Erik Rosales is a pioneering figure at the intersection of digital innovation and performing arts, with a vibrant career spanning over two decades. As an artist, Erik pushes the boundaries of storytelling through newly written code for stage, art, and culture, making the previously untellable tellable. Known across Sweden as the host of Typiskt Teknik and Fysik såklart, he engages audiences with his passion for science and technology.
Erik is on a mission to democratize the conversation around artificial intelligence. His new performance lecture, AI.DENTITY delves into how AI shapes and challenges our identity, inviting everyone into the conversation without bias or needing prior knowledge. This talk offers a unique blend of technology and performing arts, featuring a research robot and real-time generated graphics in an interactive experience. Catch this exclusive preview before AI.DENTITY embarks on a nationwide tour with Riksteatern in 2025.
Madeline Balaam, a Professor at KTH, is a pioneering researcher in Interaction Design focusing on health and well-being. Her work centres on creating technologies that resonate with people’s everyday lives, employing participatory and user-centred design methods. For the past decade, Madeline has specialized in the design of intimate technologies—innovative digital solutions that engage with intimate body parts, processes, or relationships.
Leading a dedicated research group, Madeline has re-imagined menstrual technologies with ’Menarche Bits,’ explored the sensory experience of intimate touch with the ’Pelvic Chair,’ and is redefining the digital experience of menopause. Her approach often integrates soma design, which emphasizes the sensory and emotional dimensions of human experience.
In her TEDx talk ”Designing Care Robots without the ‘Ick’ Factor”, Madeline will look towards a probable future of robots in care homes and hospitals, poised to wash, carry and care for our most vulnerable citizens, and ask, in this context, how robots should touch our bodies and what knowledge do we need to develop now to make this potential future as desirable as possible.
Jörg Conradt, an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH, is a leading researcher in neuro-inspired computation and systems. With a PhD from ETH Zurich, Jörg is deeply fascinated with how brains process sensor information and form a consolidated understanding of the world around us. Before KTH, he was a Junior Professor at Technische Universität München, where he co-founded the Elite Master Program in NeuroEngineering.
In his TEDx talk ”Energy-efficient Neuromorphic Computing”, Jörg delves into the intriguing question of how our brains process information, i.e., how we interpret what we see, hear, smell, and touch, and how these processes differ from how computers operate today. He will highlight energy-efficient computing strategies brains have developed and will demonstrate how to use such for pervasive sensors, mobile computers, and small autonomous robots.
Elena (“Lanie”) Gutierrez-Farewik, a Professor of Biomechanics at KTH Engineering Mechanics and the director of the Promobilia MoveAbility Lab, is at the forefront of revolutionizing how we understand and assist human movement. With a unique blend of engineering and medical expertise and nearly a decade of clinical experience, Lanie’s work redefines possibilities for individuals with motion disorders.
In her TEDx talk ”Empowering Motion: The Future of Mobility Through Biomechanics, Innovation, and AI”, Lanie will explore the factors that influence human movement and how these can be measured in laboratory settings and the real world. She will delve into cutting-edge concepts for optimizing movement assistance, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches.
Lanie will also illuminate the groundbreaking role of innovative technologies, including AI, in creating a future where physical disabilities no longer limit potential. With her talk, she wants to inspire a vision where technology and biomechanics converge to empower every individual to achieve the best possible mobility outcomes.
Mats J. Mudigonda Lundbäck is the Vice President of Strategic Programs at Telia, with over 30 years of experience in the telecom and tech industries. Previously, Mats served as CTO for Telia Sweden and Head of Business Innovation, where he was instrumental in advancing the company’s technological and innovation agendas. Mats holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, further enhancing his deep technical and strategic expertise.
At Telia, Mats oversees strategic programs focused on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation, ensuring Telia remains a leader in the industry. His expertise in bridging traditional telecom services with future technologies makes him a highly sought-after speaker.
In this session, Mats will share his insights and perspectives on ”Shaping Tomorrow’s Connectivity: The Future of Telecom”, offering a visionary look at the evolving landscape of global communications.
Angela Fontan is an Assistant Professor at the Division of Decision and Control Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She earned her B.Sc. in Information Engineering in 2013 and an M.Sc. with honours in Automation Engineering in 2016 from the University of Padova, Italy. Angela completed her PhD at Linköping University in 2021, where she defended her dissertation on “Collective Decision-Making on Networked Systems in the Presence of Antagonistic Interactions.”
From 2021 to 2024, she was a Postdoctoral researcher at KTH, focusing on the dynamics of collective decision-making in networked systems. Her research interests include networked systems, nonlinear dynamics over networks, social networks, collective decision-making processes, and cyber-physical-human systems.
In her talk “Technologies in Collective Decision-Making”, Angela will discuss the role of technology in shaping collective decision-making, exploring the dynamics of opinion formation over social networks.
Frank Jiang is a researcher and innovator focusing on vehicle connectivity and automation. Holding a BS degree from UC Berkeley and an MSc degree from KTH, he is currently a WASP PhD student at KTH, where he is affiliated with the Integrated Transport Research Lab and Digital Futures.
His research explores how connectivity can unlock the safety and efficiency of vehicle automation. Frank is also the co-founder and CEO of FleetMQ, a company using software to revolutionize data networks for vehicle fleets.
In his TEDx talk ”Rethinking the Internet for Vehicles”, Frank will share insights from his research, innovation, and start-up journey, focusing on why the current approach to vehicle connectivity isn’t enough for today’s mobility challenges. He’ll explain how rethinking the internet for vehicles can lead to safer and smarter fleets.
Ilaria Testa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics at KTH-SciLifeLab in Stockholm, where she develops innovative methods to study molecular dynamics using advanced light microscopy. Understanding life’s complexities requires fast and precise imaging, but traditional microscopes face a challenge: the glowing molecules they rely on fade quickly, limiting their effectiveness.
Her breakthrough, ”event-triggered microscopy,” is a smart microscope that makes real-time decisions. It switches between rapid monitoring and high-precision modes, adapting instantly to capture critical molecular events. This technology has enabled the capture of brain activity and neuronal proteins with unprecedented precision, opening new frontiers in biological observation and transforming our understanding of life.
In her TEDx talk ”Can Microscopes Make Decisions?” Ilaria will share her journey from the conceptualization of the idea to the development of the first instrumentation.
