Industry-Science Meetup Oslo

11 – 11 Jun13:30 – 17:00
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Industry–Science Meetup returns in 2025 as a dedicated arena where leading researchers from the University of Oslo and SINTEF meet forward-looking companies from the energy and technology sectors to explore collaboration, share insights, and engage in industrial discussion.

This half-day event offers short, engaging talks showcasing cutting-edge research, industrial technology projects, and successful partnerships between academia and business.

The programme includes:

  • Presentations from researchers and industry professionals
  • Networking and informal dialogue
  • Light refreshments

Why attend?
The event is ideal for researchers, engineers, technology developers, and business leaders who want to:

  • Build cross-sector connections
  • Gain insight into emerging technologies and research
  • Explore new opportunities for joint projects and innovation

Agenda

13:30: Registration and mingling

Welcome to Industry Science Meetup 2025       

UIO // Advanced biogas-to-methanol electrocatalysis by Petra Agota Szilagyi

Wind Catching System // Developing Scalable Offshore Wind capacity by Daniel Engelhart-Willoch

SINTEF // Fiber Optics in Geosciences by Marcin Duda

DNV // Industrial AI: Assurance, Risks, and Opportunities for the Energy Sector by Carla Ferreira

UIO // Hydrogen – New Challenges and Emerging Debates by Xi Yang

15:30 Coffee & Mingling   

Hystar // Hypilot – Ultraefficient green hydrogen production by Eddy Van Oort

SINTEF // Endpoint AI – some hardware-platforms to consider by Benedikt Andreas Mithassel     

UIO // Numerical and physical wave tanks by Atle Jensen

17:00 Finish

About Industry-Science Meetup: 

The aim of this event is to create an arena where regional high-tech industry players from the energy and engineering sector can meet and interact with strategic research initiatives and interdisciplinary research and science groups from UiO and SINTEF. 

We encourage more interaction and collaborative development activities between industry and science, which ultimately can lead to increased growth and innovation in the region. 

Strategic Week Norway 2025

03 – 05 Jun09:30 – 18:00
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Welcome to Strategic Week Norway!

Energy Valley, in collaboration with the BalticSeaH2 consortium, invites you to three content-rich days featuring a vision workshop, a hydrogen conference, and industrial site visits – all with hydrogen in focus. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of hydrogen in Norway and the Baltic Sea region, and to meet stakeholders from both Norway and Finland.

You can participate in one or several activities – depending on what suits your schedule.

Tuesday, June 3 | Oslo

Vision Workshop: The Future Hydrogen Society

Time: 09:30–15:00 (Lunch at 12:00 included)
Location: Energy Valley, John Strandrudsvei 14, 1360 Fornebu.
Cost: Free of charge
Language: English and Norwegian

What to expect:
An interactive workshop where we will co-develop scenarios for how hydrogen can play a key role in the green transition in Norway considering technical, economic, environmental, and social perspectives. Using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method, we will identify concrete pathways and explore opportunities, barriers, and strategic choices for the development of the hydrogen economy in Norway. Participants from industry, research, government, civil society, and investment environments are invited.

Wednesday, June 4 | Porsgrunn

Hydrogen Conference at Industry Week

Time: 13:00–15:30
Location: Porsgrunn
Cost: NOK 1400.-
Language: English and Norwegian

About the event:
The BalticSeaH2 delegation will participate in the hydrogen session at Industry Week. The program includes presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Gala/Networking Dinner at Eidanger Hall

Time: 19:00
Cost: NOK 2000.- (including drinks)

Thursday, June 5 | Herøya

Industrial Site Visits – Herøya Industrial Park

Time: 09:00–14:00 (Approx.time – tbc)
Cost: Free of charge
Note: Limited number of spots available

Site visits include:

  • NEL Hydrogen
  • HydrogenPro
  • Yara Clean Ammonia

Practical Information:

Group transport: We will go by train from Lysaker to Porsgrunn on June 4 at 08:49 (RE11) (please indicate in the registration form if you wish to join).

Accommodation: We can assist with hotel bookings at Adminiet or equivalent. Accommodation cost: NOK 1300.-

Registration link top of page.

