As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday work, many organizations are discovering that widespread access does not automatically translate into measurable performance gains. So, what actually drives AI adoption and performance? That question brought together researchers, business leaders, and practitioners at the Stockholm School of Economics on 5 March.

In a new essay in Svenska Dagbladet, Karl Wennberg, Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and Scientific Director of the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP), reflects on why large infrastructure projects in Western democracies increasingly take decades to complete.

Climate stress and global uncertainty can easily lead to anxiety rather than progress. But with the right tools and collaboration, that pressure can also become a catalyst for action. At yesterday’s event hosted by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Stockholm School of Economics’ House of Sustainable Society, diplomats, researchers, and business leaders explored how organizations can turn ecological and psychological pressure into practical strategies for change.

On Friday 20 February 2026, Anna Fahlgård‑Lahache successfully defended her PhD dissertation "Institutional work in the digital transformation of public administration" at the Stockholm School of Economics.

After fifteen years at the Stockholm School of Economics, Professor Mattia Bianchi steps into his new role as Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology (DEIT) at the House of Innovation on March 1. In this profile, he reflects on his leadership journey, the joint vision for DEIT and the House, and the future of innovation.

The House of Innovation welcomes Sara Öhrvall as its new Practitioner in Residence. With long experience in technology-led transformation, she will help strengthen collaboration between researchers, students and entrepreneurs at the Stockholm School of Economics.

Uyen Vu has successfully defended her PhD dissertation at the Stockholm School of Economics. Her research sheds new light on how digitally driven small and medium-sized enterprises can succeed internationally by balancing efficiency with innovation in their marketing practices.

Each year, the Michael Treschow Scholarship recognizes a student project that combines strong design thinking with meaningful societal impact. In collaboration with the House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics, the scholarship highlights work that addresses contemporary challenges through innovation, creativity, and human-centered perspectives.

Södersjukhuset has initiated a collaboration with the Stockholm School of Economics' Center for Resilient Health (CRH) to strengthen innovation in healthcare delivery. The partnership focuses on the development and implementation of SöS Testbädd, a new innovation arena designed to support collaboration between healthcare providers, academia, industry, and patient representatives.

The 2025 Nobel Prize discussion at the Stockholm School of Economics brought together the three economics laureates Joel Mokyr, Peter Howitt and Philippe Aghion to explore how creative destruction shapes economic growth in an era of rapid technological change. From the lessons of history to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, the conversation highlighted both opportunities and risks in a conversation moderated by Professor Richard Friberg.