Wednesday 10th September 2025 | STUDIO Malmö

Wednesday 10th September 2025 | STUDIO Malmö

Wednesday 10th September 2025 | STUDIO Malmö

Wednesday 10th September 2025
STUDIO Malmö

Connecting the Nordic and Baltic EdTech Ecosystem

The Nordic EdTech Summit 2025 brings together the brightest minds shaping the future of learning in our region. With just 200 seats available, this unique event in Malmö offers unparalleled networking, game-changing insights and the chance to help drive our ecosystem forward. Secure your spot today!

LET'S GET TOGETHER

LET'S GET TOGETHER

LET'S GET TOGETHER

LET'S GET TOGETHER

The Nordic EdTech Summit 2025 will again be the key gathering point for the EdTech community in northern Europe.

Developed and delivered by Nordic EdTech News and WDO, it is designed to spark collaboration, drive innovation and unlock profitable growth. This year’s event will once again focus on helping you learn from and collaborate with Nordic EdTech leaders. They will be sharing their insights, experiences and strategies for growth. 

We’ve listened to your feedback and have developed a Summit programme that offers invaluable insights, time for reflection and expanded networking opportunities. Keep an eye on this page and LinkedIn for programme updates!

We look forward to seeing you in Malmö!

The Nordic EdTech Summit 2025 will again be the key gathering point for the EdTech community in northern Europe.

Developed and delivered by Nordic EdTech News and WDO, it is designed to spark collaboration, drive innovation and unlock profitable growth. This year’s event will once again focus on helping you learn from and collaborate with Nordic EdTech leaders. They will be sharing their insights, experiences and strategies for growth. 

We’ve listened to your feedback and have developed a Summit programme that offers invaluable insights, time for reflection and expanded networking opportunities. Keep an eye on this page and LinkedIn for programme updates!

We look forward to seeing you in Malmö!

"What a breath of fresh air this event has been. Honest, grounded and motivational knowledge sharing from some of the best in the industry."

"What a breath of fresh air this event has been. Honest, grounded and motivational knowledge sharing from some of the best in the industry."

Mathieu Skulason

CEO and Co-Founder Evolytes

Mathieu Skulason

CEO and Co-Founder Evolytes

THE PROGRAMME

THE PROGRAMME

The 2025 Nordic EdTech Summit will take place at STUDIO Malmö, which provides an inspiring setting for delegates to connect, collaborate and grow.

The full programme will be in English.

TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER

19.00 Networking drinks

at Laziza Dockan, Hallenborgs gata 19, Malmö

WEDNESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

This packed programme brings together industry leaders, innovators and investors for a dynamic mix of expert panels, keynote speakers and networking opportunities.

This packed programme brings together industry leaders, innovators and investors for a dynamic mix of expert panels, keynote speakers and networking opportunities.

08.00 Coffee and registration

08.30 Welcome to the Summit

Jonathan Viner (Event organiser and moderator)

08.50 Keynote

How Magma Math Is going global

Henrik Appert, CEO, Magma Math

09.10 KEYNOTE

Five key principles for building impactful EdTech

Anne Lise Waal, EVP Strategy, Insights & Technology, Cappelen Damm

09.40 Expert panel discussions

These vertical sessions will look at the key challenges and opportunities in the main EdTech sectors.

PANEL 1

K12

Chair: Anders Peter Nielsen

Educational Maverick at Undervisning og formidling

Malte von Sehested

Vice principal, Langebjergskolen in Fredensborg

Marjo Kenttälä

Project Manager at EdTech Testbed Helsinki

Stefan Lindskog

Head of digital transformation, Department of Education, Växjö Municipality

PANEL 2

HIGHER EDUCATION

Chair: Peter Mandalh

CEO at Skellefteå Universities Alliance

Marko Lukic

AI lead at UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Pekka Koponen

Chair at HigherEd Hub Finland

Rachel Forsyth

Senior Educational Developer at Lund University

PANEL 3

CORPORATE LEARNING

Chair: Anna Carlsson

HR Tech analyst at HR Digi

Lucian Cosinschi

Learning Experience & Business Strategy Partner

Rebecka Thulin

L+D Specialist, Handelsbanken Group and Board member, Swedish Learning Association

