About
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
Doors open - Welcome to World of Volvo
Registration and coffee.
Welcome to Gothenburg Sustainability Expo!
Stephanie Darvill
Emelie Stark
Malin Kjällström
Christian Johansson
Ann-Sofie Ekberg
Leveraging AI and connectivity for a connected, sustainable tomorrow
Keynote and panel
Carl Dahlén
Linda Ekener Mägi
Fredrik Durling
Daniel Lind
Meet the startups
Startup pitches
Richard Wahlström
Kasra Haghighi
Sustainability-linked financing for innovators
Keynote
Ulf G. Erlandsson
Supply chain sustainability - a practical use case for AI
Keynote
Thomas Andersen
Green investments
Markus Hökfelt
Sustainability on the frontlines, what can be achieved through collaboration
Keynote
Karin Svensson
LUNCH
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
Simon Buckingham
Sandra Tostar
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
Ross Verrall
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.
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
Coffee break
Networking
Welcome back!
Monika Sieg
Driving Change Together: How Collaborative Efforts Lead to Sustainability Breakthroughs
Keynote
Magnus Rosen
Vanessa Butani
Monika Sieg
Success story - meet Syre
Dennis Nobelius
Meet the startups
Startup pitches
Patrik Johansson
Building a brain for construction
Keynote - digital / online!
Katarina Gospic
SKF RecondOil: Circular lubrication
Aldara Naveira Suarez
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.