PROGRAM

Jannicke Mikkelsen

Jannicke Mikkelsen, Norges første astronaut og prisvinnende filmfotograf som nå er Vehicle Commander for SpaceX sin Fram2-polferd, samt administrerende direktør for teknologiselskapet O2XR, begeistret nylig publikum på Oslo Tech Show som hovedtaler. Hun kombinerer unik erfaring innen filmproduksjon i verdensrommet, avansert immersiv teknologi og grenseløs historiefortelling – og tente virkelig scenen med sin inspirasjon og visjon.

Jannicke Mikkelsen, Norway’s first astronaut and an award-winning cinematographer, is currently the Vehicle Commander for SpaceX’s Fram2 polar mission and CEO of the technology company O2XR. She recently captivated audiences at Oslo Tech Show as a keynote speaker, combining her unique experience in space filmmaking, advanced immersive technology, and boundary-breaking storytelling — truly lighting up the stage with her inspiration and vision.

Silvija Seres

Silvija Seres er en uavhengig investor, entreprenør og styreprofesjonell med bred internasjonal erfaring innen vitenskap, teknologi og strategisk forretningsutvikling. Hun har hatt lederroller i globale teknologiselskaper. Karrieren hennes inkluderer stillingen som Director of Business Management i Microsoft og som foreleser i matematikk ved University of Oxford. Hun er allment anerkjent som foredragsholder og rådgiver innen digital transformasjon, kunstig intelligens og systemledelse.

Silvija Seres is an independent investor, entrepreneur, and board professional with broad international experience in science, technology, and strategic business development. She has held leadership roles across global tech companies. Her career includes serving as Director of Business Management at Microsoft and lecturing in mathematics at the University of Oxford. She is widely recognised as a speaker and advisor on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and systems leadership.

Yngvar Ugland

Yngvar Ugland er en kjent teknologileder i DNB Emerging Business Technology. Han er anerkjent som en av Norges fremste teknologiprofiler og ble nylig kåret til Nordic AI Professional of the Year. Yngvar er medforfatter av flere bøker og har vært Professor II ved Norges Handelshøyskole (NHH) i Bergen. Han holder for tiden på med en industriell doktorgrad i kunstig intelligens ved NTNU, og er forfatter av den kommende boken “The Moonshots Method.”

Yngvar Ugland is a renowned technology leader at DNB Emerging Business Technology. Recognised as one of Norway’s foremost tech profiles, he was recently named Nordic AI Professional of the Year. Yngvar is co-author of several books and has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in Bergen. He is currently pursuing an industrial PhD in artificial intelligence at NTNU and is the author of the upcoming book The Moonshots Method.

Rune Simensen, Direktør for teknologi og e-helse i Helse Sør-Øst RHF

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Terje Wistner, Deputy Director General and Head of eHealth, KS

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Cathrine M. Lofthus, Helsedirektør, Helsedirektoratet

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Kristian Eilertsen, helsepolitisk talsperson, Stortinget - Fremskrittspartiet

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Lill Sverresdatter Larsen, Förbundsleder, Sykepleierforbund

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Monika Knudsen Gullslett, PhD. Psykisk helse og digitalisering, Senter for Helse og Teknologi

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Eivind Engebretsen, Professor PhD, University of Oslo & Dean of the Circle U

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Anne-Karin Rime, President, Legeforeningen

President i Den norske legeforening siden 2021

Lucie Aunan, Divisjonsdirektør digital transformasjon, Helsedirektoratet

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Nina Kongshaug, Medisinsk direktør, Helseplattformen

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Patrick Huston

Brigadegeneral (pensjonert) Patrick Huston er en ledende ekspert innen kunstig intelligens, cybersikkerhet og nasjonal sikkerhetslovgivning, med flere tiår med erfaring fra både slagmarken og styrerommet. Som tidligere Army Ranger, helikopterpilot og leder i Pentagon, har han vært juridisk rådgiver for 101st Airborne Division, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) og U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), der han ga råd om kritiske militære operasjoner og fremvoksende teknologier. Nå er han et sentralt medlem av FBI’s AI Task Force og American Bar Association’s AI Task Force, hvor han bidrar til å forme fremtidens politikk for kunstig intelligens, beskyttelse mot deepfakes og cybersikkerhetsregulering.

Brigadier General (Ret.) Patrick Huston is a leading expert in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and national security law, with decades of experience spanning both the battlefield and the boardroom. A former Army Ranger, helicopter pilot, and Pentagon leader, he has served as legal counsel to the 101st Airborne Division, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), advising on critical military operations and emerging technologies. He is now a key member of the FBI’s AI Task Force and the American Bar Association’s AI Task Force, helping shape future policies on artificial intelligence, deepfake protection, and cybersecurity regulation.

Erna Solberg, Stortingsrepresentant og tidligere statsminister

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Emma Schiro, Prosjektleder, Veiledning for forsøk i offentlig forvaltning, Seksjon for metoder, Statistisk sentralbyrå

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Therese Bjugstad Administrerende Direktør, Managing Director, Visma Flyt AS

Therese Bjugstad er administrerende direktør i Visma Flyt AS, en softwareleverandør innen oppvekst, helse og velferd for offentlig sektor. Med 11 års erfaring innen IT og ledelse, drar Therese deg gjennom hvordan du kan bruke ledelse og kommunikasjon for å lykkes med innføringen av nye digitale løsninger.

