Event agenda

Innovation Ecosystem Breakfast, Host: CampX by Volvo Group

CampX by Volvo Group hosts another of its popular ecosystem breakfasts. Meet breakthrough mobility startups and connect with investors, academia, and Volvo Product Owners at the heart of Volvo Group R&D.

Next Level Community AW. Host Sweden Startup Nation.

https://next-level-community-aw-gowest.confetti.events/

Founders AW: A Scaling Reality Check

An off-the-record evening for founders who are serious about growth

All Aboard for GoWest - From Stenpiren to GoWest By Boat

On board, enjoy a DJ, great vibes and plenty of positive energy — the perfect boost to kick-start the day. Take the opportunity to network already on the way and start the day in the best possible way. See you on board!

Hosted by

Business Region Göteborg

Gothenburg, Sweden

Come Together or Go Home: Why No One Wins Alone in the New Era

How do we transform Gothenburg from a traditional industrial stronghold into the world’s most activated mobility ecosystem?

Hosted by

Plug and Play

Gothenburg , Sweden

Exclusive Breakfast Aboard Götheborg

Step aboard Götheborg — the world’s largest ocean-going wooden ship and a powerful symbol of Gothenburg’s entrepreneurial DNA. Just a short walk from the venue.

Hosted by

Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC)

Gothenburg, Sweden

All Aboard for GoWest - From Stenpiren to GoWest By Boat

On board, enjoy a DJ, great vibes and plenty of positive energy — the perfect boost to kick-start the day. Take the opportunity to network already on the way and start the day in the best possible way. See you on board!

Hosted by

Business Region Göteborg

Gothenburg, Sweden

The Next Innovation Policy Forum

The Next Innovation Policy Forum marks the launch of a long-term Nordic policy dialogue on the future of innovation policy – closely connected to the forthcoming European Innovation Act.

Opening of GoWest

Opening remarks by Klementina Österberg, CEO, GU Ventures with guests.

Opening Keynote

Can Europe lead the next wave of deep tech innovation?

State of Venture - Capital, Confidence & Competitiveness in Europe

What’s next for the European VC market? This session brings together voices from the industry to unpack how macroeconomic trends, policy, and market confidence are shaping the flow capital, valuations, and Europe’s competitiveness in innovation.

Pitch Track: AI Trailblazers

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

Fireside Chat with Siddharth Khullar & Peter Carlsson, Aris Machina

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from two visionary founders at the very start of their next major venture — one that has the potential to shape the coming decade of breakthrough innovation.

Code Meets Care: Where Healthcare Meets AI, Data and Next-Gen Compute

Join a panel where we unpack what the future of healthcare looks like when code meets care — and how Europe can lead in building safe, scalable, and truly impactful health technologies.

Pitch Track: Impact Enablers

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

The Climate Horizon: Four Futures, One Planet

Building the Climate Economy: Vision, Capital & Action

The Capital Playbook, A Founders Guide to the Smart Capital Stack for Growth

A founder’s guide to the Smart Capital Stack for Growth.

Total Defence: Startups Shaping Sweden’s Readiness

Meet a lineup of startups, including several selected by the Swedish Armed Forces, and learn why you need to partner with them. One hour of pitches mixed with panel discussion.

Hosted by

Innovatum AB

Trollhättan, Sweden

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

Pitch Track: GoLife

Go Life brings together leading investors and promising life science companies. An opportunity to get inspired, connect, and discover the next investment opportunity.

Hosted by

GU Ventures AB

Göteborg, Sweden

Lunch - Networking & Breakout Sessions

Grab lunch and join a breakout session!

Quantum Roundtable

Invite only. Hosted by IonQ.

Deep-tech innovation: The Way From Lab To Market

Sweden has world-leading research and industry—but turning breakthrough tech into global business is still too slow. This panel unites corporates, deep tech and innovation leaders to scale faster, attract capital, and build partnerships that reach market.

Pitch Track: Life Savers

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

Moonshots or Money Pits? The VC Reckoning in Space

Space is moving from headline-grabbing missions to real commercial infrastructure — but the investment question remains: which ventures are true moonshots, and which are money pits?

Dual-Use Dynamics: Balancing Innovation and Geopolitics

As geopolitics reshapes markets, supply chains, and capital flows, dual-use innovation sits at the center of opportunity and risk. Will geopolitical pressure accelerate innovation — or push it down?

