Almedalen 25
TechSverige was on site during this year's Almedalen Week June 23-27 with experts and own seminars.
TechSweden seminars
How AI and data centers make a difference - for energy, climate and society
Time: Tuesday 24/6 14.45-15.30
Place: Svenskt Näringslivs trädgård, Hamngatan 3, Visby
Watch the broadcast from the seminar on Youtube
Sweden is facing a technology shift where AI and digitization are rapidly increasing the need for data capacity and electricity. In five quick sessions, TechSverige shows how data centers and smart technology can contribute to a robust energy system and sustainable social development.
Participants include Elena Fersman, VP Head of AI Innovation & Incubation & Head of Silicon Valley Site, Ericsson, Jonas Birgersson, IT entrepreneur, Christina Backlund, CEO Shibuya, Peter Michelson, CEO EcoDataCenter and Peter Neuberg, CEO Coromatic group. Moderators are Frida Faxborn and Fredrik Sand, industry policy experts at TechSverige.
Can Sweden become a world leader in tech again?
Time: Thursday 26/6 15.00-15.45
Location: Google stage, Hästgatan 1, Visby
Sweden has all the prerequisites to be a pioneer in tech and is far ahead in many areas. But the potential is greater. The government's digitalization strategy is a step to drive development - but how do we translate it into action, innovation and competitiveness?
Participants include Erik Slottner, Minister for Civil Affairs (KD), Anna Wikland, Head of Google Sweden, Haval van Drumpt, CEO of Three Sweden, Fredrik Heintz, Professor, Linköping University, Fredrik Hjelm, CEO of Voi, Kristina Sundin Jonsson, Municipal Director Skellefteå. Moderator: Åsa Zetterberg, CEO, TechSverige
Our experts on the ground
Åsa Zetterberg, CEO.
Christina Ramm-Ericson, Head of Industrial Policy and Chief Economist.
Fredrik Sand, industry policy expert focusing on security, data-driven innovation and internet-related policy issues.
Frida Faxborn, industrial policy expert focusing on sustainability and public market issues.
Peter Kjäll, industrial policy expert focusing on issues related to healthtech, welfare technology and the digitalization of the public sector.
Pia Högset, industrial policy expert with a focus on skills and inclusion issues.
Robert Liljeström, industrial policy expert with a focus on telecoms and digital infrastructure.