Keynote speaker
Maroš ŠefčovičEU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security
Maroš Šefčovič is the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, responsible for EU trade policy at a time of heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty. He leads the EU’s global trade relations and free trade negotiations, working to strengthen competitiveness, ensure fair global competition and enhance Europe’s economic security, including more resilient supply chains and modern trade frameworks.
Panelists
Rickard GustafsonPresident & CEO, SKF
Rickard Gustafson is President and CEO of SKF, a global industrial company and world-leading supplier of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics and related services, serving customers across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, energy and transportation.
Prior to joining SKF, he served for ten years as President and CEO of SAS Group. Earlier in his career, he was President and CEO of Trygg-Hansa, one of Sweden’s leading insurance companies. He serves on several boards, including Telia Company and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.
Helena HedblomPresident & CEO, Epiroc
Helena Hedblom is President and CEO of Epiroc, a global industrial company providing equipment, solutions and services for mining and infrastructure. She has held this role since 2020. Her background includes senior leadership positions at Epiroc and Atlas Copco, with responsibility for mining and rock excavation technologies.
She is a Board Member of Wallenberg Investments AB and has been named one of Sweden’s most influential business leaders and received the IVA Gold Medal in 2025 for her contributions to the Swedish mining industry and the development of Epiroc.
