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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

Head of Strategic Events & Marketing

Anne Line Imerslund Haugen

E-mail: anneline.haugen@energyvalley.com

Phone: +47 900 55 118

Annual General Meeting

01 – 01 Apr09:00 – 10:30

Strandveien 20. 1366 Lysaker

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

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

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.

Get your ticket here

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:

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!

Onboarding Oslo – International Breakfast Mixer

11 – 11 Mar08:30 – 10:00

Kulturhuset, Youngs gate 6, 0181 Oslo, Oslo, 0181, Norway

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.

09:30 – 10:00 Networking

We hope to see you there!

Contact: Oslo Business Region, martine@oslobusinessregion.no