Posted October 16, 2026
We will be participating in the "Industry of the Future" conference on October 21, 2026
How can Sweden maintain its industrial strength and create the next wave of growth? Monica Ringvik, CEO of Chalmers Next Labs, will participate in a panel discussion on innovation, research, and investment in next-generation technology.
The industry is facing a critical crossroads
AI is transforming business models. Electrification requires new investments. Geopolitical shifts are reshaping the global playing field. At the same time, Swedish industry must continue to be innovative, competitive, and sustainable. The Innovation Conference addresses questions about how Sweden can create the right conditions for new companies, strengthen its technological capabilities, and translate research and innovation into industrial development.
The program also includes discussions on digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and the industry’s future energy supply. Together, these issues highlight some of the strategic challenges and opportunities that will be crucial for Swedish industry in the years ahead.
About the Conference
When:Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00–6:00 p.m., followed by a reception and networking
Where:Svenska Mässan, Mässans gata/Korsvägen, Gothenburg
On the agenda
3:00 p.m. Networking and welcome. Registration, coffee, and networking.
3:30 p.m. Stage Program: “
” Introduction by Ny Teknik & Interview with industrial disruptor Robert Falck, founder and chairman of the board of Einride.
CTO of the Year 2026. A discussion on technology leadership and the next steps for the industry ahead of the announcement of this year’s winner.
Lars Stenqvist, former CTO of the Volvo Group and winner of the 2024 CTO of the Year award, and Robert Falck, founder of Einride.
THREE PANEL DISCUSSIONS
PANEL: CAN SWEDEN MAINTAIN ITS INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH?
What will be the next major growth engine for Swedish industry? A discussion on innovation, research, capital, and the courage to invest in next-generation technology and companies.
Participants: Monica Ringvik, CEO, Chalmers Next Labs; Robert Westerdahl, Founding Partner, Navisalma; Magnus Björsne, Innovation Architect and CEO, AstraZeneca BioVentureHub; Madelen Jonsson, leading regional politician (Green Party); Edward Murray, founder of Greeniron and CEO of Hejmas Agrifiber Technologies.
PANEL: DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY – WHO OWNS THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE?
AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity have become strategic assets. How can Sweden build an industry that is both digitally competitive and resilient in a new geopolitical reality?
Participants: Daniel Mellin, Business Developer for Digital Services at Teracom and Nordic Representative for EuroStack; Hans Danielsson, Head of the Cyber Division at Combitech; Jens Hammarlund, CEO of Xertified; Andreas Hellander, CEO and Founder of Scaleout Systems; and Christian Landgren, Founder and CPTO of Berget AI.
PANEL: WHEN ENERGY DETERMINES WHERE THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE WILL BE BUILT
How do we secure the power needed for the next wave of industrial growth? Electrification and access to energy are crucial to Sweden’s industrial growth. How do we create the capacity, infrastructure, and investment power needed for industry to grow?
Participants: Johan Granström, Head of Energy Transition at ABB; Alejandro Castro Pérez, VP of Energy Solutions; Mikael Nordlander, Director of Partnerships at Vattenfall AB; Anders Bell, Volvo Cars; Karl Bäckström, CTO and founder of Eneryield; Sara Arvidson, VP and Head of Environmental & Energy Affairs at SSAB.
6:00 p.m. Mingle and networking
More discussions, drinks, and networking.
More information on the NyTeknik website