Møt Energy Valley på Arendalsuka

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Energy Valley skal til Arendalsuka i år, og vi løfter frem våre satsningsområder med tre ulike arrangementer! Sees vi der?

Arendalsukas arrangementer er åpne og gratis for alle. Vi anbefaler å komme i god tid for å sikre en plass.

HVORDAN REKRUTTERE FLERE KLOKE HODER TIL FORNYBAR ENERGI?

Arrangør: Energy Valley, Stem Agency Nordic
Dag: Mandag 12.8 2024 13:30 – 14:30
Arrangementstype: Foredrag
Tema: Energi Arbeidsliv
Språk: Norsk og engelsk
Sted: Kribb – Vestregate 7
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Mandag ønsker vi deg velkommen til Kribb for en viktig samtale om rekruttering til fornybar energi.

Energy Valley og Stem Agency Nordic har denne våren samarbeidet med ulike organisasjoner for å utforske hvordan vi kan tiltrekke oss flere kloke hoder til en sektor i vekst. Nå presenterer vi våre funn gjennom inspirerende foredrag med følgende eksperter:

🔸 Christer Tryggestad, Senior partner, McKinsey & Company
🔸 Elisabet Haugsbø, President, Tekna
🔸 Mari Strømsvåg, Seniorrådgiver, Osloregionen – Oslo Region Alliance
🔸 Olivier Girardot, CEO, Hydro Rein

Bli med for å høre deres perspektiver på sentrale spørsmål som: Hva er kompetansebehovet til fornybar energi? Hvordan øker vi rekrutteringen til STEM-fagene? Hvordan kan vi få internasjonale talenter til Norge? Og hvordan kan vi øke mangfoldet i bransjen?

HVORDAN SKAPER VI FORNYBARBRANSJENS SVAR PÅ OLYMPIATOPPEN? EN DIALOG OM NORGES KONKURRANSEFORTRINN

Innledes av Kjetil André Aamodt

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Etter det offisielle programmet inviterer vi til en lett matbit og mingling på terrassen og i foajeen.

Arrangør: Energy Valley, First House
Dag: Tirsdag 13.8 2024 20:30 – 21:30
Arrangementstype: Samtale
Tema: Energi
Språk: Norsk
Sted: Bærekraftscenen
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Med OL på TV og 30-årsjubileet for OL på Lillehammer i tankene, er det lett å bli inspirert av idrettens suksesshistorier. Men hva skjer når vi overfører den samme tankegangen til fornybar energi?

Har du noen gang lurt på hva næringslivet og industrien kan lære av idretten?

Da bør du komme til Bærekraftscenen tirsdag kveld kl. 20:30 under Arendalsuka for en engasjerende dialog om fornybar energi og Norges konkurransefortrinn, etterfulgt av mat og mingling med andre fornybarentusiaster på terrassen.

Arrangementet innledes av tidligere mestvinnende alpinist Kjetil André Aamodt, som deler erfaringer fra å skape en kultur for samarbeid og kunnskapsdeling blant ener og individualister.

Vår moderator, Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen (First House), leder oss gjennom dialogen med “fornybarlandslaget”:

🔸 Åslaug Marie Haga, Administrerende direktør, Renewables Norway
🔸Johan Persson, Landssjef, SEB i Norge
🔸 Eli Wærum Rognerud, Managing Director, RES
🔸 Snorre Valdimarsson, Partner, Thommessen
🔸 Christopher Wiig, VP Energy Transition, ABB
🔸 Jon Kåre Stene, Partner, Skyfall Ventures

Norsk suksess i vinter-OL har vist oss at ingen vinner alene – bak de norske medaljene ligger sterkt fellesskap, samarbeid og kompetansedeling til grunn. Olympiatoppens kraftsamling av ressurser og tette samarbeid med særforbund og forskningsinstitusjoner gjør både de beste bedre, og de beste flere.

Nå står Norge på terskelen til en ny type gullmedalje: å bli verdensledende innen fornybar energi.

