EEN Cooperation Days - "Viking Days" 2026

5 – 7 May 2026 | Stockholm, Sweden

Event agenda

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

18:30 - 21:00

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

09:00 - 10:00

Coffee and registration

Coor Konferens, Västgötagatan 5, Stockholm

10:00 - 10:15

Welcome and Introduction

The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth

10:30 - 11:15

The new contract - Understanding the KPI:s

What are the changes and new ways of working to reach the goals.

12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 14:30

Networking session - everyone

Interactive networking session in a structured speed‑dating format where participants meet one‑to‑one for short conversations, giving everyone the opportunity to connect and exchange experiences.

14:30 - 15:15

Latest developments in AI tools for EEN advisors

An update on recent AI tools and AI agents that can support in partner search, matchmaking, and the creation of EEN partnering profiles. Max Maupoix and Patricia Eresjö (EEN Sweden)

14:30 - 15:10

Meetings

Matchmaking session 1 (parallel session)

Locations:
  • Networking Room
  • Cooperation Room

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

15:15 - 15:45

15:45 - 16:45

Introduction to Innovation Capability Analysis Tool (ICAT)

An overview of the Innovation Capability Analysis Tool (ICAT), focusing on its purpose, structure, and how it supports companies and advisors in assessing and strengthening innovation capabilities.

15:45 - 17:05

Meetings

Matchmaking session 2 (parallel session)

Locations:
  • Networking Room
  • Cooperation Room

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

Thursday, 7 May 2026

09:00 - 09:40

Geopolitical trends & global trade - effects for SME:s

Geopolitical impact on global trade and effects for SMEs

09:00 - 10:00

Meetings

Matchmaking session 3 (parallel session)

Locations:
  • Networking Room
  • Cooperation Room

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

09:40 - 10:00

Company presentations

Free Grape Society and Massive Dynamic

10:20 - 11:30

Learning experiences in regards to the key themes

- Simplification - Resilience & Preparedness - Access to finance & investment - Scaling up - Internationalisation - Innovation - Sustainability - Digitalisation

10:20 - 11:20

Meetings

Matchmaking session 4 (parallel session)

Locations:
  • Networking Room
  • Cooperation Room

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

11:30 - 12:45

12:45 - 13:45

Effective communication & LinkedIn engagement

This interactive training session is designed to equip Enterprise Europe Network advisers with essential communication skills and best practices for maximising their professional impact on LinkedIn.

12:45 - 13:45

Meetings

Matchmaking session 5 (parallel session)

Locations:
  • Networking Room
  • Cooperation Room

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

13:45 - 14:15

EU For Business Network and the New MFF

EU for Business Network under the Next MFF

14:45 - 15:15

Coffee and Networking

Some participants will depart early to catch their flights