Be at the Forefront of Energy Technologies and Innovations
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) serves as a central hub convening energy professionals from around the world to share ideas and innovations, discuss, debate, and build consensus around the most pressing topics facing the offshore energy sector.
Whether it’s oil and gas, solar, wind, hydrogen, or other marine resources, these conversations will be centered around the innovations that could help shift and drive the world’s energy mix.
Attendees represent a diverse mix of decision-makers, engineers, and innovators across the energy sector.
The exhibition’s outstanding international reputation and significance allows your company to develop solid and profound market and business partnerships across the world, featuring 1300 exhibitors and more than 30 000 attendees worldwide. The Norwegian Pavilion is very well known at OTC and is now located centrally in Hall B.
The offshore wind sector in the Nordic region is evolving rapidly, with new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and funding emerging across borders. As the industry works to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy solutions, cross-border partnerships are more important than ever.
To foster meaningful discussions and real collaboration opportunities, Energy Valley and Energy Cluster Denmark invite you to a dedicated offshore wind collaboration event on April 10. This gathering will bring together industry experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to explore concrete steps for advancing Nordic offshore wind projects.
Agenda
12:00–14:00 // Bella Uno, Emma Gads vej 28, 2300 København S
12:00–12:30 | Arrival, Mingling & Light Lunch
Networking and refreshments as participants transition from the main seminar at WindEurope.
12:30–12:35 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Knut Linnerud, Energy Valley & Lars Brückner, Energy Cluster Denmark
Key takeaways from the main seminar and event objectives.
12:35–13:00 | Keynote: EU Funding Opportunities
Kenneth Glarbo Andersen, Innovayt
Overview of key EU funding opportunities and strategies for collaboration.
Kristine Kopperud Timberlid, Innovation Norway
Support mechanisms for cross-border wind energy projects.
13:00–13:20 | Structured Roundtable Discussions
Exploring synergies, funding opportunities, and consortium-building.
13:20–13:45 | Action Plan & Next Steps
Kenneth Glarbo Andersen, Innovayt (TBC) & Industry Representatives
Developing strong consortia and actionable steps forward.
Provide a dedicated forum for deepening Nordic collaboration in offshore wind.
Facilitate meaningful dialogue on EU funding opportunities and industry challenges.
Encourage concrete steps towards forming strong consortia for upcoming funding calls.
Who should join?
Industry leaders and experts in offshore wind.
Representatives from Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish offshore wind sectors.
Organizations interested in EU-funded collaborative projects.
Join Energy Valley at WindEurope Copenhagen 2025
10 – 10 Apr11:00 – 14:00
Copenhagen, Denmark
Team Norway and Energy Valley will yet again organize a Norway Pavilion, networking functions, and meeting activities with major offshore wind players at WindEurope’s 2025 Annual Event in Copenhagen 7-10 April.
The WindEurope Annual Event 2025 in Copenhagen will bring together over 15,000 participants, 500+ exhibitors, and 350+ speakers to discuss the future of wind energy and Europe’s energy transformation goals.
Program elements
Energy Valley will host a seminar on April 10th, at the Norway Pavilion.
Register your interest now to stay up-to-date with the latest updates!
About WindEurope
WindEurope is excited to partner once again with the city of Copenhagen and Danish industry leaders to host the Annual Event 2025. As the birthplace of wind energy, Denmark continues to set new records, sourcing over 55% of its electricity from wind – the highest in Europe. Following a record-breaking 2023 event with nearly 16,000 participants, the 2025 gathering in Copenhagen is expected to attract an even larger audience, making it the perfect venue for showcasing the latest advancements in offshore wind.
2025 promises to be a defining year for European politics. A new European Commission takes office in November 2024. Wind energy will come under huge scrutiny as Governments weigh up the costs of the energy transition.
It’s time to prove our worth. Wind isn’t just about fighting climate change. It’s about jobs, innovation, sovereignty and much more. Wind is 350,000 jobs in Europe. And with 250 GW installed across the continent, it powers our factories, heats our homes, and sustains the livelihoods of millions of Europeans – with clean and homegrown power solutions.
Join us on 1 April from 10:30 to 12:00 at Lysaker, for a discussion on how geopolitical shifts are reshaping the global energy landscape, and what this means for Norway. Hosted by our member Wilhelmsen, this event will bring together industry experts to share insights on energy security, market dynamics, and strategic responses to evolving challenges.
Geopolitical Perspectives and Framework Conditions
The global energy sector is undergoing a profound transition, where geopolitical tensions are increasingly shaping energy markets, investment flows, and technological priorities. Conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and the strategic rivalry among major powers over energy and technology dominance have placed energy security at the top of the agenda for both nations and companies.
At the same time, divergent strategic approaches are becoming more apparent: while the US signals a potential shift towards fossil energy and protectionist policies, the EU remains committed to the green transition, and China continues to expand its long-term investments in renewable energy and critical raw materials.
