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SIME 2026 | LEADER SESSIONS
Artificial intelligence isn't just another technology shift—it's a fundamental reimagining of what work means, what humans contribute, and how organizations create value.
The question isn't whether AI will transform your business. It already has.
The question is: Will you build a future where AI and humans thrive together—or one where they're at odds?
At SIME LEADER SESSIONS 2026, we're exploring how to build organizations where AI and humanity don't compete—they compound.
Featured Speakers
At SIME 2025, we bring together the brightest minds with new narratives, industry leaders, and game-changers who redefine the future of business, technology, and innovation. From cutting-edge AI to the future of work and beyond, our speakers are here to inspire, challenge, and push boundaries.
Join us as they share insights, stories, and strategies that will ignite ideas and transform industries.
Mårten Sondéll
H&M Logistics Innovation Manager
In his role as H&M Group Logistics Innovation Manager, Mårten Sondéll focuses on developing disruptive capabilities for more digital, flexible, and sustainable logistics. He previously worked as a logistics manager in retail and as an IT/Management consultant specializing in e-commerce and supply chain management.
James Appathurai
Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges
James serves as the NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, playing a critical role in shaping the organization's policies and strategies. With a background in international relations and diplomacy, he is a key figure in promoting dialogue and cooperation between NATO and its partners.
Li Karlsén
Founder & Freediver
Beyond fear lies freedom. After a life-altering car crash ended Li's dream of flying, she found purpose beneath the surface—becoming a world-class freediver, mindset coach, and creator of BKM, a wellness brand blending nature and science to unlock human potential.
Rupert Schäfer
Partner, 10X Founders
Rupert Schäfer is a Partner at 10X Founders, working with high-growth startups and industry leaders to unlock exponential potential.
Henrik Jarleskog
Head of Future of Work, Sodexo Europe
Henrik Jarleskog leads Sodexo Europe’s Future of Work division, focusing on workforce transformation and workplace strategy.
Hanna Linderstål
Cyber Security Rockstar
Swedish keynote speaker Hanna Linderstål, CEO and Founder of Earhart Business Protection Agency and Svensk Säkerhetsstandard, is a force to be reckoned within the world of cyber security.
Roland Williams
Partner, Author & Speaker, Advisor, Consultant
Creative and strategic leader with global brand experience, co-author of Principles of Intrapreneurial Capital, known for guiding organizations through innovation, transformation, and intrapreneurship. Passionate about equipping teams with actionable frameworks, aligning culture and strategy, and integrating emerging tech like AI and IoT to fuel long-term impact.
Albert Bengtson
Author of "Principles of Intrapreneurial Capital" and former Apple legend
Co-creator of the 4C model and co-author of Principles of Intrapreneurial Capital, Albert blends deep web innovation expertise with a background in economics and a passion for the messy magic of early-stage ideation. A former startup founder—one of which won Elon Musk’s Developer Challenge while he was still at PayPal—he now serves as a corporate evangelist at a multinational firm, coaching intrapreneurial talent and building high-impact collaborations across retail, banking, and logistics.
Ingrid af Sandeberg
AI expert and Founder of Sandy Rock Brains / Aprisium
A recognized expert in artificial intelligence, Ingrid af Sandeberg is at the cutting edge of AI-driven transformation. Her expertise spans AI ethics, machine learning applications, and how businesses and society can leverage AI responsibly. Ingrid advises global organizations on AI adoption and innovation, ensuring a balance between technological advancements and human impact.
Ola Ahlvarsson
Moderator of SIME | Serial entrepreneur
Ola Ahlvarsson is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and digital transformation expert, best known as the founder of Epicenter, a hub for innovation and scale-ups. With a background in technology, business strategy, and leadership, he has built and scaled numerous companies across industries.
Per Söderström
HealthTech Evangelist
Driven by curiosity and bold ideas, Per leads Sweden’s Epicenter Longevity Cluster—uniting startups, researchers, and stakeholders to accelerate the future of health and human lifespan. A passionate biohacker and international speaker featured on outlets like BBC and Tokyo TV, I combine strategic insight with creative vision to spark innovation in the Longevity space.
Adrian McDonald
Group CEO, Epicenter
Adrian is the newly appointed global CEO of Epicenter, bringing a deep background in automation, AI, and data-driven innovation. Formerly at the helm of Adway, where he revolutionized talent attraction through smart social media tech, he’s also shaped ventures like Microsoft Ad Exchange and Widespace, guided leading Nordic founders, and invested across Stockholm and Silicon Valley.
Trusted by Industry Leaders & Innovators
From cutting-edge startups to global enterprises, SIME collaborates with the world’s most forward-thinking organizations to explore the future of technology, business, and innovation.
Our partners share our passion for transformation, leadership, and impact—together, we shape what's next.
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UPCOMING SUMMITS & BREAKOUTS
In this session, you’ll see first-hand how to strip down ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and co-create bold, human-centered solutions—with speed, clarity, and purpose.
