Speakers

”I’m an experienced traveler who like to discover new exciting places, but who also enjoy returning to the ones already well known. To be the moderator at Järvsö summit where we also address what I believe is the most important issue of our time – sustainability – feels amazing!”

These words come from Elisif Elvinsdotter who will guide the participants through the two intense days awaiting us at the end of August. She’s an experienced moderator and journalist who’s been an anchor on Swedish radio and TV for more than twenty years, but she’s also moderated several conferences and sessions about sustainability. She’s knowledgeable about infrastructure and city planning, lives in the city, but grew up in the countryside and is well aware of how important a thriving countryside is and how tourism often is an important piece of the puzzle.

During the years she’s been the anchor for shows like Uppdrag granskning, SVT morgon and several news shows at Swedish public TV, P1 morgon and Studio Ett (Swedish public radio), but she’s also been a traveling reporter at the TV4 show När&Fjärran.

Photo: Linda Broström, Lindisima

Dr. Antje Jackelén was Archbishop and Primate of the Church of Sweden from 2014 to 2022 and before that Bishop of the Diocese of Lund. She was a professor of Systematic Theology/Religion and Science at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, USA, from 2001 to 2007. She currently works as a senior advisor at Lund University, Sweden.

Archbishop Emerita Antje Jackelén was also the director of the Zygon Center for Religion and Science (2003–2007) and president of the European Society for the Study of Science and Theology (ESSSAT, 2008–2014). Her research interests include the dialogue between science and theology, the role of religion in society, as well as ecumenism and interfaith dialogue. Her most recent books are God is Greater: Theology for the World (2020), Otålig i hoppet – Theological Reflections in the Wake of the Pandemic (2020), and Ten Thoughts for the Hunger of the Soul (2024).

Her international engagements have included serving as Nordic Vice President of the Lutheran World Federation (2017–2023) and Co-President of Religions for Peace (2019–2023). She now serves on the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches.

At Järvsö Summit, we will meet Antje, who will give us perspectives on how we can manage anxiety and address the challenges of our time. She will talk about ten existential concepts: reason, time, anxiety, shame, freedom, self, faith, reconciliation, God, and hope. She discusses how these concepts influence our humanity and our ability to face the unknown.

Has extensive experience working with companies, organizations, and government agencies on their sustainability transitions. He participated in the negotiations for Agenda 2030 as one of the expert delegates of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and has a background as a manager within the Red Cross and Sida. Mikael is a sustainability strategist at Diamant & Schultz, and helps companies with their sustainability challenges from start to finish, whether it’s giving lectures, facilitating workshops, developing strategies, or acting as a sounding board. With a clear mission to make things happen. Author of the book “Hållbariseringen – a guide for companies in transition.”

Has a solid background and experience in the communications industry, where he has worked on developing both large and small brands in a more sustainable direction. He has experience in board work and possesses both broad and deep business understanding. Carl-Johan is a sustainability strategist at Diamant & Schultz, and assists companies from start to finish with their sustainability challenges, whether it’s giving lectures, facilitating workshops, developing strategies, or acting as a sounding board. With a clear mission to make things happen. Author of the book “Hållbariseringen – a guide for companies in transition.”

Sustainability Expert, Founder & CEO Prosperous Planet is founded and led by Dr. Elin Enfors-Kautsky. Elin is an expert on the sustainability challenges of the Anthropocene. She has spent over ten years working as an academic researcher at the international sustainability science frontier, which led her to develop the Delta model. At this point in her career Elin is wholeheartedly focusing on transforming the business sector from within and building a Prosperous Planet.

A pioneer in holistic movement and training, Cecilia has developed innovative concepts blending yoga and somatic practices. As a co-creator of Soma Move and founder of Holistic Training, she has helped shape modern functional movement. She also teaches Forest Bathing and draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy Ikigai in her work. Cecilia leads classes, retreats, and online programs, inspiring both instructors and individuals to move with strength, freedom, and awareness. She is one of the authors of “Balansera ditt nervsystem – hur rörelse ger hjärnan vila och lindrar stress och oro.” With a clear mission to ignite inner energy and outer radiance, her work is dedicated to helping people achieve physical and psychological sustainability—striving for the sustainable human.

At the summit, Cecilia will kick off our conference days in the best possible way with morning yoga in the great outdoors

How to attract, lead and develop today’s young employees
AI, hybrid work, sustainability, and self-leadership. These are some of the trends reshaping the labor market. A young generation is entering the scene, bringing new demands on working life and leadership, while primarily longing for community, meaning, and mental well-being. What are today’s young people dreaming about when they think about the future? What matters most when they choose an employer, and what kind of development are they asking for?

Sofia builds her presentation on both global and Swedish values studies, as well as results from the surveys Youth Focus (2015–2025), in which over 16,000 people have responded to questions about values related to working life.

Sofia is a trend analyst, author, speaker, and CEO of Rasmussen Analysis. She was nominated for MySpeaker of the Year 2022 and named one of Veckans Affärer’s 101 Super Talents of 2019 in the category “Society Builders.” She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and has spent 17 years researching the labor market and people’s work-life values.

Sara Berggren is Climate Project Manager at the Swedish Tourist Association (STF), with a special focus on climate-smart travel to outdoor activities and experiences. She has over 15 years of experience in climate and sustainability work, both nationally and internationally.

Travel to and from the experience accounts for the largest share of the tourism industry’s climate emissions. Reducing these emissions is therefore one of the major sustainability challenges for the sector. STF has taken the lead within organized outdoor recreation to highlight and reduce these emissions.

At Järvsö Summit, we’ll meet Sara – in the armchair – where she’ll share insights and practical tips

With a passion for environmental and societal communication, Jonas Pertoft sees communication as a catalyst for real change. Through the power of words and visuals, he believes we can inspire people to move to new places, shift careers, and even help change the world.

Jonas founded the communications agency Södra tornet over two decades ago—today one of Sweden’s most experienced agencies within public interest and sustainability communication. Over the years, he has worked with some of Sweden’s largest companies and government agencies, particularly in the fields of destinations, environment, and public health.

He is a strong advocate for PR—the kind of earned media that builds trust. “Too many organisations rely solely on paid advertising to tell the world how great they are. Imagine the power of having others—credible, independent voices—tell that story for you.”

Jonas served as Chair of the Swedish PR Association for three years and has won numerous awards with his team at Södra tornet. He has also served on juries for both Swedish and international communication competitions. In 2025, he became the first Swede to receive the PRO PR Globe People Achievement Award—an international recognition of his lifetime contributions to the field.

Robert Kautsky is one of the founders and the current CEO of the communications agency Azote, which has been around for 20 years.

Azote is a communications agency with deep roots in science, striving to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable future. With the motto “Share Knowledge – Inspire Change,” they work to bridge the gap between research and society, making science useful and accessible to everyone who needs it.

Their work centers around two core areas: communicating research-based knowledge to key societal audiences, and translating science into business value by helping companies integrate sustainability into their operations.

At Järvsö Summit, Robert will co-host a breakout session. Session 2: Green Claims – what you can (and cannot) say in your communication) together with Jonas Pertoft.

We will update with speakers as they are confirmed. Stay tuned!