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.
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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."
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 Atrium, Dockgatan 12, 211 19 Malmö
WEDNESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
08.00 Coffee and registration
08.40 Welcome to the Summit
Jonathan Viner (Event organiser and moderator)
09.00 Keynote
How Magma Math Is going global
Henrik Appert, CEO, Magma Math
09.20 KEYNOTE
Five key principles for building impactful EdTech
Anne Lise Waal, EVP Strategy, Insights & Technology, Cappelen Damm
09.45 Expert panel discussions
These vertical sessions will look at the key challenges and opportunities in the main EdTech sectors.
PANEL 1
K12
MEGA
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
VIEW
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
ACT, CREATE, EXPLORE (ACE)
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
10.30 COFFEE BREAK and fika
11.00 Expert panel discussions
PANEL 4
PUBLISHING PANEL
LOUNGE
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
MEGA
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
ACT, CREATE, EXPLORE (ACE)
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
11.45 Northern Lights Sessions
Short, brilliant talks from delegates that shine a spotlight on fresh ideas and experiences across EdTech.
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Expert panel discussions
PANEL 7
AI IN EDUCATION
MEGA
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
VIEW
Insights on scaling into new markets, overcoming barriers and unlocking global growth opportunities
Chair: Jenny Strömberg
Export Business Advisor, Business Sweden
Arvid Hemberg
Product Director, NE Nationalencyklopedin AB
Oliver Lundgren
CEO, Skolon
Tiffany Law
COO, Institute for Education Innovation
PANEL 9
BUILDING THE NORDIC EDTECH ECOSYSTEM
ACT, CREATE, EXPLORE (ACE)
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
14.20 VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
Maria Spies
Co-Founder at HolonIQ & Chief Innovation Officer at QS
14.50 COFFEE BREAK AND FIKA
15.25 KEYNOTE
Märt Lume
Head of Product, AI Leap
15.45 KEYNOTE
Lee Schuneman
Chief Product Officer & President at EF Efekta
16.05 CLOSING REMARKS
Jonathan Viner
16.30 - 17.30 OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT
MEGA
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 Atrium, Dockgatan 12, 211 19 Malmö
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.
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.
















































