For three days, 26-28 May, Karlstad will be transformed into a meeting place for everyone who wants to contribute to innovation and societal improvement – whether you are an entrepreneur, a researcher, a decision-maker or a public sector professional. Among the Compare Foundation’s activities, you will find everything from workshops on how digitalisation can sustainably accelerate society’s green transition, to panel discussions on the further development of Värmland’s innovation ecosystem and practical innovation support for those who want to develop an idea.
Bringing together networks and perspectives
Lina Svensberg, Innovation Manager at DigitalWell Arena and the Compare Foundation, is particularly looking forward to bringing together different parts of her network at home – and creating new meetings between people with different perspectives:
“UNFOLD provides a unique opportunity to weave together local initiatives with national and international perspectives. There is tremendous power when people with different missions and experiences come together – researchers, experts, policy makers and entrepreneurs.”
DigitalWell Arena will also host the joint mingle evening on 27 May at Olssons Bazar in Karlstad, where the winners of the DigitalWell Awards will be announced. (Click on the link to vote and register for the mingle.)
Some of our events are almost fully booked – but there are still many open activities to take part in. You can find the full list at the bottom of the page!
Inauguration of Unfold Värmland 2025 – LinkedIn Live
Digital opening of Unfold Värmland 2025 and presentation of the week’s various events and organisers.
When: 26 May at 09:00-09:30
Where: Unfold Värmland’s LinkedIn page
Brainstorm your idea with DigitalWell Innovation Support
Do you have an idea you want to explore or develop? Come and discuss it with DigitalWell Arena’s innovation advisors in our open counselling.
Where: Karlstadrummet, Karlstad City Library
When: 26 & 27 May at 10:00-11:00
No pre-registration required
Workshop on procurement-friendly innovation management with CTF and Compare/DigitalWell Arena
Research and practice – based on the Demand Acceleration framework.
Where: Värmlands Museum
When: 26 May at 13:00-17:00
More info and registration – NOTE! Few places left
Breakfast meeting with Health Data Sweden
Welcome to a relaxed breakfast meeting! Meet representatives from Health Data Sweden and find out how HDS Gateway can support companies and public actors in the use of health data.
Where: Värmlands Museum
When: 27 May at 08:15-09:30
No pre-registration required
The role of cities in the green and digital transitions
This workshop will bring together practitioners and support actors for a joint exploration. What is really needed to support the transition in practice?
Where: Elite Stadshotellet
When: 27 May at 09:45-11:45
More info and registration – NOTE! Few places left
How the public sector can contribute to quality-assured health apps
How can the public sector simplify the procurement of health apps – while raising quality standards? The seminar will also be broadcast digitally.
Where: Värmlands Museum
When: 27 May at 10:30-11:30
More info and link to webcast
DigitalWell Ventures SHOWCASE 2025
A lunch session with startup pitches and excitement about what is happening within DigitalWell Ventures. Meet the companies that are developing future solutions for digital health and the public sector.
Where: Hotel Fratelli
When: 27 May at 11:30-12:45
No pre-registration required
Workshop: “Making complexity”
Welcome to a practical and playful workshop with David Hanley from We Shine where we explore complexity together by building with LEGO.
Where: Elite Stadshotellet
When: 27 May at 13:15-14:45
More info and registration – NOTE! Few places left
Mingle evening and DigitalWell Awards
A joint end to the day – with mingle, inspiration and award ceremony in the DigitalWell Awards.
Where: Olssons Bazar
When: 27 May from 16:00
More info and registration
UNECE Innovation Circle #25 – Launch of The Ecosystem Playbook
The video podcast broadcasts a special episode from Värmlands Museum in connection with the launch of The Ecosystem Playbook. The tool has been developed by Vinnova, Ramboll and Danish Design Centre and provides guidance on how regions can strengthen their innovation systems through coordination and long-term strategy.
More info and link to registration
The invisible advantage – masterclass with Ia Modin
The lawyer’s guide to strong companies and successful commercialisation of innovation. A masterclass on building value-creating infrastructure.
Where: Elite Stadshotellet
When: 28 May at 08:45-10:45
More info and registration
DigitalWell Innovation Watch – online
Free digital business intelligence where innovative companies present solutions with potential for the public sector.
Where: Online
When: 28 May at 10:00-11:00
More info and registration
How can we further develop Värmland’s innovation ecosystem?
Welcome to listen to an exploratory dialogue with: Jerker Moodysson, Vice-Chancellor Karlstad University Peter Bäckstrand, Regional Director Region Värmland Sandra Sundbäck, CEO Värmland Chamber of Commerce Ulrika K Jansson, Municipal Director Karlstad Municipality Kjell-Håkan Närfelt, Chief Strategy Advisor Vinnova, Charlotte Wäreborn Schultz, CEO Compare Foundation. The discussion will be led by Per Kristensson, Professor and Director, Centre for Services Research at Karlstad University.
When: 28 May, 13:00-14:00
Where: Värmlands museum, auditorium or listen digitally
No pre-registration required
Closing of Unfold Värmland 2025 – LinkedIn Live
Closing and summarising Unfold Värmland 2025 together with some of the speakers and organisers from the week.
When: 26 May at 14:15-14:45
Where: Unfold Värmland’s LinkedIn page
