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
Energy Valley har i samarbeid med Notodden Kommune og Notodden Utvikling, gleden av å invitere til en inspirerende ettermiddag torsdag 13. februar, kl. 12:00–15:00, i Bok & Blueshuset på Notodden.
Ettermiddagen byr på et spennende program med fokus på rammevilkår for næringslivet i Notodden, verdien av å være del av en næringsklynge, innlegg fra lokale bedrifter og en engasjerende panelsamtale der industrien møter politikere for å diskutere sentrale problemstillinger.
Kanskje krydres atmosfæren også med noen stemningsfulle blues-toner, i tråd med Notoddens rike kulturarv? Vi gleder oss til musikkinnslag av Jostein Forsberg og Trond Ytterbø!
Dagen starter med en smakfull lunsj, samt muligheten til å knytte verdifulle kontakter med andre aktører i industrien. Deretter utforsker vi både utfordringer og muligheter for næringsutvikling i regionen. Vi får industriens perspektiver på energi- og hydrogenteknologier, og ikke minst ser vi på fremtidige muligheter for kunstig intelligens (AI) og bærekraftige løsninger i lokale industrier.
Moderert av Knut Linnerud, EU Advisor, Energy Valley
14:50 Oppsummering, mingling og avslutning
Vi ser frem til en innholdsrik ettermiddag fylt med innsikt, diskusjoner og nettverksbygging
Ikke gå glipp av denne muligheten til å delta i viktige samtaler og styrke ditt profesjonelle nettverk! Arrangementet er gratis og åpent for alle, og vi oppfordrer deg til å invitere kollegaer og bekjente fra ditt nettverk.
Norges viktigste møteplass for leverandørindustrien
Offshore Strategikonferansen er Norges fremste møteplass for leverandørindustrien til olje og gass- og havvind. Viktige temaer for konferansen er knyttet til utfordringene vi som bransje står overfor, med behov for kraftige utslippskutt, energisikkerhet og rask industriell utvikling innen nye energisektorer.
I 2024 feiret konferansen 30 år med samling av norsk leverandørindustri og myndigheter for dialog og debatt. Vi retter blikket mot de kommende 30 årene og utforsker de avgjørende stegene som må tas for å nå våre felles mål: klimaforpliktelser, attraktive arbeidsplasser, og en fremtidsrettet energibransje som omfavner havvind, hydrogen, samt CO₂-fangst og -lagring.
OSK sitt kjennetegn er kombinasjonen av et sterkt faglig program, og en utmerket nettverksarena. Vi gleder oss til å møte våre bransjekollegaer igjen for verdifulle diskusjoner.
Following our launch at ONS in 2024, our offshore wind report written together with Capgemini Invent and Energy Cluster Denmark, “Winds of Opportunity”, is still highly relevant! To kickstart 2025, Capgemini Invent, in collaboration with Thommessen and Energy Valley, is hosting a breakfast seminar on offshore wind to gather the industry and take the discussions on opportunities for collaboration and synergies across Scandinavia even further.
The report is based on 29 interviews with organizations across the industry to explore opportunities for leveraging synergies and collaborating across Scandinavia to build a robust offshore wind industry capable of global export.
The event will provide a unique platform for industry stakeholders to share experiences, perspectives, and foster discussions about the Scandinavian offshore wind industry in light of the current market situation and future outlook. Through market updates, experience sharing, and success stories, culminating in a panel debate, we promise you an engaging morning filled with new insights and intriguing discussions.
Program
08:00 – 08:30 | Doors open and mingling
Entrance to Thommesen’ office in Vika, with coffee and breakfast.
08:30 – 08:40 | Introduction
Short introduction of theme and panelists by Energy Valley.
08:40 – 08:50 | About the report
Bjørn Ravndal
Presentation and summary of key topics from the report “Winds of Opportunity” by Capgemini Invent.
08:50 – 09:00 | Market status update
Sander Baksjøberget
Rystad provides an update on the status of the offshore wind market.
09:00 – 09:10 | Regulations and Policy
Bodil Sannes-Vardenær
Eksfin describe how they work to support Norwegian businesses in international markets.
09:10 – 09:20 | Industrial Capacity and Innovation
Christoffer Valstad
Aker Solutions shares their perspective of the industrial capacity within offshore wind and the importance of innovation.
09:20– 09:30 | Workforce and Competence
Ingvild Smistad
Statkraft describes how they have developed a competent workforce within offshore wind since entering the market 15 years ago.
09:30 – 09:40 | Financial and Market Conditions
Snorre Valdimarsson
Thommesen elaborates on the legal perspectives and considerations to be made in the context of offshore wind projects.
09:40 – 10:00 | Break
10:00 – 10:10 | Export Success Story within Marine Operations
Ingrid Due-Gundersen
Havfram shares their adventure as a Norwegian export success within marine operations.
10:10 – 10:25 | Actions to Accelerate The Industry
Capgemini Invent summarizes the key actions to further accelerate the offshore wind industry in Scandinavia.
10:25 – 10:55 | Panel Debate
All speakers participate in a joint panel debate, discussing key questions and problems which must be addressed to achieve industry growth in the region.
10:55 – 11:00 | Closing Remarks
Energy Valley summarizes today’s debate and provides closing remarks.
Unlocking industry growth by leveraging synergies and collaboration across Scandinavia
About the study
In 2023, energy-related CO2 emissions reached an unprecedented level of 37.4 billion tons. Without the increased deployment of renewable energy sources, this rise would have been even greater. To meet the projected doubled electricity demand by 2050 without amplifying climate change, energy production must continue to be decoupled from CO2 emissions. Accelerated renewable energy production, such as offshore wind, is essential for this to become a reality.
The offshore wind industry in Scandinavia is particularly well-positioned for substantial growth through export, driven by a commitment to renewable energy production and current industry presence as both project developers and supplier. This study, as a joint effort by Capgemini Invent, Energy Valley and Energy Cluster Denmark, underscores the current competitive advantages of each Scandinavian country and how their complementary industries could be integrated to enhance their global standing. Sharing ambitious renewable energy targets and commitments, leveraging strong capabilities across the offshore wind value chain, knowledge sharing, cooperation, and joint efforts could facilitate export to the global market, and ultimately facilitate the required green energy production.
