WISE Networking Days is a key national meeting place where industry, academia and innovation actors come together to accelerate the sustainable transition through materials science and technology.
The event creates a unique platform for companies to engage directly with the WISE research community — including leading researchers, PhD students, postdocs from across Sweden.
By participating in the Industry Exhibition, companies have the opportunity to:
- Showcase industrial research and your recruitment needs as a career path
- Connect with a highly relevant research environment to discuss industrial challenges
- Contribute to shaping future partnerships within sustainable materials
Networking Days is more than a conference — it is a strategic arena for building long-term collaboration between research and industry, and for turning scientific advances into real-world impact.
Following the highly successful Networking Day in Norrköping in 2025, we now look forward to welcoming industry partners to Gothenburg in 2026.
Dates: 23–24 November 2026
Time: The event will begin at 10:00 on 23 November and conclude with a networking dinner in the evening. On 24 November, the programme starts at 09:00 and will end at approximately 13:00, followed by lunch.
Location: NÄST Innovation Destination Torslanda
Format: Industry exhibition, networking, and company pitches
Booth spaces: Limited availability
Registration: Open now
Why participate as an exhibitor?
As an exhibitor, your organisation will have the opportunity to:
- Present your company, technologies and collaboration interests
- Meet leading researchers within the WISE community
- Connect with future talents (PhD students and postdocs)
- Strengthen academia–industry interaction and long-term partnerships
Industry representatives are invited to showcase their organisation with booth space in the main networking area.
Key topics and questions will be discussed and highlighted, including:
- How do we successfully accelerate uptake of research results in Swedish companies and society?
- How do we further strengthen academia–industry collaboration?
- The transition to a sustainable society requires new skills – how can we connect with future talent and recruitment opportunities?
Extra visibility opportunity – Company pitches
In addition to the exhibition area, a limited number of industry participants will be offered the opportunity to give a short pitch on stage for extra visibility (first come, first served).
You may indicate your interest in the expression of interest form.
Invite colleagues to exhibit
To strengthen industry–academia collaboration, we encourage you to share this invitation internally with colleagues or other organisations who may be interested in exhibiting.
The Industry Exhibition flyer can be downloaded and shared here:
Highlights from Networking Day 2025 (Norrköping)
A few snapshots from last year’s successful event – we look forward to welcoming you in Gothenburg 2026.
Contact us
We warmly welcome industry partners to WISE Networking Day 2026. If you have any questions regarding participation, exhibition opportunities or the event in general, please feel free to reach out to us.
Jennie Jordenlöv
Event Coordinator
jennie.jordenlov@liu.se
Magnus Svensson
WIRA Director
magnus.a.svensson@liu.se
