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chinese university Global Outlook: Asia #4"

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Global Outlook: Asia #4

A university student in China today might find himself or herself taking a “golden course” that blends practical and academic training. The student earns degree credit while gaining direct exposure to industry. The course might even be sponsored by Alibaba, the online retail giant, or another large firm.

Global Outlook: Asia #4

A university student in China today might find himself or herself taking a “golden course” that blends practical and academic training. The student earns degree credit while gaining direct exposure to industry. The course might even be sponsored by Alibaba, the online retail giant, or another large firm.

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Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook
Group picture 2026 Hans Werthén Scholars"

Thursday 11 June 2026

2026 Hans Werthén Scholars

Eight young researchers and students resident in Sweden have been awarded this year's scholarships from the Hans Werthén Fund for study and research abroad. The scholarships are awarded with the aim of giving young academics the opportunity to develop in other countries and to return with new knowledge and experience that can benefit Sweden.

2026 Hans Werthén Scholars

Eight young researchers and students resident in Sweden have been awarded this year's scholarships from the Hans Werthén Fund for study and research abroad. The scholarships are awarded with the aim of giving young academics the opportunity to develop in other countries and to return with new knowledge and experience that can benefit Sweden.

Articles
Report: Advanced manufacturing"

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Report: Advanced manufacturing

Every lorry that rolls out of Gothenburg. Every fighter aircraft that takes off from Linköping. Every industrial robot assembled in Västerås. Advanced manufacturing is today one of Sweden’s most important assets – a world-class sector that employs hundreds of thousands of people and accounts for a significant share of Sweden’s export revenues. But international competition is intensifying. A new report from Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences shows what Sweden needs to do to maintain its lead in an increasingly competitive world.

Report: Advanced manufacturing

Every lorry that rolls out of Gothenburg. Every fighter aircraft that takes off from Linköping. Every industrial robot assembled in Västerås. Advanced manufacturing is today one of Sweden’s most important assets – a world-class sector that employs hundreds of thousands of people and accounts for a significant share of Sweden’s export revenues. But international competition is intensifying. A new report from Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences shows what Sweden needs to do to maintain its lead in an increasingly competitive world.

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Swedish Futures

“Swedish Futures” aims to develop an overarching vision for Sweden as a world-leading country of technology and innovation by 2035, with a focus on competitiveness, sustainability, and security.

Swedish Futures

“Swedish Futures” aims to develop an overarching vision for Sweden as a world-leading country of technology and innovation by 2035, with a focus on competitiveness, sustainability, and security.

Events

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Livestream

Hur skyddar Sverige sig mot AI-drivna cyberangrepp?

Tuesday den 30 June 2026

11:00- 11:45

Livestream

Streamas digitalt

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Digitalisation

Hur skyddar Sverige sig mot AI-drivna cyberangrepp?

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Livestream

Inside NATO's New North

Thursday den 27 August 2026

09:00- 10:30 CEST

Livestream

IVA konferenscenter

The event is streamed online

Swedish Futures

Inside NATO's New North

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Sylvia Schwaag Serger on timely issues

Some thougts from the President

Sylvia Schwaag Serger, vd IVA IVAs vd - En ny Schumandeklaration?"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

IVAs vd - En ny Schumandeklaration?

Jag tror inte att den stora skiljelinjen framöver kommer att gå mellan demokratier och diktaturer. Vi kommer istället se en värld bestående av, å ena sidan länder som kan anpassa sig och dra nytta av den nya världs-o-ordningen och å andra sidan, länder som handfallet står bredvid och undrar vad som hände.

IVAs vd - En ny Schumandeklaration?

Jag tror inte att den stora skiljelinjen framöver kommer att gå mellan demokratier och diktaturer. Vi kommer istället se en värld bestående av, å ena sidan länder som kan anpassa sig och dra nytta av den nya världs-o-ordningen och å andra sidan, länder som handfallet står bredvid och undrar vad som hände.

Words from the President
Sylvia Schwaag Serger, vd IVA IVAs vd - Picking winners"

Wednesday 20 May 2026

IVAs vd - Picking winners

Är det dags att reflektera över statens roll i teknikutvecklingen? På flera håll ser vi nu att staten tar en betydligt mer aktiv roll i att prioritera teknikområden, innovationsmiljöer och ekosystem, samtidigt som man låter marknadskrafterna jobba.

IVAs vd - Picking winners

Är det dags att reflektera över statens roll i teknikutvecklingen? På flera håll ser vi nu att staten tar en betydligt mer aktiv roll i att prioritera teknikområden, innovationsmiljöer och ekosystem, samtidigt som man låter marknadskrafterna jobba.

Words from the President
Sylvia Schwaag Serger, vd IVA IVAs vd - Vad kan vi lära av en romersk kejsare? "

Tuesday 05 May 2026

IVAs vd - Vad kan vi lära av en romersk kejsare?

Det finns sådant vi kan kontrollera och sådant vi inte kan kontrollera. Kinas tempo i teknikutvecklingen och USA:s politiska svängningar kan vi inte göra något åt. Men Sverige och Europa kan i allra högsta grad kontrollera sitt eget öde.

IVAs vd - Vad kan vi lära av en romersk kejsare?

Det finns sådant vi kan kontrollera och sådant vi inte kan kontrollera. Kinas tempo i teknikutvecklingen och USA:s politiska svängningar kan vi inte göra något åt. Men Sverige och Europa kan i allra högsta grad kontrollera sitt eget öde.

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Global Outlook: Asia

chinese university Global Outlook: Asia #4"

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Global Outlook: Asia #4

A university student in China today might find himself or herself taking a “golden course” that blends practical and academic training. The student earns degree credit while gaining direct exposure to industry. The course might even be sponsored by Alibaba, the online retail giant, or another large firm.

Global Outlook: Asia #4

A university student in China today might find himself or herself taking a “golden course” that blends practical and academic training. The student earns degree credit while gaining direct exposure to industry. The course might even be sponsored by Alibaba, the online retail giant, or another large firm.

Swedish Futures
Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook
robot Global Outlook: Asia #4"

Wednesday 01 April 2026

Global Outlook: Asia #4

In subverting the choice between accommodating the global AI industry and building AI independence, South Korea offers examples of creative possibilities in technology policy.

Global Outlook: Asia #4

In subverting the choice between accommodating the global AI industry and building AI independence, South Korea offers examples of creative possibilities in technology policy.

Swedish Futures
Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook
robot Global Outlook: Asia #3"

Tuesday 16 December 2025

Global Outlook: Asia #3

The robotic future is nearly here, and East Asia stands at the forefront of this shift. East Asian firms innovating in this sector are backed in various ways by governments committed to competing for leadership in robotics.

Global Outlook: Asia #3

The robotic future is nearly here, and East Asia stands at the forefront of this shift. East Asian firms innovating in this sector are backed in various ways by governments committed to competing for leadership in robotics.

Swedish Futures
Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook

Fellows of IVA

IVA has around 1,300 elected Swedish and international Fellows, divided into 12 Divisions in various fields of technology and economics. See who they are here!

IVA’s Business Executives Council

The Business Executives Council roots IVA in the business community, making it an essential part of the Academy. Through their activities, the 250 or so member companies make a strong contribution to the development of the Academy.