How can reuse become both profitable and sustainable? What role can social robots play in the services and welfare systems of the future? How do we address challenges in working life, health, digitalisation and the climate transition? These questions are at the heart of Value-Creating Conversations – a seminar series created by CTF in collaboration with The Hamrin Foundation.
“Research creates real value only when it benefits society. Through Value-Creating Conversations, we share research-based knowledge beyond academia while also gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in practice. It is a fantastic combination where research takes its place where it is needed most,” says Professor Per Kristensson, Director of CTF.
The seminar series has offered a new way of strengthening dialogue between academia, industry and the public sector, providing fresh perspectives on how current issues and complex societal challenges can be addressed.
“We are extremely pleased with this research collaboration. Building bridges between scientific research and those who will apply it is part of the Hamrin Foundation’s mission,” says Hanna Ståhl, CEO of the Hamrin Foundation.
In Value-Creating Conversations, researchers and practitioners have come together in twelve discussions to share their perspectives on some of the most pressing issues of our time. Throughout the series, themes such as reuse in retail, idea management and working life, social robots and welfare technology, sustainable food, behavioural change, urban electrification, sustainable consumption solutions, data-driven service innovation, digitalisation, innovation and servitisation have been highlighted and discussed.
"The seminar series has strengthened CTF’s role as a bridge between research and society, contributing to knowledge dissemination, new partnerships and practical innovation." Concludes Per Kristensson.
• Watch all episodes in the seminar series: https://www.kau.se/ctf/vardeskapande-samtal
