NavalTalk – 30 Sep
The session started with networking and ended with a fascinating Q&A.
ScholarTalk – 10 Sep
Quantum Physics – ATLAS Experiment in CERN
Our scholar Ida Åsljung will introduce us to her research in particle physics, especially focusing on the ATLAS experiment taking place at CERN, The European Organisation for Nuclear Reserach in Switzerland, boarding France.
Location: Zoom
RSVP at rsvp@swedishengineers.org.uk
EnergyTalk – 22 Apr 2026
Innovation for UK energy independence: Are heat pumps good bang for the buck?
Martin Forsén and Lucy Yu will explain the innovations related to heat pumps, and discuss how we achieve a smart mix of electricity, gas, and batteries in a world of volatile energy supplies. Martin is Director of Public Affairs NIBE AB, and Lucy is CEO Centre for NetZero and UK Gvt’s Clean Energy AI Champion.
Time: 18.00 – 20.30 at 16 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LH
Members: £10, Non-members: £25 SIGN UP HERE
HistoryTalk – 24 Feb
Anglo-Swedish Collaborators vs Competitors in the 1700s: von Platen, Telford, Angerstein
Peter Berg and Professor David Goldsmith will explore the lives of three fascinating engineers, one collaboration and a case of industrial espionage: Thomas Telford, Baltzar von Platen, and Reinhold Rücker Angerstein.
Time: 18.00 – 20.00 at Buck’s Club, 18 Clifford Street London W1S 3RF
Members: £10, Non-members: £25 SIGN UP HERE
DefenceTalk – 25 Nov
What is under way in defence sector collaboration?
Stefan Larsson, Defense Attaché to London and Dublin presented on defence collaboration in the UK, Sweden, and beyond.
Some 45 attendants enjoyed the networking and took part in Q&A at Savile Club.
Pictures from the event
Ceremony – 29 Oct 2025
The Society of Swedish Engineers in Great Britain will award Ida Åsljung its 2025 scholarship. Ida pursues a DPhil in Particle Physics at University of Oxford starting this autumn. Her research will be part of a newly established group focusing on the study of quantum information at the ATLAS Experiment at CERN.
Details: For invitees and sponsors.
ScholarTalk – 30 Sep 2025
Motor Racing Simulation with Oliver Belfiore
Oliver Belfiore, 2023 SIS Scholar, founded UK start-up Applied Racing Dynamics (ARD) in 2024. ARD provides vehicle simulation for well-known racing brands. He will demonstrate how such simulations works, and discuss what innovations are literally around the corner in this exciting field
ScholarTalk – 18 June 2025
The AI landscape: Dr Jakob Mökander
Jakob Mökander is Director of Science and Techology Policy at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and 2020-21 SIS Scholar.
He will give us an update on the AI policy landscape in Britain and the EU: Are we keeping up or falling behind?
NobelTalk – 10 Jun 2025
Nobel Prize laureate Prof Ann L’Huillier
Anne L’Huillier is visiting London and Swedish Engineering Society. She has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics along with Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter”.
Details: For invitees and sponsors.
TechTalk – 19 Mar 2025
Peter Nilsson, Head of Advanced Programs, SAAB
Mr Nilsson informed the audience on advanced aeronautics projects are increasingly software and AI driven. Shorter lead times follow with software defined hightech products. An expanding organisation in the light of a growing defense industry SAAB is also recruiting both young and experienced engineers.
Location: SAAB headquarters, London.
ScholarTalk – 10 Mar 2025
Quantum Simulation with Erik Rydow
Erik is pushing the boundaries of science by using quantum simulators to explore how material properties emerge. It can revolutionize our understanding of superconductors and superfluids, leading to breakthroughs in technologies like more efficient batteries.
Zoom details shared when you RSVP at rsvp@swedishengineers.org.uk
SpaceTalk – Oct 2024
Frontiers of Space: Markus Wandt
Astronaut Markus Wandt told us about his space trip followed by discussion led by SAAB.
Location: Hosted by H.E. The Swedish Ambassador to the UK.
Time: 18 October 2024
Invitees only
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ArtTalk June 2024
Art Opening with Clase Fine Arts: Ivar Arosenius (1878-1909)
Members have been invited to two separate events at Clase Fine Arts on Pall Mall.
