SPS2026 and CID26, Save the date!
In March 24-26 2026, Luleå University of Technology will host the 12th Swedish Production Symposium SPS2026. In March 20 and March 23, the third Creaternity Impact Days, CID26 will be held in Luleå, Boden and Kiruna. Take the oppurtunity to attend two conferences rolled into one!
Brief information about both conferences below.
- Full information about the SPS2026 webpage (Including registration to both SPS 2026 and CID26)
- If you only want to register to CID26
CID26
CID26 offers a research-driven agenda with Arctic site visits, cross-disciplinary exchange, and inspiration ahead of the main conference. Can be combined with a weekend in the Swedish mountains or skiing on the Luleå river!
Preliminary programme
Friday 20 March
Theme: Total defence and space
Venue: Space campus, Kiruna
20–22 March (Weekend)
Optional outdoor activities during the weekend. Tips for activities, accommodation and sites will be posted later.
Monday 23 March
Lab visits Luleå with Teknikcollege (morning)
Lab visit to the university labs in Luleå and presentation of current research on sustainability that is taking place there.
The lab visits are part of Creaternity Impact Days, and are open for everyone.
For teachers and students at highschools in Boden, Luleå and Piteå the subscription and the arrangements are taken care of in collaboration with Teknikcollege.
Creaternity Impact Gala Day (noon)
Venue: IVA Vetenskapens hus, Luleå
11:30–12:30 Mingle lunch
12:30 Welcome by the Board of Creaternity
12:40 Brief introduction to Circular Arctic Sweden (CAS)
What is Circular Arctic Sweden and what do you hope to achieve?
12:45 Keynote – Jonas Lundström from Accelerationskontoret
A presentation and then a short interview.
13:20 PhD students in Creaternity present their projects
Short pitches of the research and later guests can ask questions and find out more.
13:50 Brief introduction to Green Transition North (GTN)
What problems does Green Transition North want to solve through its applied research?
13:55 Keynote – ABB
David Lindell, R&D Teamlead, ABB.
14.30 Coffee & Talk
A good opportunity to make new contacts and learn more about Creaternity's projects and efforts.
15.00 Brief introduction to Greenably and Close the loop
What support can we provide to small and medium-sized businesses?
15:05 Keynote – Winner of IMI Award
A presentation and then a short interview.
15:40 Thematic roundtable discussions
CAS, GTN and Greenably has one or two tables each. Summarizes these conversations with conversation leaders at the tables briefly recounting insights and ideas from the conversations.
16:40 End of the afternoon program
16:50 Free time
18.30 Aperitif and mingle
Dress code: Business casual
19.00 Gala dinner and award ceremony
The bar opens at the closure of the dinner (around 21:00). Again welcome, and enjoy!
Tuesday 24 March
Visit to Stegra – A plant in Boden for production of fossil free fuel using hydrogen gas. (morning)
SPS2026
Under the theme “Leading the transformation towards net zero industry”, SPS2026 brings together researchers, doctoral students and industrial experts to explore how innovation can accelerate the transition to a sustainable and resilient industrial future.
Programme (preliminary)
Venue: Kulturens hus, Luleå
Tuesday 24 March
- PADOK activities
- SPA and PDA meetings
- University Lab visits
- Welcome reception
Wednesday 25 March
- Conference venue with parallel sessions
- Gala dinner, fine arts and live music
Thursday 26 March
- Parallel sessions
- Final note
- Tour: Study visits at companies in the midst of the industrial Green Transition
Key note speaker
- Professor Frank Brueckner Fraunhofer IWS, Dresden, Germany
The event is supported by:
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