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Join us at World of Volvo for Gothenburg Sustainability Expo, the premier event dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving impactful discussions around sustainability. This dynamic event is designed to bring together thought leaders, industry pioneers, and passionate changemakers from around the globe.

You will experience a vibrant mix of panel discussions, inspiring keynotes, innovative company pitches, and hands-on master classes. Engage with experts as they share groundbreaking ideas, explore cutting-edge solutions, and forge new partnerships aimed at creating a more sustainable future.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative gathering where ideas flourish, connections are made, and real change happens. Together, we can shape a sustainable world.

Schedule

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Doors open - Welcome to World of Volvo

Registration and coffee.

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Welcome to Gothenburg Sustainability Expo!

Stephanie Darvill

Stephanie Darvill

Emelie Stark

Emelie Stark

Malin Kjällström

Malin Kjällström

Christian Johansson

Christian Johansson

Ann-Sofie Ekberg

Ann-Sofie Ekberg

10:14 AM - 10:49 AM

Leveraging AI and connectivity for a connected, sustainable tomorrow

Keynote and panel

Carl Dahlén

Carl Dahlén

Linda Ekener Mägi

Linda Ekener Mägi

Fredrik Durling

Fredrik Durling

Daniel Lind

Daniel Lind

10:53 AM - 11:03 AM

Meet the startups

Startup pitches

Richard Wahlström

Richard Wahlström

Kasra Haghighi

Kasra Haghighi

11:06 AM - 11:16 AM

Sustainability-linked financing for innovators

Keynote

Ulf G. Erlandsson

Ulf G. Erlandsson

11:17 AM - 11:27 AM

Supply chain sustainability - a practical use case for AI

Keynote

Thomas Andersen

Thomas Andersen

11:28 AM - 11:43 AM

Green investments

Markus Hökfelt

Markus Hökfelt

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Sustainability on the frontlines, what can be achieved through collaboration

Keynote

Karin Svensson

Karin Svensson

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

LUNCH

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

1. Masterclass - Material things need to change!

Volvo Cars shares current thinking, actions and challenges needing to be addressed towards a net-zero and nature positive contribution.

Choose one masterclass to attend.

Owain Griffiths

Owain Griffiths

Simon Buckingham

Simon Buckingham

Sandra Tostar

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

2. Masterclass - AI for sustainability in a sustainable way

AI for Sustainability in a Sustainable Way,” where we’ll dive into how AI can help tackle environmental challenges while staying eco-friendly. Learn about smart ways to use AI that benefit the planet without adding to the problem.

Choose one masterclass to attend.

Mikael Haglund

Mikael Haglund

Ross Verrall

Ross Verrall

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

3. Masterclass - Beyond the obvious

Gothenburg has ambitious climate targets and wants to work together with private industry on how to achieve them. Several projects are already underway to make a more efficient and electrified transport system. But what are we missing? In this masterclass we want to open up the dialogue and go beyond the obvious on how to involve more actors in our work.

Choose one masterclass to attend.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

4. Masterclass - How can the industry support an efficient energy transition?

The masterclass is hosted by Eric Zinn, Head of Sustainability at Göteborg Energy, and focuses on key priorities in the ongoing green energy transition, such as electric vehicle charging, battery factories, data centers, and increased energy production from wind, solar, and nuclear power. We will discuss how the industry can contribute to an efficient and sustainable transition.

Choose one masterclass to attend.

Eric Zinn

Eric Zinn

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Coffee break

Networking

02:30 PM - 02:32 PM

Welcome back!

Monika Sieg

Monika Sieg

02:35 PM - 03:05 PM

Driving Change Together: How Collaborative Efforts Lead to Sustainability Breakthroughs

Keynote

Magnus Rosen

Magnus Rosen

Vanessa Butani

Vanessa Butani

Monika Sieg

Monika Sieg

03:06 PM - 03:16 PM

Success story - meet Syre

Dennis Nobelius

Dennis Nobelius

03:19 PM - 03:29 PM

Meet the startups

Startup pitches

Patrik Johansson

Patrik Johansson

03:31 PM - 03:46 PM

Building a brain for construction

Keynote - digital / online!

Katarina Gospic

Katarina Gospic

03:46 PM - 04:01 PM

SKF RecondOil: Circular lubrication

Aldara Naveira Suarez

Aldara Naveira Suarez

04:06 PM - 05:36 PM

Mingle and networking

Speakers

Karin Svensson

Magnus Rosen

Vanessa Butani

Carl Dahlén

Linda Ekener Mägi

Eric Zinn

Dennis Nobelius

Aldara Naveira Suarez

Ulf G. Erlandsson

Thomas Andersen

Stephanie Darvill

Emelie Stark

Katarina Gospic

Owain Griffiths

Simon Buckingham

Zandra Jönsson

Mikael Haglund

Ross Verrall

Monika Sieg

Richard Wahlström

Kasra Haghighi

Markus Hökfelt

Fredrik Durling

Daniel Lind

Malin Kjällström

Christian Johansson

Ann-Sofie Ekberg

Patrik Johansson

Sandra Tostar

Partners

Business Region Göteborg

It should be easy to start, develop, and establish a business in the Gothenburg region. At Business Region Göteborg, they create conditions for sustainable entrepreneurship and more jobs. Take advantage of their support whether you have just started your business, want to move forward with your idea, or are considering investing or establishing operations in the region. BRG are your partner in the business community.

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Gothenburg Tech Week

Gothenburg Tech Week is a non-profit organisation founded in 2015 with the purpose to build and sustain the tech and entrepreneurial scene in Gothenburg.

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Plug and Play

Plug and Play Tech Center (PNPTC) is a global innovation platform connecting startups, corporations, and investors to drive technological advancements and foster entrepreneurial growth. PNPTC runs multiple industry-specific innovation programs in over 60 cities globally, supercharges the innovation of over 550 industry-leading corporations by keeping them at the forefront of industry trends and invests in over 200 companies a year alongside the world’s best VCs.

Tele2 IoT

Tele2 IoT is a top 10 European cellular IoT connectivity provider that allows IoT companies to scale across borders in more than 190 countries. Our cooperation with 600+ networks worldwide ensures your devices and systems are always online – and our long experience in providing global IoT connectivity, managed services, and dedicated expert support means we can enable your business, no matter the size. Tele2 IoT is trusted by more than 10 thousand end customers.

Whether you’re working in five cities or across five continents, Tele2 IoT has the skills and the tools needed to support you on your IoT journey.

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Volvo Cars

From the very outset Volvo Cars has been a brand for people who care about the world we live in and the people around us. We have made it our mission to make life easier, better and safer for everyone.

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Port of Gothenburg

We are a municipal company with a diverse range of activities and various businesses. Our four core areas of operation are to be an active landlord, to market the port, manage port calls, and logistics properties.

The Gothenburg Port Authority owns the port area. We provide spaces for various stakeholders and manage the cargo hub in the Port of Gothenburg. The actual cargo handling, including loading and unloading of vessels, is carried out by our selected operators. In addition to this, we exercise strategic oversight and control to ensure optimal results for our partners and the Port of Gothenburg as a whole.

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Trade and Industry Group

The Trade and Industry Group is a collaboration platform between businesses, organizations, municipalities and academia aiming to strengthen and develop Gothenburg’s competitiveness and attractiveness.

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