National Career Lab – Shaping the future of connectivity – Switch to Sweden
- 21 Oct 2025, 13:00-17:00
- Kista Science City (Kista Science Tower, Färögatan 33. - Lokalen: Aurora) - Online (via Zoom) (Hybrid)
On-site spots are fully booked, but we would love to have you join us online.
The National Career Lab brings together academia, industry, and research communities to explore the transformative potential of connectivity technologies. This event unites students, researchers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs for insightful discussions, presentations of groundbreaking research, and the development of collaborations that will shape the future of connectivity.
Objectives:
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Raise Awareness – Show how AI, IoT, 5G, and 6G are transforming industries and strengthening Sweden’s position as a tech leader.
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Engage Innovators – Inspire students, researchers, and young professionals to explore careers in connectivity.
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Build Partnerships – Encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and research to drive innovation.
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Support Careers – Provide pathways into academic, research, and industry roles in Sweden’s innovation sector.
Who can join?
- Industry and Companies: Telecommunications, technology, and innovation companies looking to explore new opportunities and shape the future of connectivity.
- Students and Researchers: International master’s and PhD students in STEM fields (communications, electrical engineering, computer science, etc.) seeking opportunities in connectivity and related technologies
- Academic Institutions: Professors, researchers, and representatives from Swedish universities and research institutes looking to connect and collaborate on advancements in connectivity.
Program
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13:00 — 13:30
1. Welcome and introduction – Sweden’s Innovation opportunities for international students and companies
Opening session outlining the relevance of connectivity technologies in Sweden and the current national context.Speakers
- Hela Galvis
Project Manager – Switch to Sweden/ Linköping Science Park - Sverker Brundin
Programme Manager – digital transformation / Vinnova
- Hela Galvis
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13:30 — 13:50
2. National platform for collaboration: IoT World
Sweden’s largest IoT cluster, IoT World, fosters new possibilities for collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth in Sweden.
It’s important to collaborate between academia, industry, and the public sector to create and explore sustainable solutions with the help of the Internet of Things.
With over 130 member organizations we can help increase knowledge exchange in an open arena through network meetings, events and smaller projects.
Speaker
- Ulrika Johansson
Project Manager – IoT World/ Linköping Science Park
- Ulrika Johansson
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13:50 — 14:00
Coffe break
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14:00 — 14:20
3. Advanced Digitalisation – Building Sweden’s Digital Future
The Advanced Digitalisation program is a long-term collaboration between Swedish industry and government to drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and support a sustainable digital transition. The program focuses on digital infrastructure, AI, electrification, and cybersecurity, with strong connections to the future of 5G and 6G.
Speaker
- Jan Söderström
Chair Digital Infra & Communication – Advanced Digitalisation
- Jan Söderström
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14:20 — 14:40
4. Ericsson – Sustainability and Edge Computing
Ericsson will present on the role of sustainability and edge computing in shaping the development of future connectivity technologies, including 6G. The session will highlight how these innovations support efficient, resilient, and sustainable digital networks and will be followed by a panel discussion to explore these topics in more depth.
Speaker
- Ali Balador
Senior Researcher, Ericsson Research
- Ali Balador
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14:40 — 15:15
Company panel
- Ali Balador
Senior Researcher, Ericsson Research - Håkan Ohlgren
Senior System ArchitectSenior System Architect – - Jan-Åke Lindqvist
Deputy CEO and CMO – Wireless System Integration AB - Ulf Seijmer
– AKKR8
- Ali Balador
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15:15 — 16:30
5. Workshop: Innovation Career Lab
Interactive discussions and audience engagement to explore academic, research, and industry career opportunities.
Facilitator
- Hela Galvis
Project Manager – Switch to Sweden/ Linköping Science Park
- Hela Galvis
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16:30 — 17:00
6. Fika and networking
