As part of an exciting tour, 18 members of the AI Grid traveled to Stockholm to delve deep into the Swedish universe of artificial intelligence (AI). In conversations with leading Swedish AI experts from universities, research centers and industry, they experienced the inspiring pulse of the latest AI research in Sweden.
Participants and goals of the trip
The participants included Jan-David Stütz, Brian Dietermann, Jan Thomas Jung, Dren Fazlija, Hassan Hussein, Phillip Schneider, Vlad Nechakhin, Izabel Cvetkovic, Hailay Teklehaimanot, Richard Bergs, Michaela Vystrčilová, Marco Huber, Thomas Kröger, Wadhah Za El Amri , Philip Bilfinger, Esas Shakeel Khan, Nico Heider and Haithem Amrani. The aim of the trip was to visit research centers, universities and digital transformation labs and share knowledge with like-minded people on site.
First stop: Digital Futures and Speed Dating
The first stop on the trip led to fruitful discussions between the members of the AI Grid and the PhD students from Digital Futures. A speed dating session enabled the young researchers to present their research and make initial contacts. Interdisciplinary work led to a very productive exchange.
Second stop: German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
At a Meeting with the German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce the participants received an informative insight into the Swedish economic landscape and its comparison with Germany, Sweden's most important trading partner in Europe. Roundtables brought together Swedish companies, WASP program students and AI Grid members to discuss topics such as mobility & AI, medicine & AI and robotics & AI.
Second day: Stimulating discussions and presentations
The second day began with an open discussion about a researcher's journey from academia to leading a generative modeling team at a gaming company. A special thank you went to Judith Bütepage for this inspiring exchange.
Ambitious and exciting applied AI research projects with the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden were then presented. The focus was on the use of AI for resource-efficient fashion or the management of ship flows.
Insights into Sweden's AI and innovation strategy
In addition, participants received an insight into Sweden's AI and innovation strategy, which is characterized by a vibrant and diverse ecosystem of academics, companies, start-ups and the public sector. Special thanks went to Björn Hovstadius, Francisca Hoyer, Ph.D., Fredrik Heintz and Johan Harvard for their in-depth knowledge of Swedish AI strategy and their dynamic network.
The AI Grid members leave Stockholm with a better understanding of the AI ecosystem and research landscape in Sweden, new perspectives and qualified contacts for further exchange in their research area.
You can find more information about the Science & Innovation Tour on the website German-Swedish Chamber of Commercer.
