On 8 October, Sweden’s leading decision-makers and experts will gather at DI’s Tech Strategy Summit in Stockholm. There, HiQ’s business area managers Sofie Perslow (AI) and Pernilla Rönn (Cybersecurity) will lead a deep-dive session on one of today’s most pressing questions: how to balance innovation and security in the AI era.

AI is driving development at a rapid pace – but new opportunities also bring new threats. How can companies and organisations maximise AI’s potential while protecting themselves against the risks? What does it take to stay ahead, both technically and from a regulatory perspective? And how far are we really prepared to go?

In the session Cybersecurity & AI: Balancing Threats and Innovation, Sofie Perslow and Pernilla Rönn will share their insights on security strategies, regulatory pitfalls, and future perspectives on the threats and opportunities around the corner.

As a premium partner to Dagens Industri, we are proud to contribute to these important discussions on how to navigate the intersection of business value and security.

Date: 8 October 2025 (HiQ’s deep-dive session: 14:00–14:20)
Location: Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel, Stockholm – Tech Strategy Summit 2025
Read more about the event here: Tech Strategy Summit 2025

We look forward to a day full of inspiration and new perspectives on how we can drive safe and sustainable innovation together. See you there?

HiQ and RISE have signed a memorandum of understanding, marking the start of a close collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The aim is to jointly advance competence development and to drive technical innovation and knowledge sharing to strengthen Sweden’s digital resilience.

The Swedish government’s recently announced SEK 1 billion (approx. EUR 90 million) investment in cybersecurity underlines the urgent need to boost resilience across society. Against this backdrop, HiQ and RISE are joining forces to combine the capabilities of Cyber Range – a testbed operated by RISE that provides a fully controlled virtual environment – with HiQ’s extensive experience in secure system development, DevOps, and connected products.

Together, the parties aim to create new opportunities for training, simulation, and knowledge exchange, while fostering collaboration between research, industry, and society.

“Through continuous exercises, training, and risk analysis, we create better conditions for organizations to prepare for and handle cyber threats in an increasingly complex reality. In Cyber Range, organizations can test their systems and develop their capabilities in a safe and isolated environment,” says Karl Resare, Business Developer for Cyber Range at RISE.

“The Swedish government’s investment shows that cybersecurity is a national priority. But resilience is built in practice. We see a strong need to build bridges between technology, operations, and education – and this collaboration is an important step in that direction. It also provides us with a fantastic opportunity to turn theory into practice together with customers and partners,” says Pernilla Rönn, Head of Cybersecurity at HiQ.

The joint work will include cybersecurity exercises and simulations, as well as the exchange of experiences, data, and insights related to threat analysis, incident management, and secure system design. It will also involve training sessions and workshops in cybersecurity for external audiences.

HiQ has been awarded IT Consulting Company of the Year 2025 at Developers Day. The award goes to a consultancy that, over several years, has proven to be an attractive workplace, delivering value to employees, customers, and partners.

Developers Day is an annual event that brings together Sweden’s tech and IT industry to celebrate contributions that make a real difference. This year’s winners were announced at a gala on 12 September by a jury of experienced tech profiles – including developers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, podcasters, and experts in digitalization and software development.

The jury’s motivation for naming HiQ IT Consulting Company of the Year 2025:

HiQ shows that technology is more than code. With cutting-edge expertise and societal impact, they deliver solutions that make a difference – from infrastructure to digital innovation. They generously share knowledge and build a strong ecosystem of learning. With people at the center, a strong culture, and a bold pink brand, they stand out – and they do it with pride!

“This is a fantastic recognition for us at HiQ and for all our employees. We want to show that technology can be both powerful and human, and that it is possible to build solutions that strengthen both business value and societal value. On top of that, receiving recognition for our culture and the way we work together makes me especially proud,” says Peter Arrhenius, CEO of HiQ.

Finalists in the IT Consulting Company of the Year category, alongside HiQ, were Consid and Techseed.

HiQ has appointed Laura Vantellini as the new Managing Director for HiQ Germany. With more than 20 years of experience, including senior leadership roles in international technology and consulting companies, Laura brings both deep insight into the German market and strong global expertise in digital transformation and growth.

“Laura combines international experience with deep knowledge of the German market, strong networks, and a proven track record of helping clients accelerate digital transformation. She has successfully led large teams and growth initiatives across industries, bringing exactly the kind of expertise we need as Germany is a key growth market for HiQ and central to our ambition of becoming a European tech leader,” says Peter Arrhenius, Group CEO of HiQ.

Laura most recently led sales for Accenture’s Adobe business in EMEA, covering advisory, system integration, and managed services. She has also held senior leadership roles at T-Systems, Cognizant, and Adobe, with responsibility for large-scale sales and transformation programs across industries.

“At HiQ, I immediately felt a strong match in culture, values, and people. HiQ also has an impressive breadth of skills and innovative projects across industries, from AI and software development to connected products and digital platforms. My focus will be on strengthening our presence in the German market and expanding client relationships, while working closely with colleagues across Europe to create real impact for our customers,” says Laura Vantellini, Managing Director of HiQ Germany.

Laura formally assumed her role as Managing Director of HiQ Germany on September 1, 2025.