7 October 16:45-20:00Saab, Solna

Tech that Matters – Saab's Digital Transformation Journey

Join Saab Common Tech and Women in Tech Sweden for an inspiring evening of technology, leadership, and networking.

Discover how technology is shaping the future at Saab and hear firsthand from women leaders driving innovation and transformation in a highly advanced and dynamic industry.

The evening will offer insights into Saab, its business and digital transformation journey, inspiring keynote speakers sharing perspectives on technology, leadership and career development, as well as opportunities to network and connect with professionals from Saab Common Tech.

Whether you are curious about cutting-edge technology, leadership journeys or what it is like to work at Saab, this is a great opportunity to gain new perspectives, ask questions and meet like-minded people.

Saab is on a transformation journey and is actively looking for talented people who want to help shape what comes next. The evening concludes with food, drinks and networking.

Agenda

16:45

Doors Open

Register at reception and bring a valid form of identification. Mobile phones, smart watches, laptops and other electronic devices will be collected upon arrival.

Enjoy welcome drinks and snacks before we begin.

Please arrive before 17:20, when the gates close.

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17:30

Welcome to Saab

We’ll officially kick off the evening with a warm welcome from Managers at Common Tech, Saab, and Women in Tech Sweden.

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Bärbel Holm
Engineering Manager Common Tech, Saab AB
Hanna Öberg
Engineering Manager Common Tech, Saab AB
Åsa Johansen
Director and Board Member, Women in Tech Sweden
17:40

Keynote - Saab & Common Tech - Accelerating Transformation Through Software, Data and AI

How does a 26,000-person defence company become faster, more adaptable and increasingly software-defined? Carin introduces Polaris, Saab’s strategy for transforming how products are developed and customer value is delivered through software, data and AI. She will show how frontline product initiatives and reusable capabilities turn strategy into results.

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Carin Forsling
Vice President & Head of Digital Strategy & Acceleration, Common Tech, Saab AB
18:00

Keynote – From Systems Engineer to head of C-UAS

Angelica began her Saab career as a systems engineer. Today, she leads the integration of technologies designed to counter rapidly evolving drone threats. She shares the pivotal choices, unexpected opportunities and lessons that shaped her journey, and how technical curiosity can grow into a career with leadership and real-world impact.

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Angelica Persson
Head of System Integration for Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Surveillance, Saab AB
18:20

Panel Discussion - Women Shaping the Future & How to Lead Change and Drive Innovation

Women leaders from Saab share candid perspectives on building careers in technology, leading through change and turning bold ideas into real impact. Expect practical lessons, honest reflections and inspiration for shaping your own path.

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Bärbel Holm
Engineering Manager Common Tech, Saab AB
Carin Forsling
Vice President & Head of Digital Strategy & Acceleration, Common Tech, Saab AB
Angelica Persson
Head of System Integration for Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Surveillance, Saab AB
Hanna Egelstig
Head of Developer Experience & Software Factory Interface
18:45

Mingle & Dinner

Time to continue the conversations, meet fellow attendees and connect with the Saab and Women in Tech teams.

Pizza, a small buffet, cold drinks, coffee, tea and sweets will be served.

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20:00

Event Ends

The evening officially comes to an end at 20:00.

Please be prepared to leave the venue promptly (or slightly earlier if requested)  due to Saab’s site access and security procedures.

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Speakers

Bärbel Holm
Engineering Manager Common Tech, Saab AB

Welcome to Saab

We’ll officially kick off the evening with a warm welcome from Managers at Common Tech, Saab, and Women in Tech Sweden.

Read more

Panel Discussion - Women Shaping the Future & How to Lead Change and Drive Innovation

Women leaders from Saab share candid perspectives on building careers in technology, leading through change and turning bold ideas into real impact. Expect practical lessons, honest reflections and inspiration for shaping your own path.

Read more

Carin Forsling
Vice President & Head of Digital Strategy & Acceleration, Common Tech, Saab AB

Keynote - Saab & Common Tech - Accelerating Transformation Through Software, Data and AI

How does a 26,000-person defence company become faster, more adaptable and increasingly software-defined? Carin introduces Polaris, Saab’s strategy for transforming how products are developed and customer value is delivered through software, data and AI. She will show how frontline product initiatives and reusable capabilities turn strategy into results.

Read more

Panel Discussion - Women Shaping the Future & How to Lead Change and Drive Innovation

Women leaders from Saab share candid perspectives on building careers in technology, leading through change and turning bold ideas into real impact. Expect practical lessons, honest reflections and inspiration for shaping your own path.

Read more

Angelica Persson
Head of System Integration for Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Surveillance, Saab AB

Keynote – From Systems Engineer to head of C-UAS

Angelica began her Saab career as a systems engineer. Today, she leads the integration of technologies designed to counter rapidly evolving drone threats. She shares the pivotal choices, unexpected opportunities and lessons that shaped her journey, and how technical curiosity can grow into a career with leadership and real-world impact.

Read more

Panel Discussion - Women Shaping the Future & How to Lead Change and Drive Innovation

Women leaders from Saab share candid perspectives on building careers in technology, leading through change and turning bold ideas into real impact. Expect practical lessons, honest reflections and inspiration for shaping your own path.

Read more

Hanna Öberg
Engineering Manager Common Tech, Saab AB

Welcome to Saab

We’ll officially kick off the evening with a warm welcome from Managers at Common Tech, Saab, and Women in Tech Sweden.

Read more

Hanna Egelstig
Head of Developer Experience & Software Factory Interface

Panel Discussion - Women Shaping the Future & How to Lead Change and Drive Innovation

Women leaders from Saab share candid perspectives on building careers in technology, leading through change and turning bold ideas into real impact. Expect practical lessons, honest reflections and inspiration for shaping your own path.

Read more

Åsa Johansen
Director and Board Member, Women in Tech Sweden

Welcome to Saab

We’ll officially kick off the evening with a warm welcome from Managers at Common Tech, Saab, and Women in Tech Sweden.

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All you need to know 

Due to Saab's security procedures, registration will close on September 18th. Confirmation of participation will be communicated shortly after registration has closed.

To enable security clearance and access to the facility, all attendees must provide their first name, last name, and personal identity number during registration. The information submitted must correspond exactly to the identification presented upon arrival. Please note that admission cannot be granted without a valid form of identification.

Mobile phones, smart watches, laptops, and other electronic devices will be collected upon arrival and will be securely stored for the duration of the visit. Participants are encouraged to leave such items at home whenever possible.

Additional information:

• Photography and recording of any kind are not permitted at the facility.

• Visitor parking is not available on site.

• Participants are encouraged to travel by public transportation.

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