Shining a little light in the dark this time of year, we are looking forward to hosting Energy Valley’s much anticipated annual Christmas Breakfast.

The theme this year centres around Concern and Realism, but also… Hope.
Like Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we, too, are visited by the ghosts of our past, present, and future.
 
The past reminds us of the fossil fuels that built our world…
The present shows us the urgent challenges of climate and energy…
And the future reveals what is possible if we choose differently.
 
Dickens’ story is one of transformation: of turning concern into compassion, and fear into hope. This Christmas, focusing on the energy transition is our chance to write a brighter chapter: to power our homes with clean energy, to warm our communities with sustainable choices, and to give future generations the gift of renewal. Just as Scrooge awoke to a new morning, we too can awaken to a future fuelled by hope, responsibility, and joy.
 
With this in mind, we’re looking forward to welcoming invited guests to our 2025 Christmas breakfast! 
 
Programme highlights
Among others, we’ll be joined by:
Håkon Taule, Thema Consulting
Espen Bostadløkken, Siemens Energy Norway and Siemens Gamesa Norway
Synnøve Wisløff Samuelsen​, HTS Dynamics
Aurora Baardsen, TechnipFMC/FEL 

Musical performance by Arne Kollandsrud on trumpet.
 
 
The annual Christmas breakfast is by invitation only, primarily for current members of Energy Valley. If you are not yet a member but are interested in joining, please reach out.

The subsea industry is one of Norway’s greatest strengths – and one of the most important areas in which we contribute to the global energy transition.

Norwegian companies have been world leaders in underwater technology and solutions for several decades. Now the industry faces a new chapter: How can this expertise be used to deliver more efficient oil and gas production while also playing a key role in developing low-emission solutions? 

Digitalization, standardization, and new forms of collaboration create opportunities for more efficient projects and lower costs. At the same time, subsea technology opens the door to new markets – such as carbon capture and storage (CCS/CCUS) and integrated solutions with offshore wind and other energy sources. 

With this seminar, Energy Valley is focusing on: 

• Success stories showing how subsea contributes to lower emissions and more efficient resource utilization. 

• The future outlook: Where will the next subsea success stories come from, and how can Norwegian industry maintain and strengthen its international competitiveness? 

• Cross-industry dialogue: Operators, suppliers, technology companies, and research institutions come together to share experiences and look ahead. 

We inspire, challenge, and invite collaboration on the next generation of subsea solutions. 

Agenda

08:30 – 09:00: Registration, Networking and Breakfast 

09:00 – 09:10: Welcome by Energy Valley 

09:10 – 09:55: Opening Keynote Presentations – Industry Success Stories 
 

• Equinor: Subsea projects driving lower emissions and increased efficiency by Glenn Roar Halvorsen, Project Manager Subsea All Electric and HPHT 
• Aker BP: Efficient field development with subsea by Henning Gruehagen, Subsea Alliance Manager, Aker BP 
• 4Subsea: Data-driven solutions for monitoring and optimized operations by Peter Jenkins, CEO 4Subsea
• OneSubsea: Driving the new subsea era by Rune Vesterkjær, Processing Product Manager, OneSubsea 

09:45: Perspective from DNV – Subsea in a 2050 perspective
Petter Åke Mathisen, Portfolio Manager / DNV

Based on findings from Energy Transition Outlook Norway 2024, DNV provides an overview of how Norwegian subsea competence contributes to the energy transition, emission reductions, and value creation toward 2050.

10:00 Panel Discussion – Where Will the Next Subsea Adventures Take Us? 
Panel participants: Equinor, Aker BP, OneSubsea, DNV, 4Subsea.
Moderator: Energy Valley 

Topics: 

• New technological drivers (digitalization, automation, standardization) 
• Subsea as part of the energy transition (CCS/CCUS, offshore wind) 
• Competitiveness and collaboration in a global market 
• Where will the next subsea adventures come from? 

10:55: Summary and Next Steps by Energy Valley 

• Highlights key points and invites further dialogue within the cluster 

In case of no-show without prior notice, a fee of NOK 350 will be charged

This event is organized by Kjeller Innovasjon/ H2 Cluster – The Norwegian Hydrogen Cluster

Hydrogen in Action

The hydrogen industry is shifting gears: projects are being built, sites are in operation, and offtakers are setting clear demands.

At this year’s H2 Value Chain Conference, organized by Norwegian Hydrogen Cluster, the spotlight is on project execution and operational experience.

Join leading project developers, offtakers, innovators and stakeholders from both Norway and abroad, to learn from projects already in operation and under construction — and discover what it takes to secure demand and scale markets.

With global industry makers, experts, exhibitors, and attendees, this is the meeting place for companies and decision-makers shaping the next phase of hydrogen deployment across Norway and Europe.

Om arrangementet

Hvordan bør Norge utvikle seg som energinasjon? På dette første Energi2050-forumet legger vi frem en ny analyse og diskuterer områder hvor vi trenger mer forskning for å sikre trygg og stabil energiforsyning – både i Norge og Europa.

