
AI Business Value Hackathon
The Challenge: Team up with leading Nordic companies to build AI-powered solutions that create real business value.
Feb 17 Hack Day 08:30–17:00 | Feb 18 Grand Finale & Award Ceremony 16:30–20:30
AWS HQ, Stockholm
Stockholm
Welcome to Kolomolo AI Business Value Hackathon
Join us for an inspiring hackathon filled with great networking, hands-on experience with game changing tech and innovative solutions.
Free of charge: Food, beverages and fika included.
The Challenge: Team up with leading Nordic companies to build AI-powered solutions that create real business value.
In this hackathon you will team up with leading Nordic companies to build an AI-powered solution that creates real business value. Executives from leading companies will submit real-world ideas and actively participate in the teams. Together you will build a solution that helps users succeed dramatically better with a mission-critical process.
This is an amazing opportunity to work with industry leaders and make a genuine impact.
Why Join?
There is no better way to grow both professionally and personally than through hackathons. Make lifelong friends, get hands-on experience with game-changing software technologies, and meet executives from leading organizations in the Nordics — all in a creative, collaborative, and supportive setting.
Showcase Your Solution To Executives From Leading Companies
The jury consists of decision makers and industry leaders from leading Nordic companies - all eager to see your demo! Jury members vote by requesting meetings with the teams they are interested in learning more from. Present a compelling demo and you're guaranteed face-to-face meetings with executives that can open numerous opportunities.
All Are Welcome
Everyone that is eager to learn and explore is welcome to apply! This hackathon is all about sharing knowledge, sparking inspiration, and fostering a supportive community for all.
Teams
Looking For A Team? Just apply and we'll match you with other participants based on your skills.
You can also join as a complete team.
Team size: No upper limit.
Timeline
Application: Open now!
Application response within 4 work days after you submit your application.
Feb 3 19:30-20:30: Online Kick-Off
Feb 17 08:30 - 17:00: Hack Day
Feb 18 16:30 - 20:30: Grand Finale, Award Ceremony, Celebration Dinner
Apply Today!
Spots are filling fast - so apply TODAY.
Reviews From Developers
“I'd say 2Hero AI Business Value Hackathons is where technology and business problems meets, exactly what we need in this wave of AI adoption by businesses. Loved it and keep it up!”
“The AI Business Value Hackathon has been a great opportunity to bridge talents and needs. It provided a platform for devs and businesses to collaborate and deliver real value using state-of-the-art AI tools.”
“I wanted to work on a real business problem with people from different backgrounds, not just build a technical demo. The best part for me was the collaboration between developers, business leaders and mentors. It made the experience very practical, fast-paced and highly relevant, and it felt like what real innovation work looks like in practice. It was one of the few hackathons where the focus was truly on business value, not only on technology, and that made the experience very meaningful.”
“I had the privilege of attending what was likely the best hackathon in the Nordics yesterday, and I was amazed by it.”
"Thank you for introducing us to people interested in our idea—it means a lot and opens up great opportunities for us. It was an amazing experience, and we’re grateful for the connections and insights gained. Such a fantastic hackathon!”
“Great energy, talent and real problems to solve. Exactly what a hackathon should be.”
Reviews From Executives
IKEA, H&M, Saab, TetraPak, ASSA ABLOY, PwC, Tele2, Alfa Laval, BabyBjorn and many more have all joined our AI Business Value Hackathons. Here are some quotes:
“What an event! Amazing to work with a team to improve a process that actually matters! Best hackathon so far. Inspiring to experience what is actually possible to achieve in one day. Already looking forward to next time.
Peter Sundström, AI & Digital Transformation Manager, Saab.
"A very fun and rewarding hackathon where you could create tangible business value with minimal time investment. We brought a complex challenge and left with a clear solution, thanks to fantastic support and really skilled participants. Very well organized! We are currently exploring how we can move forward and implement the solution at Tele2. Thank you for letting us participate!"
Emma Larsson, Process Excellence Manager, Tele2
“Truly a fun and focused experience. I came in as a leader with a big idea and left with proof: vision aligned fast, a small and committed team hit the ground running and delivered innovation, and business value was demonstrated in days; any executive with a great idea should join!”
Srinivasa Kiran Kondaveeti, Product Manager, ASSA ABLOY
“The Hackathon gave me more of an advantage and knowledge about AI in one day than meetings and presentations about AI do. Building together with developers around a critical business problem is incredibly powerful. This is AI and modern development for real. Pace, focus and real challenges in an awesome environment. The best environment I know for leaders to quickly test, learn and make valuable connections.
It's actually hard to describe in words how great this is. You have to experience it and in that moment you're hooked. Addictive like nothing else! This is really something I'll do again.”
Martin Weibull, CEO, Intelliplan
"Joining the AI Business Value Hackathon was a truly fun and energizing experience. I signed up because I wanted to explore how AI can translate ambitious business ideas into real, tangible solutions – and the hackathon delivered exactly that. Working side‑by‑side with talented developers created the perfect blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on innovation. If you're an executive with a great idea, this is the place to turn it into something real!"
Tina Thelénius, Communications and Change Manager, PwC Sweden
“This hackathon compresses innovation. You validate business ideas, technology, and collaboration models at the same time, with immediate feedback. For leaders who want fast, concrete learning rather than slides, it’s a powerful format.”
Kenneth Pernyér, Strategic Foresight - AI Technology Management, ASSA ABLOY
We promise you an unforgettable experience!
Organizers:
Alex Wheeler, Darshi Mckenzie, Dominika Andruchów, Konrad Jelen - Kolomolo
Peder Linder, Per Lange, Ellinor Nilsson, Dino Hamidović, Dennis Schmöger - 2Hero
Venue
AWS Sweden HQ
We will greet you outside AWS HQ and show you the way to the venue! Welcome!
Malmskillnadsgatan 36, Stockholm
Meet The Jury

