AI Sweden in Almedalen 2025

Organizer: AI Sweden

What is required of top management to extract sustainable and real value from using AI? And how does one lead in exponential change?

The value of using artificial intelligence is enormous - but it doesn't come by itself. We know that brave, visionary leaders in both the business world and public organizations need to act to adapt to a new reality, handle old issues in entirely new ways, and invest strategically. But what does this mean in practice? What responsibility does management actually have, and what issues can just as easily be delegated? Welcome to a conversation with leaders who are driving real change.

Participants:
Martin Svensson, Managing Director, AI Sweden
Pernilla Ramslöv, vd, NOX
Dr Elena Fersman, Head of Global AI Accelerator, Ericsson
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Moderator:
Peter Kurzwelly, AI Strategist, AI Sweden

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Organizer: AI Sweden

Swedish companies are getting less benefit from AI compared to competitors in other countries. What is required of decision-makers and innovation promoters for more companies to succeed? How do we increase AI usage and ensure competitiveness? And how do we make Sweden a leading environment for AI-driven growth companies?

Many Swedish companies struggle to transform AI's potential into concrete business benefits. Especially in small and medium-sized companies, there is often a lack of resources, competence, and access to the right support to deploy AI solutions – despite a high awareness that AI plays a crucial role in growth and competitiveness. In this part of the program, we are gathering decision-makers, key individuals, and representatives from the innovation support system to explore some key questions for Sweden's growth: - How is business benefit created with AI and what help do entrepreneurs receive today? - What is required of decision-makers and innovation promoters for more Swedish companies to succeed in their AI journey? - How do we strengthen the innovation support system's ability to support companies in AI? - How can Sweden become a leading environment for AI startups and AI-driven growth companies? Can the latest 

Participants:
Jakob Lindström, CIO, Almi
Anna Petersson, innovationschef, HighFive
Elisabeth Backteman, generaldirektör, Tillväxtverket
Fredrik Strömsten, CSO, Sana

Moderator:
Astrid Sjögren, AI Coach, AI Sweden

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Organizer: Red Hat

The recent years' turbulence surrounding AI development and use - exemplified by the EU's AI Act, dependence on a few large suppliers, and criticism of data usage in language models, has raised questions. How is the increased demand for transparency balanced with the availability of valuable AI services?

Democratization of AI can mean many things, but equal access to AI services that can simplify our everyday lives, as well as resources to develop what does not yet exist in the market, is part of what lies in the expression. 

The major geopolitical challenges we have seen in the past year, with the ongoing war in Europe, a USA that is changing its view of the world, and an increased concern about how the economy will be affected both at the macro and regional level, are causing many companies and organizations to see a need to review their AI strategies. 

In this session, we at Red Hat, together with our guests, will attempt to describe how we, with relatively simple means, can provide more flexibility for ourselves and our organizations - without having to compromise on the services that colleagues and public demand. We will demonstrate that open source and smarter use of shared investments in resources can help us create future-proof AI solutions to address the challenges we face.

Participants:
Johan Odell, Solution Architect, Red Hat AI EMEA
Lotta Råberg, Sektionschef DevOps plattform, Arbetsförmedlingen
Niclas Lamberg, Chef för verksamhetsområde Informations och kommunikationsteknik, Trafikverket
Mattias Paulsson, Enterprise sales manager, Red Hat Sweden
Hanna Widenberg, AI-lead, Dell Technologies Strategy Sweden
Ola Jorup, Concept Manager AI, ATEA

Moderator:
Andreas Bergqvist, Specialist Sales, Red Hat AI EMEA

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Organizer: Violet AI

AI is changing everything, but who is controlling the development? Sweden has the chance to take the lead in Europe, but time is short. Welcome to a sharp discussion on how we transform potential into real benefits, for innovation, competitiveness, and a stronger society.