Offshore Wind Forum

28 – 28 May08:30 – 11:30
Fornebu

Agenda

By invitation only

08:30–09:00 | Kaffe og mingling

09:00–09:15 | Velkommen

  • Velkommen v/Energy Valley
  • Kort presentasjon av deltakere
  • Praktisk info og mål for møtet

09:15–09:45 | WindEurope 2025 – Takeaways og erfaringer fra København

  • Kort oppsummering av aktørenes deltakelse og «temperatur» på industrien
  • Hva tok vi med oss fra Team Norway?

09:45–10:15 | Utsira Nord – Hva tenker industrien nå?

  • Kort innledning om støttemodellen og status
  • Diskusjon:
  • Er modellen attraktiv?
  • Hvordan er interessen for utlysningen? Hva må til for at flere faktisk vil legge inn bud?

1015–10:45 – del 1 | Status i det norske OW-markedet

  • Åpen runde: Hvordan ser det ut for aktørene nå?
  • Hvor ligger mulighetene og flaskehalsene?
  • Betraktninger rundt debatten i media de siste ukene. 

1045–11.15 – del 2 | Status i OW-markedet

  • Presentasjon fra Anders Ystad, Head of Regulatory, Policy & Markets, REN, Equinor
  • Q&A/Discussion

11.15–11:30 | Oppsummering og veien videre

  • Hva kan EV bidra med – innspill fra deltakerne
  • Kort oppsummering 
  • Hva tar vi med oss videre til neste møte

TechThursday #4 – Energy Carriers: The Bridge Between Supply and Demand

22 – 22 May08:00 – 09:00
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Hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels and batteries are emerging as key enablers in future energy systems – serving as links between generation and end-use, and offering significant export potential.

In TechThursday #4, we aim to explore the technology landscape, market outlook, and development challenges of energy carriers. We are planning contributions from actors such as H2Carrier, SOREN Hydrogen, CELLTECH, ABB, Honeywell and others – to provide insight into how Norwegian companies can lead the way in technology development and system integration.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion on how to align production, infrastructure, financing and regulation – to realize competitive value chains for energy carriers across Norway and Europe.

Theme: How do energy carriers connect production and consumption in future energy systems, and what is the current status of technologies and value chains for hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels, and batteries?

Agenda

08:00–08:05 | Welcome and Framing Remarks
 by Energy Valley
 – The role of energy carriers in the energy system
 – Export potential and system integration

08:05–08:45 | Expert Presentations (5–6 minutes each)
 Moderator: Energy Valley

  • H2Carrier AS
     Raymond Bjøntegård, COO
     Floating Ammonia – Value Chains and Global Market Outlook
     “Industrial concept, export opportunities, and market momentum”
  • HYREX
    Eirik Malterud, CEO
    Hydrogen at Sea: Unlocking the Range Potential in Sall and Medium Sized Vessels
    “Bridging the gap, infrastructure needs and technical readiness”
  • Vergia AS
     Martin Kjäll-Ohlsson, EVP / Managing Director
    Investing in Green Hydrogen – Building Value Through Scalable Projects
    “How institutional capital and hands-on project development can accelerate green hydrogen deployment in Europe“
  • OsloMet
     Dr. Behrouz Arash, Battery Research Lead
     Advanced Battery Technologies – Enabling Local Energy Carriers
     “Urban use cases, material innovation, and energy system impacts”
  • IFE
     Ragnhild Hancke, Head of Hydrogen Department
     Hydrogen Infrastructure and System Integration
     “Hydrogen from renewables – the need to design for flexibility”

08:45–09:00 | Joint Q&A and Closing Discussion
 – Moderator-led Q&A with all speakers
 – Reflections on what is needed to scale energy carriers in Norway and Europe

Innovasjon og finansiering: muligheter og støtteordninger for prosjektutvikling

21 – 21 May08:30 – 12:45
Auditoriet, Aker Tech House Fornebu
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Sikre deg plass nå!

Innovasjon og Finansiering: muligheter og støtteordninger for prosjektutvikling

Hvordan få bistand til å navigere i offentlige støtteordninger, privatfinansiering og få på plass en søknad.

Energy Valley i samarbeid med Bærum Næringsråd, Akershus Fylkeskommune og Startup Asker og Bærum ønsker deg velkommen til et spennende og verdiøkende arrangement.