Niclas Sjöstrand
CTO
ABB Robotics

Jan Barrish
Head of Product Engineering and Solution Architecture
H&M

Sujata Banerjee
Digital Product Leader
IKEA

Anders Arpteg
Head of AI and Data
Global Connect

David Hunter
Head of AI & Automation
Sweco

Maria Wester
CIO
Svevia

Michael Dabrowski
Global Head of Product
Volvo Cars

Peter Larsson
Group CIO
HEXPOL

Luba Weissmann
AI & Data Director
Epiroc

Lars Beck
CTO
Arbetsförmedlingen

Zlatomir Iliev
Head Of Architecture and Design
Telenor

Martin Tägtström
CIO
Red Cross Sweden

Carl Piva
CEO
Internetstiftelsen

Christian Björnegren
CTO
BDO

Patrik Corneliusson
CTO
Inet

Linda Palmgren
AI & Business Strategy Advisor | Board Professional
Stadium

Alexander Fred
Head of AI
EQT

Pablo Garay
Senior Digital Product Leader
IKEA

Åsa Boffardi
Head of Analytics
Telia

Chandrasekar Krishnasamy
Head of AI Tech
Assa Abloy

Cristian Deaconeasa
Engineering Manager
H&M

Lisa Björnberg
VP, AI Transformation
Hubspot

Jonas Bränning
Head of IT Sourcing and Procurement
Martin & Servera

Wilson Yu Cau
Senior Engineering Manager
Volvo Cars

Malin Ivarsson
Chief of Staff
Sinch

Khalid Cruz
Solution Architect Chapter Lead
Ericsson

Srinivasa Kiran
Product Manager Partner Integration
ASSA ABLOY

Mikael Guss
Head of Delivery
Mathem

Oxana Falk
Data & Analytics Manager
SBAB

Ted Lagerstrom
Director Data & AI (Wayfinder)
Fujitsu

Tina Thelénius
Communication Lead & Change Manager
PWC

Anas Dakkak
Chairman
IEEE Computer Society

Chakshu Arora
Head Of Service Activiaton
Tele2

Andreas Ragnarsson
Global Head of Data & AI Platform
Volvo Cars

Aanandarajan Pandurangan
Head of AI Cloud Workplace, Europe, UK
Tata Consultancy Services

Catherine Mulligan
Founder
Crossroads

Henrik Jarleskog
Co-Founder
Lead With AI

Aurora Rogmark
AI/ML Engineer
Assa Abloy

Daniel Magnergård
Mentor
KTH Innovation

Md Kousik
Chief IT Developer
Nordea

Gabriele Garavini
Ex-Chief Product Manager
Scania

Eva Listi
Digital and Transformation Expert and Sr Advisor, Board Member,
Ex-CIO Ericsson and Systembolaget

Snehasis Biswas
Founder
Biswas Tech Nordics

Pawan Raj Singh
Digital Technical Engineer
Atlas Copco

Fredrik Andlin
Manager IT Architecture & Project management
Länsförsäkringar

Patrik Karlsson
Chief Digital Officer
Sveaskog

Björn Fagerström
Affiliated Professor Product Development
MDU
Organizers

Darshi McKenzie
VP of Global Sales and Marketing
Kolomolo

Alex Wheeler
CEO & Founder
Kolomolo

Dominika Andruchów
Markting & Event Junior Coordinator
Kolomolo

Konrad Jelen
VP Data Science & AI
Kolomolo

Peder Linder
Founder
2Hero

Per Lange
Founder
2Hero

Ellinor Nilsson
Event Manager & Developer Experience
2Hero

Dennis Schmöger
Developer
2Hero

Dino Hamidovic
Developer
2Hero






