Nicolai Myren
Partner, advokat
+47 415 70 949 n.myren@selmer.noEurope stands at a defining moment. The landscape for defence investment is being reshaped — creating new risks, new structures, and significant opportunities.
We are pleased to invite you to the Nordic Defence Forum 2026, a joint initiative by leading Nordic law and investment firms, convening a select group of senior executives, investors, and industry leaders at the forefront of defence and capital markets.
The programme will feature keynote speakers and two focused panel discussions:
Program
08:30
Breakfast and registration
09:00
Welcome | Opening remarks
Theme: The Role of Private Capital in shaping the future of European defence capabilities
Opening speaker:
Hasse Faxe, CCO at Kitron
Panel participation from:
Thomas Lerøy, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Oliver Krogh Hallin, Bridgepoint Group
Janni Weber, Saab
Robert Blumberg, Summa Defence
Alex Cavell, CVC
Thomas Falck, Polarion Capital
Marianne Sagerup, Pistachio (moderator)
Christof von Roda, Morgan Stanley (moderator)
Break
10:30
Theme: Financing defence technology
On capital formation, investment structures, and the scaling of defence technology.
Opening speaker:
Daniel Öhvall, Hammarskiöld
Panel participation from:
Johan Nobel, Swedish Export Credit
Eva Hagwall, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
Joakim Agerback, Global Security Fund
Tobias Billström, Nordic Air Defence
Knut Roar Wiig, Rift Dynamics
Mikael Karlsson, MW Group
Veiko-Vello Palm, Frankenburg Technologies
Jari Mielonen, Crown Defence
Kartik Hariharan, Morgan Stanley (moderator)
Daniel Öhvall, Hammarskiöld (moderator)
Closing remarks
by Dag Strømme, Chairman at Titomtic
12:00
Lunch
The forum offers a unique opportunity for informed discussion, strategic perspectives, and meaningful connections across the Nordic and European defence ecosystem.
We hope to see you in Stockholm on June 4.
Welcome!
