Inspiration Day 2025: Leading the Way

05.08.2025 – On May 8, SSAB hosted Inspiration Day 2025 in Stockholm, a cornerstone event of the Swedish Steel Prize Days. The day's theme, "Leading the Way," was explored through global, business, and individual lenses, offering attendees a multifaceted perspective on innovation and leadership.

The event featured a strong lineup of keynote speakers, each bringing their own expertise and energy to the stage: 

  • Robin Teigland, Professor at Chalmers University of Technology 
  • Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission 
  • Terence Mauri, founder of Hack Future Lab 
  • Ami Hemviken, communication and leadership expert 
  • Marcus Wandt, ESA project astronaut and fighter pilot 

Moderated by Jon Briggs, known as the original UK voice of Apple's Siri, the day also included remarks from SSAB's CEO Johnny Sjöström and a presentation of this year's Swedish Steel Prize finalists: The Greenbrier Companies, InfiniSpring, Loglogic, and Volkswagen. 

Inspiration Day 2025 gave attendees the chance to engage with thought leaders from a wide range of disciplines, sparking ideas and strengthening the community of innovation that surrounds the steel industry and beyond. 

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