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IFS Connect Nordics Recap: Shifting the Focus from ERP Complexity to Industrial AI Reality

IFS Connect Nordics 2026 in Gothenburg, featuring event branding and the Novacura Flow logo, where experts discussed Industrial AI and ERP agility.
April 25, 2026
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The industrial world is no longer debating if change is coming; we are now measuring the pace of that change in real-time. On April 23–24, 2026, the Nordic IFS Community gathered in our home city of Gothenburg for IFS Connect Nordics. The atmosphere at the venue reflected a clear industry mandate: Industrial AI Accelerated.

As a Silver Sponsor of this year’s event, Novacura was proud to welcome peers, partners, and customers to our own backyard. The 2026 edition felt particularly significant, not just because of the focus on AI as an engine for value, but because of the deep collaboration with the Scandinavian and Finnish User Groups. This partnership shifted the second day of the event toward what really matters to the people on the ground: practical insights, technical depth, and hands-on learning.

When Speed Hits the Coding Bottleneck

The theme of “Industrial AI” promises unprecedented opportunities in asset performance and decision-making. However, for many organizations, there is a “Villain” in the story: ERP Complexity. Most industrial companies struggle to get their ERP to match how their people actually work. As IFS noted during the keynote, moving fast is no longer enough; you must be able to scale. Yet, every new requirement often turns into another risky customization or a fragile middleware project. This creates a “coding bottleneck” that prevents AI from ever reaching the shop floor or the warehouse.

Unveiling the Flow ERP Fusion AI Engine

At the Novacura booth, we demonstrated that the bridge between “Industrial AI” and “Operational Reality” doesn’t have to be built with manual code. We were thrilled to unveil the Flow ERP Fusion AI Engine.

This domain-optimized engine is designed specifically for the IFS Cloud API. It allows technical teams to describe complex workflows in plain language, which the engine then instantly converts into functional FlowScripts and OData integrations.

By acting as a consultative layer, this engine removes the traditional manual heavy lifting from the development cycle. It allows you to:

  • Keep the IFS Core “Clean”: Replace modifications with low-code apps to make Cloud upgrades smoother.

  • Move at Market Speed: Orchestrate flows instead of coding point-to-point integrations.

  • Empower the “Blue-Collar” Workforce: Build role-based mobile apps for the warehouse and production floor that technicians actually like using.

A Local Presence with Global Insight

It was a privilege to have our Nordic leadership, including Östen Westman (Sales Director Business Solutions Nordics) and Fredrik Rosendahl (Sales Director), on-site to discuss these strategies. Whether the conversations centered on navigating an IFS Cloud upgrade or optimizing an existing AMS strategy, the consensus was clear: the future of ERP is not just maintenance – it is evolution.

For those who stopped by to discuss the future of low-code (and to pick up our signature LEGO gift), we thank you for the insightful dialogue.

If you missed us in Gothenburg but are ready to explore how a process-optimizing low-code layer can accelerate your own Industrial AI journey, the door is always open. Let’s bridge the gap between your ERP and your operational reality.

Novacura booth at IFS Connect Nordics 2026 in Gothenburg, showcasing low-code solutions and the Flow ERP Fusion AI Engine for IFS Cloud users.

Östen Westman

Sales Director (Business Systems), Novacura
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