Welcome to the Opening Event of KTH Global Impact Days! Join us for an evening of networking and insightful conversation, where you can meet KTH colleagues and students, and learn about projects from across the Global South. In addition, do not miss the event's first evening seminar on challenges facing academia and industry in time of geopolitical unrest.
This event will bring together those involved in research projects with impact - conducted by KTH faculty, students, and our partners in regions such as India, Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Hear from KTH faculty, industry partners, and PhD students, and connect with others who share a commitment to impactful global research.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, accompanied by world music from DJ Platoon. We look forward to an engaging evening!
Where: Arenan, Teknikringen 1, KTH Campus.
Find a map on KTH Places Date and time: 1 April, at 16:00-19:00
Mingling event with poster exhibitors
Throughout KTH Global Impact Days and the weeks to come, researchers and students will showcase their research and field studies experiences with posters. Take the chance to learn more and share experiences.
Panel debate on challenges facing academia and industry in time of geopolitical unrest
Title: "Challenges facing Swedish academia and industry in international collaborations in times of geopolitical unrest?"
In a time of growing geopolitical instability, Swedish academia and industry face unique challenges when engaging in international collaborations.
This debate will explore how these sectors can navigate these complexities responsibly, addressing key issues such as knowledge theft and intellectual property, the ethics of dual use, and the role of the diaspora in shaping global partnerships. Through discussions and reflections, we aim to highlight strategies for fostering ethical, sustainable, and effective global collaborations.
Where: Arenan, Teknikringen 1, KTH Campus.
Find a map on KTH Places Date and time: 1 April, at 17:15-18:20
Speakers
Introduction by and stay in the panel: Professor Stefan Östlund
Petter Bedoire, Chief Technology Officer at Saab
Jenny Karlsson, KTH Research Support Office
Magnus Callavik, Global Head of HVDC Engineering, Hitachi Energy, BU Grid Integration
Moderator: Jenny Lundin Hammar, KTH.
Stefan Östlund
Professor Stefan Östlund is Vice president for international relations at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden since 2017. In year 2000, he was appointed professor of Electric Power Engineering, specializing in electric railway traction. Today, he teaches courses in electrical machines and drives, power electronics and electric railway traction. His primary research interests are power electronics and drives with an emphasis on propulsion and power supplies for electric railway traction and electric vehicles.
Petter Bedoire
Petter Bedoire is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Saab, a position he assumed on November 1, 2019. He joined Saab in 1995 and has held several senior roles, most recently as Deputy Head of the Electronic Warfare Systems business unit within the Surveillance business area. As CTO, Bedoire leads and coordinates Saab's research and development efforts to ensure the company remains at the forefront of technological innovation. He holds an electrical engineering degree from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm
Jenny Karlsson
Jenny Karlsson is working as an Export Control Officer at Research Support Office, KTH. She works with several areas of export control and compliance, including as a representative in KTH's Advisory Group for Responsible Internationalization. She is also point of contact for the Inspectorate for Strategic Products (ISP) and the Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) in export control-related issues. Jenny Karlsson has a background from the industry and experience of export control for both dual-use products (PDA) and munitions (KM). Jenny Karlsson is board member in the Swedish Export Control Society.
Magnus Callavik
Dr. Magnus Callavik is the Global Head of Engineering and Deputy Manager Global Product Group HVDC at Hitachi Energy, BU Grid Integration. Magnus has been working in various Technology and management positions in Hitachi Energy and ABB since 1999. Recently as General Manager for the HVDC business in China during 2017-2020 and as BU Technology Manager 2012-2017. He graduated from KTH (MSc 1994, PhD 1998).
Jenny Lundin Hammar
Jenny Lundin Hammar is a Team Manager at KTH. She is actively involved in the Responsible Internationalization (RAI) initiative, which focuses on ethical and strategic approaches to global academic and industrial collaborations. With extensive experience in international education and research cooperation, she works on policies and frameworks that support sustainable and responsible partnerships. At KTH, Lundin Hammar plays a key role in developing strategies for navigating geopolitical challenges in higher education and innovation. Her expertise contributes to ensuring international collaborations align with ethical standards and long-term institutional goals.
