An independent academy that builds bridges between science, business and politics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is an independent academy with a mission “...to promote engineering and economic sciences and the advancement of business and industry for the benefit of society.” We bring together leading engineers, economists, researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders in business and the public sector, who contribute generously to IVA’s operations through their intellectual capital and their engagement.

A meeting place for Sweden's future

IVA believes in humanity’s capacity to contribute positively to society through the engineering and economic sciences. We run a number of projects and programmes, produce reports, knowledge bases and policy proposals, and organise open seminars and meetings nationwide. We also recognise and encourage the efforts of others by awarding distinctions and grants.

Welcome to IVA!

IVA organises a lot of seminars and events that are open to everyone. Welcome to attend in person, at the IVA Conference Centre in Stockholm or at other locations. Here, you can also watch most events online - live or on demand. Most events are held in Swedish.

Upcoming eventsEarlier events

Hur ska Sverige agera när EU:s forsknings-, innovations- och industripolitiska system reformeras?

March

Livestream

Hur ska Sverige agera när EU:s forsknings-, innovations- och industripolitiska system reformeras?

Monday, March 9, 2026

Livestream

IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

The event is streamed online

Swedish Futures

Hur ska Sverige agera när EU:s forsknings-, innovations- och industripolitiska system reformeras?

March

Livestream

Nordiska perspektiv på entreprenörskap

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Livestream

IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

The event is streamed online

Entrepreneurship

Nordiska perspektiv på entreprenörskap

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

March

Livestream

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

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Livestream

IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

The event is streamed online

Swedish Futures

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

March

Livestream

Examen 2025 lika med kompetens 2035?

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Livestream

IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

The event is streamed online

Skills Supply

Examen 2025 lika med kompetens 2035?

May

Samhällsbyggandets omställning av livsmiljö och infrastruktur

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Vetenskapens Hus, Storgatan 53, Luleå

Building & Construction

An independent academy that builds bridges between science, business and politics

A meeting place for Sweden's future

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

Welcome to IVA!

Hur ska Sverige agera när EU:s forsknings-, innovations- och industripolitiska system reformeras?

Hur ska Sverige agera när EU:s forsknings-, innovations- och industripolitiska system reformeras?

Nordiska perspektiv på entreprenörskap

Nordiska perspektiv på entreprenörskap

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

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

Examen 2025 lika med kompetens 2035?

Examen 2025 lika med kompetens 2035?

Samhällsbyggandets omställning av livsmiljö och infrastruktur

Samhällsbyggandets omställning av livsmiljö och infrastruktur

Most of our seminars are open to everyone. In many instances, you can choose to attend either in person or remotely via streaming.