SWEDISH MANUFACTURING
CONFERENCE
Södertälje | May 20-21 2026
Welcome to Sweden's largest meeting place for the manufacturing industry!
Swedish Manufacturing Conference brings together industry, academia, and institutes to share experiences, explore new opportunities, and build collaborations that strengthen the manufacturing industry's competitiveness.
Take part of the latest research results from projects that address the main challenges the manufacturing industry face, how to strengthen competitiveness and build resilience while reaching climate neutrality.
With a focus on sustainable and future-proof production, the two-day conference offers inspiration, knowledge exchange, and concrete examples of industry-relevant project results and their impact. Here, business and research interact to find solutions that accelerate the transition to a more competitive and resource-efficient manufacturing sector.
Join us in Södertälje 20-21 May for this year’s edition of The Swedish Manufacturing Conference with the theme building a resilient and competitive manufacturing industry.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Swedish Manufacturing R&D Clusters & Net Zero Industry
SPEAKERS
To be announced
TICKETS
During a limited time, we offer early bird-tickets with a discounted price. The price is valid until March 16th so make sure to secure your ticket in time!
One day
Early bird: 1 875 SEK
Full price: 2 500 SEK (From March 17th)
Both days*
Early bird: 3 750 SEK
Full price: 5 000 SEK (From March 17th)
The dinner on May 20th is included regardless of what day you book the conference.
*Accomodation is not included, read more under "Location & Stay"
All prices are excluding VAT.
The Swedish Manufacturing Conference, formerly the R&D Cluster Conference
This conference, by many known as the Cluster Conference or the R&D Cluster Conference, made its first change towards a new name in 2025. From this year on, our new direction forward is highlighted by changing the name to the Swedish Manufacturing Conference.
Just like previous editions, the Swedish Manufacturing Conference is an arena for inspiration and networking with the aim of strengthening the Swedish manufacturing industry and cooperation between business and research and research organisations.
Why a new name?
Since 2009, the Swedish Manufacturing R&D Clusters have, organized, developed and renewed the conference to offer the most relevant meeting spot for the industry and academia.
Since 2025, the conference is organized together with Net Zero Industry. The joint arrangement is an opportunity for us to highlight even more important and relevant perspectives for the manufacturing industry. Our goal is to be at the forefront, and we believe that this change is in line with what we want to offer the industry moving forward.
The Swedish Manufacturing Conference is organized by The Swedish Manufacturing R&D Clusters and Net Zero Industry in collaboration with Scania, Volvo Cars, Volvo AB, and FKG.
Contact
| Question regarding your registration | Question regarding the conference |
| Charlotte Lycked | Emma Mattisson |
| charlotte.lycked@ri.se | emma.mattisson@ri.se |
