09:00 - 13:00
Combient Foundry Value Proposition Days
Limited participation for the Combient Foundry Clients and startup taking part in the ongoing Venture Client cycle.
13:00 - 15:30
The AI Industry Revolution
Deep dive into how AI is reshaping industry across the Nordics and Europe. From scaling strategies and next-gen warehouses to Physical AI and digital sovereignty, you’ll hear from leading voices in tech and industry on how to seize opportunities in the largest industrial revolution of our time.
Hosted by NVIDIA, Dell and Accenture.
Register here
16:00 - 18:30
Industrial AI in Practice
Join AWS for an immersive afternoon exploring AI implementation in industrial settings. Get insights on building robust data foundations, experience hands-on demos from innovative startups during our showcase and fika, and discover real-world industrial AI use cases. These compact sessions bring together thought leaders and practitioners in industrial AI and sustainability.
Register here
18:30-21:00
Pre-IFS Networking Reception (PwC)
Join us for the Industrial Future Summit Networking Reception, hosted with PwC. Connect with industry leaders, startups, and investors in a relaxed setting ahead of the main event. PwC’s Stefan Schrauf will give opening remarks and preview Value in Motion—how industry convergence is reshaping value pools, driving new business models, and what this means for leaders who want to move first.
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Summit Day - Sep 25
07:15
Bus departures
The first coaches will depart from central Stockholm (Vasagatan 12), with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes.
After that, coaches will continue to depart every 15–30 minutes, depending on demand.
07:45
Executive Breakfast
Invite only and limited availability.
08:00
Doors Open
Registration and doors open.
09:15
Opening Fireside Chat: Europe’s Industrial Edge, Competing in the Age of AI and Acceleration
An opening keynote from Marcus Wallenberg, Chair, SEB and
Tanuja Randery, MD EMEA, AWS
A year after the Draghi report’s warning, Europe still faces the question: can we turn our industrial base into a global edge? While the U.S. and China race ahead in AI, robotics, and scaling, Europe struggles with pilots that don’t deliver and startups that move abroad. This session tackles tech sovereignty, the AI adoption gap, and how to scale startups faster—so industry and innovators here can compete globally.
10:00
Vibe Coding with EQT & Lovable
A live session on the main stage where collaboration and creativity take center spotlight. Watch ideas turn into code in real time as we explore how rhythm, experimentation, and teamwork can spark unexpected innovation
10:30
Networking & Startup Presentations
Connect in 1-on-1 meetings via the event app and catch cutting-edge startup pitches in AI & Digitalisation, Industrial Automation, and Sustainability. Two ways to spark partnerships!
11:30
Panel Discussion: Europe’s industrial competitiveness in the age of AI
A panel discussion with:
Alexander Ehrnrooth, Virala · President & CEO
Stefan Schrauf. PwC · Global Supply Chain and EMEA Operations Lead
Mikael Helmerson, Mellby Gård · CEO
Maria Wasastjerna. Kvanted,Founding Partner
This high-energy panel brings together industrial leaders, investors, and innovators to debate the choices that will define Europe’s competitiveness by 2030. From balancing efficiency and growth to deciding whether to build, buy, or partner on AI, supply chains, and sustainability, the discussion will cut through buzzwords and focus on real capabilities, practical examples, and tough trade-offs. Expect crossfire exchanges on overhyped vs. overlooked opportunities, and a closing round where panelists lay out the one decision Europe’s industrial leaders must make now.
12:00
Lunch & Learn
Recharge with lunch and deep diving into networking. Use the app to book 1-on-1 meetings or join rotating Table Captain discussions on the summit themes.
12:00
Highly Regulated Industries Roundtable
How to Make Corporate Startup Collaboration Work in Highly Regulated Industries.
A focused exchange with ~20 leaders from telecom, utilities, banking & finance, insurance, medical and the public sector. Join innovation managers, venture client leads and legal experts to share insights on overcoming regulatory hurdles. Cutting-edge startups tackling compliance and regulation will also join the conversation.
Invite only, contact siiri.pronin@combient.com
12:00
Food Innovation Through Partnerships Roundtable
Join food industry experts for a roundtable on the next wave of products and processes with with Arla, Volare, Husqvarna Group, Senzemo and BioMush. From fermentation as a platform for next-generation ingredients to precision agriculture powered by AI, discover how innovation is reshaping what we eat and how it’s made.
Register interest via ia.ahl@combient.com
12:00
Technology Leaders Lunch
Closed-door networking lunch for CTO's & CDO's.
Hear from leaders from SKF, KONE and Kuka Digital. This session allows for deeper conversations.
13:30
From Pilot to Impact: Traton Group
Hear a real life example of a startup collaboration that went from pilot to adoption. Focus on industrial automation.
Speakers:
Elisabeth Hörnfeldt, Traton · Senior Venture Clienting Manager
Sofia Colaço, Scania CV AB · Automation Engineer
13:45
Automation at the Tipping Point: Shaping the Factory of the Future
What happens when automation, robotics, and AI collide with the factory floor? Join Piab’s CEO Peter Laurin, Michael Welle from Incar Robotics and moderator, Prof. Danica Kragic from KTH as they unpack the future of work, technology, and industrial transformation.
Speakers:
Peter Laurin, Piab, CEO
Michael Welle, INCAR Robotics, Founder
Danica Kragic, KTH · Professor
14:15
Networking & Startup Presentation
Connect in 1-on-1 meetings via the event app and catch cutting-edge startup pitches in AI & Digitalisation, Industrial Automation, and Sustainability. Two ways to spark partnerships!
15:15
From Pilot to Impact: Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group shares the journey from startup collaboration to adoption of Husqvarna Green Space Insights (HUGSI), and how innovation can drive real societal change.
Speakers:
Erik Swan, Husqvarna Group, Director Digital Business Exploration
15:30
From Pilots to Production: Getting Enterprises Agent-Ready
Founder-led conversation on how enterprises take agents from pilots to production. Start-up agent builders unpack architecture, governance, and change management needed for a successful launch. Expect candid lessons, failures, and guiding rules to lean on as you set out to become Agent - ready.
Speakers:
Ali el Hassouni, Founder & CEO, MarvelX
Sebastian Hjärne, Founder & CEO,Talentium
Carl Svantesson, Partner, EQT
16:00
Networking & Startup Presentation
Connect in 1-on-1 meetings via the event app and catch cutting-edge startup pitches in AI & Digitalisation, Industrial Automation, and Sustainability. Two ways to spark partnerships!
17:00
Closing Keynote: How AI is reshaping industry
Hear from Howard Wright, VP of Startup Ecosystems at NVIDIA, on how AI is reshaping industry. With tangible examples from their broad collaboration network of industrials and startups.
17:30
IFS AfterParty
Drinks and flatbreads will be served to the tunes played by DJ Stella Svärd for those who wish to continue the networking.
17:30-19:00
Bus Departures
Coach departures to central Stockholm. The bus journey takes approximately 30min.