Dessverre må vi erkjenne at Norges energiomstilling har vært som å gå på ski i tungt føre med både feil ski og teknikk… Hvordan kan vi snu denne utviklingen?

Hvilke konkurransefortrinn har vi som nasjon i en situasjon hvor det grønne skiftet er satt på pause, og investorer kun er opptatt av utbytte, olje og gass? Og hvem bestemmer egentlig hva et land skal bli god på?

Vi garanterer tankevekkende diskusjoner og en hyggelig og sosial avslutning på tirsdagen under Arendalsuka.

KUNSTIG INTELLIGENS (KI) I ENERGIBRANSJEN: SKAL VI LEDE AN ELLER FØLGE ETTER?

Innledes av Silvija Seres

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Arrangør: Energy Valley
Dag: Onsdag 14.8 2024 17:30 – 18:30
Arrangementstype: Samtale
Tema: Energi
Språk: Norsk
Sted: Torvscenen
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I en tid der digitale løsninger og muligheter raskt endrer landskapet i alle industrier, står energibransjen ved en kritisk skillevei.

Regjeringens visjon, som uttrykt i “Nasjonal strategi for kunstig intelligens” (2020), er at Norge skal kapitalisere på innovasjonspotensialet som kunstig intelligens (KI) tilbyr.

Har Norge, med sine svært gode forutsetninger og allerede etablerte sterke miljøer, det som kreves for å ikke bare følge, men også lede an i KI-utviklingen?
Hvordan kan vi best utnytte KI innen bl.a. smart grids, prediktivt vedlikehold, værprognoser for fornybar energiproduksjon, trading, CCUS etc.?
Og hvordan kan vi sikre at Norge ikke bare holder tritt, men setter standarden for innovasjon og anvendelse av KI i energibransjen?

Disse spørsmålene står sentralt i vår diskusjon på Arendalsuka, der vi inviterer ledere, eksperter og innovatører fra både energibransjen og KI-feltet til å utforske veien fremover.

Arrangementet innledes av Silvija Seres, en fremtredende KI-ekspert og strategisk rådgiver med bakgrunn fra Oxford og Silicon Valley.

Paneldeltakere:
🔸 Thordur Arnason, Vice President Capgemini AI Futures Lab, Capgemini Invent (Moderator)
🔸Silvija Seres, Founder, TechnoRocks
🔸 Per-Eilert Vierli, VP, Head of Energy Markets, Norsk Hydro
🔸 Sebastian Bringsværd, Global Head of Business Development and Head of Norway Region, Aker Offshore Wind / Mainstream Renewable Power
🔸 Lene Diesen, Administrerende direktør, NetNordic Norway
🔸 Trond Moengen, Leder energi og samfunn, Digital Norway

Spørsmål eller henvendelser? Ta kontakt med Helena Jensby // helena.jensby@energyvalley.

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Energy Valley is looking for an Event & Marketing Coordinator

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Event & Marketing Coordinator

Do you have a strong sense of initiative, an eye for details, and a passion for perfectly executed events? Are you experienced with coordinating events, and collaborating with a range of teams, stakeholders, and clients? Do you want to work at the intersection of energy, innovation, and sustainability?

Energy Valley is growing, and we will strengthen our team with an Event & Marketing Coordinator to manage the large number of events hosted yearly, and to play a key role in the development of our future events and conferences.

As Energy Valley’s Event & Marketing Coordinator, you will have a strong presence in our community of 125 members dedicated to delivering the energy transition.

Key responsibilities:

  • Project coordination, execution and management of in-person and virtual events, including but not limited to delegate trips, trade shows, membership meetings and conferences. This includes planning and executing of materials, event budgeting, spending and more.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and involvement of members and partners in planning and executing of events.
  • Obtaining insights and analysing event activities to find patterns and best practices to obtain increased efficiencies.
  • Designing and implementing promotional activities before, during, and after the event to maximize attendance and engagement.
  • Develop and implement event marketing strategies to promote events and increase attendance together with the Communication Advisor.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of new event ideas and concepts, creating added value for and together with our members and partners.
  • Develop and follow-up on Year Activity Plan, and report on progress.
  • Proactively work to strengthen our member and collaborator relationships and recruiting new.