10.15 COFFEE BREAK and fika

11.00 Expert panel discussions

PANEL 4

PUBLISHING PANEL

Explore the hottest trends shaping the publishing landscape including the impact of government policies, student data and evolving pay-per-use models

Chair: Eirik Wahlstrøm

CEO at Ludenso

Åsa Steholt Vernerson

CEO at Gleerups Utbildning

Karin Wikstrøm

Head of Sales at Gyldendal Undervisning

Kim Bjørn Tiedemann

Director of Technology and Development at Lindhardt og Ringhof Uddannelse

PANEL 5

IMPACT PANEL

Discover why evidence is becoming a game-changer in EdTech procurement—how it builds trust, supports decision-making and helps customers invest with confidence.

Chair: Beth Havinga

Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Babar Baig

CEO & Co founder at WriteReader

Eivind Flobak

Product Owner, itslearning

Parker Van Nostrand

Project Director, Product Certifications at Digital Promise

Trond Ingebretsen

Chairman at the International Centre for EdTech Impact

PANEL 6

INVESTMENT PANEL

Chair: Rhys Spence

Head of Platform & Research, Brighteye Ventures

Helen Agering

Partner, Spintop Ventures

Laura Koponen

Vice-Chairman of the Board at Infinit Capital

Nora Bavey

General Partner, Unconventional Ventures

11.40 FIRESIDE CHAT

Speakers to be confirmed

12.15 Lunch and unconference networking sessions

13.40 Expert panel discussions

PANEL 7

AI IN EDUCATION

Exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption in EdTech, from practical implementation to ethical considerations.

Chair: Jonathan Viner

Publisher, Nordic EdTech News

Jussi Kajala

CEO at 3DBear

Kate Hake, Ph.D

Senior Product Manager - AI Labs, Learnosity

Kristina Jonkuvienė

Co-founder at EditAI

Oleg Sokolov

Senior Director of Data and AI, 

Sanoma Learning

PANEL 8

EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY

Insights on scaling into new markets, overcoming barriers and unlocking global growth opportunities

Chair: Jenny Strömberg

Export Business Advisor, Business Sweden

Oliver Lundgren

CEO, Skolon

Tiffany Law

COO, Institute for

Education Innovation

PANEL 9

BUILDING THE NORDIC EDTECH ECOSYSTEM

How can we strengthen collaboration, navigate policy shifts and make the most of our strengths to drive forward?

Chair: Beth Havinga

Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Fredrik Syversen

Director Strategy and Business Development, IKT Norge

Jannie Jeppesen

CEO at Swedish Edtech Industry

Kurt Gammelgaard Nielsen

CEO at EdTech Denmark

Niko Lindholm

Edtech Innovation Lead at Helsinki Education Hub

14.15 VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Launch of the 2025 Nordic Baltic EdTech 50

Launch of the 2025 Nordic Baltic EdTech 50

Maria Spies

Co-Founder at HolonIQ & Chief Innovation Officer at QS

14.45 COFFEE BREAK AND FIKA

15.40 KEYNOTE

Equipping Estonian schools with ethical and effective AI tools

Equipping Estonian schools with ethical
and effective AI tools

Equipping Estonian schools with ethical and effective AI tools

Märt Lume

Head of Product, AI Leap

16.00 KEYNOTE

How EF IS BUILDING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

How EF IS BUILDING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

Lee Schuneman

Chief Product Officer & President at EF Efekta

16.20 CLOSING REMARKS

Jonathan Viner

16.45 - 17.45 OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT

How to build your business in the US

How to build your
business in the US

The road map from your first district partnership to a thriving coast-to-coast business.

