Distinguished Lecture at Digital Futures – Gregory D. Abowd, Northeastern University

Join us on Friday, May 23, 2025 (14:00–15:00 CEST) for an unmissable talk by Gregory D. Abowd, a pioneer in ubiquitous computing and Human-Computer Interaction, currently Dean of Engineering at Northeastern University.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Prof. Abowd will challenge us to rethink the environmental impact of the increasingly pervasive digital world — and why the future of computing must change course. This is more than a lecture — it’s a call to action for researchers, technologists, and policy-makers concerned about the planet and the future of computing. Don’t miss it.

Shaping a sustainable future through digital transformation

Digital Futures is a cross-disciplinary research center dedicated to exploring and developing digital technologies of significant societal importance.

We bring together committed partners from academia, industry, and the public sector: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, AstraZeneca, City of Stockholm, Ericsson, Region Stockholm, Saab, Scania, Skanska, and Xylem.

Join us – REGISTRATION is OPEN – Digitalize in Sthlm ’25!

Get ready to be inspired! Join us for Digitalize in Stockholm 2025, a premier annual conference that brings together global thought leaders, emerging talents, and innovators from academia, industry, government, and civil society.

The Theme: AI EVERYWHERE – Exploring the Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities of Autonomous Systems​​

📅 When: 11 November 2025
📍 Where: Onsite at Münchenbryggeriet, Stockholm

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking innovations and transformative ideas!

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.

Connecting Minds, Shaping Digital Futures: Highlights from Open Research Day 2025

“The Open Research Day 2025 showcased the breadth and depth of innovation across Digital Futures,” says the program responsible Yifang Ban, Associate Director for Dissemination and Impact at Digital Futures. “With a full-day program featuring 80 research presentations and two thought-provoking panel discussions, the event highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of Digital Futures. The strong engagement across academia, industry, and the public sector reflects our commitment to shaping impactful digital futures together.”