1. SWEN NESSI Sweden Paul Johannesson NESSI Projects Summit Valencia 12 – 13 April 2010

2. Background Invited to participate with existing NESSI national platforms spring 2009 Established 5 March 2010 Build-up phase

3. Goals Strengthen the Swedish software and services sector Encourage cooperation between industry and academia Support Swedish participation in EU initiatives and projects Support national initiatives and projects in the area of software and services Contribute to improving education in service science

4. Membership Membership is for individuals Organisations can sponsor

5. Meeting Space An information center and a social network with information about sources of knowledge, humans, organizations, projects, funding opportunities and events Support for informal discussions and sharing of resources between members

6. Survey Map out current national efforts in the field of ICT and services This activity will result in a knowledge bank of people, projects and expertise in the field of software and services in Sweden

7. Seminars and Lectures Swedish experts from industry and academia European and other international experts

8. http://nessisweden.ning.com/