Perspectives & Pizza

Step into a new perspective and explore how AI shapes everyday life, work, and society. Immerse yourself in scenarios, test ideas, challenge assumptions, and discover viewpoints you hadn't considered – while grabbing a slice of pizza.

No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and an open mind. The perfect warm-up for the KVIT conference the following day!

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Franziska Babel

The talk will look into what Human-AI Relationships, be it as companion, friend or romantic partner, reveal about cognitive processes such as anthropomorphism, attachment and addiction but also what benefit the users can draw from such interactions, for instance with Replika.

Dr. Franziska Babel is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science at the Information and Computer Science Department in Linköping, Sweden. She has a background in Engineering Psychology, Human Factors and user-centred design including cognitive science and social psychology. Her research interests cover techno-psychological processes such as social decision-making, power dynamics, persuasion and conflicts in human-agent interactions.

Ola Leifler

Ola's work centers on understanding the narratives we orient around, and promoting deeper conversations about technology and change. His perspective is captured by a paraphrase from philosopher Daniel Schmachtenberger: "A society with exponential tech generating existential risks during rivalrous (win-lose) games self-terminates."

This framing shapes how he orients in the context of AI and why he is drawn to the stories we tell about tech, progress, and societal transformations. With one orientation, one might ask "how to best use the new tech?" – but in the context of cars, we no longer ask that question. Instead, we wish to constrain or minimize harm from them. Which narratives warrant a particular attitude towards AI?

Nicholas Fernholm

Nicholas Fernholm is an AI innovator, change leader, and award-winning international keynote speaker focused on how technology and AI can help leaders and organizations navigate and stay ahead in a world of rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty.

Nicholas speaks globally on AI strategy, digital leadership and technology-driven change, and is the founder of GenericInsight.ai and Senior Advisor at ClimateTrackerInitiative. He has been named Excellent Speaker 2024, was nominated for Speaker of the Year 2022, and is the author of Handbook of Unpredictability as well as Sweden's first AI-written book, Triss Traktor.

Nicholas' talks are characterized by practical insights as well as entertaining and inspiring examples.

Eirik Norman Hansen

Eirik Norman Hansen is a leading futurist and technology optimist, recognized for his insightful keynote speeches on societal trends, technology, and digital transformation. With a strong background as a business economist, a master's degree in technology management, and more than 20 years of leadership experience, Eirik highlights the significance of technological innovations such as artificial intelligence, extended reality (XR/VR), robotics, and digitalization. He is particularly focused on what these developments mean for people, organizations, and society — and how they will impact your specific industry. Eirik has been named Speaker of the Year in 2018 and, with continuous nominations since, his ability to make complex topics engaging and accessible is both highly sought after and widely recognized. Through his role as a lecturer at Kristiania University College and as the author of When Law Meets AI, Eirik continues to inspire and guide organizations in Norway and internationally on how to navigate the digital age.

My talk: Beyond the obvious

We are living in a moment where technological and scientific progress is advancing at a pace and scale humanity has never experienced before. Our capacity to create, connect, and transform is expanding rapidly—but what does this truly mean for how we live, work, and shape the world ahead?

This session takes us into the frontier of technological evolution, exploring how emerging technologies are redefining human potential and reshaping society in real time. Looking beyond today, we will examine the capabilities, mindsets, and skills that will be critical as we navigate an increasingly intelligent, automated, and interconnected future.

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