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 policy maker or a public sector professional. DigitalWell Arena’s activities range from practical innovation support to workshops on procurement-friendly innovation management.
Bringing together networks and perspectives
Lina Svensberg, Innovation Manager at DigitalWell Arena, is particularly looking forward to bringing different parts of her network together on her home turf – and creating new encounters 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, where we will crown the winners of the DigitalWell Awards.
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!
Some of the co-organisers of Unfold Värmland: Lina Svensberg (DigitalWell Arena), Thomas Wernerheim (Karlstad Municipality), Charlotte Wäreborn (Compare), Lise Bergqvist (DigitalWell Ventures), Per Kristensson (CTF), and Josefin Danielsson (Region Värmland).
DigitalWell Arena’s programme items during Unfold Värmland
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
Check 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 in 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 with Health Data Sweden – come and talk about HDS Gateway
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 transition
This workshop will bring together practitioners and support actors for 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 develop 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 scouting to present four innovative solutions for the public sector. Easier business intelligence – directly to your screen.
Where: Online
When: 28 May at 10:00-11:00
More info and registration
Closing of Unfold Värmland 2025 – LinkedIn Live
Digital closing of Unfold Värmland 2025 with a reflection 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
Here you can take part of the entire unfold Värmland programme