An evening to celebrate the art of engineering sciences

During IVA's 104th Annual Meeting, more than 600 guests gathered in Stockholm's city hall to celebrate the art of engineering sciences. We welcomed new fellows, awarded gold medals and listened to the President's address Progress in Research and Technology.

IVA's privacy policy

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Resource Effectiveness – Circular Economy. Subproject: Mobility

Resource use is an existential issue that impacts the climate and biodiversity. We therefore need to avoid unnecessary transport, coordinate necessary transport and increase capacity utilisation and utilisation rates to achieve a climate efficient and resource-effective society. Data sharing is of key importance.

Resource-effective and circular plastics flows – The role of Plastic in a circular society

From waste to resource-efficient material. IVA’s report presents proposals for how plastic as a material can be produced, used and recycled in a more circular way.

Opportunities with Sweden’s EU presidency in 2023

10 recommendations to the Swedish Government. IVA will endeavour to ensure that Sweden’s presidency promotes a forward-looking and engaging debate about how Sweden can position itself earlier and more prominently in EU contexts. We see significant opportunities for Sweden to play a more central role as an initiative-taker within the EU.

Newsroom

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) gathers competence and experience from approximately 1,300 elected academy fellows and 250 companies. IVA's press officer will gladly help you as a journalist to find the right person and information about IVA's various activities.

The Two As in STEAM

A vision of art, design and the humanities as the Nordic region’s next competitive advantage. Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 - by IVA Fellows Martin Nilsson Jacobi and Anna Valtonen.

Security in a Changing World

How can we foster hope and confidence in Sweden and our future, despite living in uncertain times marked by major and rapid changes? Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 - by Jens Henriksson, Fellow of IVA, Division of Economics.

Vision Reports

One of the core pillars of the work within Swedish Futures will result in a number of overarching vision reports, in which we will present shared views of megatrends and challenges, but above all formulate shared goals and directions for Sweden in key areas.

Essays

How can a small nation like Sweden assert itself in a future shaped by ultrafast technological development, an accelerating climate crisis, and geopolitical tensions? Meeting the necessary systemic transformations requires the ability to imagine a desirable future — and the strength and courage to act in order to reach it. This collection presents essays by some of Sweden’s leading thinkers on the challenges, opportunities, and choices that may prove decisive for our future prosperity, our democracy, and our security.

Security, Defence and Preparedness

How do we equip Sweden and build capacity for crisis and war? Thematic in-depth study within the framework of the vision project Swedish Futures, which addresses issues linked to dual use, defence innovation, resilient digital infrastructure and supply.

Visualization

One of the core pillars of the work within the vision project Swedish Futures is to develop a data infrastructure that enables the visualization of Sweden's strengths and weaknesses in terms of technology and innovation based on available data sources.

A Shared Vision of the Future

How can conflicting forces and interests be reconciled - and how can we chart a course toward a rational and secure society? Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 by Professor Mats Benner, Lund University and Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger, President of IVA.

IVA’s Business Executives Council

The Business Executives Council roots IVA in the business community, making it an essential part of the Academy. The members make a strong contribution to the work of the Academy, and have considerable scope to influence issues in areas such as business, education and research policy.

About IVA

IVA has approximately 1,300 elected Swedish and international Fellows, along with 250 member companies on the Business Executives Council. We bring together leading engineers, economists, researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders in business and the public sector, who contribute generously to IVA’s operations through their intellectual capital and their engagement. IVA’s patron is HM The King.

The Academy’s Divisions

IVA’s approximately 1,000 Swedish Fellows are divided into 12 Divisions. The Divisions monitor and work on current issues in their specific fields, not least by organising seminars and other activities.

Interested in the Business Executives Council?

Being a member of the Business Executives Council puts you at the heart of IVA’s network which, in addition to around 250 company representatives at executive level, comprises close to 1,300 Swedish and international Fellows of IVA.

IVA’s Student Council

The Student Council is a meeting place for socially engaged engineering and economics students who want to help develop ideas for Sweden’s future, by taking part in IVA’s discussions and work.

Global Foresight in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Seminar: OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025