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.

See the Norway pavillion programme here

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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.

See the 2025 conference program here

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.

Miniwebinar about Sovereign AI: From Fake to Facts – Who Controls Your Intelligence?

03 – 03 Apr08:15 – 09:00
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Welcome to the mini-webinar where we take a closer look at how companies and governments in Europe and Norway relate to sovereignty in an era characterized by artificial intelligence, cloud-based platforms and regulatory uncertainty.

The term “Sovereign AI” is not only about data security, but also about strategic control over infrastructure, models and value chains – and the role this plays in the development and implementation of AI solutions.

How can we develop AI solutions that are compatible with new requirements for privacy, data security, and technological independence? What does this mean for organizations’ cloud strategies and vendor choices?

Today’s two presentations provide different perspectives on how Sovereign AI affects both technology choices and business models, followed by discussion and opportunities for participation from the audience.

Agenda

08:15–08:20
Welcome and introduction
The moderator introduces the theme, the structure of the day and the speakers.

08:20–08:35: Kim Næss, Cognizant

Sovereign AI: Strategic ownership of data and AI in the cloud

08:35–08:50: Ivar Aune, Capgemini

Sovereign AI: Data sharing, openness, and relevant use cases

08:50–09:00
Q&A and input from the audience

09:00–09:30 (optional extension)
Discussion and open dialogue
Deep dive into issues with participants and speakers.

The Norwegian Energy Industry in a Changing World

01 – 01 Apr10:30 – 12:00
Wilhelmsen Headquarter. Strandveien 20, Lysaker
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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.

Do you have any questions?

Event and Marketing Advisor

Anne Line Imerslund Haugen

Phone: +47 900 55 118

Annual General Meeting

01 – 01 Apr09:00 – 10:30
Strandveien 20. 1366 Lysaker
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Meld deg på nå!

Kjære medlemmer

Det innkalles herved til ordinært årsmøte i Energy Valley.

Årsmøtet vil bli avholdt 1. april 2025 kl. 9:00 – 10:30 i Auditoriet hos Wilh. Wilhelmsen på Lysaker. Møtet holdes fysisk på Lysaker, og med mulighet for å delta via møteplattformen Microsoft Teams ved forhåndspåmelding. De som deltar via Teams vil få tilsendt invitasjonslenke 30. mars.

Velkommen!

Påmelding

Vi oppfordrer medlemsbedrifter som ønsker å delta på årsmøtet til å melde seg på via denne lenken. Påmeldingen er nå stengt.

Saksliste

Medlemmer kan fremme saker til behandling på årsmøtet. Saker som ønskes behandlet sendes Energy Valley 2 uker før årsmøtet, senest 18. mars 2025. Saker kan sendes inn via påmeldingsskjema.

Saksliste sendes medlemmene senest 1 uke før årsmøtet.

Fullmakt

En ansatt eller et styremedlem kan representere medlemmet på årsmøtet uten skriftlig fullmakt. Et medlem kan også la seg representere på årsmøtet ved bruk av skriftlig fullmakt.

Vennligst ta kontakt med Vibeke Østlyngen (vibeke.ostlyngen@energyvalley.com) dersom du har spørsmål.

Ønsker du å lære mer om finansiering?

26 – 26 Mar12:00 – 14:30
Mesh Youngstorget

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?

Torkel Engeness, Sandwater

13:00 – 13:00 | Roundtable og diskusjon    

13:30 – 13:45 | Pause

13:45 – 14:15 | Roundtable og videre diskusjon 

14:15 – 14:30 | Oppsummering og Q&A

Energy Valley & Capgemini Invent & Sandwater

Har du spørsmål eller ønsker å delta?

Vennligst kontakt Anniken Sandanger  anniken.sandanger@capgemini.com.

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?
  • Hvilke verktøy finnes det?
  • Hvordan skal jeg komme i gang?

Agenda for Bærekraftsmodulen

12:00 – 12:30 | Lunsj og introduksjon

Energy Valley & Capgemini Invent

12:30 – 13:00 | Bærekraft 101 – CSRD, ESRS og klimaregnskap

Thomas Benestad, Capgemini Invent

13:00 – 13:30 | Verdikjedeanalyse

Thomas Benestad, Capgemini Invent

13:30 – 13:45 | Pause

13:45 – 14:15 | Verktøy og metoder

Thomas Benestad, Capgemini Invent

14:15 – 14:45 | Workshop – hvordan komme igang?

Thomas Benestad, Capgemini Invent

14:45 – 15:00 | Oppsummering

Energy Valley & Capgemini Invent

Har du spørsmål eller ønsker å delta?

Vennligst kontakt Anniken Sandager anniken.sandanger@capgemini.com.

Mandal Slush’D 2025

12 – 12 Mar08:00 – 23:00
Mandal, Norway
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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.

