Theme: Our digital futures!

Embark on a journey with TEDxKTH 2024 - with a focus on our digital futures! This event brings together experts, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the latest trends in digital transformation. We'll explore how digital technologies reshape our world from healthcare to sustainability. Through captivating talks, we aim to offer multidisciplinary perspectives.

Open Box
Grönlandsgatan 8
Kista, Stockholms län, 16440
Sweden

Angela Fontan

Assistant Professor - Researcher

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.

Elena Gutierrez-Farewik

Professor - Director - Researcher

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.

Erik Rosales

Digital Artist - Digital Producer - Concept Development Manager - Performing Artist - Television Presenter

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.

Frank Jiang

Researcher - Innovator

Frank Jiang is a researcher and innovator focusing on vehicle connectivity and automation. He holds a BS degree from UC Berkeley and an MSc degree from KTH, and 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.

Ilaria Testa

Associate Professor - Researcher

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.

Jörg Conradt

Associate Professor - Researcher

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.

Madeline Balaam

Professor - Researcher

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.

Mats Mudigonda Lundbäck

Vice President

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.