Talent is moving across borders.
Expectations on sustainability and resilience are rising.
For the Øresund region, this is not just about technology.
It is about leadership, execution and cross-border collaboration.
As Europe enters a new era shaped by global competition for talent and rapid technological change, the Øresund region stands out as one of Europe’s most dynamic cross-border ecosystems. But potential alone is not enough. The key question is how we turn ambition into real, shared impact.
That is why we invite our members to an exclusive leadership event bringing together decision-makers from business, academia, innovation ecosystems and public leadership across the Øresund region.
5 March 2026 | 12.00–14.00
📍 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden, Malmö
Ångbåtsbron 1, 211 20 Malmö
Opening address: The future of the Øresund region
• Carl-Johan Sonesson, Chairman of the Regional Executive Board, Region Skåne and Chairman, Greater Copenhagen
• Jan Juul Christensen, CEO, Greater Copenhagen
• Karin Heri, Honorary Consul for Switzerland in South Sweden
Sharing perspectives on regional development, cross-border collaboration and the strategic direction of the Øresund region.
Fireside chat and panel discussion
Moderated by Anna Wikmundt, Founder and CEO, VALHALLA VAULT
Confirmed and invited participants include:
• Prof. Kalle Åström, Lund UniversityAI capability building and the role of academia in regional transformation
• Jan Juul Christensen, CEO, Greater CopenhagenRegional positioning and cross-border competitiveness
• Ellen Dahl, Policy manager at Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden. Regional competitiveness and cross-border growth.
• Sofia Hindgård, Region Skåne , Societal and business development in a cross-border context & Pernilla Lavesson, Media Evolution – Internationalisation, ecosystems and global talent attraction
• Martin Studer, Martin Studer, Impact Investor, General Partner and Chairman at Bluerain Partners Group, former Managing Partner at EY and Head of Group Audit at Zurich Insurance Group, Board Member, Swiss-Swedish Chamber of CommerceThe Metropolis of the North: From Ambition to ImpactAn outside-in perspective on why the Øresund region is uniquely positioned to turn ambition into measurable impact.
• Kim Skov Hilding, Danish AI StandardsAI regulation, governance and international standards
•Tomas de Souza, CEO, Minc MalmöInnovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship and scale-up capacity
What we will explore
• How can the Øresund region strengthen its position as one of Europe’s most attractive regions for business and talent?
• How do we move from ambition to concrete cross-border execution, not only in policy but in practice?
• How can AI be implemented responsibly while still enabling innovation and scale?
• How can regulation and standards support transformation rather than slow it?
• How can sustainability evolve from compliance into strategic and commercial advantage?
• What role do innovation hubs, startups and scale-ups play in long-term regional resilience and growth?
This session is designed for business leaders, founders, executives and decision-makers who want to help shape the next chapter of the Øresund region, where cross-border collaboration becomes a strategic advantage rather than a structural complexity.