Future Digileaders is an event held in Stockholm, Sweden, for selected early-career researchers interested in the broad area of digitalization. The event includes a career workshop featuring talks, panels, and discussions. It focuses on career development, offers opportunities to meet inspiring role models, and encourages networking among participants.
This year’s Future Digileaders program includes:
- A mingling event on 10 November 2025
- Poster presentations at the Digitalize in Stockholm conference on 11 November 2025
- An onsite workshop at the Digital Futures hub on 12 November 2025
During the event, participants will gain insights from experienced academics, engage in in-depth discussions, and receive mentorship from established research leaders. A detailed program will be announced soon.
Selected applicants will be invited to attend the event in person, with travel and accommodation costs covered. Digital Futures will book and pay for economy-class travel and budget hotel accommodation. We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage women to apply.
Future Digileaders is part of Digitalize in Stockholm 2025, an annual conference and networking event held on 11 November 2025. It brings together global research leaders and rising stars working to drive digital transformation across academia, industry, government, and civil society.
Through this experience, we expect Future Digileaders will:
- Gain insights into the joys and challenges of becoming and being faculty, with an understanding of various academic career paths and strategies
- Develop a strong awareness of inclusive values and how to apply them to foster a supportive research environment
- Establish new connections with leaders in research and industry, as well as a network of international peers
- Understand the broader societal relevance of digitalization research, and explore cutting-edge challenges and advancements
- Learn about academic life in Sweden and the opportunities it offers
Link to the Open Call for Future Digileaders 2025
Organizing Committee
- Ioanna Miliou
- Amir H. Payberah
- Liane Rose Colonna
- Sanna Kuoppamäki
- Tobias Oechtering
- Asreen Rostami
- Qianwen Xu
