Business Arena Syd 2025

Transport infrastructure integrating Northern Europe is emerging step by step. The Fehmarn Belt connection opens in 2029. Recently, the Danish state and the City of Copenhagen agreed to extend the Copenhagen Metro southwards, enabling a connection to the Öresund Metro towards Sweden. In addition to Denmark, countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland are getting closer to Swedish companies and consumers. What effects can be expected in Northern Europe regarding trade and industry? Is there a risk that Stockholm will fall behind? What role does today’s worrying geopolitical situation play?

Host: Mark Isitt

The Öresund Bridge connects Malmö, Skåne, and Sweden with the European continent as a fixed link. Last year, 7,573,367 vehicles crossed the bridge. This year marks its 25th anniversary. Here, the CEO discusses the effects of the Fehmarn Belt, the feeling leading up to the anniversary, the international context, and the visions for the future.

Host: Mark Isitt

Perhaps it's more important than ever to select the values on which we should build the future. Already today, we see a development in Northern Europe where sustainability, innovation, and social infrastructure work hand in hand to revitalize urban life. Here two of the world's most renowned architectural firms share their urban future visions.

Host: Mark Isitt

The economy is affected by external factors such as trade tariffs and a continued strained geopolitical environment. The question is what this means for the Swedish real estate market – and in particular, the market in the Öresund region. Which segments are most attractive in southern Sweden? How does the Danish real estate market compare? How do you argue to attract investments to the region?

Host: Mark Isitt

On the banks of the Rhine lies Düsseldorf, the capital of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Here, Bonava, which is Germany's largest residential developer, has developed 500 homes in a project consisting of a mix of rental and owner-occupied apartments. What enabled the rapid pace of the project? How were the challenges of building in an already dense environment solved? What can Sweden learn from a German new construction project?

Host: Mark Isitt