Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, underscored Ericsson’s commitment to nurturing world-class talent, pointing to the company’s work in designing custom silicon for 5G products and leading AI applications in telecom. “Our engineers are building the foundation for a connected future,” he said, encouraging students to bring their curiosity and ambition to the industry.
Ekholm recently visited Chalmers University of Technology, where he engaged with students on the transformative potential of 5G, AI, and the evolving telecom industry. Addressing a group of aspiring engineers, Ekholm emphasized the critical role of education and adaptability in shaping the future of technology and society.
“Education is the foundation for progress,” Ekholm told the students. “Your curiosity, energy, and drive will define what’s next.” During the lively discussion, he fielded insightful questions about the rapid changes in connectivity and AI, expressing optimism about the students’ potential as future Ericsson colleagues.
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Ekholm highlighted Ericsson’s legacy of innovation, rooted in its ability to embrace change. “From fixed to mobile networks, and now to high-performing, programmable networks, we’ve transformed to stay at the forefront,” he said. These advancements, he noted, are enabling AI to scale and unlocking new use cases that position networks as the backbone of digitalization.
The CEO underscored Ericsson’s commitment to nurturing world-class talent, pointing to the company’s work in designing custom silicon for 5G products and leading AI applications in telecom. “Our engineers are building the foundation for a connected future,” he said, encouraging students to bring their curiosity and ambition to the industry.
Ekholm’s visit was a call to action for young innovators. “If you’re ready to embrace change and shape the future, let’s do something great together,” he urged. His message resonated with students eager to contribute to Ericsson’s mission of driving technological progress.
As Ericsson continues to lead in connectivity solutions, Ekholm’s engagement with Chalmers students signals the company’s investment in fostering the next generation of tech leaders. The visit reinforced Ericsson’s vision of a future where adaptable, innovative minds drive advancements that keep networks at the heart of global digital transformation.
