June 10 & 11, 2026
Hall 1, Köln Messe, Germany

iVT Off-Highway Evolution Conference

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Panel discussion: Nordic know-how – shaping the next era of intelligent work machines

11 Jun 2026
Autonomous Part 2
This session examines how heavy machinery, robotics, autonomy, and sustainability come together as a single system. Our expert panel explores how the Nordic approach integrates these layers to deliver scalable, real-world intelligence in the world’s toughest operating environments.
  • How autonomous systems are transitioning from research labs to commercial deployments
  • Lessons from unique Nordic collaboration - academia, OEMs, and startup ecosystems
  • Advances in off road perception, navigation and safety frameworks for extreme conditions
  • Electrification and sustainability as core design pillars for next gen heavy machinery
  • OEM perspectives on scaling autonomy for construction, mining, forestry, and mobility
Chairperson
Jose Luis Peralta, CTO - GIM Robotics
Speakers
Mikko Valtee, strategic research and innovation manager - Sandvik
Johannes Hyrynen, research manager - transportation technologies - VTT Technical Research Center of Finland
Kalle Raita, founder - Digisalix

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