SPEAKERS
The 2026 speaker lineup is taking shape. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming months.
Anna Hammarlund Blixt
Consul General of Sweden in Houston
Ms. Hammarlund Blixt has had a distinguished career in the Swedish foreign service, with extensive experience in diplomacy, security policy, disarmament, and international cooperation. Before assuming her current position in Houston, she served as Director and Deputy Head of the Department for Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Control at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm, and has previously held senior positions in Washington, D.C., Ankara, and Brussels.
Carl Källén
Chair-Elect of the SACC Chicago Board
As General Manager of Lyngsoe Systems North America, Carl leads a customer-focused team delivering IoT and automation solutions that enhance logistics visibility and operational efficiency. With more than 15 years of international experience in sales management and business development, he drives innovation and market expansion across B2B and enterprise markets.
Members' choice
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Your vote matters. SACC members can participate in selecting a key feature of this year’s Summit. Cast your vote and help shape the experience. Fill our Suggest a Speaker (PDF), and submit your vote to texas@sacctx.com with the subject line: Members’ Choice – 2026
A Call to Action
The 2026 SACC Summit is more than a conference. It is a moment to reset priorities.
By putting the human being back at the center, we can build stronger people, healthier organizations, and more resilient communities, powered by the best of Swedish values and American ingenuity.
Join us in Austin.
Re-center humanity.
Shape the future together.

