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Welcome to the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) – a meeting place for Sweden’s future. IVA brings together expertise and experience from around 1,300 fellows and 250 companies. Together, we build bridges between academia, business and politics, supporting humanity’s capacity to contribute positively to society through the engineering and economic sciences.

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Leif Johansson and IVA's CEO Leif Johansson appointed Chair of Swedish Futures"

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Leif Johansson appointed Chair of Swedish Futures

IVA's vision project brings together large parts of Swedish society: business, academia, the social partners, the public sector and representatives from the political sphere. Leif Johansson has been appointed to lead the work alongside IVA's President, Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger and a high-profile Steering Committee.

Leif Johansson appointed Chair of Swedish Futures

IVA's vision project brings together large parts of Swedish society: business, academia, the social partners, the public sector and representatives from the political sphere. Leif Johansson has been appointed to lead the work alongside IVA's President, Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger and a high-profile Steering Committee.

Swedish Futures
Articles
Birol at the podium Europe's role in the "Age of Electricity""

Monday 09 February 2026

Europe's role in the "Age of Electricity"

Fresh figures show that global electricity demand is accelerating, and that the world is standing on the threshold of "the age of electricity". This presents Europe with an opportunity to reclaim its leadership in the green transition and to secure its future — a chance we cannot afford to miss. That was the message from Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), during a fully booked seminar at IVA.

Europe's role in the "Age of Electricity"

Fresh figures show that global electricity demand is accelerating, and that the world is standing on the threshold of "the age of electricity". This presents Europe with an opportunity to reclaim its leadership in the green transition and to secure its future — a chance we cannot afford to miss. That was the message from Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), during a fully booked seminar at IVA.

Energy & Resources
Spotlight articles
Round tables with people seen from above IVA's List for Research Impact "

Wednesday 04 February 2026

IVA's List for Research Impact

We are now seeking candidates for IVA's List for Research Impact. The IVA List highlights current research projects within the field of engineering sciences, conducted at Swedish universities and research institutes, that show a clear ambition to be commercialised. The research should be ready to generate impact within the foreseeable future. The application period is open from 4 February to 20 February 2026.

IVA's List for Research Impact

We are now seeking candidates for IVA's List for Research Impact. The IVA List highlights current research projects within the field of engineering sciences, conducted at Swedish universities and research institutes, that show a clear ambition to be commercialised. The research should be ready to generate impact within the foreseeable future. The application period is open from 4 February to 20 February 2026.

Research & Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Articles
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A Shared Vision of the Future

How can conflicting forces and interests be reconciled - and how can we chart a course toward a rational and secure society? Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 by Professor Mats Benner, Lund University and Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger, President of IVA.

A Shared Vision of the Future

How can conflicting forces and interests be reconciled - and how can we chart a course toward a rational and secure society? Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 by Professor Mats Benner, Lund University and Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger, President of IVA.

Events

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Livestream

Research Excellence, Industrial Strategy and International Collaboration - Top Scientist Lecture on Semiconductors

Tuesday den 24 February 2026

15:30- 17:30 CET

Livestream

IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

The event is streamed online

Research & Innovation

Research Excellence, Industrial Strategy and International Collaboration - Top Scientist Lecture on Semiconductors

Skyline China at night

Livestream

China's Industrial and Technological Rise – Perspectives, Lessons and Challenges

Thursday den 19 March 2026

13:00- 15:30 CET

Livestream

IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

The event is streamed online

Swedish Futures

China's Industrial and Technological Rise – Perspectives, Lessons and Challenges

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Sylvia Schwaag Serger on timely issues

Some thougts from the President

weights in gym IVA's President: Some thoughts on Technological Strength "

Tuesday 10 February 2026

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Technological Strength

If there is one thing that characterizes our time, it is how crucial technological strength has become to the success and prosperity, security, and influence of a country or region. Historically, it was natural resources or raw materials, but today almost everything revolves around technology.

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Technological Strength

If there is one thing that characterizes our time, it is how crucial technological strength has become to the success and prosperity, security, and influence of a country or region. Historically, it was natural resources or raw materials, but today almost everything revolves around technology.

Swedish Futures
Words from the President
chain under water IVA's President: Some thoughts on the Transatlantic Bond"

Tuesday 27 January 2026

IVA's President: Some thoughts on the Transatlantic Bond

Some believe the transatlantic link has been broken. I strongly disagree. Between people, the transatlantic bond is both deep and strong. The transatlantic community is socially and emotionally anchored in the lives of many people.

IVA's President: Some thoughts on the Transatlantic Bond

Some believe the transatlantic link has been broken. I strongly disagree. Between people, the transatlantic bond is both deep and strong. The transatlantic community is socially and emotionally anchored in the lives of many people.

Swedish Futures
Words from the President
robot in street environment IVA's President: Some thoughts on Sweden's position in AI"

Tuesday 13 January 2026

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Sweden's position in AI

In 2026, the government will present a new AI strategy and has announced investments of SEK 479 million for AI and data. I hope this will help drive a serious upturn in Swedish AI investments in 2026.

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Sweden's position in AI

In 2026, the government will present a new AI strategy and has announced investments of SEK 479 million for AI and data. I hope this will help drive a serious upturn in Swedish AI investments in 2026.

Swedish Futures
Words from the President
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Swedish Futures

Global Outlook: Asia

robot Global Outlook: Asia #3"

Tuesday 16 December 2025

Global Outlook: Asia #3

The robotic future is nearly here, and East Asia stands at the forefront of this shift. East Asian firms innovating in this sector are backed in various ways by governments committed to competing for leadership in robotics.

Global Outlook: Asia #3

The robotic future is nearly here, and East Asia stands at the forefront of this shift. East Asian firms innovating in this sector are backed in various ways by governments committed to competing for leadership in robotics.

Swedish Futures
Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook
View of Seoul Global Outlook: Asia #2"

Monday 15 September 2025

Global Outlook: Asia #2

Technology has now globally gained a prominent place in national economic policymaking. Innovation is something to protect; access to technologies such as high-end chips is something to contest.

Global Outlook: Asia #2

Technology has now globally gained a prominent place in national economic policymaking. Innovation is something to protect; access to technologies such as high-end chips is something to contest.

Swedish Futures
Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook
Shanghai skyline nattetid Global Outlook: Asia #1"

Tuesday 17 June 2025

Global Outlook: Asia #1

The launch of the DeepSeek R1 chatbot in early 2025 prompted a flurry of responses. In Asia, it touched off discussions about gaining ground against big tech and national AI strategies.

Global Outlook: Asia #1

The launch of the DeepSeek R1 chatbot in early 2025 prompted a flurry of responses. In Asia, it touched off discussions about gaining ground against big tech and national AI strategies.

Swedish Futures
Digitalisation
Research & Innovation
Global Outlook
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Swedish Futures

A vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035.

Swedish Futures

A vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035.

Sylvia Schwaag Serger outdoors in white shirt with crossed arms

Meet IVA's President

Gain insights from Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger’s perspectives on current issues shaping our future, along with the President’s contributions to recent publications and other engagements.

Meet IVA's President

Gain insights from Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger’s perspectives on current issues shaping our future, along with the President’s contributions to recent publications and other engagements.

Fellows of IVA

IVA has around 1,300 elected Swedish and international Fellows, divided into 12 Divisions in various fields of technology and economics. See who they are here!

IVA’s Business Executives Council

The Business Executives Council roots IVA in the business community, making it an essential part of the Academy. Through their activities, the 250 or so member companies make a strong contribution to the development of the Academy.