AI is reshaping the world's economies and right now there's a chance to take a leading role in Europe. Sweden has strong cards to play: high-quality data, a technology-driven culture, and a positive view of AI. At the same time, development is being slowed down by a shortage of skills, fragmented initiatives, and uneven public sector digitization. How do we maintain momentum and relevance in a rapidly growing global AI economy? What is required for Sweden's key sectors, both public and private, to become engines in the AI transformation and contribute to innovation, competitiveness, and increased societal benefits in Europe? We will begin with a SWOT analysis of Sweden's starting point, draw inspiration from international role models, and discuss which initiatives, investments, and collaborations truly make a difference. The panel discussion brings together experts, decision-makers, AI players, and you who want to see Sweden at the forefront. Welcome to one of the most crucial discussions of the AI transformation

Participants:
Peter Nagy, vd, Violet AI
Astrid Sjögren, AI Coach, AI Sweden
Lars Dynesius, Business Developer Cloud, IT-Total

Moderator:
Jesper Holmberg, Violet AI

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Organizer: AI Sweden

AI is fundamentally changing the labor market as we know it – and it's happening extremely fast. What, if anything, is required of politics in this change? What are the strategic keys for the business sector to ensure future skills supply, what is being done today?

Automation, new tasks, jobs that disappear, and entirely new business opportunities are placing demands on organizations' top management. Welcome to a conversation about what Sweden as a country should do to take advantage of the great opportunities that exist by being a driving force in the shift.

Panelists:
Mats Persson, Minister for Employment and Integration
Jan-Olov Jacke, CEO, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
Charlotta Kvarnström, partner, Nordics Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) EY

Moderator:
Karin Hübinette

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Organizer: AI Sweden

How can Sweden, through strategic collaboration, become a world leader in AI and simultaneously meet the welfare challenges of the future? With a projected need for 400,000 new employees over the next ten years, while the workforce is shrinking, we must find new ways forward.

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize work in the public sector, but individual organizations cannot manage the transformation on their own. In this lecture, a three-dimensional responsibility model will be presented - where the national level, organizational level, and individual level must collaborate to enable a true breakthrough. 

Based on the project 'A shared digital assistant for the public sector', it will be demonstrated how Sweden, through strategic collaboration, can become a world leader in AI use in public administration.

Participants:
Jonatan Permert, AI Transformation Strategist, AI Sweden

Moderator:
Shirin Henare, AI agent, AI Sweden

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Organizer: AI Sweden

How can public leaders take responsibility for making the opportunities with AI a reality in their operations – take responsibility for a transformation? What role does leadership play when AI is scaled beyond pilot projects?

In a panel discussion, executives and experts will meet to discuss how AI can become a natural part of the development of welfare. The focus is on how strategic leadership, learning organizations, and common structures can enable broader impact.

Participants:
Tomas Lindroth, Sektionschef, Inst. Institutionen för tillämpad IT, avd Informatik, Göteborgs universitet
Rebecca Filis,Sektionschef Digital transformation och Samordning av AI, Skatteverket
Anna Gärdin, Framtidsdirektör, Huddinge kommun
Ola Odebäck, Avdelningschef ekonomi och styrning, Sveriges kommuner och regioner - SKR

Moderator:
Peter Kurzwelly, AI Strategist, AI Sweden

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Organizer: Dell Technologies

AI requires powerful computing capacity and energy to deliver insights and value. The data center has become the epicenter of this energy-intensive innovation – and the use of AI is increasing exponentially. Can we scale AI in a sustainable way, how should you and your organization act? Here you will find the answers!

Sweden's energy needs are intensifying as we transform our society and industries. AI will create fantastic opportunities and will undoubtedly drive humanity forward – but how do we ensure that this enormously energy-consuming paradigm shift is even possible in terms of energy – and how do we do it in the most energy-efficient way possible? Welcome to a discussion about how AI can contribute to – not hinder – the green transition.

