Focus: Digitalisation, AI & innovation the energy sector
AI, digitalisation and innovation – opportunities for the future
AI, digitalisation and innovation – the opportunities of the future.
Artificial intelligence and digital tools are transforming the way we lead, develop and organise operations. The digital transformation is creating new opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen cyber security and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive society. In this track, you will gain insights into both practical applications and strategic, ethical issues surrounding AI – knowledge that will make it easier to navigate this change and use the technology to maximise its benefits to society.
Discover AI at the trade fair
Meet leading experts and be inspired by the latest developments in artificial intelligence. The talks will provide you with insights into how AI is transforming industries, creating new opportunities and can be put to practical use in your own business – from machine learning and algorithms to AI-driven automation.
A selection of speakers in 2026
Jonas Birgersson, ‘Broadband Jesus’ becomes ‘El Jesus’ – Jonas Birgersson and the next major infrastructure revolution
Is it science fiction or reality? It’s already happening. In Lund, we’re running the world’s first real EnergyNet – and that’s just the beginning. A visionary entrepreneur who once transformed the broadband industry – and who is now setting his sights on revolutionising the energy sector. With EnergyNet, he envisages abundant green energy at a low and stable cost, built on resilience and without any single points of failure – which could pave the way for a freer and stronger society.
AI for Operations and Maintenance (panel) – Lisa Löfving, Head of Strategic Research and Business Development, RISE
AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of energy-efficient operation and maintenance. In this session, we will demonstrate how data, machine learning and automated analysis can provide better decision support, faster fault resolution and lower energy consumption. The focus will be on real-world case studies and scalable solutions.
Krontech: how AI helps map green spaces ahead of CSRD reporting
Carl Ståhle, Digital Property Development Expert, Sveriges Allmännytta Around 20 social housing organisations are working with IVL to develop an AI-based method for automating the mapping of tree cover, land cover and ecosystem services. The aim is to reduce manual work and provide a better basis for decision-making for construction and property companies in their work on climate, biodiversity and green space planning. Now, more property owners and local authorities want to make use of the tool. Carl Ståhle, a digitalisation expert at Sveriges Allmännytta, explains how the public housing sector is using AI to drive the industry forward.
AI as a catalyst for increased competition and innovation
Johan Wedenius, CEO, BidPal.ai How can we build a smart city if innovation gets bogged down in bureaucracy? Today, public contracts are often awarded to those who are best at administration, not those with the best solution. But through AI, we can create a level playing field where specialised expertise takes precedence over paperwork. The result? A more efficient matching process that enables needs-driven delivery, increased competition and genuine innovation for the cities of the future.
AI, data centres and the energy system – how do we integrate Europe’s fastest-growing demand for electricity?
Stefan Wendin, Head of Intelligent Systems, Rise; Ulrika Jardfelt, Founding Partner, Calentix; Robert Lidberg, Managing Director, Airon; Tor Björn Minde, Head of Unit, Rise; Isabelle Kemlin, Vice-Chair of SweDCI and Business and Innovation Executive, Rise; Moderator: Filip Kjellgren, Head of Adoption – Emerging Sectors, AI Sweden: AI is fuelling a global race for data centre capacity. At the same time, concerns about electricity demand, grid capacity and system integration are growing rapidly in Europe. Just how great will energy requirements actually be, and how can data centres become an asset to the energy system through flexibility, heat recovery and new system services?
Data centres as strategic infrastructure – AI, industry and Europe’s competitiveness
Fredrik Olovsson, Member of the Riksdag (S) Jonas Kjellstrand, Executive Adviser, Tanslink Capital Ann Wingård, CEO, Swedish Datacentre Industry Association Moderator: Markus Wråke, CEO, Calentix Energy AI is becoming a central part of geopolitics and industrial competitiveness. At the same time, a large proportion of Europe’s AI infrastructure is being built by global technology companies. What value do data centres actually create for Europe and Sweden – and how should energy and industrial policy respond to this development?