For Norway — an energy nation with deep ties to both fossil and renewable industries — this evolving landscape presents both challenges and opportunities. As geopolitical shifts reshape the global energy sector, how will they impact the Norwegian energy industry?
Agenda
10:30 – 11:00 | Mingling and Light Refreshments
Informal networking with members and non-members.
11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome & Industry Update
Bjørn Ottar Elseth, Energy Valley Energy Valley’s overall goals and a status update on the development of the energy industry.
11:10 – 11:20 | Strategy in Volatile Times
Magnus Sande, Wilhelmsen Steady approach in volatile times – Wilhelmsen’s strategy into the energy transition.
11:20 – 11:35 | What Will the Future Bring?
Maja de Vibe, Statkraft
Development and innovation in uncertain times – perspectives from Europe’s largest renewable energy generator.
11:35 – 11:50 | Geopolitical Impacts
Eirik Wærness, Equinor The energy transition in light of geopolitical risks and trade war.
11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A Session
Moderated by Bjørn Ottar Elseth, Energy Valley Open floor for questions and discussions with the speakers.
Vi har 5 ledige plasser til finandsieringsmodulen i 2X2-programmet!
Bakgrunn for 2×2 Challenge
En medlemsundersøkelse i Energy Valley avdekket at vekstorienterte selskaper med en omsetning mellom 50–200 MNOK møter syv tilbakevendende utfordringer og vekstbarrierer:
📌 Competence and Talent 📌 AI & Technology 📌 M&A 📌 Sales & Marketing 📌 Financing 📌 Internationalization 📌 Sustainability
Disse innsiktene la grunnlaget for pilotversjonen av 2X2 Challenge – et akseleratorprogram skreddersydd for å skape en arena for diskusjon, problemløsning og nettverksbygging rundt disse temaene.
Hittil har vi gjennomført vellykkede moduler innen M&A (Thommessen), AI (Capgemini AI Futures Lab), Sales & Marketing (Reodor Studios), Competence & Talent (Amby), og Internationalization (Norsk Industri og Innovasjon Norge).
Nå står finansiering for tur den 26. mars på MESH Youngstorget, fra kl. 12:00-14:30.
Hvorfor bør du delta?
Sesjonen gir deg en praktisk innføring i hvordan investorer tenker og hva som skal til for å sikre finansiering:
Hvordan kan du styrke din egen posisjon og øke sannsynligheten for å lykkes med kapitalinnhenting?
Hvordan ser det norske VC-markedet ut akkurat nå, og hvilke trender bør du være klar over?
Hva ser investorer etter i et investeringscase, og hvordan vurderes selskaper systematisk?
Agenda for Finansieringsmodulen
12:00 – 12:30 | Lunsj og introduksjon
Energy Valley & Capgemini Invent
12:30 – 12:45 | Markedsoppdatering – Norsk VC
Morten Korsveien, Sandwater
12:45 – 13:00 | Investeringsprosessen fra A-Å – Hvordan går vi frem?
Industribesøk hos HTS Dynamics – 4.0-teknologi og arbeidende kapital i praksis
18 – 18 Mar08:00 – 12:00
Drammen
Endelig dato og påmelding kommer snart!
Bli med oss til Drammen for et spennende industribesøk hos verdensledende HTS Dynamics – et familieeid Manufacturing as a Service-selskap med stolte tradisjoner og en helt spesiell historie.
I dag er HTS Dynamics en fullstendig skytilkoblet smartfabrikk med et høyt nivå av automatisert produksjon. Under omvisningen får vi se revolusjonerende Industri 4.0-teknologi og oppleve hvordan arbeidende kapital fungerer i praksis. Deretter inviterer vi til industridialog for å diskutere regionalt samarbeid og lokal verdiskapning, samt muligheter og utfordringer for norsk industri i 2025.
Ønsker du å lære mer om bærekraftsrapportering?
13 – 13 Feb12:00 – 15:00
MESH Youngstorget
Vi har 4 ledige plasser til bærekraftsmodulen i 2X2-programmet!
Bakgrunn for 2×2 Challenge
En medlemsundersøkelse i Energy Valley avdekket at vekstorienterte selskaper med en omsetning mellom 50–200 MNOK møter syv tilbakevendende utfordringer og vekstbarrierer:
📌 Competence and Talent 📌 AI & Technology 📌 M&A 📌 Sales & Marketing 📌 Financing 📌 Internationalization 📌 Sustainability
Disse innsiktene la grunnlaget for pilotversjonen av 2X2 Challenge – et akseleratorprogram skreddersydd for å skape en arena for diskusjon, problemløsning og nettverksbygging rundt disse temaene.
