Leadership in the Age of AI: From strategy and regulations to business value
Elvenite and Accelerated Growth invite you to an exclusive afternoon for decision-makers who want to move from AI ambition to concrete business benefits.
About the event
William Smedberg, Portfolio Manager AI & Automation at Sandvik, is the featured speaker. He will share how AI is actually implemented at scale - from strategy to measurable business value in a global industrial context.
AI is reshaping how companies compete, innovate and operate. At the same time, expectations around governance, compliance and accountability are rising. Many organisations understand the potential – few know how to act on it.
This session is built around that gap. You will get concrete perspectives on how to move from strategy and policy to initiatives that deliver real, measurable impact.
What you will learn
- A clear picture of how AI affects business strategy and competitiveness
- Insight into how to balance innovation with governance and regulatory requirements
- Perspectives on the AI Act, standards and what they mean in practice
- Concrete approaches to linking AI to business goals and outcomes
- Experiences of how AI is implemented in a complex industrial operation
Finally, we open up for conversation and exchange of experiences with other business leaders.
Practical information
- Date: 19th May
- Time: TBD (Info coming)
- Location: Stockholm
- Cost: Free of charge
- We provide light food and drinks
Organisers
The event is organised by Elvenite together with Accelerated Growth
Sign up for the event here!
Speaker
William Smedberg, Portfolio Manager AI & Automation, Sandvik
William Smedberg is responsible for AI and automation initiatives at Sandvik, focusing on translating strategy into concrete solutions in a global industrial operation. He works at the intersection of business, technology, and governance, where requirements for scalability, compliance, and business value need to be met in practice.
About the topic
Leadership when AI redraws the playing field
AI is currently driving a shift where technology, business and governance merge. For management teams, this means new demands: to understand the technology well enough to make targeted decisions, while simultaneously managing risk, compliance and business value.
The challenge is not a lack of initiatives – but creating structure, prioritisation and direction. It is only when AI is clearly linked to business goals and operational processes that real value emerges.
From ambition to implementation
From strategy and regulation to business value
Many organisations today have formulated AI strategies and started work on policies and governance. At the same time, few succeed in translating this into concrete initiatives that drive measurable business value.
The problem is structural. Strategy, technology, legal and operations are often managed in separate tracks, creating friction and delaying decisions. The result is pilot projects without clear direction or impact.
To succeed, a more integrated approach is required where business goals, priorities and governance are connected from the start. It is only then that AI moves from being a strategic document to becoming an actual competitive advantage.
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