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Powerful lineup

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:

  1. Direct buses from Kjevik Airport to the venue
  2. Easy ticket and wristband pickup upon arrival at Kjevik
  3. Shared buses from Oslo and Stavanger (contact Mandal Slush’D or Energy Valley to express interest)
  4. Late-night shuttles to/from Kristiansand

We’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the experience!

Onboarding Oslo – International Breakfast Mixer 

11 – 11 Mar08:30 – 10:00
Kulturhuset, Youngs gate 6, 0181 Oslo, Oslo, 0181, Norway
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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:

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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.

09:30 – 10:00 Networking

We hope to see you there!

Contact: Oslo Business Region, martine@oslobusinessregion.no

New Energy Women @ Equinor

06 – 06 Mar16:00 – 19:30
Equinor offices. Martin Linges vei 33, Oslo, Norway
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THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!

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

Synnøve Mangerud Flesland
Project Manager, Odfjell Oceanwind

17:25 | Piloting New Technologies for Floating Offshore Wind

Cecilia Girard-Vika
Director, MetCentre

17:35 | Break
17:50 | Local Opportunities in a Global Market

Margunn Bjørnestad
CEO, Wergeland Group

18:00 | Equinor – The Next Technologies in the Energy Transition

Uma Ranganathan
Head of Strategy and Early Phase for New Business and Investments, Equinor

18:10 | Round Table Discussion on topics
18:35 | Q&A with Speakers
19:00 | End of Session – Finger Food & Networking
20:00 | Safe Trip Home

Want to learn more about New Energy Women?

CEO

Vibeke Østlyngen

Phone: +47 911 21 161

EU-finansiering for hydrogen, CCS og energilagring (Webinar)

28 – 28 Feb08:15 – 09:00
Online
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Hvordan kan norske aktører posisjonere seg for EU-finansiering innen hydrogen, CCS og energilagring?

EU satser tungt på hydrogen og relaterte teknologier, og nå er tiden inne for å posisjonere seg! Med €3,4 milliarder tilgjengelig gjennom Innovasjonsfondet og €184,5 millioner gjennom Clean Hydrogen Partnership (CHP), finnes det store muligheter for norske aktører.

Men hvordan skiller du deg ut i konkurransen om midlene? Hvilke prosjekter kvalifiserer, og hvordan kan du bygge et sterkt søknadsgrunnlag?

EUs Innovasjonsfond støtter storskala implementering av hydrogenprosjekter, mens CHP fokuserer på forskning og innovasjon. Samtidig finnes det en viktig kobling mellom programmene – og aktører som posisjonerer seg for én av utlysningene, kan dra nytte av innsikt i den andre. Dette webinaret gir deg en oversikt over støtteordningene, hva som kjennetegner vellykkede søknader, og hvordan du best kan posisjonere deg.

EUs Innovasjonsfond – €3,4 mrd i støtte til hydrogen, CCS, fornybar energi og energilagring.
Clean Hydrogen Partnership – €184,5 mill til FoU-prosjekter innen hydrogen.

Fageksperter fra Innovasjon Norge og Enova deler innsikt om EUs Innovasjonsfond og Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Det blir også en Q&A og diskusjon om hvordan norske aktører kan styrke sine muligheter for EU-finansiering. For de som ønsker å dykke dypere inn i temaet, blir det mulighet for en forlenget diskusjon frem til 09:30.

Med overlappende frister i april 2025 for både EUs Innovasjonsfond og Clean Hydrogen Partnership (CHP), er dette tiden for å få oversikt over mulighetene!

Program

08:15 – 08:20 | Velkommen og introduksjon
Moderator: Knut Linnerud, Energy Valley

08:20 – 08:35 | EUs Innovasjonsfond – Støttemuligheter i 2024 og forberedelser til 2025
Ingunn Syrstad, Seniorrådgiver EUs Innovasjonsfond, Enova

  • Oversikt over den nyeste utlysningen (€3,4 mrd, frist 24. april 2025)
  • Fokusområder: hydrogen, CCS, fornybar energi og energilagring
  • Hva kjennetegner vellykkede søknader?
  • Hvordan kan aktører forberede seg til neste års utlysning?

08:35 – 08:50 | Clean Hydrogen Partnership – Muligheter for FoU-prosjekter innen hydrogen
Tim Genge, Innovasjon Norge, NCP

  • Gjennomgang av CHP-utlysningen (€184,5 mill, frist 23. april 2025)
  • Hvilke typer prosjekter støttes, og hvordan bygge gode konsortier?
  • Veien videre: Hvordan posisjonere seg for kommende utlysninger?

08:50 – 09:00 | Spørsmål og diskusjon
Moderator: Knut Linnerud

  • Q&A med foredragsholderne
  • Diskusjon om hvordan norske aktører kan styrke sine muligheter for EU-finansiering

09:00 – 09:30 | (Frivillig) Forlenget diskusjon og nettverksmulighet

Delta i dette webinaret og lær om de to programmene, deres forskjeller og synergier, samt tips fra eksperter som kjenner landskapet. Få oversikt, still spørsmål, og bli bedre rustet til å søke!