Destination
Stockholm, Sweden
Facts
Dates
April 28–30, 2027
Language
English
Program Fee
€ 2.490,-*
*Travel and accommodation arrangements are not included. Limited seats available.
Target Group
Executives and experts who aim to expand their strategic innovation capabilities, explore future business opportunities, and gain insights into the Nordic innovation culture.
Qualification upon successful completion
LIMAK Certificate
Academic Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Tamara Carleton
Program Management
Selina Grosssteiner, MSc
The Study Trip to Stockholm offers an exclusive deep dive into one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. The program combines academic learning with hands-on experiences and empowers leaders to develop forward-thinking strategies and business models for the future.
Key Highlights
- 3-day executive learning journey led by Prof. Dr. Tamara Carleton, CEO & Founder of the Innovation Leadership Group and UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Leadership
- Focus on radical innovation, strategic foresight, and future-oriented business models
- Academic sessions at KTH Innovation and a leading tech incubator in Stockholm
- Site visits to cutting-edge organizations, including AI startups, manufacturing and financial corporations, and digital agencies
- Interactive workshops on tools such as Opportunity Mapping, Strategic Foresight Frameworks, and Moonshot Thinking
- Exchange with innovation leaders and startup founders in the Nordic region
- Hands-on assignments and reflection sessions linking learnings directly to participants’ business challenges
- Networking opportunities with business peers and innovation professionals
- An optional cultural and social program is offered for the group to experience Stockholm’s unique atmosphere and Scandinavian lifestyle
Academic Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Tamara Carleton is an award-winning professor, industry advisor, and author in the fields of radical innovation and strategic foresight. She has been recognized three times as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Education (2023–2025) by Women We Admire.
She holds the UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Leadership (for Innovative and Better Futures) and serves as Distinguished Global Professor of Radical Innovation at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. In addition, she holds several other academic positions around the world, including in Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, and Japan.
As Founder and CEO of the Innovation Leadership Group, she supports leaders and organizations in building innovation capacity and shaping bold futures. She is the author of several seminal books, including „Building Moonshots: 50+ Ways to Turn Radical Ideas into Reality“ and „The Playbook for Strategic Foresight and Innovation“.
Prof. Carleton earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.
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Why Stockholm?
„Participants can expect an engaging learning mix of hands‑on workshops, immersive site visits, and dynamic discussions that spark bold strategic thinking and doing. They will learn and apply several leading tools for business model transformation and innovation, plus experience Stockholm’s vibrant innovation ecosystem by visiting KTH Innovation, several local companies, and a coworking space in the city’s buzzing hip district.“ – Prof. Dr. Tamara Carleton
Stockholm stands at the forefront of innovation in Europe – a city where technology, sustainability, and design seamlessly merge. As the birthplace of global brands like Spotify, Klarna, and Ericsson, Stockholm offers a unique ecosystem that blends entrepreneurial spirit with long-term strategic thinking. Sweden’s collaborative business culture, flat hierarchies, and strong focus on sustainability and inclusion provide valuable insights for leaders from Austria and beyond. Experiencing the Scandinavian approach to innovation and leadership first-hand enables participants to rethink strategy, foster creativity, and build organizations that are both agile and future-oriented.
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