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Kyndryl Team (Designer-led)
How can businesses create a culture that fosters continuous upskilling to stay competitive in the AI era?
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The next wave of healthcare isn’t reactive—it’s predictive, adaptive, and deeply personalized.
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Birgitta Thörn
CEO, Holistal
As online retail expands, the true competitive edge lies at the intersection of payments, banking, and data security.
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Tech partners
Moon-Suck Song
Co-Founder & CEO of Panagora
How do we balance structured business processes with the need for rapid, disruptive innovation?
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Anne Wolf
Founder, Euro Academy Sweden
Birgitte Stjärne
Partner, Innovation Pioneers. Co-author of Principles of Intrapreneurial Capital
Join Arts Dynamics and Epic Games to explore how digital and physical realities are merging into a physidigital world where storytelling shapes perception. Connect with pioneers bending reality through immersive technologies and help define the future of creative tech.
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Sofie Marin
Founder & CEO, Arts Dynamics
What are the biggest cybersecurity threats businesses underestimate today, and how can they proactively prepare for them?
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Hanna Linderstål
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor
What are the biggest misconceptions entrepreneurs have about international expansion, and how can they avoid costly mistakes?
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World-class entrepreneurs
Sweden’s hottest AI startups are stepping out of the lab and onto the stage.
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Representatives from 6 Swedish AI startups
Are you navigating a world of rapid digital transformation, yet struggling to find the right insights, connections, and opportunities to stay ahead?
The future doesn’t wait.
Join us at SIME and be part of the conversation that shapes what’s next.
Hall of Fame
Jim Latrache-Qvortrup
Author/Actor
Naures Sager
Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, founder of the film production company The Uneven.
Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, founder of the film production company The Uneven.
Cecilie Cheng
Chinese Ex-Journalist Turned Serial Entrepreneur
Ulf Ekberg
Popstar
Imad Elabdala
Business & Innovation Coach
Cassie Kozyrkov
CEO at a stealth AI startup, Former Google's first Chief Decision Scientist, Decision Advisor, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice
Carly Abramowitz
CEO CA Consulting Group | Author | Speaker
Christer Sturmark
Founder and publisher Fri Tanke, author of The art of Thinking clearly
Daniel Dubno
Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Technologist, Curator, Consultant at Blowing Things Up
Alexander Bard
Cyber philosopher, musician, author, lecturer, artist, songwriter, music producer, TV personality
PJ UTSI
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Vaimo.
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Vaimo.
Tove Törneman
Project leader
Tom Rourke
Vice President for Design, Insights and Innovation at Kyndryl
Bengt Wessborg
Co-founder
Maria Norberg
Head of Communication
Rasmus Lian
AI Consultant
Johan Averstedt
Business development and partnerships expert
Shahyan Khan
Partner
Kristian Rönn
Co-founder, Author
Johan Siwers
Moderator (AI Demo Session)
Sofie Marin
Founder & CEO
Naureen Nayyar
Tech Consultant
Rolf Skjöldebrand
Founder of The Non-Violence Project
Tommy Palm
CEO, Founder & Game Designer
Where Connections, Opportunities and Knowledge Converge
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At SIME, we redefine networking. Connect with industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators in a dynamic environment where collaborations are born, ideas flourish, and future partnerships take shape.
SIME is the ultimate platform for lead generation. Our sessions and events bring together decision-makers, offering unmatched opportunities to build strategic relationships and unlock new business potential.
Expand your knowledge through in-depth masterclasses, educational sessions, and thought-provoking discussions. Gain insights from experts and equip yourself with the tools to navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
What is SIME?
SIME Stockholm is Northern Europe’s leading event on tech driven business and digital opportunities. Since 1996, we’ve been gathering world-leading speakers, thought leaders and experts, C-level executives, Unicorn founders, techies and marketeers for two yearly events, spring and autumn, with mind-blowing days, where we explore the frontiers of tech, business and humanity together.
Sime is about how digital opportunities can convert into new business, valuable relationships and a better world. Our passion is to spread knowledge, engagement and hope.
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The SIME Experience
Sime was created because we believe that knowledge about digital opportunities is key to future prosperity, better business and an important force to make the future a fantastic place. And because we believe in human meetings to make it happen.
We don ́t believe in silos. Like no other event Sime attracts a diverse crowd of decision makers, C-level executives and smart people with impact.
The Sime vibe inspires, challenges and touches regardless if you are one of the 1100+ participants, our partner or speaker.
At Sime you will smile a lot, learn a lot and meet people that will impact your business as well as become your friends for life!
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Join SIME 2025, where innovation, leadership, and business transformation converge. Whether you're attending solo or bringing your team, we offer flexible ticket packages to maximize your experience.
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For over two decades, I’ve helped startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 companies navigate disruption, embrace opportunities, and drive impactful change. Whether on stage, in boardrooms, or through hands-on innovation, I specialize in creating dynamic conversations that inspire action and push boundaries.
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