Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2024

Navigating the New Era

  • 5 september 2024
  • 08.30-17.00
  • Berns, Stockholm

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

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 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.

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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.

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Alexandra Stråberg, Länsförsäkringar

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.

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Micael Dahlen,
Professor of Wellbeing

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.

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Maria Dahlén,
Epiroc

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? 

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Henrik Kniberg,
Hups & Flitig.ai

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?

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Kim Gaba Jensen, TESLA

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?

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Jim Thulin, AAK

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?

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Vivienne Carney, AAK

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?

Read more

Conference moderator

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′

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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!

  • 5 september 2024
  • 08.30-17.00
  • BERNS, Stockholm
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What others thought about the event last year?

"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.

  • Näckströmsgatan 8
  • 111 47 Stockholm

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Agenda

Schedule for the day

We reserve the right to make changes to the agenda

08:30 - 09:30

Registration and breakfast

09:30 - 09:40

Welcome to Optilon Supply Chain Conference 2025!

09:40 -10:30
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Marcus Wandt, ESA

The Muninn mission to the ISS

10:30 -11:00

Coffee break

11:00 -11:10

Optilon Spotlight Moment #1

11:10 -11:40

Josefin Aspegren & Jonatan Westberg, Essve

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

11:40 -12:10

Madelén Frykman, Uddeholm

Sustainable steel through production optimization

12:10 -13:10

Lunch

13:10-13:20

Optilon Spotlight Moment #2

13:20 -14:05

Jan Blomgren, INBEx

Artificial intelligence & energy

14:05 -14:35

Coffee break

14:35 -14:45

Optilon Spotlight Moment #3

14:45 -15:15

Anders Björnsson & Simon Panai Ersbo, Alfa Laval

Pioneering positive impact

15:15 -15:25

Optilon Insights

15:25 -16:10

Frida Stranne, USA & Co

The United States beyond the headlines

16:10 -17:30

Meet and Greet

Speaker

Anders Björnsson, Alfa Laval

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About Anders Björnsson, Alfa Laval:

Anders is S&OP Manager in Business Unit Brazed- and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers at Alfa Laval, a role where he is responsible for the continuous adaptation and optimization of the global supply chain on the medium to long term. With over 20 years of experience in the company, in Sweden and abroad, he has in-depth knowledge about the end-to-end supply chain and the business challenges that needs to be managed.

About this keynote:

Pioneering Positive Impact

The journey of introducing Supply Chain Network Optimization at Alfa Laval.

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 requires companies to prepare for several what-if scenarios to support decision making and increase supply chain resilience.

In this keynote, Anders and Simon will share how Alfa Laval has introduced the methodology of Supply Chain Network Optimization in one of its business units, with experiences and learnings of the journey so far and ambitions for the future.

Speaker

Simon Panai Ersbo, Alfa Laval

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About Simon Panai Ersbo, Alfa Laval:

Simon works as a Supply Chain Network Analyst in Operations Development at Alfa Laval. He is responsible for developing optimization solutions supporting data-driven decision making throughout the company’s supply chain. He has previously worked with supply chain optimization and data analytics, both in industry and as a consultant.

About this keynote:

Pioneering Positive Impact

The journey of introducing Supply Chain Network Optimization at Alfa Laval.

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.

In this keynote, Anders and Simon will share how Alfa Laval has introduced the methodology of Supply Chain Network Optimization in one of its business units, with experiences and learnings of the journey so far and ambitions for the future.

Speaker

Marcus Wandt, ESA

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About Marcus Wandt, ESA:

Born in 1980 in Mora and grew up at Hammarö, Sweden, Marcus Wandt developed a passion for building, problem-solving, and aviation. He pursued a degree in electrical engineering while training as a military pilot, later becoming a test pilot and Head of Flight Operations at Saab Aeronautics.

In 2022, he was selected as one of ESA’s new astronaut candidates from over 22,500 applicants. On January 18, 2024, he launched on the ESA Muninn mission to the ISS. This made him Sweden’s second astronaut and part of a new era of European spaceflight.

Now back on Earth, Marcus continues to advocate for innovation, space exploration, and inspiring future generations to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

About this keynote:

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.

