D-Congress 2025: A Celebration of Innovation in Fashion, Music, and Technology in Sweden
An Introduction to D-Congress
Gothenburg, Sweden – D-Congress happens every year on March 5-6 at Svenska Mässan. It stands as the largest event for retail, online sales, and new ideas in the Nordics. Sweden mixes old customs with new plans. This mix gives the land a strong role in trade, green practices, and tech growth. Per Ljungberg, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of D-Congress at Swedish Commerce, said, "Sweden runs on trade. It uses old customs and fresh plans. This mix grows new ideas in music, fashion, and tech. Swedish brands now shape work well beyond our own land."
A Convergence of Ideas: AI, Fashion, and E-Commerce
At D-Congress 2025, many talks focused on AI, fashion, and worldwide online sales. Leaders from business and tech met face to face. They spoke on how AI changes retail, shopping habits, and media. Speaker Nicklas Hermansson, a media lead and AI expert, warned, "We must get ready for a time when many jobs may be done by machines." His words urged all to adjust quickly as tech grows fast.
Paradigm Shifts in the Fashion Industry
Dr. Achim Berg led talks on changes in fashion. He spoke with Alex Kessler from i-D magazine. Their words paired green methods with tech in design. The Swedish Fashion Council joined the talks to show how AI can help fix issues like product returns and waste.
E-Commerce Strategies for a Global Market
D-Congress gave space for talks on worldwide online sales. Experts, such as Casper Lie from Global-e, spoke on how to grow online shops while meeting local rules and keeping customers happy. Case studies from Pandora showed the use of AI in all sales channels. This method grew their online store by 21% in 2024. In a main session, Martin Börjesson of J.Lindeberg and Sylvia Wennberg from H&M talked about how to balance green ideas with profit. Their words proved that tech can build business plans that work well for the planet and the cash flow.
Innovations from TikTok and the Future of Retail
Social media changes fast. TikTok shared a session on its new AI tools that help online sales. Entrepreneurs Anna Erlandsson and Jacob Friberg spoke of brands like Stronger and Swappie. These brands used TikTok’s new Smart+ and Symphony tools. The tools helped raise sales and fix content for their viewers.
Redefining Affordability and Luxury with AI
Christian Krebs from Pandora marked an important moment in luxury retail. He spoke on AI tools that shape a personal buying experience by joining in-store and online work. Pandora now shows a new mix of style and value, growing sales through a close focus on the customer.
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, shared thoughts on the company in the fintech space. He stressed the need for all to move forward in a fast-changing digital scene.
Conclusion: Embracing the Future
D-Congress 2025 was a stage for open talk on AI in fashion, art, and online sales. Green methods, profit, and a strong view on the customer grew from each session. The event asked businesses to accept tech growth and change. As D-Congress moves on, its ideas set a clear guide for success in a world that shifts every day.