Participants:
Pernilla Ramslöv, vd, NOX
Niklas Jakobsson, vd, Dell Technologies Sverige
Peter Strömberg, CDO, Foxway
Martin Svensson, Managing Director, AI Sweden

Moderator:
Hanna Widenberg, Dell Technologies

Organizer: AI Sweden

Where lies the potential for AI in healthcare, and what hinders its wider use? The need for AI is significant to sustain Swedish healthcare. What concrete steps need to be taken to realize its value, remove obstacles, and create real benefits for healthcare and society?

AI Sweden presents results and recommendations from the national survey "Vårdkartan" (Healthcare Map). What do the patterns reveal? Where is the potential? In this panel discussion, decision-makers, experts, and representatives from the regions meet to discuss the way forward. 

"Vårdkartan" is an interactive mapping tool that visualizes ongoing AI initiatives in Swedish healthcare. The aim is to provide an overview of AI initiatives in Swedish healthcare, to spread knowledge, to promote collaboration, and to enable regions to inspire each other and avoid duplicating efforts. It is developed by AI Sweden, in collaboration with Halmstad University, and provides an easily accessible overview for healthcare professionals, researchers, decision-makers, and the public.

Participants:
Boubou Hallberg, Sjukhusdirektör, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
Markus Lingman, CSO, Region Halland
Sofia Rydgren Stale, ordförande, Sveriges läkarförbund
Daniel Forslund, Utvecklingsansvarig för digitalisering, forskning, innovation och Life Science, Vårdföretagarna
Max Herulf, Avdelningschef, E-hälsomyndigheten
Moa Tivell, Senior Public Policy Manager, AI Sweden

Moderator:
Peter Kurzwelly, AI Strategist, AI Sweden

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Organizer: Centigo

How do you build long-term data-driven governance in the public sector – not just for one department, but for an entire municipal group? How is real change created in everyday life using AI and BI? And what is organizationally required for the journey to begin – and last?

Södertälje municipality and Telge AB have begun a comprehensive transformation: a journey towards data-driven decision-making and the utilization of innovation through AI and BI. With a holistic strategy that includes both technology platforms, governing structures, and change management, the program aims to create both direct benefits in operations and long-term conditions for innovation. In this conversation, we share experiences from one of Sweden's most systematic attempts to create a data-driven group structure. How do you build a common platform despite varying levels of digital maturity between companies and administrations? How do you combine quick wins with long-term architecture? And what pitfalls should other municipalities avoid? Take part in an honest and insightful conversation about municipal transformation in practice – from Excel and silos to AI and coherent insights.

Participants:
Göran Hellström, Digitaliseringschef, Södertälje kommun
Frida Larsdotter, Programledare AI/BI Program, Södertälje kommun
Theres Ahlberg, Senior Lead, Centigo

Moderator:
Peter Kurzwelly, AI Strategist, AI Sweden

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Organizer: Proact

How can Sweden become a leader in AI in healthcare? We explore concrete applications, technical solutions, and how we weigh innovation against integrity and security – with a focus on opportunities, challenges, and the way forward.

Participants:
Magnus Kjellberg, Föreståndare Kompetenscentrum AI, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
Charles Morrall, AI Architect, Proact IT Group

Moderator:
Christopher Ramstedt, Communication Manager, Proact IT Group

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Organizer: AI Sweden

How might AI shape the military reality we face in 2050? With the rapid development in AI and autonomous systems, we face entirely new challenges. So what can we do here and now?

The technological advancement in AI has already led to systems that can gather and analyze information faster than ever before, which enables quicker and partially automated decisions. How can we ensure that we keep pace with this development while building robust systems that minimize the risk of incorrect decisions with potentially catastrophic consequences? This is a question that concerns both civil society and the military defense. -How can we ensure that the technology we develop today is still relevant and effective in 2050? -What ethical dilemmas and challenges do we face when AI and autonomy become an integrated part of warfare in the world around us? -How can Sweden relate to and handle threats from actors who do not follow ethical norms and regulations? Come and participate in an exciting and future-oriented discussion about how we can navigate the technological and ethical challenges that AI and autonomous systems bring to the future Swedish defense.