Tiffany Law

COO, Institute for

Education Innovation

Henrik Appert

Founder/CEO of Magma Math

Sari Hurme-Mehtälä

Founder/CEO of Kide Science

18.00 DRINKS AND Dinner

at Laziza Dockan, Hallenborgs gata 19

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Curated by Jonathan Viner, publisher of Nordic EdTech News, the programme features speakers who represent the very best of Nordic and Baltic EdTech. Our speakers are also attendees at the event, so you’ll have time to chat and network with them. We’ll also make connections during the workshop and roundtable sessions. 

We’ll announce more speakers and confirm the final programme over the coming weeks.

Curated by Jonathan Viner, publisher of Nordic EdTech News, the programme features speakers who represent the very best of Nordic and Baltic EdTech. Our speakers are also attendees at the event, so you’ll have time to chat and network with them. We’ll also make connections during the workshop and roundtable sessions. 

We’ll announce more speakers and confirm the final programme over the coming weeks.

Henrik Appert

CEO & Founder, Magma Math

Henrik Appert

CEO & Founder, Magma Math

Henrik Appert

CEO & Founder, Magma Math

Märt Lume

Head of Product, AI Leap

Märt Lume

Head of Product, AI Leap

Märt Lume

Head of Product, AI Leap

Åsa Steholt Vernerson

CEO, Gleerups Utbildning

Åsa Steholt Vernerson

CEO, Gleerups Utbildning

Åsa Steholt Vernerson

CEO, Gleerups Utbildning

Anders Peter Nielsen

Educational Maverick, Undervisning og formidling

Anders Peter Nielsen

Educational Maverick, Undervisning og formidling

Anders Peter Nielsen

Educational Maverick, Undervisning og formidling

Eirik Wahlstrøm

CEO, Ludenso

Eirik Wahlstrøm

CEO, Ludenso

Eirik Wahlstrøm

CEO, Ludenso

Jannie Jeppesen

CEO, Swedish Edtech Industry

Jannie Jeppesen

CEO, Swedish Edtech Industry

Jannie Jeppesen

CEO, Swedish Edtech Industry

Jenny Strömberg

Export Business Advisor, Business Sweden

Jenny Strömberg

Export Business Advisor, Business Sweden

Jenny Strömberg

Export Business Advisor, Business Sweden

Karin Wikstrøm

Head of Sales, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag

Karin Wikstrøm

Head of Sales, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag

Karin Wikstrøm

Head of Sales, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag

Kristina Jonkuvienė

Co-founder, EditAI

Kristina Jonkuvienė

Co-founder, EditAI

Kristina Jonkuvienė

Co-founder, EditAI

Kurt Gammelgaard Nielsen

CEO, EdTech Denmark

Kurt Gammelgaard Nielsen

CEO, EdTech Denmark

Kurt Gammelgaard Nielsen

CEO, EdTech Denmark

Marko Lukic

AI lead, UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Marko Lukic

AI lead, UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Marko Lukic

AI lead, UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Niko Lindholm

Edtech Innovation Lead, Helsinki Education Hub

Niko Lindholm

Edtech Innovation Lead, Helsinki Education Hub

Niko Lindholm

Edtech Innovation Lead, Helsinki Education Hub

Peter Mandalh

CEO, Skellefteå Universities Alliance

Peter Mandalh

CEO, Skellefteå Universities Alliance

Peter Mandalh

CEO, Skellefteå Universities Alliance

Rachel Forsyth

Senior Educational Developer, Lund University

Rachel Forsyth

Senior Educational Developer, Lund University

Rachel Forsyth

Senior Educational Developer, Lund University

Babar Baig

CEO & Co founder, WriteReader

Babar Baig

CEO & Co founder, WriteReader

Babar Baig

CEO & Co founder, WriteReader

