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AI as a tool for successful businesses and sustainable solutions. AI for a brighter future 💜

Welcome to AI Day 2024, where we dive into the theme “AI for a Brighter Future.” Throughout the day, you’ll gain valuable insights from companies that have successfully implemented AI solutions – showcasing both technical approaches, what it meant for their business and their impact on creating a sustainable world.

Additionally, you’ll have the chance to listen to presentations by esteemed researchers from Jönköping University, sharing their most recent research on the topic. Join us to discover how AI can drive a more sustainable future and prosperous business.



Featured speakers

(more to be announced soon)

Evelina Anttila
Wellstreet

Evelina Anttila is a prominent investor, entrepreneur, and former lawyer with a strong track record in AI development, gender equality in business, and the social responsibility of capital. As CEO of Wellstreet, she leads investments in early-stage tech companies. Evelina previously contributed to the success of AI company Peltarion and co-founded the legal tech company Justic. She also serves as an advisor to AI Sweden and holds several board positions.

💡 During AI Day, Evelina will explain why investors see the importance of investing in the future and in companies that address societal challenges.

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Erik Hallin
Uddeholm

🌍 The problem: Increased carbon emissions from the manufacturing industry.
💡 The solution:  AI and simulation techniques that reduce carbon emissions from steel manufacturing.

Uddeholms AB, a company from Värmland founded in 1668, specializes in producing high-quality tool steel for various industries. Known for its innovation and high standards in material technology, Uddeholm delivers products globally. In its journey towards fossil-free production by 2030, Uddeholm initiated a data science and AI initiative in 2016 to integrate new technology into its sustainability efforts. This initiative has led to significant results across various operations, which Erik Hallin, Head of Data Analytics & AI, will discuss further.

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Ewe Larsson och Sophia Alexandersson
Sharemusic & Performing Arts

🌏 The problem: Inequality and exclusion of disabled individuals in society. 

💡 The solution: AI and ML techniques, trained to interpret signals from individual performers.

Sharemusic and Performing Art addresses the issues of inequality, with a particular focus on including people with disabilities in society. Their goal is to use AI and machine learning to interpret signals from individual performers, enabling people with disabilities to both create and co-create in music and performing arts.


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Florian Westphal
Jönköping University

🌍 The problem: Outdated maps lacking sufficient detail on small-scale hydrology and soil conditions are hindering effective environmental protection and infrastructure development.
💡 The solution: AI-driven mapping using high-resolution digital elevation models and national datasets

Florian, an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Jönköping University, is currently working on this research project in collaboration with SLU. By leveraging recent advancements in laser scanning, the project aims to generate new maps covering all of Sweden. These maps will provide detailed information on small-scale hydrology and soil conditions, including surface geology, soil depth, ditches, streams, and wetlands, thereby enhancing environmental protection and supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

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Emeli Olaison och Emelie Terlinder
WisePoint

🌏 The problem: Navigating legal and ethical challenges in AI to ensure compliance, accountability, and public trust.
💡 The solution: Guiding AI development with expert legal and ethical consultancy to ensure compliance and responsible use.

On AI Day Emeli och Emelie will discuss the legal and ethical challenges in AI implementation, focusing on ensuring that AI systems are legally compliant and ethically sound. They offer education and consultancy services in AI law and ethics to help organizations navigate these challenges, promoting responsible AI use that aligns with justice and respects human values.

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Moderators:

Petrus Ekbladh
Business Developer AI, Science Park

Anette Johansson
Assistant Professor in Work Organization, Jönköping University

Practical information

When: October 1st at 13:00-17:00
Where: Science Park Towers, Jönköping 
Ticket price: 499kr/person ex. VAT 
Language: The entire AI Day will be held in English 🇬🇧
Who is it for? This event is for anyone interested in learning how AI is currently being applied in businesses and for those who want to meet and network with the entire AI community of Region Jönköping.

You can register until September 24th. You will receive a receipt for your ticket purchase via email shortly after the transaction. If you register but are unable to attend, please remember to cancel at least 24 hours before the event starts.

Purchased tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. If the event is canceled, Science Park will process refunds within 15 business days. Tickets will be delivered via email. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact lovisa.schedin@sciencepark.se.

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Got any questions about the AI Day?

Get in touch with our Community Coordinator Lovisa: 

lovisa.schedin@sciencepark.se

Sections of this event are organized as part of the AI Readiness project