please note that valid photo identification will be required on site due to enhanced security measures.
Application deadline:30 Oct 2026
Price: Free of charge.
Registration is required. A fee of SEK 500 will be charged for non-attendance.

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