Driving and Governing the Green Transition: Local, National, European and Private Actor Roles and Responsibilities - 10 Feb 2026
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 from the EU, national and local governments, 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
This symposium aims to bridge research and policy perspectives on the governance of the green transition.
Keynote speaker: Professor Frank Geels, Alliance Manchester Business School & Distinguished Visiting Professor at the House of Innovation.
The Swedish context is set by Sara Modig, State Secretary to Minister for Energy, Business and Industry
Panel discussions will feature leading academic experts as well as public and private leaders.
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?
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What roles can and should 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) impact the industrial and financial logics driving the transition?
- 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 even closer together to create scalable and inclusive solutions?
- How can long-term commitment in innovation policy be realised considering political risks, public legitimacy, and the need for stable regulatory frameworks?