PROGRAM
2026
| 09:00 | Moderator, Frida Almgren opens the conference. Frida has, among other things, been communications manager in the Nordics and Baltics at Mastercard, where she was also part of the management team. |
| 09:10 | MACRO FOCUS: WHAT DO THE FORECASTS SAY ABOUT THE FUTURE? How strong will the Economic recovery in the Swedish Economy be in 2026? • Household consumption will be an important driving force for the continued recovery • When can we expect the recession to be over? • Inflation is significantly lower due to cuts in food VAT and electricity tax, but the temporarily depressed inflation does not lead to further interest rate cuts • The extensive debt-financed defense investments that are being implemented will lead to public savings being negative for many years to come Ylva Hedén Westerdahl, Head of Forecasting, Konjunkturinstitutet |
| 09:50 | GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS: WHAT IS THE COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH POTENTIAL FOR SWEDISH AND NORDIC COMPANIES? • In a world defined by rapid change, Swedish and Nordic companies are facing a critical moment • Global market dynamics, technological disruption, and geopolitical uncertainty are transforming the competitive landscape at unprecedented speed • For organizations across the region, navigating these shifts is no longer just a strategic advantage—it's a necessity for sustainable growth Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist, Business Sweden |
| 10:30 | Morning coffee & Networking |
| 11:10 | PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A SESSION Navigating uncertainty in 2026 Discover the invaluable insights of top chief economists as they navigate the complex landscape of macroeconomic risks and geopolitical challenges in today’s volatile environment. • In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? • In recent years, there have been several events that many of us see as unpredictable. But is it really true that our world has become more unpredictable and uncertain? • Yes, the changing geopolitical reality presents new risks—but like all disruptions, it may also create new opportunities • Is globalization over and will we increasingly close ourselves within national borders? The panel discussion is led by moderator Frida Almgren. Panelists: Mattias Persson, Chief Economist and Global Head of Macro Research, Swedbank Isabelle Mateos y Lago, Chief Economist, BNP Paribas Christina Nyman, Chief Economist, Handelsbanken Panelists are continuously updated on the web. |
| 11:50 | How European banks join forces to issue stablecoin: A real European alternative to the US-dominated Stablecoin market contributing to Europe´s strategic autonomy in payments Jan Lebbe, Strategic Innovation, ING Bank |
| 12:20 | Lunch and networking |
| 13:30 | Interactive Audience Q&A Session |
| 13:50 | Case study: The KONE Treasury Journey, and the expansion of the Treasury role in Operative FX Risk Management Sirkku Markula, Corporate Treasurer, Kone |
| 14:30 | Afternoon coffee and networking |
| 15:00 | Cross-border payments are accelerating. Liquidity is becoming real-time. And money itself is evolving For corporate treasurers, these transformations raise very practical questions: • How to move liquidity faster and more securely across borders? • How to prepare for tokenised money without disrupting existing payment processes? • What role will banks play in a world of digital assets and new regulations? Wim Grosemans, Global Head of Product Management - Payments & Receivables - Cash Management, BNP Paribas |
| 15:30 | What’s Real, What’s “AI” and how treasurers can use it effectively Anna Apelgren, Senior Treasury Manager, Spotify Nels Mortensen, Director & Principal Consultant, SkySparc |
| 15:50 | Case study: AI Inspirations for Delivery Hero’s Treasury Team • Chat-Integrated Treasury GPT Messaging App • Pioneering Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Treasury • Leveraging Generative AI for Thought Leadership • Creative, high-value applications of AI beyond typical process automation, positioning the treasury team as true AI innovators Christian Schmahl, Senior Director Treasury, Delivery Hero Can Akcal, Senior Manager Treasury, Delivery Hero Wiktor Jackowiak, Senior Manager Transformation & Automation, Delivery Hero |
| 16:30 | The moderator summarizes and closes the day |
| 16:40 | Swedbank welcomes everyone to networking mingle Bo Bengtsson, Head of Corporates & Institutions, Swedbank |
| 16:50 – 18:00 | Mingling with drinks and snacks |
| 08:30 | Morning coffe and networking |
| 09:00 | Moderator Frida Almgren kicks off the second day of the conference |
| 09:20 | CHOOSE BETWEEN FOCUS SESSION A, B AND C |
| TRACK A | Deep dive: Key Challenges in Cash & Liquidity Management Moderated by: Patrik Sandell, Founder – Treasury & CFO Office, Sandbar Invest Topics we will discuss during the deep dive: • Global Visibility of Cash • Forecasting Accuracy • Liquidity Optimization • FX and Interest Rate Risk Management • Operational Efficiency • Working Capital Management |
| TRACK B | Deep Dive: How do you make Civil Defense and Security work as a natural part of everyday life in your Company? Moderated by: Daniela Pavlovic Todosijevic, Head of Civil Defence, Swedbank • How do you build Civil Defense in one of the largest banks in the Nordic region? • If the payment system stops, society is affected within hours • How do we strengthen our resilience and develop a security culture that engages employees? • How we at the bank train, practice and collaborate; from FSPoS to NATO's Locked Shields • Why people, not systems, are the key to real resilience |
| TRACK C | Deep Dive: Key AML and Fraud focus areas for Treasury functions in 2026 Moderated by: Björn Wendleby, Advokat / Founding Partner, Harvest Advokatbyrå & Fredric Lundén, Counsel, Harvest Advokatbyrå Topics we will discuss during the deep dive: • New EU Regulations and enhanced Know your Customer (KYC) • Crypto Assets and Digital Payments • AI and Machine Learning for transaction monitoring and KYC will become standard • Data Sharing and Information Exchange • Sanctions and Geopolitical Risk where cross-border payments must maintain updated screening processes • Internal Governance and Competence with updated policies and risk models |
| 10:30 | Morning coffee & Networking |
| 11:10 | FIRESIDE CHAT Treasury in change: How the Treasury role has shifted during times and what new skills are needed? • Leading a Treasury team: What are the biggest challenges? • How has the Treasury role changed in recent years? • What skills and backgrounds are in demand within Treasury today? • What does the future hold for those of us working in Treasury? Anna Westerlund, Vice President Group Treasury, Epiroc |
| 11:40 | What can we learn from the Cyberattack against Svenska Kyrkan • My experiences as a leader during the cyberattack against Svenska Kyrkan • How we handled the crisis, communicated and restarted operations • What I learned about leadership, culture and collaboration when everything was put to the test Andreas Synning, IT-chef, IT-Centrum |
| 12:20 | The moderator Frida Almgren summarizes and closes the conference |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch and networking We reserve the right to make any program changes. |