EY in Almedalen 2026: AI, defense and sustainability in focus during this year's seminars

EY Sweden returns to Almedalen Week 2026 with a focus on AI, security, sustainability and societal development. Over three days, EY will arrange eleven seminars, panel discussions and meetings between business, the public sector and decision-makers in Visby.

EY has been an active part of Almedalen Week since 2006, and this year's presence marks the company's 20th participation in Almedalen. Once again, dialogue, collaboration and future issues are at the center of attention through open seminars, roundtable discussions and interactive experiences.

– Almedalen is an important arena for discussing how Sweden should navigate the intersection of AI, security and sustainability. EY’s 20th participation in Almedalen Week reflects our long-term commitment to the societal issues that shape Sweden’s future. When conditions change rapidly, solution-oriented conversations are required. It is also necessary that we translate insights into action. With our activities, we want to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real difference, says Linda Anderson, Head of Public Sector at EY in the Nordics.

Four Futures of AI shows possible future scenarios

During this year's Almedalen Week, presents EY the interactive experience Four Futures of AI. The concept shows how today's decisions around AI, governance and accountability can shape different future scenarios for society, business and competitiveness up to the year 2030.

Through four possible future scenarios, visitors get a concrete picture of how strategic choices in AI can affect innovation, regulation, security and economic development. The aim is to create a concrete basis for discussions about how AI should be used in both the public sector and business.

EY records podcast live from Almedalen

For the first time, the EY Nordic Fit For Future Podcast will be recorded live from Almedalen. The podcast will focus on current issues from the week through shorter conversations of approximately 15 minutes where EY experts meet external guests and participants from the seminars.

The initiative will make the discussions and insights from Almedalen available even to those who are not participating in person in Visby.

Seminars on AI, defense, energy and health tech

EY open seminars are a central part of the presence during Almedalen Week 2026. Over three days, eleven seminars will be arranged with a focus on AI, energy transition, sustainability, the defense sector and digital transformation.

This year's themes include Sweden's defense skills supply, AI-driven competitiveness, and how digital transformation impacts preparedness and innovation. Discussions also touch on energy transition, sustainable business models, and future health tech solutions.

All activities take place at Amici Belli, Strandgatan 11 in Visby.

EY seminar program during Almedalen Week 2026

Tuesday, June 23
07:45–08:30Can entrepreneurship solve both poverty and sustainability? 
08:45-10:00Four future scenarios for AI – what decisions do we need to make today? 
10:30–11:30Energy transition awaits – who dares to invest? 
15:00–16:00When AI determines the future, how will Sweden take the lead?  

Wednesday, June 24
07:45-09:00How to win the energy customer of the future 
09:30–10:30Winning in AI-powered retail – whatever the future 
11:00–12:00Do we have the ability to realize innovative healthcare technology solutions? 
15:00–16:00How do we secure competence and capacity in the defense sector in Sweden?  

Thursday, June 25
07:45–08:45How is sustainable business measured beyond growth? 
09:00–10:00How do we get tax rules that promote recycling and sustainability in the real estate industry? 
10:30–11:30Minimum Viable Sweden – what is our minimum level of crisis preparedness?