Ignite Nordic Summit 2027
Welcome to Malmö
Ignite Nordic Summit 2027 takes place in Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, on March 18, 2027.
Malmö is a city of about 368,000 people in southern Sweden, connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge. Its startups, universities, established companies and public authorities work closely together, which makes it a natural host for a Summit about startup collaboration and for the 10th anniversary of Ignite Nordic.




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An Innovation Hub in Southern Sweden
Growing Startup Community
Incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces support founders across the city.
Connected to Denmark
The Öresund Bridge helps build a cross-border innovation ecosystem.
Research and Education
Universities and research institutions in the region drive research, development and innovation.
Public Sector Support
Local and national authorities back the growth of innovative businesses.
Sustainable Innovation
A strong focus on sustainable and green innovation.
Young and Fast-Growing
Sweden's youngest and fastest-growing major city, with a business sector that is expanding faster than in other major cities.
Malmö at a Glance
- 368,000Residents in Malmö
- 40,000Active Companies
- 270+Corporate Headquarters
- 3,261New Companies Started in 2025
- 189Countries Represented Among Residents
The Summit in Malmö
On March 18, tech visits take you around Malmö and the region from 8:30 to 10:30. The main program starts at 11:00 at Slagthuset, within walking distance of Malmö Central Station. The day ends with the Ignite Awards dinner at Lokstallarna, in the Kirseberg neighborhood.