Qualifications & skills:

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree combined with an event and/or marketing background.
  • Experience with project and/or event coordination
  • Excellent client- and project management skills enabling you to coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Team player who can collaborate with various teams on a local andglobal level, but also work under your own initiative.
  • Strong sense of initiative, proactivity, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent adaptation skills and the ability to prioritize.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to think the right workflows to manage large volume of operational tasks to support the event focus.
  • Proficient in both written and spoken Norwegian and English.
  • Experience in using CRM as a tool.

What we offer:

  • Be part of a team of industry professionals, with great passion for the energy sector.
  • A diverse role with the chance to engage with industry, authorities, academia, and other key stakeholders in the energy sector.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • A dynamic and energetic working environment.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Opportunity to be part of driving the energy transition in an organization with huge potential.
  • Travelling may be expected, although most events are held in the Oslo region area.

For any questions regarding Energy Valley or the position, please contact Vibeke Østlyngen, vibeke.ostlyngen@energyvalley.com / +47 911 21 161 or Helena Jensby, Helena.jensby@energyvalley.com / +47 454 64 390.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: August 20th, 2024.

apply today!

About Energy Valley

Energy Valley is a prominent cluster organization and Norwegian Centre of Expertise (NCE) in Energy Technology. We unify approximately 125 member companies and partners within the greater capital region of Norway, advocating for the energy transition and digitalization of the energy industry. By facilitating meeting places, collaboration, innovation, knowledge transfer, and new insights, Energy Valley enables its member to adapt, benefit from, and contribute to a sustainable energy transition. Energy Valley is also representing the national member committee for the World Energy Council Norway. Discover more about our impactful work at www.energyvalley.com.

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Welcome Knut Linnerud: Enhancing Energy Valley’s EU Engagement

We are delighted to welcome Knut Linnerud as our new EU Advisor at Energy Valley. With his extensive background and valuable skills, Knut is set to enhance our cluster both within Norway and on the EU stage.

As an EU Advisor, Knut will lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to maximize our engagement and success in EU programs. His role will involve identifying member needs, enhancing collaborations, and conducting workshops to deepen our members’ understanding of EU opportunities.

Knut has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, evident from his experience as a serial entrepreneur, the founder and leader of Arena H2Cluster, and his role in shaping international strategies as a Senior Business Developer at Greenstat. His project management expertise includes energy optimization initiatives and cross-border Interreg projects.

With a master’s in Architecture and Management, specializing in business economics, green growth, and competitiveness, Knut combines creativity, execution capability, and business acumen. This interdisciplinary approach will be key in mobilizing EU project resources and developing strategic initiatives.

In light of Håkon Haugli’s recent Innovation Speech, which emphasized the importance of Norwegian businesses being proactive and commercially active in Europe, Knut’s role is more relevant than ever. His appointment comes at a time when Norway needs to accelerate its green transition and strengthen its collaboration in digitalization and artificial intelligence with European partners. Knut’s expertise will be instrumental in identifying and maximizing EU opportunities, particularly in Horizon Europe and the European Innovation Council (EIC) funding programs.

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Meet the new faces of Energy Valley

From the left: Ola Thorud Jacobsen, Helena Snare Jensby, Bjørn Ottar Elseth, Vibeke Østlyngen.

Meet the new faces of Energy Valley

As we turn the page on a year marked by change, Energy Valley is excited to introduce our dynamic new team. With a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives, they are ready to lead Energy Valley towards a new chapter filled with innovation and collaboration. Meet the faces driving Energy Valley’s journey forward.

Bringing over two decades of industry experience, Bjørn Ottar Elseth steps into the role of CEO with a rich background from aerospace, communications, and energy. His strategic vision and extensive network will be instrumental in exploring the vast potential of the energy transition and leveraging Energy Valley’s resources to the benefit of all members.

