Telenor IoT Think Tank 2025
The evolution of IoT: Shaping sustainable business and societies
When?
May 8-9, 2025Where?
Gothenburg
Hotel Riverton, Stora Badhusgatan 26
What?
An exclusive gathering for our customers and close contacts. An inspiring meeting place for participants to network with experts, leaders and peers, and discuss key topics around IoT.
Ticket prices:
- Complete Ticket: 3100 SEK, excl. VAT
Includes: 1-night hotel stay, 2-day conference, and evening entertainment. Food and drinks included. - Event Ticket: 1750 SEK, excl. VAT
Includes: 2-day conference and evening entertainment. Food and drinks included. No hotel room.
Is your business ready for the next level of IoT?
Join the Telenor IoT Think Tank 2025 in Gothenburg and gain the insights you need to thrive in a connected world. This year, we explore “The Evolution of IoT: Shaping Sustainable Business and Societies,” a critical theme as connected technology becomes essential for responsible growth.
We’ll explore the real-world challenges businesses are facing today, from securing your connected devices to scaling your IoT solutions. Through expert presentations and group discussions, you’ll discover practical strategies for future-proofing your products, identifying game-changing use cases, and overcoming common obstacles. Connect with peers, share your experiences, and leave with actionable takeaways to drive your IoT strategy forward.
IoT Think Tank is the yearly exclusive gathering for Telenor IoT customers and close contacts, aiming to create an inspiring meeting place for experts, leaders, academics and peers for networking and discussions on key topics around IoT. Previous sessions have featured representatives from companies like Google, Amazon, Volvo Cars, top universities and strategic consultancies – just to name a few – and we have received very positive feedback from participants.
The event will start with registration and lunch on Thursday at 12pm and will continue to lunch next day. The number of seats available is limited, so confirm your participation as soon as possible, but latest on April 8th.
On the agenda
- Customer cases, showcasing learnings and key takeaways from their connectivity journey
- Analyst & Partner presentations on the state of industry and new innovation
- Updates from Telenor:
- New technology & product roadmap (5G, satellite, SGP32, testing facilities, redcap, etc.)
- Analytics & Insights tool highlights and updates
- IoT Predictions 2025: Report walkthrough
- Company updates & news
Meet the speakers
Alex is currently Global Head of Energy Business at Volvo Cars Energy Solutions. In parallel, he serves as board member and advisor to high-potential climate tech enterprises. His passion for driving sustainable growth through innovation, business development and strategic partnerships has led him to work across trailblazing industry giants (Volvo, IKEA, Tetra Pak, Maersk), and various ground-braking startups around the world – helping them connect and amplify their positive impact.
Before joining Volvo Cars, he held various global leadership roles at IKEA, including Head of New Business & Innovation Area, and Head of Energy Services. There, he led development of transformative new business platforms in areas like circularity (eg. 2nd hand / pre-owned marketplace) and energy services, establishing new growth engines for the group and solidifying IKEA’s position as a global leader in sustainability and innovation. Earlier, he held various global leadership roles in Supply Chain, R&D and Engineering functions, delivering positive impact for leading multinationals in Food Processing & Packaging (Tetra Pak), Medical Device & Healthcare (Coloplast) and Automotive (Rotrex – Maersk) industries. Besides, he co-founded a leader in Industrial Insulation in Central America (Intermica).
Alex holds Mechanical and Industrial Engineering degrees from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain) and Danmark Tekniske Universitet (Denmark), an Executive MBA with specializations in sustainability and innovation from University of Reading, University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School respectively (UK & US). He has Guatemalan, Spanish and Swedish nationalities and lives with his family in Malmö, Sweden.
Alejandro Castro Pérez
Head of Energy Business
Volvo Cars
Swegon: Connectivity and data from HVAC as an enabler for sustainability and new business in the property sector
John Wibrand is a forward-thinking leader in IoT, digitalization, and AI, with a particular focus on sustainable business models for real estate and PropTech. As the HVAC Digital Director at Swegon Group, John drives the development and operation of digital services for connected HVAC products. His mission is to ensure these systems are not only safe and user-friendly but also empower users to unlock the full potential of the data they generate.
