Media
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Information for journalists and media covering Nordic Compass and the Nordic Compass Summit 2026 in Gothenburg, including media accreditation, the press programme, press contacts and media resources.
Press Programme
The inaugural Nordic Compass Summit will bring together more than 200 Nordic business leaders, Ministers, EU Representatives and other senior decision-makers to advance a selection of promising initiatives across Capital Markets, Deep Tech, Defence and Energy by identifying the partners, resources and next steps needed to move them forward.
08:00-09:00
SUMMIT Registration at Clarion Hotel Draken, Heurlins Plats
Registration and welcome coffee for Summit participants.
PRESS Media registration for accredited journalists at Clarion Hotel Draken, Heurlins Plats
Journalists must be registered in advance via the accreditation link and bring their registration QR code, press ID and personal ID to collect an identifiable media badge. Dedicated media workspaces are available at Clarion Hotel Draken throughout the day.
09:00-10:00
OPEN PRESS Economic Outlook – Draken Theater Hall
Business Region Göteborg’s Economic Outlook seminar is open to media.
10:00-10:15
SUMMIT Break and seating
OPEN PRESS Break and seating
10:15-11:45
SUMMIT Opening Ceremony – Draken Theater Hall
High-level keynote, fireside chat, moderated panels and entertainment.
OPEN PRESS Opening Ceremony – Draken Theater Hall
Open to accredited media.
11:45-12:45
12:00
CLOSED SUMMIT Break and lunch
OPEN PARALLEL Press tour departure by bus @12:00, meeting point: outside entrance Heurlins plats
Bus transfer keeps the media group together before the boat departs. Journalists not joining may use the dedicated media workspaces at Clarion Hotel Draken.
12:45-14:15
12:00-14:15
CLOSED SUMMIT Strategic Roundtables
Parallel roundtables for Defence, Capital Markets, Energy and Deep Tech.
OPEN PARALLEL Press tour
An exclusive media lunch event on the Göta River to the Port of Gothenburg with highly topical industry and tech companies, among them Saab Group and Recorded Future. Arranged by Business Region Göteborg (BRG). Limited seats.
Journalists not joining may use the dedicated media workspaces at Clarion Hotel Draken.
13:45-14:15
14:15-14:30
SUMMIT Short Break
Parallel roundtables for Defence, Capital Markets, Energy and Deep Tech. Next Frontier workshops run in parallel.
OPEN PARALLEL Press tour return / media workspaces
The boat returns by 14:15, with bus transfer back to Clarion Hotel Draken. Dedicated media workspaces are available at Draken.
14:45-15:15
SUMMIT Year One Priorities
Presentation of track initiatives and focus areas by the four Track Chairs.
OPEN PRESS Year One Priorities - Draken Drama Hall
Open to accredited media.
15:15-15:30
SUMMIT Short Break
OPEN Short Break
The press briefing follows directly after the initiative presentation and panels.
15:30-16:00
CLOSED SUMMIT Side sessions
Parallel workshops take place.
OPEN PARALLEL Press briefing - Draken Drama Hall
Journalists will have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions on the initiatives and priorities presented during the preceding sessions.
16:00-16:45
CLOSED SUMMIT Side sessions.
Parallel workshops continue.
OPEN PARALLEL Doorsteps, bilateral interviews / media workspaces
Doorsteps and pre-arranged bilateral interviews may take place. Rooms can be booked for interviews. Dedicated media workspaces remain available at Clarion Hotel Draken.
Media accreditation
Journalists and media representatives interested in covering the Nordic Compass Summit 2026 in Gothenburg on 4–5 November are invited to apply for media accreditation.
Accreditation is intended for professional journalists and media representatives and is subject to approval.
Accredited media will have access to designated parts of the Summit programme on 5 November, as well as dedicated press activities, interview opportunities and media facilities. Please see the preliminary press programme below for further details.
Media contacts
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Business Region Göteborg press contact
For local press enquiries and further information about Gothenburg as the host city, please visit the Business Region Göteborg Media page for press contacts and additional media resources.
Photos
Photos and visual materials are available for media use. Please ensure that applicable credits and terms of use are followed when using or publishing images.
Nordic Compass Summit photos
Official photos from the Nordic Compass Summit 2026 will be made available here during and following the Summit.
Gothenburg image bank
Images of Gothenburg and the surrounding region are available through Göteborg & Co’s media bank and may be used in accordance with the applicable terms of use.