Our new Head of Innovation and Ecosystem is Ola Thorud Jacobsen. Ola’s unique background in cluster management and startup collaboration positions him strongly to foster innovation within our ecosystem. Ola focuses on enhancing collaboration between startups and established players, driving innovation and knowledge exchange between Energy Valley’s members across the value chain.

Vibeke Østlyngen, our Head of Projects and Administration, has over 25 years of experience in the shipping and maritime sector. Her expertise in operations, strategy, and market intelligence will play a key role in navigating complex projects. Vibeke is looking forward to developing Energy Valley further to bring value to members and partners alike.

From top left: Bjørn Ottar Elseth, Preben Strøm, Ola Thorud Jacobsen, Vibeke Østlyngen, Helena Snare Jensby, Emilie Ryste.

Helena Snare Jensby, our Communication Advisor, brings a holistic perspective honed through international experience and interdisciplinary studies. With a background in stakeholder communication and international network development, Helena is eager to convey the stories of Energy Valley’s members and promote Norway’s energy transformation.

Our Chief Commercial Officer, Preben Strøm, remains a devoted figure in Energy Valley.

With our team in Norway and Preben holding fort in Singapore, we joke that Energy Valley never sleeps — we are operational almost 24/7, thanks to our global time zone coverage!

In addition, we recently engaged a new Event and Membership Advisor, Emilie Ryste. She comes from a backgrodund in International Management, sustainable concept development, and green hydrogen. Emilie will play a crucial role in facilitating the events and meeting places that bring together our various stakeholders.

Together, we look forward to serving members and embracing the opportunities that await for the cluster and the Norwegian energy industry.

You can read more about Energy Valley and our administration here.

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Energy Valley partners with Slush’D Energy

Energy Valley partners with Slush’D Energy

In the vibrant city of Mandal, nestled on the southern coast of Norway, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold the 14th of March 2024 – Slush’D Energy, a sub-conference of the renowned Slush gathering. Project manager and initiator, Ole Henrik Golf, looks forward to gathering around 1000 attendees for what might be the start of yearly energy conference in Mandal.

Mandal is one out of five cities to host Slush’D in 2024

Slush stands tall as one of the world’s largest and most important conferences for startups, investors, and emerging technologies, attracting nearly 20,000 attendees annually to Helsinki.

Out of 108 global contenders, Mandal has secured its place as one of the five cities to host Slush’D this year, merging the dynamic startup scene with the evolving energy sector.

Ole Henrik Golf, the visionary behind this venture, assures that it’s not just another energy conference – it’s different!

“We have combined the startup scene with the energy sector – creating a unique gathering of early-stage green tech, international investors and industry leaders. Expect world class speakers, three stages, 1:1 pre-booked meetings, Skagerak Investor Lounge, a startup EXPO area, food courts and bars and of course an awesome afterparty,” Golf explains.

According to Ole Henrik, the idea for Slush’D Energy in Mandal took root during a visit to Slush’D in Århus two years ago. Convinced they could outshine their Danish counterparts (with all due respect), Ole Henrik and his team are now committed to delivering an event that surpasses expectations.

Partnering with Energy Valley – A natural fit

Golf expresses, “Partnering with Energy Valley was a no brainer. Their expertise in the energy field along with a world class network of companies, was for sure something we wanted to be present at Slush’D Energy in Mandal. Our hope is that this is the start of an exciting and long journey together.”

Head of Innovation and Ecosystem at Energy Valley, Ola Thorud Jacobsen, is very impressed that Ole Henrik and the team managed to get Slush’D to Mandal. With its focus on energy, Energy Valley eagerly partners with Slush’D Energy to create a unique conference experience lasting beyond 2024.

Energy Valley is going the extra mile, quite literally, by dedicating a bus exclusively for its members, ensuring easy access from Oslo to Mandal. Jacobsen sees this journey as more than just a commute, stating, “This is also a good opportunity to network and get to know other members even better – and we might have some surprises along the way.”

Energy Valley will be quite visible at the conference, Jacobsen adds. “We will be on the main stage and our startups will showcase their businesses for investors in the Startup Expo Area.”

Ola encourages everyone who is interested in Slush’D Energy to sign up today.

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