With over five years at Swegon Group, John is a strong advocate for lean and agile principles, emphasizing the importance of the go-to Gemba approach—testing solutions in real-world environments as early as possible. He believes in putting real users at the center of the innovation process, allowing them to determine what works and what doesn’t, ensuring that solutions deliver genuine value.
John’s expertise lies in redefining value propositions as businesses transition from physical products to software solutions, helping organizations navigate this shift effectively while maintaining a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency. Based in Jönköping, Sweden, John combines technical expertise with a passion for driving meaningful change in the built environment.
John Wibrand
HVAC Digital Director
Swegon
Itron: Revolutionizing Grid Management – How Distributed Intelligence is Transforming Electricity Grids
As the Head of the EMEA Technical Sales Team, Firas leads the Pre-Sales/Sales Engineering team at Itron across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He drives innovative solutions and supports customers in their digital transformation journey.
With extensive experience in smart metering, communication infrastructure, software solutions, and smart city technologies, Firas bridges the gap between advanced technologies and real-world applications, helping utilities and cities optimize their energy and water management.
Firas holds a Ph.D. in Geomatics, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Sensor Networks, from Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) and École Navale in France. He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer and Communication Engineering from Lebanon.
Firas Salika
Head of EMEA Technical Sales
Itron
Emerson: IoT-powered remote monitoring solves liquid supply chain and logistics challenges
Per Skogberg
Product Manager
Emerson
Emerson: IoT-powered remote monitoring solves liquid supply chain and logistics challenges
Jacob Bentzel is an innovative leader within the IoT space. Jacob has been working as a consultant with Emerson for the last 2 years developing the 408 Radar Level Measurement product. Jacob’s contribution have been knowledge within IoT Product Management and technology expertise in a global environment.
Jacob has experience from working with innovative products and solutions within the IoT/IIoT field. Gaining insights through data with innovative architectures and efficient applications is one of his main trades.
TechSeed is a full spectrum consulting company focusing on the connected Industry and Society. TechSeed has 120+ employees at 10 offices in Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Jacob Bentzel
Managing Director IoT and Edge
TechSeed Gothenburg
Driving Loyalty and Sustainability: How Connected Cars Uses Connectivity to Transform Automotive Experiences
Jesper Hill-Kjærsgaard is CEO at Connected Cars, a leading automotive IoT platform dedicated to creating deeper customer loyalty and better driving experiences through advanced connectivity. With extensive experience in automotive technology and digital mobility solutions, Jesper has successfully led the growth and scaling of technology-driven companies, including his previous role as CEO of Dribe, Denmark’s pioneering digital car subscription service.
At Connected Cars, Jesper focuses on leveraging vehicle connectivity to build stronger relationships between automotive companies and their customers. Through real-time insights gathered from hundreds of thousands of connected vehicles, Connected Cars provides innovative solutions that encourage safer and more sustainable driving behaviors, enhance customer engagement, and foster brand loyalty. Jesper champions initiatives such as peer-to-peer driving behavior reviews, creating a community-driven approach to improved driving practices and enhanced user satisfaction. His leadership style is characterized by strategic insight and a practical approach to technology implementation. Jesper firmly believes in connectivity as a powerful driver of customer retention and brand differentiation. By transforming vehicle data into actionable insights incl. ESG imperative elements, Connected Cars helps automotive companies create personalized experiences that resonate with drivers, ensuring long-term customer loyalty.
Jesper is passionate about developing scalable solutions that bring measurable value to customers and businesses alike. His vision continues to shape Connected Cars into a trusted partner for automotive brands seeking deeper engagement through connectivity.
Jesper Hill-Kjærsgaard
CEO
Connected Cars
Analysys Mason: Insights on the IoT market
Ibraheem is a member of the Business Services research team in London, and leads the IoT Services and Private Networks research programmes. He has written on topics including IoT eSIMs and iSIMs, cellular drones and public-private hybrid networks, and has conducted research on IoT verticals such as automotive and smart metering. Ibraheem holds a BSc in economics from the University of Warwick and wrote his dissertation on the impact of technology on sleep.
Ibraheem Kasujee
Senior Analyst
Analysys Mason
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