Jussi Kajala

CEO, 3DBear

Jussi Kajala

CEO, 3DBear

Jussi Kajala

CEO, 3DBear

Kim Bjørn Tiedemann

Director of Technology and Development, Lindhardt og Ringhof Uddannelse

Kim Bjørn Tiedemann

Director of Technology and Development, Lindhardt og Ringhof Uddannelse

Kim Bjørn Tiedemann

Director of Technology and Development, Lindhardt og Ringhof Uddannelse

Laura Koponen

Vice-Chairman of the Board, Infinit Capital

Laura Koponen

Vice-Chairman of the Board, Infinit Capital

Laura Koponen

Vice-Chairman of the Board, Infinit Capital

Lucian Cosinschi

Learning Experience & Business Strategy Partner

Lucian Cosinschi

Learning Experience & Business Strategy Partner

Lucian Cosinschi

Learning Experience & Business Strategy Partner

Maria Spies

Co-Founder at HolonIQ & Chief Innovation Officer at QS

Maria Spies

Co-Founder at HolonIQ & Chief Innovation Officer at QS

Maria Spies

Co-Founder at HolonIQ & Chief Innovation Officer at QS

Marjo Kenttälä

Project Manager at EdTech Testbed Helsinki Business Helsinki, Innovation Services

Marjo Kenttälä

Project Manager at EdTech Testbed Helsinki Business Helsinki, Innovation Services

Marjo Kenttälä

Project Manager, EdTech Testbed Helsinki Business Helsinki, Innovation Services

Parker Van Nostrand

Project Director, Product Certifications at Digital Promise

Parker Van Nostrand

Project Director, Product Certifications at Digital Promise

Parker Van Nostrand

Project Director, Product Certifications Digital Promise

Pekka Koponen

Chair, HigherEd Hub Finland

Pekka Koponen

Chair, HigherEd Hub Finland

Pekka Koponen

Chair, HigherEd Hub Finland

Trond Ingebretsen

Chairman, International Centre for EdTech Impact

Trond Ingebretsen

Chairman, International Centre for EdTech Impact

Trond Ingebretsen

Chairman, International Centre for EdTech Impact

Eivind Flobak

Product Owner, itslearning

Eivind Flobak

Product Owner, itslearning

Eivind Flobak

Product Owner, itslearning

Fredrik Syversen

Director Strategy and Business Development, IKT Norge

Fredrik Syversen

Director Strategy and Business Development, IKT Norge

Fredrik Syversen

Director Strategy and Business Development, IKT Norge

Helen Agering

Partner, Spintop Ventures

Helen Agering

Partner, Spintop Ventures

Helen Agering

Partner, Spintop Ventures

Kate Hake, Ph.D

Senior Product Manager - AI Labs, Learnosity

Kate Hake, Ph.D

Senior Product Manager - AI Labs, Learnosity

Kate Hake, Ph.D

Senior Product Manager - AI Labs, Learnosity

Oleg Sokolov

Senior Director of Data and AI, 
Sanoma Learning

Oleg Sokolov

Senior Director of Data and AI, 
Sanoma Learning

Oleg Sokolov

Senior Director of Data and AI, 
Sanoma Learning

Oliver Lundgren

CEO, Skolon

Oliver Lundgren

CEO, Skolon

Oliver Lundgren

CEO, Skolon

Tiffany Law

COO, Institute for
Education Innovation

Tiffany Law

COO, Institute for
Education Innovation

Tiffany Law

COO, Institute for
Education Innovation

Anna Carlsson

HR Tech analyst, HR Digi

Anna Carlsson

HR Tech analyst, HR Digi

Anna Carlsson

HR Tech analyst, HR Digi

Nora Bavey

General Partner, Unconventional Ventures

Nora Bavey

General Partner, Unconventional Ventures

Nora Bavey

General Partner, Unconventional Ventures

Rebecka Thulin

L+D Specialist, Handelsbanken Group and Board member, Swedish Learning Association

Rebecka Thulin

L+D Specialist, Handelsbanken Group and Board member, Swedish Learning Association

Rebecka Thulin

L+D Specialist, Handelsbanken Group and Board member, Swedish Learning Association

