Innovation Conference

About the Innovation Conference 2026

The Innovation Conference is being organised on 21 October by Region Halland and Halmstad University's two focus areas, Smart Cities and Communities and Health Innovation. This year’s theme is Winds of Change – how we understand and act in a rapidly changing world.

There will be an exhibition in Lab City featuring a mix of participants from the private and public sectors and academia showcasing products, projects and research. After lunch, there will be a series of presentations focusing on collaboration, utilisation and innovation.

Focus areas at Halmstad University

Focus area Smart Cities and Communities

Focus area Health Innovation

Region Halland (in Swedish) External link.

Previous Innovation Conferences

Innovation Conference 2024 – ripples on water

Innovation Conference 2023 – focus on 40 years – past, present, future, alumni

Innovation Conference 2022 – focus on Health Innovation

Innovation Conference 2021 – focus on Smart Cities and Communities

Innovation Conference 2020 – Health Innovation Day

Innovation Conference 2019 – focus on Smart Cities and Communities

Innovation Conference 2018 – focus on Health Innovation

Fire safety and evacuation

We want you to feel safe during your visit with us. Therefore, here is some brief information on how you can prepare for a possible emergency:

• find out where the evacuation plan is posted in the premises
• find out where the nearest emergency exit is
• find out where the assembly point is
• in the event of an ongoing attack, follow the advice: escape – find cover – call the emergency services