Join us for the launch of the new book AI Leadership for Boards – Leading Responsible AI for Value Creation, published by Springer Nature, taking place on the 28th of November.
The event will include a presentation from the authors, a keynote by INSEAD’s Professor Stanislav Shekshnia, and a panel discussion with experienced non-executive directors exploring how boards can lead responsibly in the era of AI.
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Agenda breakfast
Location: Internetstiftelsen, Hammarby Kaj 10D, 120 32 Stockholm
- 08:00 – Breakfast & Networking
- 08:30 – Welcome by Carl Piva, CEO Internetstiftelse
- 8:40 – Book Presentation by authors Fernanda Torre, Liselotte Engstam, Robin Teigland & Guest Keynote with Stanislav Shekshnia
- 09:20 – Panel: Board Reflections on Responsible AI Guidance and Oversight
- Åsa Hedin, Chair Qbtech, Nolato, Decon and Swedish Tennis Association, Board Member Industrifonden
- Lisa Lindström, Business Reinvention Leader EY, Founder Doberman, Board Experience from UR, Avanza, Nobel Media et al
- Mats Agervi, CEO Combient, Chair Stram Analyze, Board Member Collegial
- 10:00 – AI Reflective Art experience
- 10:25 Wrap-up & Informal Mingle
About the book
AI Leadership for Boards – Leading Responsible AI for Value Creation, published by Springer Nature, is authored by Fernanda Torre, Liselotte Engstam, and Robin Teigland, with a guest contribution by Professor Stanislav Shekshnia (INSEAD). The book builds on foundational work first initiated in 2018—when artificial intelligence had only just begun to enter boardroom agendas, and the concept of “responsible AI” was still emerging.
Originally supported by Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency, the project brought together experts from Chalmers University of Technology, Digoshen, and Next Agents to explore how boards could govern exponential technologies in a way that reinforces innovation and sustainability. This work led to the widely cited 2019 publication AI Leadership and the Future of Corporate Governance and the first edition of this book, which introduced a two-pillar governance framework: guidance and supervision.
In the years since, the pace of technological change has accelerated. Generative AI is reshaping entire industries, sustainability has become a core board priority, and directors are expected to lead on both fronts with clarity and foresight.
This new edition responds to those demands. It adds a third strategic layer focused on AI business strategy, leadership, talent, and transformation, while deepening its exploration of how AI and sustainability intersect.
The book draws on hundreds of board-level interactions through the Boards Impact Forum, real-world training programs, and research collaborations with leading institutions such as INSEAD, MIT CISR, and MIT CSAIL. The result is a timely and practical guide for boards seeking to lead responsibly in an era where algorithmic power and planetary boundaries converge.
“AI has the potential to transform governance and drive its value creation. Boards need to both question their own effectiveness and competencies, and engage in revisiting the company’s strategy, capabilities, performance management, leadership, and culture. This book rooted in academic research validated extensively across companies provides a practical approach to both.”
Luisa Delgado, Chair at Swarovski, NED at INGKA/IKEA, DIA Group, Fortum and Telia et al.
“Finally, a book that bridges academic insight and boardroom action. It provides forward-thinking with a grounded approach. And, this isn’t just a book—it’s a playbook. From board composition to talent strategy and AI supervision, the guidance is clear, current, and actionable. This is about the future of board leadership.“
Rolf Pfeiffer, Managing Partner, S&P Executive Advisory Partners; Chair, Common Purpose Germany; Vice-Chair, BCCG Foundation
Limited Seats Available – Register Your Interest
We have a limited number of in-person seats available for board directors who wish to attend the book launch. This is an in-person only event, hosted by Internetstiftelsen. Special thanks to Internetstiftelsen for their generous support in hosting this event.
Please complete the form below to express your interest in attending, no later than November 20.
“Transformation starts among us in the Board. We have to understand AI through curiosity, inspiration and how employees and technology work together. That’s why this is a must read for all my Board colleagues.“
Lars Husberg, Chairman of the Board in three family-owned enterprises
“In this fast-moving technology environment, boards need a practical AI framework to help guide direction.This book delivers that framework. “
Stephanie L. Woerner, Principal Research Scientist and Director of the MIT Center for Information Systems Research
Want to Learn More? Join the AI Training for Boards
For board directors who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen their oversight capabilities, the book is complemented by the training program Board Oversight of Responsible AI for Value Creation. The program has already engaged hundreds of directors across the Nordics and internationally, offering a practical, peer-based approach to governing AI responsibly.
The next edition of the program combines online learning with a face-to-face session on January 28, 2026, at Internetstiftelsen in Stockholm.
Early bird registration is now open – at half price until November 30.
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