Location: London
Time: June 2024
Members and invitees only
NatoTalk 9 May 2024
Sweden: From non-aligned to NATO
Speaker: Colonel Per Appelkvist, Swedish Military Attaché to the UK
Location: London
Time: 6-7.30pm
Members and invitees only
TECH TALK 23 Apr 2024
Critical Undersea Infrastructure – The New Maritime Warfare
Speaker: Chris Lade – SAAB UK
Location: London
Time: 6pm for 6.30-8pm
Members and invitees only
CENTENARY 5 March 2024
Centenary Dinner at Oxford & Cambridge Club
Society of Swedish Engineers in GB celebrated our 100th anniversary in the presence of H.E. Mr Stefan Gullgren, Swedish Ambassador to the UK. We were also honoured with visitors from the Embassy of France, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and many more distinguished guests.
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TECH TALK 21 Feb 2024
Power Network of the Future: The UK Distribution Market
Speaker: Stewart Dawson, Managing Director Vattenfall Networks Ltd
Location: London
Time: 5.30-8pm
Members and invitees only
TECH TALK 11 Sep 2023
Green Innovation in the Aerospace Industry
Speaker: David Morgan, COO Easyjet
David provided fascinating insights into initiatives and scenarios for the aerospace future.
Hydrogen, batteries, biofuels and its opportunities were presented and discussed!
TECH TALK 11 Apr 2023
Rare Earth Minerals – New opportunities for tech and electrification
Speaker: Darren Wilson, CEO LKAB Minerals Ltd
Location: London
Time: 5.30-8pm
Members and invitees only
TECH TALK 6 Feb 2023
UK – Sweden high tech collaboration: Future Radar Systems
Location: Saab Technologies UK, 1 Pall Mall
SIS members and invitees enjoed Prof Silander’s presentation on Radar Systems and the subsequent discussions.
TECH TALK 28 OCT 2022
SIS TECH TALK at Savile Club featured Swedish Innovation & Science Councelor Marika Amartey Khaliff.
The update on UK-Swedish science relations was discussed during an English sparkling wine tasting.
Busi-Jacobsohn’s Rose 2018 and the exquisite Blanc de noire 2018 were tasted followed by dinner.
(Image: SIS Chairman PO Emanuelsson and Malin Svahn from Saab)
SCHOLAR TALK 2022
We hosted our 2021-22 scholar Philip Winchester over Zoom to enlighten us about his research.
Topics of discussion:
• Why do we study fluids in the first place and what obstacles do current researchers face?
• What does Philip hope to achieve as he is coming to the end of his PhD?
• What industrial applications could result from Philip’s work?
We learnt that the complexity of fluid dynamics and its mathematics applications such as finance and software development.
TECH TALK 14 DEC 2021
Dr Henrik Malm, Architect and Computational Designer at FOJAB, gave a talk on how innovation is driving sustainable design. Dr Malm also gave a talk to the society in June 2017, while he was working at Foster + Partners in London. He was given support to work on his Master’s Thesis on the restoration and redesign of Sainsbury’s old meat processing factory on Bankside in central London, as our 2014 scholar.
TECH TALK 4 March 2020
Accountum hosted this seminar where the Etablera Team (accountants, solicitors, financial advisors) guided us from A to Brexit with useful pointers for Nordic companies establishing in the UK. The seminar was attended by members of SIS and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce of the UK. We then ventured out into the London evening to continue the networking.
TECH TALK 21 JAN 2020
The event kicked off with ”Negroni networking” at Megaro Hotel before Svante Stenblom in his fascinating seminar walked us through the history of satellite communications. He also covered the underlying principles and economics, and how we can expect the future of 5G communications to be truly ubiquitous, including the role of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Svante added 1 hour extra for Q&A followed by a delicious dinner at Megaro Eatery.
TECH ROUNDTABLE 2019
Members of the Anglo-Swedish Society and the Society of Swedish Engineers in Great Britain attended a seminar on LONDON’S POST-BREXIT ROLE FOR SWEDISH TECH FIRMS at Buck’s club.
Speaker and panel coordinator Dr. Patrik Kärrberg (UCL / Entrepreneur) was joined by Professor Jonathan Liebenau and Dr. Jonathan Dann. A three-course dinner was served after the seminar.
2018-19 SCHOLAR
The Society of Swedish Engineers in Great Britain has awarded Mr. Gustav Jonsson the 2018 scholarship for him to further his PhD research. A cheque, certificate and commemorative vase was presented by the Swedish Ambassador to the United Kingdom, H E Torbjörn Sohlström, in the library of his official residence. Learn more via the
SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE.