Local Organization
Organising Committee
In 2017, the International Sustainability Transitions Conference is organised by Chalmers Initiative for Innovation and Sustainability Transitions (CIIST). CIIST is a network with the purpose of strengthening the research on Sustainability Transitions in Sweden and act as knowledge node for actors involved in sustainability transitions.
- Björn Sandén – Scientific Chair of IST2017Professor, Energy and Environment
Björn Sandén is professor of Innovation and Sustainability at the division of Environmental Systems Analysis at the Department of Energy and Environment.
- Hans Hellsmark – Coordinator of IST2017 and CIISTResearcher, Energy and Environment
Hans Hellsmark is a researcher in Innovation and Sustainability Transition, focusing on the emergence of a bioeconomy, and coordinator of Chalmers Initiative for Innovation and Sustainability Transitions (CIIST).
- Anna BergekProfessor, Energy and Environment
Anna Bergek is Full Professor in Innovation Systems and Technology Policy. She studies innovation in mature industries and innovation systems, with particular focus on the energy sector.
- John HolmbergProfessor, Physical Resource Theory
John Holmberg is professor of Physical Resource Theory and he also holds Sweden’s first UNESCO Chair in Education for Sustainable Development.
- Mats LundqvistProfessor, Technology Management and Economics Head of Division
Entrepreneurship and Strategy Director Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship Master Programme Coordinator for Entrepreneurship and Business Design.
- Susanne OllilaProfessor, Technology Management and Economics
Susanne (Sanne) Ollila is Professor in Technology Management and her research is focused on Organizational Behavior, Innovation Management and Knowledge.