Business as Unusual

In a world where unpredictability has become the norm, the ability to adapt is no longer optional—it’s essential. From global disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical crises to rapid technological advancements, the pace of change is accelerating, challenging businesses to rethink how they operate.

The supply chain is at the heart of this transformation. Success lies in building supply chains that are not only resilient and agile but also capable of turning challenges into opportunities. It’s about being proactive in preparation, reactive in response, and strategic in decision-making to maintain a competitive edge.

Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2025! Explore how leading organizations embrace the unexpected, discover innovative solutions, and gain insights from industry experts to thrive in a world of “Business as Unusual.”

This year, we are also proudly turning 20, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!

Watch the highlights from 2024

Why Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2025?

Knowledge & insights

Take part in trends and insights from industry profiles, experts and leaders. Get answers and solutions to problems. Numerous sessions for supply chain professionals and leaders about the industry’s challenges and opportunities.

Inspiration

What are the current challenges and possibilities out there? What are other companies doing? What lessons have they learned? What can we achieve together? Let yourself be inspired!

Networking

Meet all the supply chain professionals and leaders in one place. Broaden your network, broaden your horizons and initiate future business. At the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2025, we want to bring people together to contribute to the development of a highly important and successful supply chain industry.

Optilon 20 years!

We are celebrating two decades of supply chain impact!

2025 marks 20 years since Optilon was founded. Over the past two decades, we’ve helped organizations across the Nordics transform their supply chains and navigate an ever-changing world. Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2025—not only to explore the future of supply chains, but also to celebrate our journey so far!

Meet our 2025 speakers.

Marcus Wandt,
ESA

The Muninn mission to the ISS

Join astronaut Marcus Wandt on an extraordinary journey beyond Earth as he shares his experience from the Muninn mission. Selected from over 22,500 applicants, Marcus completed one of the fastest astronaut training programs in history—going from test pilot to Sweden’s second astronaut in just eight months.

In this keynote, Marcus will provide a firsthand account of life aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

From silos to synergy: when sales and supply chain speak the same language

In this keynote, Jonatan and Josefin will discuss how ESSVE has moved away from selling as much as possible on one hand and keeping low inventory on the other, towards making balanced, data-driven management decisions that maximize the company’s return on investment.

From silos to synergy: when sales and supply chain speak the same language

In this keynote, Josefin and Jonatan will discuss how ESSVE has moved away from selling as much as possible on one hand and keeping low inventory on the other, towards making balanced, data-driven management decisions that maximize the company’s return on investment.

Artificial intelligence
and energy

Will the AI expansion consume more electricity than it saves? Can we reduce our dependence of fossil fuels using AI, or will the consumption increase? Is it possible to excel in the AI revolution if solar and wind power provide the needed electricity? Are politicians aware of the disruptive potential of AI in the energy sector?

In this keynote, Jan will talk about these critical questions and explore what they mean for the future of energy and technology.

Pioneering Positive Impact

In a business environment of macroeconomic uncertainty, supply chain complexity and growth in new technologies, it can be challenging for any organization to strike the right balance between service offerings, operating costs, and capital employed. Uncertainty in the market and risk of disruptions require companies to prepare for several what-if scenarios to support decision making and increase supply chain resilience.

Pioneering Positive Impact

Sustainable steel through production optimization

As global industries embrace sustainability, aligning operational efficiency with climate goals is now a key differentiator. This keynote shows how advanced production planning supports the shift to fossil-free steel by cutting energy use, optimizing resources, and building a sustainable, customer-focused value chain.

The United States Beyond the Headlines

What lies beyond the headlines about Trump and political drama? In this keynote, Frida Stranne – Associate Professor and leading U.S. policy expert – explores the deeper shifts reshaping America: rising internal tensions, strategic reorientation, and a declining global dominance. A sharp and timely reflection on the forces driving the United States into an uncertain future – and what this means for the world.

Sabinije von Gaffke

Praised and awarded Communications Catalyst, Moderator, Speaker, TV Host, Impact Diplomat and Entrepreneur.

Head of Sustainability and Global Partnerships at Planet IX/Nibiru Studios & The Planet Nine Foundation.

Founder of IMPACTFULNESS Ventures.
TV Host of global talk show: ‘It’s TIME’
Alumnus of Singularity University ‘Executive Leadership’ 2019. Winner of category ‘TV Host of the Year 2022′

Business as Unusual

Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2025! Learn from experts, supply chain leaders, and discover innovative solutions to help you stay ahead of the game!