Krigen i Ukraina har tydelig vist hvor viktig det er med sikker og stabil tilgang til energi. Under krigen har Russland flere ganger prøvd å ødelegge det ukrainske strømnettet. Krigen har også ført til stopp i leveranser av russisk gass til Europa, noe som har ført til energikrise i mange europeiske land.

Hva bør vi gjøre for å sikre folk i Norge trygg energiforsyning, samtidig som vi også leverer stabil energi til våre europeiske samarbeidspartnere?

For å forstå disse utfordringene bedre har vi invitert ledere av norske energiselskaper og forskningsmiljøer til en åpen diskusjon.

Program

Sesjon 1:

Kl. 10.00 – Kl. 11.30 «Energinasjonen Norge og behov for ny kunnskap i en urolig verden»

• Velkommen ved moderator Gunnar H.Lille
• Åpning ved Energi2050-styreleder Arne Gürtner
• Innledning ved Energiministeren
• Keynote om geopolitikk, energi som maktmiddel, trusler og sårbarhet og 
  Forskningens rolle. Remi Eriksen, DNV
• Innledninger til paneldebatt:
  • Irene Rummelhoff, Equinor
  • Frode Leversund, Gassco
  • Henrik Sætness, Statkraft
  • Elisabeth Vike Vardheim, Statnett
• Paneldebatt med innledere og Energiministeren
• Spørsmål fra salen

11.30–12.30 Lunsj

Sesjon 2:

Kl. 12:30 – Kl. 14:00 «Energi2050s omverdensanalyse»

• Innledning fra Energi2050. Lene Mostue
• Hovedtrekk fra Omverdensanalysen med spesielt søkelys på 
  energiforsyningssikkerhet og tilhørende FOUI-utfordringer. Håkon Taule, Thema
• Kommentar fra Sissel Jore, UiS
• Innledninger til paneldebatt fra FOUI-aktører:
  • Camilla Stoltenberg, NORCE
  • Nils Morten Huseby, IFE
  • Nils Klippenberg. Siemens
• Paneldebatt basert på spørsmål og kommentarer fra salen
• Oppsummering og veien videre, Arne Gürtner

Agenda:

The event is fully booked!

Session 1: Building the Future of Talents

09:45 – 10:15 Registration and mingling

10:15 – 10:45 Fireside Chat with John Markus Lervik and moderator Preben Strøm

10:45 – 11:15 Panel Discussion with Future Energy Leaders and guest speakers

11:15 – 11:30 Open Dialogue with the Audience

11:30 – 11:45 AOB

11:45-12:30 Lunch

Session 2: The Power of Energy Efficiency in Industry Innovation

12:30-12:35 Welcome and introduction

12:35-13:00 Equinor and Statnett on Energy Efficiency and security

13:00-14:00 Facilitated workshop

On September 18, 2025, we will open the doors to this year’s biggest HPE event for customers and partners – HPE Innovation Day – at The HUB in Oslo.

Technology is constantly evolving, and HPE Innovation Day is the best place to gain new insights and inspiration on how you can stay ahead of the trends and technologies that will drive your business forward – faster.

Here you will gain extensive knowledge about HPE’s latest solutions in AI, sustainability, Edge, Hybrid Cloud, as well as hear from some of our customers – and much more.

Agenda for HPE Innovation Day 2025:

• 08.15 – 09.00: Check-in, breakfast & mingling
• 09:00 – 09.15: Welcome
• 09.20 – 09.50: Keynote – Losing Control: Security and Digital Sovereignty in the Age of AI and Big Tech, Torgeir Waterhouse, Founder and Partner, Otte
• 09.50 – 10.30: Learn from the experts – Driving the Future: Sustainability, Data and AI in Action, with Sigma2, Lefdal Mine Data Centers, DigiFarm & SINTEF

• 10.30 – 10.50: Break

• 10.50 – 11.30: Learn from the experts – Intelligent Infrastructure: Building the Future of AI with HPE
• 11.30 – 12.00: Keynote – What are the Main Challenges in Creating Reliable Artificial Intelligence?, Morten Dæhlen, Professor and Center Manager, University of Oslo (UiO)

• 12.00 – 12.45: Lunch 

• 12.45 – 13.10: Break-out sessions
  • Track 1: The Network Awakens: Intelligence at Every Node
  • Track 2: Next Gen Hybrid Cloud
• 13.15 – 13.40: Break-out sessions
  • Track 1: From Sensors to Success: Creating Value with IoT in Practice
  • Track 2:  Compute AI and Sustainability

• 13.45 – 14.10: Break

14.15 – 14.45: Keynote – Telenor AI Factory: Sovereign, Secure, and Sustainable, Kaaren Hilsen, CEO, Telenor AI Factory

14.45 – 15.15: Keynote – Key lessons learned on how to lead transformation, Anita Krohn, Group CEO DSD AS Group/Vice-chair EIC Board

15.15 – 15.30: Thank you for today