AI: THE POWER OF THE UNIVERSAL MIND

Where: MAIN HALL

ChatGPT made its debut just under a year ago, and in that short span, the world of generative AI has witnessed an explosion of attention and advancements. In this session, we’ll dive into the most recent breakthroughs and features of ChatGPT and other commercial AI services. Join us as we explore how these novel technologies are shaping our future and discover the possibilities they offer for practical applications.
 
Lucas Ebers works with technology and innovation management for Nexer Smart Industries. He is a dedicated tech enthusiast with a background from engineering and innovation management, committed to assisting clients in advancing with new technology. His work spans from innovation management and the implementation of technical solutions to insightful presentations and workshops on new technology and AI.

Where: PASCAL

Today, we are in the middle of a third automotive revolution, characterised by a new way of consuming mobility based on sustainability and convenience. The 3 key questions for the future of the automotive industry are: 
 
1. How will the role of vehicles in society evolve?
2. Should automotive players embark on radical transformation or continue doing what they do best?
3. What will be the key strategic assets of the future?
 
In this session, Pierre Renhult and Johannes Larsson will delve deeply into the freshly printed, scorching thought leadership report titled “Code over Chrome – The future of Automotive.” This in-depth exploration will navigate the global industry shifts that are currently posing challenges to the automotive industry.
 
Pierre Renhult is Automotive Industry Partner at Nexer, which means he leads the Nexer Automotive vertical. Over decades, he has played a pivotal role advising global OEMs at the C-suite level in their digital transformation efforts. Pierre Renhult is a dependable professional with an extensive network in the transformation realm. He excels at developing individuals, businesses, and organisations, frequently operating at the crossroads of strategy and execution, technology and creativity, and process and day-to-day operations. In this role, he commits to guiding, challenging, and bolstering businesses, pushing boundaries to help them achieve their utmost potential.
 
Johannes Larsson is a consultant and future strategist at Kairos Future. He has previously worked as a management consultant in telecom, media, and technology. Johannes has experience of smart cities, blockchain, goal setting and strategic planning in agile organisations. Johannes Larsson has a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Theoretical Philosophy, both from Lund University/LTH. He also has a degree from the Swedish Armed Forces Interpreting School as a military interpreter in Persian and has lived in Iran for some time.

Where: TESLA

Today, AI is being used in many companies in all sectors. As end users/consumers/customers, we most often see this connected to the services or products that are being sold, but a lot of the AI is also built into the backbone of the companies. In this session, Magnus Perman and Axel Sondh will go through their use cases of AI from Retail and Industry and highlight some important learnings along the way.
 
Magnus Perman works as a Consultant Unit Manager and Tech Lead for Data Science at Nexer. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and has over 17 years of experience working with global clients and delivering solutions within the areas of Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Analytics and Data Science. During the last years, Magnus Perman has been a speaker at the Analytics and Data Summit in San Francisco and at various other conferences, including keynote at PyCon Sweden 2022.
 
Axel Sondh has been working as a Data Scientist at Nexer for the past 2,5 years. He holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and in his final year, he specialised in computer vision and machine learning. He has worked on assignments within the industry segment for the last 2 years in several projects regarding predictive maintenance, data engineering and mlflow. 

Where: DECIBEL

Join Henrik Andersson, IT Architect at Uddevalla Municipality, and Carl Tönseth, Business Manager, Nexer Insight, as they delve into the municipality’s significant digital shift. Discover how Uddevalla is harnessing the power of AI, including OpenAI and various cognitive services, to support multiple sectors within the community. Learn about their innovative initiatives, such as building a platform for local businesses and a state-of-the-art data platform in collaboration with Nexer Insight. Don’t miss this session with interesting learnings from both Nexer Insight and Uddevalla Municipality.

This breakout session is in Swedish
  
Henrik Andersson is a dedicated IT Architect at Uddevalla Municipality. He is at the forefront of the municipality’s digital transformation, particularly in the areas of platform computing and artificial intelligence (AI). With a vision to modernise and streamline the municipality’s operations, Henrik Andersson is driving initiatives that leverage the latest in technology to enhance the services and experiences offered to the community.
 
With almost two decades of experience in the IT industry, Carl Tönseth has been captivated by how technology can shape our daily lives, which has led him to a rewarding career in the technology sector. He strongly believes in the transformative potential of technology, and his curiosity fuels his vision of a future where AI plays a central role. With a genuine passion for technology and great curiosity, Carl Tönseth envisions a future where AI leads to significant advances in various sectors.