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What others said about the event

"You're often just involved in the daily work, but this is a nice opportunity to get a bit of a distance and see what other people in the industry have been doing. Peering into the future to be mentally prepared!"

Jan van Eimern
Daniel Wellington

"I really liked the range of the speakers. It's been practical issues and examples how to solve them, to interesting inputs from a theoretical point of view. A wide variety of topics!”

Klas Sjöberg
Proxio Systems

"What I enjoyed the most was getting more perspective. We are very in to supply chain every day, but it's still good to hear other people's thoughts and talk to different people."

Linda Nodén
Stora Enso

"Good speakers and very inspiring to listen to what other companies has achieved and accomplished in this area!"

Ulf Andersson
SKF Group

"I'm very impressed by the audience and specially the speakers. It's a very joyful event. They show that supply chain planning isn't boring anymore - it's interesting!"

Michael Haiber
ToolsGroup

"I think it was super exiting that we covered the entire supply chain. It was also very good diverse presentations. I liked it a lot!"

Christoph Stalder
IKEA

See you at BERNS, Stockholm

This year, the Optilon Supply Chain Conference will be held at BERNS, an distinctive blend of historical setting and contemporary space, creating a unique atmosphere.

Navigating the New Era

Understanding the current changes in the world, how they affect our businesses, and the critical role the supply chain plays, is crucial to navigate the future and maintain competitiveness in the market.

The supply chain landscape has changed. Remaining stagnant is not an option. Instead, embracing a forward-leaning approach is essential for adaptation and success. The goal is to create supply chains that are resilient, adaptable, and sustainable, capable of weathering the storms of an increasingly turbulent world.

Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2024! Learn from experts, supply chain leaders, and discover innovative solutions to help you stay ahead of the game!

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Watch the highlights from 2023

Why Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2024?

Knowledge & insights

Inspiration

What are the current challenges and possibilities out there? What are other companies doing? What lessons have they learned? What can we achieve together? Let yourself be inspired!

Networking

Meet all the supply chain professionals and leaders in one place. Broaden your network, broaden your horizons and initiate future business. At the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2024, we want to bring people together to contribute to the development of a highly important and successful supply chain industry.

Meet our 2024 speakers.

Hagen von Petersdorff, IKEA

Optimal Efficiency: The Power of Supply Chain Modeling Platforms

As advanced analytics capabilities become more accessible, businesses are compelled to integrate these tools to stay competitive and succeed. This presentation explores the transformative journey of integrating data science into supply chain operations, a strategic move that many companies, including IKEA, are making by transitioning key analytics roles in-house.

Outsight
for Insight

Regardless of the field one works in, the global perspective is business-critical: Keep an eye outward to be able to act inward. Considering the increasingly changing world and the more vulnerable geopolitical situation, it is even more important to stay abreast of what is happening.

A small talk
on happiness

How happy are you, really? And how can you get more out of life, your relationship or your career? All the little things that affect how we think, feel and perform have been shown to affect our happiness – and our ability to be creative.

Dare to prepare

In this keynote Maria and Ingela will share experiences and insights related to the Supply chain disruptions that Epiroc have faced during the past years, starting with the pandemic. We will constantly be exposed to and challenged with new Supply chain disruptions, and the complexity will most probably accelerate.

The question is – can we actually plan and prepare for future disruptions?

Generative Ai in a Nutshell

Generative AI is progressing at a mind-boggling pace right now, and it is hard to keep up. In this talk we’ll go beyond the hype and look at what is going on. What is this technology all about, and what are the practical implications? How can I as an individual or we as a company stay relevant in the Age of AI?

Accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg is Tesla’s first manufacturing location in Europe and our most advanced, sustainable and efficient facility yet. The factory was constructed in record time and 1 year after delivering the first vehicles to customers, Giga Berlin hits 5000 Model Y/week.

How does Tesla innovate the industry, manufacturing and a modern car ownership?

Deep Diving - Empowering an aligned and de-centralized organization to unlock business opportunities

In a world where food safety and contaminent control are more in focus than ever before and working in a company where the ambition is to be co-development partner with our customers, how can we minimise the disruptive impact this could have on our operations and supply chains?

Deep Diving - Empowering an aligned and de-centralized organization to unlock business opportunities

Sabinije von Gaffke

Praised and awarded Communications Catalyst, Moderator, Speaker, TV Host, Impact Diplomat and Entrepreneur.

