Unlock the next level of innovation with Polarion
After a record-breaking event in 2025 — with over 100 participants, 94% recommending the event, and 41 different companies represented — We’re excited to welcome you back to Taipuva Polarion Days 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, at Posthuset 7A in Stockholm.
Join Polarion users, experts, and innovators from across the Nordics for a full day of inspiration, insights, and networking. Discover how organizations are driving efficiency, traceability, and collaboration with Polarion — and explore the latest tools and updates shaping the future of connected engineering.
Best of all, attendance is completely free.
Why Attend?
- Get Inspired: Hear about real-life use cases and success stories from various industries, and take home new ideas to improve your workflows.
- Learn from Experts: Discover how Polarion can drive efficiency and innovation in your organization.
- Expand Your Network: Meet Polarion professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders. Share experiences, ask questions, and collaborate with others.
- Explore New Features: Dive into the latest updates and get hands-on with the tools that can streamline your business operations.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive event — limited seats available, register now!
Registration is now closed! If you still wish to participate in the event, send an inquiry to roope.jarvinen@taipuva.com.
Program, Speakers & Topics
08:30: Registration and coffee
09:00–17:00: Main Program
17:00–18:00: Networking – Relax with drinks and snacks while mingling with others
Building Capabilities in Polarion
Per Stedfeldt & Markus Rantakeisu, Epiroc & Ola Larses, Taipuva
Secure Development Lifecycle (IEC 62443) with Polarion
Jarkko Holappa, Sandvik
Managing requirements of large infrastructure projects
Johanna Varnander, Hitachi Energy
Johanna will talk about the journey of implementing Requirement Management and Polarion X and the challenges connected to managing requirements for large infrastructure projects.
Polarion journey in Hitachi Rail STS
Luca Pancani, Slavisha Erkic & Natalia Pawlak, Hitachi Rail
Simplifying Contract Monitoring in Public Transport with Polarion
Alicia Kronqvist & Karin Andersson, Skånetrafiken
Skånetrafiken oversees public transport in the south region ofSweden and ensures that all procured service contracts are properly followed. Skånetrafiken have been seeking a tailored system that makes contract monitoring simpler, clearer, and more efficient. With support from Taipuva, they have now developed a long‑awaited tool in Polarion that meets their needs.
Driving Efficiency and Transparency through Capacity-Based Planning
Radek Krotil, Nextedy
Hands-on: What’s New in Polarion — Overview of the 2512 Release and Demonstration of Polarion AI Capabilities
Petr Sibik, Siemens
This session provides a brief overview of the main improvements in the Polarion 2512 release. It also features a hands-on demonstration of the new Polarion AI tools, illustrating how Polarion Help renders manual searching in Polarion documentation obsolete, and how Polarion Copilot AI boosts requirement quality and engineering efficiency. Attendees will gain a clear, practical understanding of the value in 2512 and the increasing role of AI in Polarion.
Polarion Strategy and Roadmap
Martin Popelak, Siemens
Forward looking on Polarion strategy and 2026 roadmap including broader Siemens AI outlook
Speakers
Ola Larses, Taipuva
Ola Larses has been a consultant at Taipuva since2016, coming from a role as head of Global Development Methods at DeLaval. Ola holds a Ph.D. in Mechatronics from KTH/Scania on the topic “Architecting and Modeling Automotive Embedded Systems”, and has more than 25 years of experience in systems engineering, architecture design and methods development in both larger and smaller organizations.
Per Stedfeldt, Epiroc
Per Stedfeldt is a seasoned expert in product lifecycle management (PLM) and business solution architecture. Since 2017, Per has been Process & Applications Manager at Epiroc, following key roles at Atlas Copco, including Senior Specialist and Business Solution Architect, where Per supported the PLM Programme and strategic roadmaps. Earlier, Per worked as Product Responsible and Project Manager at UGS Sverige AB. Per holds a Master of Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (1983–1988).
Petr Sibik, Siemens
Petr Šibík is a Technical Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software with over 10 years’ experience in software engineering, ALM, and product management. He has driven key Polarion initiatives such as the REST API, SAFe Template, Extension Portal, and AI-driven capabilities. Combining expertise in databases, agile practices, and API ecosystems, Petr applies modern AI to boost engineering productivity and innovation across Siemens’ ALM portfolio.
Martin Popelak, Siemens
Johanna Varnander, Hitachi Energy
Johanna Varnander is the process leader of Requirement Management and driving the implementation across Hitachi Energy’s HVDC business unit. She holds a Bachelor in Power Electronics and a Masters in Quality Development and Leadership and has been with Hitachi Energy HVDC for more than 15 years, focusing on site verifications and leading engineering deliveries.
Slavisha Erkic, Hitachi Rail
Slavisha Erkic, PMP, is Director of Engineering Competitiveness at Hitachi Rail, leading transformation and performance improvement across urban rail systems. With more than 25 years of global experience in transportation and aerospace, he specializes in engineering strategy, cost competitiveness, and major program delivery. Since 2023, Slavisha has driven the rollout of Polarion for SelTrac CBTC projects, enabling integrated requirements management, traceability, and collaborative workflows across the system lifecycle. His digital‑first approach accelerates delivery, strengthens compliance, and enhances efficiency. He champions modern tools and analytics to improve ways of working and support data‑driven engineering decisions.
Natalia Pawlak, Hitachi Rail
As Product Owner for Engineering Environment Support by Hitachi Rail, Natalia Pawlak channels her passion and experience in requirements management and systems engineering into helping her stakeholders embark on their journey with Polarion, shape processes and create desired deliverables with efficiency and engagement. With her career spanning over 10 years in railway industry, she is known for her positive attitude, professional communication skills in five languages and hands-on approach for turning information into shareable and actionable insights.
Luca Pancani, Hitachi Rail
Luca Pancani covers the role of System & Core Product Owner in the new line of business of Hitachi Rail called Signaling and Railways Solutions (SRS) and is in charge of system design related engineering tools deployment. He is coordinating the team that is deploying and managing Polarion in SRS. His career started in Alcatel in 1998 dealing with ADSL deployment and new telecom operators network design in Italy, he worked for Alcatel in Lybia for the Western Lybia Gas project and as Chief Technical Officer for Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines in Thales. Since 2010 he is working in engineering processes, practices and tools definition and deployment, before in Thales and now in Hitachi Rail. He is known for his proficiency in supporting the organization ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency growth.
Venue: 7A Posthuset
Historic building of the Central Post Office, close to Stockholm Central Station, 7A Posthuset have been selected as Situated in the historic Central Post Office building, just 200 meters from Stockholm Central Station, 7A Posthuset has been recognized by Event Logic as the best meeting facility. This vibrant venue is a dynamic space filled with contrasts, where every event becomes an extraordinary experience.
Watch a sneak peek from 2025 event
Watch our highlight video from the 2025 event for a glimpse into the inspiring keynotes and networking opportunities that took place.
Taipuva Polarion Days 2025 Wrap Up
Taipuva Polarion Days 2025, held at Stockholm’s Posthuset February 5th, was a vibrant gathering filled with discussions, networking and training sessions. Aiming to inspire and provide insights, the event featured renowned guest speakers who shared not only their experiences but also their unique methodologies and processes.
