How is AI and machine learning shaping research at Lund University today and where is it headed? Do join us for a half-day event, running fika-to-fika, where researchers and companies share their current work spanning mathematical foundations, applied machine learning, social robotics, and more. Through a series of short talks and open Q&A sessions, you will get concrete insights into ongoing projects, fresh perspectives on the field, and plenty of time to connect with colleagues over fika and lunch.

Date & time: Monday  September 28, 10:00–15:00
Audience: Researchers, teachers, PhD students, and staff interested in applied AI and practical workflows through Agentic AI
Format: Short presentations + Q&A, plus fika, lunch and fika for networking

Registration is now closed - The event is now full.

Programme

10:00–10:15 FIKA and coffee/tea

10:15–10:20 Alexandros Sopasakis — Introduction
10:20–10:50 Markus Borg —CodeScene AB and Computer Science, LTH
.      Title: "Code Rot at Machine Speed: Preventing AI-Induced Technical Debt”
10:50–11:50 Eric Hörberg — Avaus Marketing Innovations AB
.      Title: "English is the new source code
The abstraction of both software and strategy"

12:00–13:00 LUNCH salad

13:00–13:20 Cicilia Jeppsson & Jennie Paldanius — Ad Hoc Group, LU
.       Title: "Keeping pace with AI: Activities, insights and next steps"
13:25–13:45 Shamit Sonej — Research Data Office, Lund University
.      Title: "Applications for Agentic AI in Data Management"
13:45–14:05 Mattis Ranheim — Lund University & Ericsson AB
.      Title: "Agentic AI in Practice: A Multi-Agent System at Ericsson"
14:10–15:00 Alexandros Sopasakis — Mathematics, LTH
       Title: "Agentic AI Hands-on Workshop: 
How to build your own agents from scratch"

15:00–15:30 FIKA + informal discussion + coffee/tea

This Fika-to-Fika event is hosted by the Lund University eScience Hub and the WASP Lightouse at LU and is open to anyone at Lund with an interest in AI and machine learning whether you work in the field directly or are curious about how it intersects with your own research.

About the LU eScience Hub:
The LU eScience Hub is a university-wide initiative that brings together researchers, IT specialists, and infrastructure experts to strengthen digital research at Lund University. The hub supports the use of advanced computation, data management, and AI methods across disciplines - from the humanities and social sciences to natural and technical sciences. The LU eScience Hub is organised by eSSENCE at Lund University.

About WASP Lighthouse at LU:
The WASP Lighthouse at Lund University brings together researchers, students, industry partners, and public-sector actors through a range of activities designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and visibility in AI research and innovation.