Om du er en etablert bedrift eller en startup, og lurer på hvordan du kan få finansiell støtte for å realisere din prosjektide – da må du lese videre.

Du får møte representanter offentlige støtteordninger og private kapital- og investormidler som kan styrke ditt selskap. Det blir også anledning til å booke 1:1 møter hvor du kan diskutere nettopp ditt prosjekt med representanter for de ulike ordningene og med kompetansemeglere som kan bistå med å navigere i ordningene og få på plass en søknad.

Agenda

08:30 – Mingling
Start dagen med kaffe og hyggelig mingling.

09:00 – Velkommen og introduksjon v/ Maria Thunshelle
Vi setter rammen for dagen: Innovasjon og finansiering – hvordan finne riktig støtteordning for ditt prosjekt?

09:05 – Søknadsordninger – Hva finnes og hvordan lykkes?
Gjennom første del av programmet får vi en introduksjon til ulike støtteordninger som kan hjelpe prosjektene deres videre.

  • Interreg v/ Rune Bakkevoll
  • KM-ordning v/ Tone Blixøen
  • Akershus-ordning v/ Anne Marit Rødland
  • Andre ordninger v/ Tone Blixøen
  • Energy Valley – eksempel på prosjekter v/ Vibeke Østlyngen

10:05 – Pause – Mingling 

10:25 – Flere muligheter og praktiske eksempler
Etter pausen ser vi på andre ordninger, samt får høre konkrete eksempler på prosjekter som har lykkes.

  • Forskningsrådet v/ Elisabeth Frydenlund
  • Innovasjon Norge v/ Preben Fjellaker Mathisen
  • DNB Oppstartslos v/ Irene Høyland Berg og Caroline Wannehag

11:05 – Pause – Mingling, lunsj og speedmeets 
Bruk pausen til å snakke direkte med aktørene om dine prosjektidéer.

12:00 – Europeiske og internasjonale muligheter
Etter lunsj ser vi utover landegrensene og får innsikt i flere ordninger.

  • EU-ordninger v/ Knut Linnerud
  • ESA-midler v/ Nils Haga
  • Eksfin v/ Lena Devold

12:45 – Pause – Speedmeets ved behov / Avslutning
Avslutning og mulighet for flere uformelle samtaler.

Du vil få informasjon om hvordan booke speedmeets når du har meldt deg på arrangementet.

TechThursday #2 – CCS and CCUS: From Capture to Commerce

08 – 08 May08:00 – 09:30

CCS and CCUS are key technologies in the effort to decarbonize heavy industry and energy production — but how do we move from pilot projects to profitable value chains?

In TechThursday #2, we explore how carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) can evolve into viable commercial models. Through focused presentations, you’ll gain insights into technological solutions, market opportunities, and regulatory drivers.

We will discuss how Norway can build competitive advantages across the CO₂ capture, transport, and utilisation value chains — and how industry, technology providers, and financiers must collaborate to succeed.

Agenda

08:00–08:05 | Welcome and Introduction
by Energy Valley
-CCS/CCUS as part of the energy transition and Norway’s green industrial push
-European and global technology and market trends
-Export potential and collaboration opportunities for Norwegian industry


08:05–08:50 | Industry Perspectives: From Capture to Commerce
Moderator: Energy Valley
Each speaker gets 5–6 minutes to highlight commercial, operational, and technological perspectives:


Eksfin: Lena Devold, Senior Advisor.
Topic: “Financing CCS: Tools to Enable Export-Oriented Carbon Projects”

Equinor: Kyla Bishop, Principal Technician.
Topic: “CCS and CCUS at Scale – Building Industrial Value Chains”

Equinor: Haakon Hokstad, Commercial Manager.
Topic: “Northern Lights: Transport and Storage – Enabling the CCS Infrastructure Backbone”

Aker Solutions: Jan Christian Hübert, VP CCUS & Hydrogen Solutions
Topic: “Aker Solutions views of standardisation within CCS Value Chain – Lessons from Longship”

SLB Capturi: Cathrine Karlsen, Commercial Manager Norway.
Topic: “Deploying Carbon Capture in the Field“

DNV: Elisabeth Rose, Senior Principal Consultant
Topic: “A Status of Carbon Capture Deployment – project performance and Risk“

    Honeywell: Baishakhi Bhattacharyya, Growth Leader Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

    Topic: ’’Introduction to Honeywell UOP Carbon Capture Solutions and Automation & Digital Solutions”


    08:50–09:30 | Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
    Topic: What must be in place to build commercially viable and exportable CCS/CCUS value chains?


