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Digitalize in Sthlm ’25 Explores the Era of “AI Everywhere”

What happens when autonomous systems begin to act, learn, and decide alongside us? This question shaped the discussions at Digitalize in Sthlm ’25, held on Tuesday 11 November at Münchenbryggeriet under the theme “AI Everywhere – Exploring the Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities of Autonomous Systems.” With around 700 participants onsite, the event once again positioned Stockholm at the heart of the European conversation on responsible technology…

AI EVERYWHERE at Digitalize in Sthlm ’25
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Future Digileaders ’25 brings global early-career researchers to Stockholm

Twenty-three early-career researchers from 11 countries gathered in Stockholm for Future Digileaders ’25, an intensive three-day program designed to support the next generation of leaders in digitalization research. Held as part of the annual Digitalize in Stockholm 2025 conference, the event combined a career workshop, networking opportunities, mentorship, and discussions on how to build responsible and inclusive research leadership for the digital age…

Future Digileaders ’25
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From VR operations to smart hospitals with 5G– Singapore and Ericsson are leading the way in the global healthcare revolution

Autonomous AI was the focus of this year’s Digitalize in Stockholm, with talks and discussions about the challenges and opportunities presented by the new technology. Dr. Gao Yujia from Singapore explained how hospitals are becoming intelligent by connecting via software-defined networks such as 5G and 6G.

Dr. Gao Yujia: From VR operations to smart hospitals with 5G…
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New members appointed to the Digital Futures Strategic Research Committee

27/11/2025

Digital Futures welcomes four new members to its Strategic Research Committee (SRC), the group responsible for…

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Researcher Anna Furberg featured in Ellevio podcast on AI, data centers, and the energy system – now on Spotify!

25/11/2025

Digital Futures researcher Anna Furberg is one of the featured guests in the latest episode…

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Physical AI can make Swedish companies global winners– when will Sweden get its first physical AI unicorn?

24/11/2025

“Our really big societal challenges require AI to be integrated with the physical world,” said…

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Digital Futures workshop on Smart Construction

December 2, 2025

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

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Digital Futures for Education: What happens to decision-making in the era of AI?

December 3, 2025

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

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Oscillations, Scan-Compatible Designs, and Surrogate Gradients: Building Blocks for Flexible and Efficient Learning

December 4, 2025

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

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