Participants:
Emil Hjalmarson, Avdelningschef Cyberförsvar och ledningsteknik, Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut
Christian Hedelin, Chief Strategy Officer, Saab Group
Tarza Salah, Chef Spanings- och specialflygsystem, FMV
Fredrik Börjesson, IT Security Strategist, MUST
Fredrik Gustafsson, Professor Reglerteknik, Linköpings Universitet
Fredrik Heintz, Professor, Datavetenskap, Linköpings Universitet

Moderators:
Niclas Fock, Senior advisor & Partner manager, AI Sweden
Fredrik Viksten, Senior Advisor, AI Sweden

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Organizer: AI Sweden

The energy industry faces major challenges in creating a secure future power grid. How can AI, collaboration, and open-source solutions help to accelerate development? How do we best scale these solutions?

The seminar will focus on how the use of open-source solutions can initiate and expedite the development of a robust, adaptable, and secure future power grid with the help of AI. Furthermore, we will exemplify how collaborations between different actors, within the industry and across various sectors, can help address the challenges the energy sector faces in the future. The seminar will also present clear examples and projects that illustrate the benefits of collaboration and open source within the energy industry. The goal is to inspire increased engagement and more collaboration around open-source projects in the energy sector.

Participants:
Sofie Vennersten, Director Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, AB Volvo
Jenny Gustavsson, Director Digitalization and Business Development, Öresundskraft
Jennie Sjöstedt, Avdelningschef Kund och affär Elnät, Göteborg Energi Nät
Niclas Sigholm, Group CEO, Sigholm 

Moderator:
Anna Svensson, AI adoption - Energy, AI Sweden

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Organizer: AI Sweden

What do municipalities' AI initiatives in schools look like? AI is already widely used in schools – but without national guidance and strategy. How do we create coordination that strengthens equality, equips the profession, and makes AI a tool for enhanced learning?

AI is already a part of Swedish schools – from AI-supported translation services to generative tools in teaching and administration. But the development is happening without common guidelines or a national strategy, which risks reinforcing differences between schools and municipalities. AI Sweden's survey shows that schools are one of the most active areas in municipalities' AI work. It provides a unique overview of ongoing initiatives, but also of challenges and uncertainty regarding responsibility, support, and guidance. What is required for AI to contribute to a stronger and more equitable school system? Welcome to a conversation about the need for national coordination and long-term direction – to create security, professional discretion, and a school where AI strengthens teaching, participation, and future preparedness.

Participants:
Kristina Björn, utbildningsstrateg, RISE
Jannike Tillå, Senior Vice President, Internetstiftelsen
Maria Caryll, sektionschef, SKR
Johan Falk, lärare, författare och AI-strateg

Presenter:
Moa Tivell, Senior Public Policy Manager, AI Sweden

Moderator:
Peter Kurzwelly, AI Strategist, AI Sweden

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Organizer: AI Sweden

There is a lot of talk about ethics and AI – but how do you do it in practice? What tools, models, and decision-making processes are needed to work responsibly with AI?

Here, experts, decision-makers, and developers meet to share experiences and solutions from real-world scenarios.

Participants:
Eric Leijonram, GD, IMY
Nicklas Mårtensson, orförande, Funktionsrätt Sverige
Caroline Atelius, COO, Microsoft Sverige

Moderators:
Carl Norling Markai, Impact Initiative Developer, AI Sweden

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Organizer: AI Sweden

The Nordic-Baltic countries face common societal challenges such as security, an ageing population and the need to increase their competitiveness. 

At the same time, the Nordic and Baltic countries together represent the world's 10th largest economy and share both culture and a strong drive to be innovative and competitive. Hear from leading figures in the Nordics about which initiatives are underway and which need to be taken to maximize the region's agency and competitiveness in a geopolitically challenging time.

How can cooperation on key technologies like AI drive the region's development?

Participants:
Sindre Bornstein, Managing Director, Nordic Innovation
Erik Slottner, (KD) Civilminister
Martin Svensson, Managing Director, AI Sweden

Moderator:
Karin Hübinette

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