Early Bird Fee!

Before 15th August

6 500 SEK + 25% VAT

How to learn and grow in a new era?

We Have Entered a New Chapter in Human History

 Intelligence is transforming how we think, work, create and decide.

But the most important question is not what AI can do.

The real question is:

Who must we become in this new era?

The Future of Leadership and Society Wellbeing is Deeply Human

Human history shows that great technological shifts are often followed by extraordinary human growth.

Many leading voices today emphasize that deeply human qualities are becoming the most important capabilities in the AI era — in leading ourselves, others, and society.

On the top floor of Hotel Draken - with a stounish view over Gotheburg - we welcome you to a unique 2 days gathering. You will meet world leading voices in neuroscience, learning science, corporate leadership, visual thinking, reflecting writing, and the arts.

And from their inspiration we will co-create around the questions - How can we learn and grow in a new era?

“The Human Rise is not about competing with machines. It is about elevating what makes us human”.

“In the age of artificial intelligence, the true competitive edge - for individuals, leaders, and companies - is being human.”

World Economic Forum

26 unique hours that may change how you think, learn, and lead

• Inspiration from world-leading researchers, thinkers, and business leaders

• Co-creative and interactive sessions — not just listening, but participating

• A Personal Toolbox for learning

• New perspectives on human potential and lifelong learning

• Visual Thinking & Reflecting Writing

• Conversations that challenge your thinking and expand your horizons

• Insights into human–AI collaboration

• …and much more

In a unique setting overlooking Gothenburg

• Inspiration for all the senses

• Lunch, food, drinks and a three-course Inspirational Dinner

• Artistic elements

• A unique community of curious minds 

• Connections for life

We Welcome You as Friends!

It is with great joy that we invite you to The Human Rise.

This initiative was created from a shared belief in the importance of learning, reflection, and human growth in a new era. We hope this gathering will be a place for inspiration, new perspectives, meaningful conversations, and connections that last far beyond the conference itself.

Initiators Bert-Jan Reezigt & Magnus Österman

Practical Information

Venue: Hotel Draken, Gothenburg, 32nd floor
Day 1: Thursday 19th Nov at 9.30 (Registration and coffee from 09:30, program starts 10.00). End with Dinner 19.00-21.30 (program continues through dinner)
Day 2: Friday 20th 9.00-13.00.

Limited number of seats: 65 participants

Registration is confirmed and binding upon payment.

Early Bird Price (registration before August 15):
6,500 SEK + 25% VAT

Regular Price (after August 15):
8,500 SEK + 25% VAT

The fee includes coffee breaks, lunch, a pre-dinner drink, and a three-course dinner.

Allergies: Please inform us of any allergies when registering.

Notice: Limited number of seats
Early Bird Price: -25% before 15th August

Building Minds in the Age of AI

Neuroscientist Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering at Oakland University and one of the world’s leading voices on how we learn. A New York Times bestselling author with over a million books sold worldwide. Her research has been described as “revolutionary”. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the world’s foremost experts on learning — a session you truly don’t want to miss.

Activity Trap: Why Modern Training Practices Often Produce Less

Olav Schewe holds an MBA and a PhD from the University of Oxford. His talk reveals how well-intentioned interpretations of learning research have led to an “activity trap” in modern training—and how you can design learning that truly builds capability.

Something Big is Happening

Magnus Nydén, Executive Director at AstraZeneca and Head of Innovation, explore the remarkable transformation humanity is currently experiencing and shares how AstraZeneca is working to create optimal conditions for collaboration between humans and AI.

100 Days of Skill-Building 

Nancy Nordanstad, Head of Learning at Stena AB Group, will share the story behind Stena’s journey to strengthen the human skills needed to navigate uncertainty and complexity. She will also set light on Lifelong learning and Inner Development Guide

Visual Thinking & Business Drawing

Willemien Brand, founder of Buro BRAND Visual Thinking and bestselling author of several books as Visual Thinking (translated into 15 languages), will lead us through a workshop that shows how visuals help us communicate ideas faster, understand complex information more easily, and remember it longer. The good news: anyone can draw.

The X-factor & Next Phase of Life

Magnus Österman, Professional Coach and CEO of EuroAcademy, invites us to explore the unique potential within each of us. He will inspire participants to discover and develop their personal “X-Factor” — and how to use it as a guiding North Star for growth and contribution throughout life.

The Art of Reflecting Writing

Emelie Hill Dittmer is a therapeutic writing educator, author, and facilitator of existential dialogue. Through reflective writing — sometimes called heuristic writing — she introduces participants to practices that help us explore our inner lives and develop a personal toolbox for writing as a way of thinking, growing, and navigating life.

The Human Rise in History

Human history shows that great technological shifts are often followed by extraordinary human growth. During the Renaissance, Europe experienced an explosion of creativity, discovery, and learning. In this reflection, we explore what this moment in history can teach us as we enter the age of AI.

The Learning Journey

Bo Lönn, a senior Swedish business leader and trusted advisor to executives and boards, shares the idea behind Lärresan (“The Learning Journey”). In this initiative, leaders gather not to exchange business cards, but to share the experiences and reflections that have shaped them throughout life.

Co-creation & Panels: Meet our moderator

Daniel Grahn, Senior Partner at EuroAcademy and former Secretary General of Erikshjälpen, with extensive experience in journalism, will guide us through The Human Rise as moderator for the entire conference.