Swedish Australian Sustainable Innovation, Technology & Design Summit
18–19 September 2025 | Melbourne Connect, University of Melbourne
Innovation Ecosystems – Unlocking Innovation through Connected Ecosystems – Government, Academia and Industry in Collaboration
This session highlights how collaboration between academia, industry, government and investors fosters innovation at scale. Speakers and panellists will share a futuristic picture of innovation ecosystems, insights into cross-border partnerships, and co-creation models that accelerate R&D, talent development, and global competitiveness, with examples from Sweden and Australia.
Moderator: Professor Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design
Speakers:
- Joakim Skog, Strategic Area Lead Future Innovations, Vinnova – Sweden Innovation Agency
- Puji Fernando, Chief Operating Officer, LaunchVic
- Vanessa Campbell, Director Innovation Precincts, University of Melbourne
- Industry representation – Penny George, Director Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca Australia & New Zealand
Join the session at the Summit on: 19 Sept, 8.35 – 9.30 am
Free Registration
Where: Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston Street Carlton, VIC 3053, University of Melbourne
The Innovation Summit is taking place: 18 September, from 8:30-17:30 and 19 September 8.30-15.00
Register for free for the 2 day Summit here: https://www.swedishchamber.com.au/event/the-swedish-australian-sustainable-innovation-technology-and-design-summit-18-19-september-melbourne/
Please note that registrations are essential.
Find more details and program here
The Summit is organised by the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, Team Sweden partners Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and the Swedish Institute and below Company Partners.
For event specific information please contact: melbourne@swedishchamber.com.au
General information: sacc@swedishchamber.com.au or visit www.swedishchamber.com.au
