ALMEDALSVECKAN: Europe is facing geopolitical challenges regarding security and industrial competition. In a world where fossil resources are found outside the EU, Europe cannot build its competitiveness on fossil-based industry. Instead, low-cost fossil-free electricity can provide for a competitive European industry.
Overview
Date:
Starts 24 June 2026, 13:30Ends 24 June 2026, 14:15Location:
Almedalsveckan: Kronstallgränd 4, Visby, Arena: Perfectly LocatedLanguage:
Swedish
This seminar explores how research, fossil-free electrification and skills development can strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish and European industry.
How can research, education and industry work together to build a competitive and fossil-free European industrial base? The discussion will examine how electrification can enhance Swedish and European competitiveness, and what conditions are needed for the transition to succeed. Drawing on Chalmers’ energy research, the seminar will highlight the opportunities created through collaboration between academia, industry and the energy sector.
What role do research and innovation play in driving industrial transformation?
How can Europe ensure access to the skills and expertise needed for the transition?
And what investments and partnerships are required for Europe to take a leading position in the global energy transition?
Speakers
Tomas Kåberger, Professor and Director Energy Area of Advance, Chalmers University of Technology
Anders Berger, Director Public Affairs, Volvo Group
Mikael Nordlander, Head of Industrial Partnerships Development, Vattenfall
Maria Taljegård, Researcher in Sustainable Energy and Transport Systems, Chalmers University of Technology
- Research Professor, Environmental Systems Analysis, Environmental and Energy Sciences
- Head of Unit, Energy Technology, Environmental and Energy Sciences
