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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Register your interest now to stay up-to-date with the latest updates!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