Head of Sustainability and Global Partnerships at Planet IX/Nibiru Studios & The Planet Nine Foundation.

Founder of IMPACTFULNESS Ventures.
TV Host of global talk show: ‘It’s TIME’
Alumnus of Singularity University ‘Executive Leadership’ 2019. Winner of category ‘TV Host of the Year 2022′

Navigating the New Era

Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2024! Learn from experts, supply chain leaders, and discover innovative solutions to help you stay ahead of the game!

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Event has started!

What others thought about the event last year?

Jan van Eimern
Daniel Wellington

"I really liked the range of the speakers. It's been practical issues and examples how to solve them, to interesting inputs from a theoretical point of view. A wide variety of topics!”

Klas Sjöberg
Proxio Systems

"What I enjoyed the most was getting more perspective. We are very in to supply chain every day, but it's still good to hear other people's thoughts and talk to different people."

Linda Nodén
Stora Enso

"Good speakers and very inspiring to listen to what other companies has achieved and accomplished in this area!"

Ulf Andersson
SKF Group

"I'm very impressed by the audience and specially the speakers. It's a very joyful event. They show that supply chain planning isn't boring anymore - it's interesting!"

Michael Haiber
ToolsGroup

"I think it was super exiting that we covered the entire supply chain. It was also very good diverse presentations. I liked it a lot!"

Christoph Stalder
IKEA

See you at BERNS, Stockholm

This year, the Optilon Supply Chain Conference will be held at BERNS, an distinctive blend of historical setting and contemporary space, creating a unique atmosphere.

From Boring to Boardroom

Supply chain has always been a crucial aspect of business operations, but recent global events have highlighted just how critical it truly is.

It’s safe to say that supply chain has shifted from being a boring issue to become frequently discussed in the boardrooms. And as companies face new and complex challenges, supply chain professionals and leaders are being called upon to find innovative solutions and ensure the efficient flow of goods and services.

Companies that see and make good use of the opportunities presented in this new supply chain era can achieve significant competitive advantages now and in the future.

Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2023! Learn from experts, supply chain leaders, and discover innovative solutions to help you stay ahead of the game!

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Why Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2023?

Knowledge & insights

Inspiration

What are the current challenges and possibilities out there? What are other companies doing? What lessons have they learned? What can we achieve together? Let yourself be inspired!

Networking

Meet all the supply chain professionals and leaders in one place. Broaden your network, broaden your horizons and initiate future business. At the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2023, we want to bring people together to contribute to the development of a highly important and successful supply chain industry.

Meet our 2023 speakers.

Christina Boutrup

THE CHINA FACTOR – HOW CHINA SHAPES THE FUTURE OF TRADE

How should European companies navigate this uncertainty and what are the most important trends to be aware of?

Building the supply chains of tomorrow

Keys and insights on how to build brave, innovative, and competitive firms, where supply chain management is at center.

How Supply Chain Analytics create clarity and E2E optimization

Learn from H&M’s approach and discover how to create clarity and optimize end-to-end operations amidst increasing complexity.

Machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Robotics: hopes and challenges for the future

AI, robotics, and machine learning are revolutionizing every industry and affecting our daily lives. Explore the current state of these technologies, their impact on society, and ethical concerns surrounding their use.

Powerfoyle - Doing what has never been done before

As we enter an era of heightened environmental awareness, the need for sustainable, innovative solutions has never been greater.

How to drive and challenge a Global Traditional company in Supply Chain innovation

In this keynote Patrik speaks about the exciting supply chain development projects done at Stora Enso and how he goes about delivering results that constantly exceed expectations.

Panel Discussion: Supply Chain – From Boring to Boardroom

How has the interest increased from the top management and board level, when it comes to supply chain over the last years? Which lessons have the last years brought us? What kind of consistent changes have been made in businesses to meet the new needs?

Panel Discussion: Supply Chain – From Boring to Boardroom

Sabinije von Gaffke

Praised and awarded Communications Catalyst, Moderator, Speaker, TV Host, Impact Diplomat and Entrepreneur.

Head of Sustainability and Global Partnerships at Planet IX/Nibiru Studios & The Planet Nine Foundation.

Founder of IMPACTFULNESS Ventures.
TV Host of global talk show: ‘It’s TIME’
Alumnus of Singularity University ‘Executive Leadership’ 2019.
Winner of category ‘TV Host of the Year 2022′

From Boring to Boardroom

Join us at the Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2023! Learn from experts, supply chain leaders, and discover innovative solutions to help you stay ahead of the game!