    Panelists:

    • Lena Devold (Eksfin)
    • Jan Christian Hübert (Aker Solutions)
    • Kyla Bishop (Equinor)
    • Haakon Hokstad (Equinor)
    • Cathrine Karlsen (SLB Capturi)
    • Tom Arne Bakken (DNV)
    • Baishakhi Bhattacharyya (Honeywell)

    Moderator: Energy Valley


    Join Energy Valley and Innovation Norway during OTC in Houston for a Networking Reception and Fireside Chat

    05 – 05 May17:30 – 20:00
    Flora Restaurant, 3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston
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    Join us during OTC for a Networking Reception and Fireside Chat


    Energy Valley and Innovation Norway would like to cordially invite you to our Networking Reception and Fireside Chat
     
    When: Monday, May 5th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Where: Flora Restaurant, 3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston
     
    Network with industry leaders and join us for an insightful fireside chat featuring:

    Mr. Kenneth B. Medlock III, Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy

    Mr. Jarand Rystad, CEO, Rystad Energy
     
    Enjoy some light bites and drinks, as we will engage in a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends, market dynamics, regulatory/policy developments, and the energy transition in general.
     
    Join us for an evening of engaging dialogue, networking opportunities, and exclusive takeaways from top industry

    Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025

    04 – 08 May08:00 – 12:00
    Houston, Texas, USA

    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.

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    Join Team Norway in Houston

    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.

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    TechThursday #1 – Norway’s Energy Position: Outlook and Drivers for Future Growth

    24 – 24 Apr08:00 – 09:00
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    TechThursday is Energy Valley’s 2025 webinar series exploring key dimensions of the energy system – from production, storage and distribution to digital solutions and enabling technologies. We begin the series with a strategic high-level outlook:

    Norway possesses world-class technologies and expertise. But what are the key drivers that will determine whether Team Norway succeeds in positioning itself and exporting energy technology in a rapidly evolving global system?

    In this first webinar, we hear from three central actors – Statkraft, Equinor and DNV – all of whom work actively with scenario-based energy analysis. They will share insights into how the energy system is evolving and what it will take for Norway to build competitive strength in the global energy transition.

    Welcome to TechThursday #1 – a platform for insight, discussion and strategic dialogue on the future of the energy industry.

    Agenda

    08:00–08:10 | Welcome and Introduction by Energy Valley

    • What is TechThursday?
    • Purpose of the series and today’s session
    • Overview of Energy Valley’s 2025 activities

    08:10–08:25 | Statkraft, Arne Lind

    From Energy Components to System Coherence: Strategic Perspectives on the Green Transition

    • Overview of how energy systems work today and their main components
    • How Statkraft uses energy system modelling for strategic insights
    • Key drivers and structural challenges in achieving a balanced green transition

    08:25–08:40 | Equinor, Uma Ranganathan

    From Source to System: Rethinking Energy in a Connected World

    • Moving from resource extraction to system integration
    • Scenario-based thinking and Norway’s strategic system role in Europe
    • Building system value through infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation

    08:40–08:55 | DNV, Ole Andreas Flagstad

    Norway in the Global Energy Transition: Risks, Realities and the Road Ahead

    • Norway’s transition path and current emissions gap
    • Global drivers shaping competitiveness and system risks
    • Importance of robust value chains and scalable power generation

    08:55–09:00 | Joint Q&A

    – Summary and audience questions

    09:00–09:30 | Open Discussion (Optional)

    – Moderated panel discussion with speakers

    – Focus: How to position Team Norway for success by 2030 and 2050

    From Insights to Action

    10 – 10 Apr12:00 – 14:00
    Emma Gads Vej 28, 2300 København S, Denmark
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    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.

    13:45–14:00 | Closing Remarks & Informal Networking

    Knut Linnerud, Energy Valley & Lars Brückner, Energy Cluster Denmark

    Final reflections and networking before event conclusion.

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    What is the background for this event?

    • 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.