Entrepreneurship, climate and sustainability, the future of retail, how VR tackle challenges in healthcare and education, start-ups sharing their experiences – these are some of the highlights of this year’s Helsingborg Tech Week, taking place May 5–9 in Oceanhamnen, Helsingborg.
Helsingborg Tech Week runs from May 5 to May 9 and is organized by the Helsingborg Innovation District and its five hubs: Campus Helsingborg, Mindpark, HETCH, Parken, and RecoLab. The week features exciting lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on topics such as GreenTech, AI, and smart cities.
“During Helsingborg Tech Week, we showcase the power of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. When the city, academia, and businesses come together, we create solutions to tackle the greatest challenges of the future – from entrepreneurship and technological development to climate transition and the future of healthcare and education. It’s when we bring our community together across boundaries and perspectives that real change takes off,” says Zeynep Erdal, Director of Helsingborg Innovation District.
Helsingborg Innovation District is based in Oceanhamnen and aims to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders from different sectors to create new opportunities for cooperation and business.
Some highlights of the week
Monday, May 5: Parken will host Professor Martin de Jong from Erasmus University Rotterdam, who will speak about smart cities as a global investment and their impact on urban development, governance, and social integration. The main attraction of the week, keynote speaker Anca Iordanescu – Innovation Leader and VP of Engineering at IKEA’s Store of the Future, founder of Women In Tech Alliance and AI Society – will discuss Leading with innovation – and what role do female entrepreneurs play in AI’s progress?
Tuesday, May 6: At Mindpark, several speakers will explore how retail and e-commerce are evolving. The morning will focus on AI tools in global e-commerce, then shift to the importance of Digital Product Passports (DPP) for traceability and transparency. In the evening, “Demo & Drinks” will showcase AI solutions from Helsingborg tech startups.
Wednesday, May 7: At RecoLab, the real estate sector will discuss solutions to future challenges such as water recycling and how technological advancements with sensors and IoT solutions are transforming the industry. Pingday will provide a demo of their products, and there will be opportunities to tour RecoLab.
Thursday, May 8: In the morning at Sockerbruket, IKEA will host a session on innovation and inspiration in the future of retail. In the afternoon, you can meet this year’s startup companies from HETCH’s accelerator during Startup Demo Day. At 5:00 PM, the regional final of the Venture Cup – a competition for startups and entrepreneurs – will be held at Mindpark. Christian Orsing (M), Chair of the Municipal Executive Committee, will participate.
Friday, May 9: Wrap up Helsingborg Tech Week with music and a community breakfast at HETCH, followed by two events offering the chance to explore AI tools that optimize both daily life and business operations. Techstars Startup Weekend Öresund kicks off at Mindpark – a 54-hour event where participants from across the Nordic region come together to build new solutions and test business ideas. This global concept is held in cities around the world, including São Paulo, London, Hyderabad, and Vancouver.
You can find the full program for Helsingborg Tech Week with all scheduled events here. Note: Registration is required for program events.