Rhys Spence

Head of Platform & Research, Brighteye Ventures

Rhys Spence

Head of Platform & Research, Brighteye Ventures

Rhys Spence

Head of Platform & Research, Brighteye Ventures

Stefan Lindskog

Head of digital transformation, Department of Education, Växjö Municipality

Stefan Lindskog

Head of digital transformation, Department of Education, Växjö Municipality

Stefan Lindskog

Head of digital transformation, Department of Education, Växjö Municipality

Beth Havinga

Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Beth Havinga

Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Beth Havinga

Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Malte von Sehested

Vice principal, Langebjergskolen in Fredensborg

Malte von Sehested

Vice principal, Langebjergskolen in Fredensborg

Malte von Sehested

Vice principal, Langebjergskolen in Fredensborg

Anne Lise Waal

EVP Strategy, Insights & Technology, Cappelen Damm

Anne Lise Waal

EVP Strategy, Insights & Technology, Cappelen Damm

Anne Lise Waal

EVP Strategy, Insights & Technology, Cappelen Damm

MODERATOR FOR
THE SUMMIT

MODERATOR FOR
THE SUMMIT

MODERATOR FOR THE SUMMIT

Jonathan Viner

Publisher, Nordic EdTech News

Jonathan Viner

Publisher, Nordic EdTech News

Jonathan has over 20 years’ experience in the education / EdTech space and advises companies shaping the future of learning.

He has been permanently based in Sweden since January 2019 and has established a reputation as a leading, expert voice in Nordic / European EdTech.

Jonathan publishes Nordic EdTech News - a fortnightly round-up of the latest industry updates from across the Nordic and Baltic EdTech ecosystems - and is also a regular commentator, speaker and writer on global EdTech trends.

Jonathan has over 20 years’ experience in the education / EdTech space and advises companies shaping the future of learning.

He has been permanently based in Sweden since January 2019 and has established a reputation as a leading, expert voice in Nordic / European EdTech.

Jonathan publishes Nordic EdTech News - a fortnightly round-up of the latest industry updates from across the Nordic and Baltic EdTech ecosystems - and is also a regular commentator, speaker and writer on global EdTech trends.

SUPPORTERS OF THE SUMMIT

SUPPORTERS
OF THE SUMMIT

FRIENDS OF THE SUMMIT

FRIENDS
OF THE SUMMIT

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

Where and when?
The Nordic EdTech Summit 2025 will take place on September 10th at STUDIO Meetingpoint, Nordenskiöldsgatan 24 in Malmö.

Tickets and participation
Book and pay for your tickets here. If you would like to buy more than 8 tickets, please contact us.

Food and networking
You are most welcome to mingle with us and other participants on September 9th between 19.00 - 21.00 at Laziza Dockan, Hallenborgs gata 19 in Malmö. We will offer two drinks and snacks.

During the conference, we will offer lunch at Studio Meetingpoint and the ticket price also includes a dinner on September 10th at Laziza Dockan, Hallenborgs gata 19.
If you have allergies or specific food preferences, please let us know.

Accommodation
We have reserved a number of rooms between September 9th and 11th at Comfort Hotel Malmö, which is located near the conference venue. You book and pay for your own room.

Please book in time as Malmö is a popular city.

Where and when?
The Nordic EdTech Summit 2025 will take place on September 10th at STUDIO Meetingpoint, Nordenskiöldsgatan 24 in Malmö.

Tickets and participation
Book and pay for your tickets here. If you would like to buy more than 8 tickets, please contact us.

Food and networking
You are most welcome to mingle with us and other participants on September 9th between 19.00 - 21.00 at Laziza Dockan, Hallenborgs gata 19 in Malmö. We will offer two drinks and snacks.

During the conference, we will offer lunch at Studio Meetingpoint and the ticket price also includes a dinner on September 10th at Laziza Dockan, Hallenborgs gata 19.
If you have allergies or specific food preferences, please let us know.

Accommodation
We have reserved a number of rooms between September 9th and 11th at Comfort Hotel Malmö, which is located near the conference venue. You book and pay for your own room.

Please book in time as Malmö is a popular city.

BOOK HOTEL HERE

Other questions?
Please contact us

Other questions?
Please contact us