Driving and Governing the Green Transition: Local, National, European and Private Actor Roles and Responsibilities
The House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP), in collaboration with the House of Innovation (HOI) and Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (MISUM) are pleased to invite you to this high-level symposium, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss how collaboration across sectors can accelerate and govern the green transition.
- Date: February 10, 2026
- Time: 15:00–18:00 (followed by mingle)
- Location: Stockholm School of Economics (Aula)
This symposium aims to bridge research and policy perspectives on the governance of the green transition.
Industry policies for green transition - the role of EU, National and local governments, discussing topics such as:
- How can industrial policy balance the goals of competitiveness, climate neutrality, and strategic autonomy within the EU Green Deal?
- How can local innovation and business ecosystems contribute to accelerating the transition?
- What roles can public procurement, state aid, and investment programs play in directing capital flows towards sustainable industrial transformation?
Resilience and security in a changing geopolitical landscape, with topics such as:
- In what ways does geopolitical fragmentation — from trade conflicts to security threats — alter the industrial and financial logics driving the transition?
- How can the Nordic countries contribute to European and global resilience through innovation, green technology, and reliable supply chains?
- How can the demands of national security and self-sufficiency be balanced with the need for openness, knowledge exchange, and international cooperation?
Sweden’s role as an innovation nation, discussing topics such as:
- How can public actors, universities, and businesses work together to create scalable and inclusive solutions?
- How can long-term commitment in innovation policy be ensured when the green transition requires risk-taking, public legitimacy, and stable regulatory frameworks?
The symposium brings together researchers and stakeholders from the EU, national and local governments, industry, labor union representatives and private investors.
Keynote speaker: Professor Frank Geels, Alliance Manchester Business School & SSE Ehrling Persson visiting professor.
The Swedish context is set by Sara Modig, State Secretary to Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch
Panel discussions will feature leading academic experts as well as public and private leaders.
15.00 President of Stockholm School of Economics President welcomes all
15.10 Keynote by Sara Modig, the State Secretary of Environment and Industry
15.30 Introducing the SSE Center for Sustainable Transformation by Constatin Blome, professor at SSE
15.35 Keynote by Frank Geels, system innovation and sustainability at the University of Manchester
16.00 Panel 1
16.30 Coffee Break
17.00 Panel 2
17.25 Panel 3
18.00 Mingle
A detailed program will be announced in December.
Register now for the event!
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