On 17 September, Konstfack and Chalmers University of Technology invite you to the second event in a series of unexpected encounters. Two guests from different fields of knowledge meet in a dialogue exploring how we can address the challenges of the future.
Our society is at a turning point, shaped by accelerating climate change, ultra-fast and disruptive technological development, and a complex geopolitical landscape. What is needed to meet the challenges ahead?
Overview
Date:
Starts 17 September 2026, 18:00Ends 17 September 2026, 19:00Location:
Language:
English
Join and listen to Pia Sandvik, CEO of Technology Industries of Sweden and chair of The Swedish government’s STEM delegation and Bettina Schwalm, PhD Scholar at Konstfack, designer and Centre Director for the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship. Teacher on Konstfack's and Chalmers’ first joint master’s course, (also called Possible Futures), in spring 2026.
Following the dialogue, which will last approximately one hour, you are warmly invited to continue the evening with an informal pub discussion at Café Glasklart, close to the venue.
No pre-registration is necessary.
A warm welcome,
Anna Valtonen, Vice-Chancellor at Konstfack
Martin Nilsson Jacobi, President and CEO at Chalmers
Upcoming dates in the dialogue series
6 November, Chalmers, Gothenburg
16 December, Konstfack, Stockholm
28 January, Chalmers, Gothenburg
Contact
Anne Klontz , anne.klontz@konstfack.se