Marcus provides a firsthand account of life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the groundbreaking experiments he conducted, and the unique challenges of working in microgravity. Space exploration serves as the ultimate metaphor for an unpredictable and rapidly evolving world.

Speaker

Josefin Aspegren, Essve

About Josefin Aspegren, Essve:

Josefin Aspegren is Head of Nordic sales at ESSVE, one of Europe’s leading fastening companies. Prior to several roles within sales, Josefin was working in business development, marketing and as a supply chain consultant.

Through tighter collaboration, Josefin and Jonatan have played a big role in the change towards a new way of working at ESSVE.

About this keynote:

From silos to synergy: when sales and supply chain speaks 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.

It comes down to speaking the same language across functions and acting as one team, about anchoring results with top management and in the organization, rather than fine-tuning optimizations. Finally, it’s about actively working with KPIs that drive the company in the same direction, and help employees make the right prioritizations.

Speaker

Jonatan Westberg, Essve

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About Jonatan Westberg, Essve:

Jonatan Westberg knows everything worth knowing about ESSVE’s operations from many years within the company. He started as a business developer and later gained responsibility for Supply Chain Operations, including inventory optimization. 

Through tighter collaboration, Jonatan and Josefin have played a big role in the change towards a new way of working at ESSVE.

About this keynote:

From silos to synergy: when sales and supply chain speaks 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.

It comes down to speaking the same language across functions and acting as one team, about anchoring results with top management and in the organization, rather than fine-tuning optimizations. Finally, it’s about actively working with KPIs that drive the company in the same direction, and help employees make the right prioritizations.

Speaker

Madelén Frykman, Uddeholm

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About Madelén Frykman, Uddeholm:

Madelén is Head of Production Planning and part of the production leadership team at Uddeholm. With several years of experience in production and supply chain management from both the automotive and steel industries, Madelén brings a strong background in operational excellence and industrial transformation.

In recent years, she has been a driving force in the company’s digitalization journey and has led the implementation of advanced production planning systems to enable more efficient, flexible, and sustainable manufacturing. 

About this keynote:

Sustainable steel through production optimization

As global industries accelerate the shift toward sustainability, the ability to align operational efficiency with climate goals is becoming a key strategic differentiator. Uddeholm has produced sustainable tool steel for many years and remains firmly committed to driving the shift toward zero emissions. This transformation is driven by lean production principles and a commitment to Real Actions—concrete, measurable steps toward reducing environmental impact.

This presentation highlights how advanced production planning can support the transition to fossil-free steel by reducing energy consumption, improving resource utilization, and aligning production with the goals of a sustainable, effective, and customer-focused value chain.

Speaker

Frida Stranne

About Frida Stranne:

Associate Professor of Peace and Development Studies, Frida Stranne, is one of Sweden’s leading experts on U.S. politics and foreign policy. She is the author of The Superpower – What Every Swede Should Know About the United States (2020) and The Illusion of American Peace (2023).

Since 2003, she has lived and worked regularly in Washington, D.C., where she has built a strong professional network and served as a visiting scholar at American University.

Since 2012, she has been frequently consulted by Swedish media—for example, serving as TV4’s U.S. politics expert during the 2020 presidential election and as a columnist for Expressen between 2016 and 2021.

In 2024, she co-founded the podcast USA & Co with Taimaz Ghaffari, offering sharp and accessible analysis of U.S. developments for a broad audience.

She is also a frequently requested speaker, known for providing nuanced and engaging insights into U.S. domestic and foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and global security dynamics.

About this keynote:

The United States Beyond the Headlines – Inside the Fractures and Reorientation of a Changing Nation

While the media fixates on Donald Trump and political drama, significant shifts are taking place beneath the surface of American society and global influence. As internal tensions deepen and the country undergoes a strategic reorientation, the United States faces growing challenges – from rising global competitors and a shifting world order to domestic fragmentation and economic transformation.

In this keynote, Frida Stranne – Associate Professor of Peace and Development Studies and one of Sweden’s leading experts on U.S. foreign and security policy – offers an in-depth look at the forces reshaping America’s future and its global position. A timely and thought-provoking journey into the forces behind America’s evolving role in the world – and the consequences this holds for the international landscape.

Conference Moderator

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′

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