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Digital Futures Open Research Day 6 May 2026

We are pleased to invite you to the Digital Futures Open Research Day on 6 May 2026 taking place at Vallhallavägen 79. A full-day event centred on partner challenges and interdisciplinary Digital Futures’ research.

This year’s program places particular emphasis on real-world challenges / problems presented by our partners, followed by perspectives from various Digital Futures’ projects. An opportunity to strengthen collaboration between academia and partners, spark new research questions, and enhance the potential for core transdisciplinary approaches and cross-sector initiatives within Digital Futures…

Register here for Open Research Day 6 May
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Belgioioso awarded prize for smarter infrastructure research

Giuseppe Belgioioso, Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, WASP Fellow and Digital Futures Faculty member, has been awarded the Göran Gustafsson Prize for his work on optimizing transport and energy systems – a three-year grant to support research on how digitalisation and automation can improve the efficiency, reliability, and fairness of critical infrastructure…

Belgioioso awarded prize
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New digital solutions strengthen critical infrastructures – watch the DEMOCRITUS project in action

A major Swedish research initiative, DEMOCRITUS – Decision-making in Critical Societal Infrastructures, has now been successfully completed. The project, funded by Digital Futures, delivers new methods for monitoring, securing, and optimizing large-scale infrastructure systems, with a particular focus on water distribution networks—one of society’s most essential yet complex systems. A newly released video accompanying the project offers a clear and engaging look at the results, giving viewers the chance to explore how digital technologies can transform critical infrastructure in practice…

DEMOCRITUS – Decision-making in Critical Societal Infrastructures
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Advancing Sweden’s AI Future: Insights from the Industry-Academia AI workshop at KTH

Leading voices from industry and academia gathered at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm for a full-day Industry-Academia AI Workshop co-hosted by Digital Futures. The event brought together researchers, engineers, and executives to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration across Sweden’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem…

Industry-Academia AI workshop
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Open Calls!

Digital Futures provides funding for strategic research projects that advance its vision. Explore upcoming calls, including details on objectives, available funding, timelines, application procedures, eligibility criteria, expected outcomes, and key selection criteria – everything you need to submit a proposal.

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New study reveals critical shortfalls in global precipitation monitoring networks

A new international study co-authored by Georgia Destouni, Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at Stockholm University, Affiliated Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and a faculty member of Digital Futures, reveals major global gaps in precipitation monitoring that limit our ability to assess climate change impacts…

Study reveals critical shortfalls
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Latest news

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French–Swedish AI Workshop strengthens cross-border collaboration in Paris

23/04/2026

The second French–Swedish Workshop on Artificial Intelligence took place on 20–21 April 2026 at Inria…

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Beyond the Cloud: Film and research initiative in Stockholm tackles AI and sustainability

21/04/2026

At KTH Royal Institute of Technology, discussions on artificial intelligence are moving beyond code and computation—into…

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Beyond the algorithm: AI Film Festival sparks debate in Stockholm

31/03/2026

A thought-provoking film festival is turning the spotlight on the hidden impacts of artificial intelligence—inviting audiences…

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Events & seminars

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Seminar | Open events

The Role of Human Agency in Personalizing Learning with AI 

April 23, 2026

Digital Futures hub, Osquars Backe 5, floor 2 at KTH main campus OR Zoom

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Workshop | Open events

Connect and Collaborate lunch event 27 April

April 27, 2026

Digital Futures hub, Osquars Backe 5, floor 2 at KTH main campus

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Distinguished Lecture: Kristin Pettersen – Norwegian University of Science and Technology

April 28, 2026

Digital Futures hub, Osquars Backe 5, floor 2 at KTH main campus OR Zoom

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Faculty members

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Research projects

> 70

Scholars

> 120

Annual funding MSEK

Our ambition

Our vision is to shape a sustainable society – economically, environmentally, and socially – through digital transformation.

Our mission is to create an international hub for excellence in research, empowering individuals through innovation, education, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit, while building a strong, collaborative community.

Our goal is to establish Digital Futures as one of the top five university research centers globally in digital transformation technologies, fostering close collaboration between academia, industry, and society.

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Calls

Digital Futures provides funding for strategic research projects that advance its vision by supporting specific actions or initiatives.

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How to host an event

Digital Futures supports multiple seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences, and related events every year.

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Room-booking

Digital Futures faculty and partners can use the Digital Futures facilities – conference rooms and office spaces.

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Our partners

Close collaboration with industrial and public stakeholders in the broader Stockholm region – and beyond – is a key element of Digital Futures’ vision and goals.

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