Who’s driving innovation in Norway?
Energy Valley and Future Energy Leaders Norway invite you to a timely discussion on the forces driving innovation in the energy industry and how recent developments, like the exit tax, are shaping the landscape for start-ups, corporates, and Norway’s position as an energy leader.
Join us on December 4th for fresh insights, lively discussions, and a networking lunch
You can look forward to four engaging speaker sessions and a panel discussion exploring the role of innovation in accelerating the energy transition.
Join us as we discuss:
- What the exit tax really means for the energy industry.
- How corporates and start-ups can collaborate to drive progress.
- How large companies foster innovation internally — and why it matters.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Speaker sessions
Key insights on the exit tax, corporate innovation, and collaboration.
Thommessen: What is the exit tax?
Camilla Bergby, Managing Associate/Lawyer. Camilla has extensive experience advising on Norwegian and international tax, corporate law and general commercial law. She has assisted on numerous transactions, restructurings and structural matters within aquaculture, fisheries, shipping, oil service and related industries. She also has as in depth knowledge of the Norwegian tonnage tax regime.
Techstars: How startups work in bigger companies
Audun Abelsnes, Managing Director at the Techstars Sustainability Paris Accelerator. Audun was previously Managing Director at the Equinor backed Techstars Energy Accelerator based in Norway. For several years, Audun has been a visiting lecturer at Master level at the BI Norwegian Business School within entrepreneurship. He is an active participant in panels at energy and innovation conferences around the world and he has founded and later sold one company and is an active early-stage investor.
Statkraft: Perspectives from a big company
Thea Vold Rosenberg, VP Innovation, Future Business. Thea leads the innovation function at New Energy Solutions and Statkraft, where she is responsible for fostering an innovation culture and driving value creation through both incremental and strategic innovation. She focuses on areas such as idea development, best practices, partnerships, and open innovation.
Elbits: Gathering innovation from multiple companies
Kate Bragg is the CEO of Elbits, a joint venture owned by Norwegian grid operators, dedicated to developing and delivering shared digital services for the industry. Prior to joining Elbits, she served as Director of People, Strategy, and Digital at Scatec, a leading solar energy producer. Her career also includes extensive experience in strategy, gained during her tenure at Statkraft and as a consultant at McKinsey.
Fireside chat
Experts discuss what’s driving innovation and what’s holding it back. Moderated by Tamara Bjørnbekk Šolaja, Future Energy Leader and Business Manager – UK Offshore Wind at Equinor.
Networking lunch
Connect with peers, speakers, and young professionals over lunch.
About Future Energy Leaders Program Norway
Future Energy Leaders Program Norway is a collaborative initiative by World Energy Council Norway, Energy Valley, and our partner Statnett. The program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of energy leaders by providing a platform to develop the skills, knowledge, and networks essential for driving sustainable solutions and navigating the evolving energy landscape.