Hittil har vi gjennomført vellykkede moduler innen M&A (Thommessen), AI (Capgemini AI Futures Lab), Sales & Marketing (Reodor Studios), Competence & Talent (Amby), og Internationalization (Norsk Industri og Innovasjon Norge).
Nå står bærekraft for tur den 13. mars på MESH Youngstorget, fra kl. 12:00-15:00.
Hvorfor bør du delta?
Sesjonen gir deg en praktisk innføring i de viktigste aspektene innenfor bærekraft, rapportering og klimaregnskap:
Hva må du ta hensyn til av reguleringer og forventninger hos kunder, eier og myndigheter?
Slush’D is the ultimate gathering of startups, investors and leaders committed to sustainability, clean-tech, energy and AI
Mandal Slush’D is a sub-event of the renowned Slush conference in Helsinki. Out of 108 global applicants, Mandal was selected as one of the few cities to host Slush’D in 2024. Following the success of the event, Mandal is set to continue hosting Slush’D for many years to come.
On March 12, 2025, leaders, developers, engineers, startups, and national and international investors will gather in Mandal. The focus areas include clean-tech, deep-tech, energy, and artificial intelligence (AI). The conference will showcase the latest technologies and insights in climate, energy, and sustainability.
The conference has already confirmed several high-profile participants, including:
Martin Bech Holte – Author of “Landet som ble for rikt”
Siri M. Kalvig – CEO, Nysnø Klimainvesteringer
Edgeir Aksnes – CEO, Tibber
Nela Braun – VC, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF)
Camilla Mustad – Psychologist and Investor
Jonas Helmikstøl – CEO, Starflow
Turid Storhaug – CEO, Windport
Karl Liapunov – Head of Energy, Startuplab
Timo Rapp – ScaleupXQ
Verineia Codrian – Senior Advisor, Fronttier
Jørn Haanæs – Associate Partner, Climentum Capital
More exciting names will be announced continuously.
Convenience at its best
Located beautifully between Oslo and Stavanger, Mandal combines a rich history of industry, art, and stunning white sandy beaches. While it’s no global metropolis, the city is the perfect setting to grow Slush’D. To make your journey as seamless as possible, Mandal Slush’D has arranged:
Direct buses from Kjevik Airport to the venue
Easy ticket and wristband pickup upon arrival at Kjevik
Shared buses from Oslo and Stavanger (contact Mandal Slush’D or Energy Valley to express interest)
Late-night shuttles to/from Kristiansand
We’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the experience!
Are you an international living in Oslo looking for support to build your social and professional network?
We understand that relocating to a new country is exciting, but that it also comes with a few challenges. Oslo Business Region would like to welcome you to Oslo and offer you a supportive community and the chance to expand your network.
Join us for an informal breakfast and hear from other internationals that have mastered the transition to Norwegian life and get the chance to ask them questions.
Program
08:30 – 09:00 Registration + breakfast
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome to Oslo from Oslo Business Region
09:15 – 09:30 Hear from internationals – tips and tricks for living life in Oslo to the fullest!
This time we are joined by Christina Bizoumi:
From Athens to Oslo, Christina’s international journey began in 2009 when she left Greece to pursue her studies in Italy. Since then, she’s crafted a unique path across the Nordics, spending 13 years building her career across Denmark and Sweden, before making Norway her home in 2024. At the heart of Christina’s expertise lies a deep understanding of how technology shapes business transformation. Her journey spans from nimble startups to industry giants, including a 7-year tenure at IKEA’s headquarters in Sweden, where she led teams in crafting innovative digital products that reached millions of homes worldwide.Having navigated multiple industries and cultures – from consumer goods to cutting-edge robotics – Christina now guides professionals and organizations to unlock growth.
The purpose of the New Energy Women network is to increase the focus on diversity in the new energy markets of offshore wind, green/blue hydrogen, and solar energy. We believe that encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce is not just a necessity but a strategic approach to the future of our industries.
The NEW network has the ambition of creating new business opportunities, new relations, and empowering women by knowledge and understanding, to take the stage in the renewable energy sector. It is open for all women who work within the new energy markets.
The NEW network is managed by Norwegian Offshore Wind, H2 Cluster, Energy Valley and Renewables Norway. Equinor is the host of this event.
Program
16:00 | Registration and Mingle
16:20 | Welcome by Equinor’s Moderator
Stine Myhre Selås Head of Offshore Wind Foundations and Floating, Equinor
16:25 | New Energy Women Introduction
Presented by the clusters
16:40 | Equinor in Offshore Wind
Siri Espedal Kindem Head of Equinor Renewables Norway
16:55 | AI for Hywind Tampen
Rebecca Hile Senior Manager Time Series and AI-Ops, Equinor
17:05 | Developing Norway’s First Large Offshore Wind Project – Sørlige Nordsjø II
Anne Knausgård Country Manager Norway, Parkwind
17:15 | GoliatVIND – The Importance of Full-Scale Demonstration Projects
