During Almedals Week 2026, Dalarna Science Park will, for the fifth consecutive year, bring together businesses, the public sector, academia, and decision-makers to discuss issues critical to the future development of Dalarna and Sweden. The focus will be on AI, industrial transition, the circular economy, and sustainable growth. Through seminars, roundtable discussions, and networking events, we aim to share experiences from Dalarna and highlight how regional collaboration can drive national development.
Our own events
Roundtable Discussion: From Waste to Strength – Policies That Make It Profitable to Utilize Swedish Wool
June 24, 8:15–9:15 a.m.
Together with the Ax Foundation, we explore how Swedish wool can become a valuable resource rather than waste. The discussion focuses on the policy decisions, business models, and partnerships needed to create a more circular textile sector.
Organizer: Dalarna Science Park and Axfoundation
Dalarna Talks: From steel and paper to algorithms. Dalarna leads the way for Sweden’s AI strategy
June 24, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Attend in person: Strandvägen, booth 510 + ONLINE
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How is Sweden moving from an AI strategy to practical action? In Dalarna, investments are being made in new AI infrastructure, while industry, the public sector, and academia are working together to develop new ways of working. The seminar highlights Dalarna’s role in Sweden’s AI development and discusses what is needed to turn national ambitions into reality. A distinguished panel will discuss these issues. Read more here:
Leading representatives from the business community, academia, and politics will gather on stage to discuss how Sweden can move from an AI strategy to AI implementation.
Learn more about the seminar and the panelists here: Dalarna Talks live from Almedalen
Organizer: Dalarna Science Park
Roundtable Discussion: How Can Dalarna Help Make Sweden a Leading AI Nation?
June 24, 11:00–11:45 a.m.
An in-depth discussion with invited participants from the business community, the public sector, and academia on responsibility, collaboration, and implementation. The focus is on how investments, expertise, and innovation can be translated into tangible benefits and enhanced competitiveness.
Organizer: Dalarna Science Park
Dalalunch
June 24, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
A gathering place for networking and discussions about Dalarna’s development, opportunities, and future collaborations. By invitation only.
Organizer: Dalarna Science Park
Events in which we are participating
The industry of the future is being built right now—but who will do the work?
June 23, 3:00–3:45 p.m.
Attend in person: S:t Hansgatan 47, Gotlands Bryggeri, Almedalen Podcast Stage.
Together with In Dalarna, we are discussing the industry’s skills supply and how Sweden can meet the growing demand for labor at a time of major industrial investments.
Organizer: In Dalarna
Swedish Incubators & Science Parks Innovation Networking Event
Date and Time: June 23, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
SISP’s Innovation Networking Event is an opportunity for people working to strengthen Sweden’s innovative capacity to meet and share new perspectives on how small, innovative companies can shape the solutions of the future.
Organizers: SISP and SISP members
How do we create circular packaging chains in practice?
Date and Time: June 24, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us in person: Strandvägen, space 510
A discussion on how businesses, the public sector, and other stakeholders can collaborate to create more resource-efficient and circular packaging solutions.
Organizers: Paper Province, Dalarna Science Park, RISE Propell, and NIFA
Would you like to meet us? You can find our contact information here!