Spinning Out, Scaling Up: Universities, Startups & Corporates in One Growth Engine

How does deep tech make the leap from the lab to global markets? This session brings together startups, corporates and investors to explore what it really takes to spin out, scale up and integrate breakthrough innovation into industry.

Pitch Track: Planet Protectors

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

Spill the VC Tea - Investors Unfiltered

Curious about what investors really look for in a startup, how they make decisions, or what catches their attention in a pitch?

Pitch Track: Deep Tech Dealflow Showcase

Investors at GoWest 2026: Welcome to a Unique Deep Tech Pitch Session! Explore top university deep tech dealflow — showcasing breakthrough innovations moving from lab to market, and investment-ready spinouts built for global scale.

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

Fireside with Erik Lindblad & Yariv Adan

Fireside chat: Venture Capital, AI & Europe’s Next Chapter Join Evelina Anttila, Erik Lindblad (Inception Fund) and Yariv Adan (Ellipsis Ventures) for a candid conversation on how venture capital is changing in the age of AI.

Welcome to the Cap Table: Who’s In It, and What Are We Really Signing Up For?

A candid, practical discussion on ownership, investor dynamics, and long-term alignment — from early-stage rounds to growth capital.

Fireside chat with Roozbeh Charlie (Einride) and Marek Kiisa (NordicNinja)

A rare chance to hear from a leader shaping the future of intelligent, sustainable freight at a moment of historic transformation in logistics. Roozbeh is joined by Marek Kiisa, one of Einride’s early investors.

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Gothenburg , Sweden

After Work & Dinner

Deep Tech & Climate Drinks

Continue your evening in the hotel lobby (Hotel Quality 11) with our friends at Voima Ventures, HSBC Innovation Banking, Ellipsis Ventures, and Shift4Good — for drinks and great conversations.

Space to Connect - When the conference lights start to dim, something else begins

No stage. No pitches. Just conversations, good energy and people shaping the future of the space sector together. Limited spots available. Don’t miss your chance!

Exclusive Breakfast Aboard Götheborg

Step aboard Götheborg — the world’s largest ocean-going wooden ship and a powerful symbol of Gothenburg’s entrepreneurial DNA. Just a short walk from the venue.

Hosted by

Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC)

Gothenburg, Sweden

Opening of GoWest Day 2

Opening of GoWest Day 2

Ny Teknik 33-list: Where Startups, Investors and Industry Shape the Future of Tech

Ny Teknik selects the 33 most innovative Swedish tech startups of the year. The nomination process 2026 opens at GoWest.

Pitch Track: Society Shifters

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

Defence Innovation: Investing Under Gravity

Welcome to a strategic conversation on defence and dual-use innovation in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

Hosted by

Vinnova

Gothenburg, Sweden

Dual Track: IPO or M&A? How to Prepare for Both—and Win Either Way

Should you list your company or pursue an acquisition? Join experts for a practical deep-dive on building optionality, preparing for multiple outcomes, and running a process that maximizes value — whichever path you take.

The Tech Pulse: Innovation, Capital & the Road Ahead

An in-depth look at the forces shaping today’s tech ecosystem — from capital flows and emerging talent hubs to regulatory shifts and global competition.

Pitch Track: Next-Gen Industry Builders

Four Futures – Immersive film experience

If you could see into the future, how would it change your actions today? Take a journey with Four Futures and experience how different decisions affect your future.

The Role of Media and Storytelling in Impact Innovation

Discover what truly captures journalists’ attention in today’s fast-moving media landscape.

Robotics in the Age of Physical AI: Real Industrial Shift or R&D Theater?

Robotics is having a moment — powered by breakthroughs in AI, cheaper compute, and rapidly improving sensors. But what’s real industrial adoption, and what’s still “R&D theater”?

Hackathon Wrap-Up & Closing

After a high-intensity 24 hours hackathon by https://chalmersaisociety.com, the four strongest teams are showcased, and two earn a spot on the GoWest Main Stage.

Keynote by Jan Ståhlberg, Trill Impact

Jan will share his perspective on building Trill Impact, one of Europe’s most prominent impact investment firms, and how investors can navigate the intersection of sustainability, profitability, and geopolitics.

The Best Builds from the AI Hackathon

Don’t miss the breakthroughs built live. Top teams recognized.

Closing

Lunch & Networking

Grab lunch and join a lunch seminar or breakout session!