Stefan Widing and Sofia Sirvell discuss digital progress at Sandvik. They reflect on key topics shaping the future, from navigating geopolitical changes to the potential of AI and the growing importance of cybersecurity. They also highlight the digital growth of Sandvik, the need for upskilling, and how digitalization is closely tied to sustainability.

Bert-Thijs Theunissen from Seco, part of Sandvik, explains how shifting from traditional production to an autonomous setup, where machines, systems, and robots are digitally connected, is helping reduce waste, energy use, and manual work. The new setup, already in use as a proof of concept, is now scaling up the system to meet growing demand and lead the way in next-generation manufacturing.

Filip Ivarsson and William Smedberg discuss how AI can support the sustainability goals of Sandvik and why the greatest impact comes from applying it to what we already do best. They explain that most of the environmental footprint of Sandvik lies beyond our own operations, and that’s why using AI to improve efficiency, scale best practices, and optimize products can make a real difference.

In this session, William Smedberg and Monica Kullberg of Sandvik explore the capabilities and risks of generative AI, from mimicking voices and faces to faking messages. Learn how these developments affect trust, communication and security, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Tomislav Rogan from Edvirt, part of the Sandvik family, shows how virtual reality is changing the way we train people in mining and tunneling. He explains how VR simulators can make training safer, more cost-effective, and help set new standards; from spraying concrete and sealing rock to assembling complex equipment.

Pär Sikö from Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions explores the challenges of “data hoarding” or collecting large amounts of data without a clear plan for how to use it. He shares how teams can move from simply storing data to using it in ways that reduce costs, cut complexity, and bring real value to customers.

Mattias Folke from Group IT shares how Sandvik is building a stronger developer experience to support innovation across the company. He explains why a great developer experience is key to staying competitive, and how sharing tools, knowledge and smarter ways of working can help teams build better solutions faster, while keeping the freedom to work in their own way.