18 March – Skellefteå

N.B. The whole programme in Skellefteå will be held in Swedish.

Time: Tuesday 18 March 12.15–16.30

Bus departures 10.30 from Luleå, by Teknikens hus, return 17.00 to Teknikens hus and the Bus Station (approx. 19.00).

Venue: Skellefteå Science City, External link, opens in new window. Laboratoriegränd 9, Campus Skellefteå

This workshop focuses on how electrification affects society and how education can be a key for change. By presentations, group discussions and network opportunities you will receive insights in societal changes, the need and the development of lifelong education. Arctic Center of Energy (ACE) and Creaternity at Luleå University of Technology share ideas on cooperation and innovation in education. This day gives insights and understanding of the changes in our region towards a more electrified society. You will also get a picture of the educational landscape in the field and a possibility to discuss your specific needs.

Programme

12.15-13.00 Lunch

13.00 Welcome

• Tobias Vahlne, Operations Manager for the Arctic Center of Energy (ACE)
• Torbjörn Ilar, Senior Lecturer, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, responsible for Creaternity project courses
• Robert Brännström, Senior Lecturer, Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Operations Coordinator for Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå.

13:15 What’s happening with green transition? Current situation for electrification and its impact on society the coming years

• Petter Johansson, Research Development Lead ACE, Luleå University of Technology

13.45 Lifelong learning. How do we make conditions for professional development that contribute to change?

• Anna-Lena Arvidsson, Project Manager ACE, Luleå University of Technology

Increased competitiveness with student projects – enterprise best practice and ways to cooperate

• Adam Wikström, Business Developer, LTU Business
• Maria Holst, Project Leader, Talent Hub North and Norrlandsnavet, Luleå University of Technology
• Torbjörn Ilar, responsible for Creaternity project courses, Luleå University of Technology

Making change trough education. This is how you can affect the education demand of the future

• Tobias Vahlne, Petter Johansson, Anna-Lena Arvidsson ACE, Luleå University of Technology

14.30 Fika, discussion and networking

15.00 Workshop about education initiatives under development: Leadarship for societal change. To build change mentality and action competence.

• Mats Westerberg, Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Luleå University of Technology

16:20 Closure

Campus Skellefteå

• Local host: Arctic Centre of Energy External link.
• Operations Manager: Tobias Vahlne External link.