The Park Forskaren Executive Networks are year-long leadership programs designed to bring together decision-makers, pioneers, and changemakers for a high-impact journey of learning, reflection, and strategic connection.
Each network offers a powerful blend of inspiration, peer dialogue, and practical insight, rooted in Sweden’s innovation culture and delivered through expertly facilitated sessions, speaker engagements, discovery visits, and intimate dinners. Over the course of the year, leaders explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of business, leadership, and life science — while forging deep, meaningful connections with likeminded peers.
Each Executive Network program includes:
2 full-day leadership sessions with immersive learning, workshops, and keynote speakers
8 half-day gatherings, combining facilitated peer dialogue, real-world case reflections, and actionable tools
Speaker sessions with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from Sweden’s innovation ecosystem and beyond
Exclusive discovery visits to cutting-edge companies, research hubs, or innovation districts
Curated executive dinners, creating space for informal yet meaningful exchange
Programs are designed to integrate learning, reflection, and connection — helping executives not only stay ahead, but grow alongside a trusted network of peers.
The Park Forskaren Life Science CEO Network
An industry-specific network for CEOs in life science, biotech, medtech, and health innovation. Focused on regulatory environments, partnerships, scaling strategies, scientific-commercial alignment, and global outlooks.
The Park Forskaren Life Science Executive Network
For senior leaders in life science (e.g., R&D, commercial, operations, innovation leads). Themes include digitalisation, AI in healthcare, future-ready organisations, and collaboration between research and industry.
The Park Forskaren CEO Network
A strategic peer group for CEOs across industries. Focused on big-picture leadership, board-level strategy, purpose-driven transformation, and navigating complexity in fast-moving environments.
The Park Forskaren Executive Network
Designed for C-level leaders and senior executives (e.g., COO, CMO, CIO, Head of HR, etc.) across sectors. Focuses on cross-functional leadership, change management, growth, and team performance.
Peer learning with purpose — Gain insight, validation, and challenge from others facing similar leadership stakes
Strategic renewal — Step out of the day-to-day to reflect, think ahead, and sharpen your perspective
Access to top thinkers and doers — Learn from renowned speakers, founders, and ecosystem leaders
Experience Sweden’s innovation landscape — Through curated discovery visits and behind-the-scenes access
Trusted relationships — Build a personal advisory board of peers who understand your context
Each network is professionally facilitated, thoughtfully curated, and designed for depth over volume. This is not a membership — it’s a commitment to grow, together.
The Park Academy is guided by a senior team with broad experience from Sweden’s startup ecosystem, life science, tech, and leadership development. Our core team combines practical knowledge with a strong understanding of how to build innovative and collaborative environments.
Mikael Ahlström, founder of The Park and longtime partner of Hyper Island, has worked with startups, scale-ups, and large organizations to create learning experiences and community-driven growth. He brings long-standing experience in entrepreneurship and innovation strategy. Armando Cázares-Körneo, with a background from Karolinska Institutet and previous leadership roles in community building at Akademiska Hus, now focuses on learning programs and community development at The Park. His experience bridges life science, research environments, and team engagement.
We also collaborate closely with Roger Sjögren and Åsa Norell, both of whom have been central to developing leadership programs at Hyper Island. They have worked extensively with government agencies, corporates, and international teams, helping organizations strengthen leadership and teamwork through well-grounded approaches. Their work often integrates insights from behavioral science and neuroscience to support change and development in teams and individuals.
In addition to our core team, we regularly bring in expert speakers, facilitators, and coaches from a range of organizations, depending on the focus of each program.
Duration: 12 months
Format: In-person sessions in Stockholm (full and half-day formats)
Location: Hosted at The Park Forskaren, Hagastaden
Group size: Limited to 12–20 participants per network
Language: English or Swedish
Application: By invitation or expression of interest
At The Park Forskaren Executive Networks, we believe that leadership is not a solo journey, it’s a shared exploration.
Join us and move forward with clarity, confidence, and connection.
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