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Northern LEAD Day

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On April 11, 2025, Northern LEAD Day will take place under the theme "Transforming Supply Chains: The Role of AI and Data Analytics in Logistics". The event will be held at Chalmers, in the event area Veras Gräsmatta, from 08:30 to 13:00.

Overview

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Join us for an engaging half-day event focused on the latest advancements in logistics, transport, and supply chain management, with a special emphasis on how AI and data analytics are shaping the future of the field.

Experts from Chalmers, the University of Gothenburg, and industry leaders will share their insights, offering valuable perspectives on emerging trends and real-world applications. You'll also have the opportunity to network with colleagues and expand your professional connections.

How to Participate

Attend in person?  Register now to secure your spot and experience the full event, including networking opportunities and lunch with industry peers.

Join online? No registration is required to follow the live-streamed sessions. Simply access the live stream here on the day of the event: https://chalmers.zoom.us/j/9735517109

Event Program

08:30 – 09:00 Coffee & Mingle

09:00 – 09:05 Welcome
Ivan Sanchez Diaz & Elisabeth Karlsson

09:05 – 09:35 Transforming Supply Chains: Applications of AI and Data Analytics in Logistics Linnea Van Lokhorst, Einride

09:35 – 10:00 From Automation to Augmentation: The Human Side of AI in Supply Chains Tarun Agrawal, Senior Lecturer, SOM, Chalmers

10:00 – 10:15 E-commons: Bridging the Gap Between Data Science and Logistics
E-commons

10:15 – 10:40 Data-Driven Applications for Freight Transport: The Use of GPS Data
Ivan Cardenas, Assistant Professor, SOM, Chalmers & Oscar Ivarsson, E-commons

10:40 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 11:05 ICHCA Winners and Open Call
Violeta Roso, SOM, Chalmers & ICHCA

11:05 – 11:30 How AI Will Affect Our Jobs: Why a Truck Driver Will Become a Python Programmer and What It Means
Miroslaw Staron, Professor, Software Engineering, University of Gothenburg

11:30 – 11:55 Combined Goods and Passenger Transport with Modular and Autonomous Vehicles Jiaming Wu, Assistant Professor, ACE, Chalmers

11:55 – 12:00 Closing Remarks

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

We warmly welcome you to Northern LEAD Day and look forward to insightful discussions and meaningful connections.

Ivan Sanchez-Diaz
  • Associate Professor, Supply and Operations Management, Technology Management and Economics
Elisabeth Karlsson
School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg
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