Lars Lien, Professor og leder, Norsk psykiatrisk forening

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Line Helen Linstad, Senterleder, Nasjonalt senter for e-helseforskning

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Simon Laugsand, konserndirektør ABEL

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Skjalg Havåg, adm. Dir Oslo kollega

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Bendik Bygstad, Prof Institutt for Informatikk, Oslo universitet og NHH

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Hans Christian Alnæs, Tjenesteeier Sentral forskrivningsmodul, Norsk helsenett SF

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Kari Nessa Nortun, Kunnskapsminister, Minister of Education

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Hallstein Bjercke, Finansbyrad Oslo

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Kjersti Barsok, Forbundsleder, NTL

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Lars Eidsten, Manager System Engineering, Fortinet

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Anu Kukar, Partner - Cyber Security, Deloitte

Anu is a global keynote speaker with over 140+ delivered speaking events and media across 15 countries - major highlight being she was invited to speak at the FBI DSAC security conference in USA. She has also been recognised in the Global Power 100 Women in Cyber by the Security Industry Association in USA and awarded Australia’s IT Security Champion. 
She is a Cyber Security Partner at Deloitte with 20+ years of experience having worked at Tier 1 Banks, Big 4 consulting and Tier 1 technology companies across EMEA, UK, APAC and ANZ. This includes having been a member of Board Audit & Risk Committees for regulated entities.
Anu partners with C-Suites and Boards globally to design and implement cyber strategies and security functions operating models, secure business transformations and strengthening the resilience of companies, including their supply chain. She is passionate about driving diversity in tech and cyber and building lifelong learning mindsets to increase workforce engagement and readiness for the future.

Arne Erik Berntzen, CIO, Posten Bring

Arne Erik Berntzen, CIO of Posten Bring, drives digital transformation for the Nordic postal and logistics leader. With a focus on sourcing strategic IT partnerships, he has spearheaded cloud migration to Microsoft Azure and taking advantage of 5G in new areas, enhancing scalability and efficiency. Berntzen leverages AI, real-time data and 5G to optimize operations, achieving up to 70% cost reduction and seamless customer experiences. His innovative leadership modernizes Posten Bring’s 370-year legacy for the e-commerce era.

Asgeir Tomasgard, Direktør, NTNU Energy Transition

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Bjørn Gudbjørgsrud, Kommunedirektør, Lillestrøm kommune

Bjørn Gudbjørgsrud er kommunedirektør i Lillestrøm kommune, og styreleder i Norsk Kommunedirektørforum. Lillestrøm er en kommune i vekst med nesten 100 000 innbyggere. Gudbjørgsrud har tidligere hatt tilsvarende roller som rådmann og kommunedirektør i Hamar kommune og Sandefjord kommune. Han har også vært direktør i statlig sektor og i KS. Foredragsholderen har jobbet med mange store omstillingsprosjekter.

Dr Mozhgan Tavakolifard, CEO, AI Alcamy

Dr. Mozhgan Tavakolifard is the founder of AI Alchemy Hub and author of "The AI Awakening," a book focused on responsible AI adoption. She helps organizations leverage AI for sustainable business growth and ethical AI practices. With a proven track record in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, she guides leaders on AI strategy, governance, and implementation. Mozhgan is a recognized thought leader and sought-after speaker, empowering businesses to achieve responsible AI-driven transformation.

Elisabet Haugsbø, President, Tekna

Elisabet Haugsbø is the president of the trade union Tekna. She holds a master’s degree in Engineering Cybernetics from NTNU and, alongside her chairmanship, works as a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) at the IT consultancy company, Zebra Consulting. She has previously worked as a digital security consultant in DNV and as Head of Data for the marine technology platform Ocean Data Platform in HUB Ocean. Haugsbø has also been an ethical hacker and is often used as an expert in media and debates. She has been named one of Norway’s leading women in technology several times, at the latest in 2023.

Eve Vangsnes Bergli, kst. arbeids- og velferdsdirektør, Nav

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Evelina Olsson, CEO, Finfly

Evelina Olsson is an award-winning entrepreneur and the CEO of Finfly, a Nordic fintech platform developed in collaboration with banks to provide secure, data-driven, and efficient financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Recognized as one of Norway’s top leadership talents by E24, Evelina previously founded Okida, a mortgage brokerage that became a market leader in Norway, facilitating more than NOK 8 billion in home loans through partnerships with major banks. With extensive experience in credit assessment, risk management, and financial partnerships, she brings deep insight into how data, trust, and technology are transforming SME financing.

Malin Moe Naeeras, CCO, Hudd

Malin Moe Neeraas is the Chief Commercial Officer at Hudd, a fast-growing Norwegian tech company developing technology that strengthens local communities. Headhunted into the role, she leads Hudd’s commercial strategy and expansion across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Malin was part of the team that built ABEL Technologies from the ground up into a thriving health-tech company with over 150 employees. Despite her young age, she has held senior leadership roles for several years and is recognised in Norwegian media and DN’s Top Executive Network for her insights on tech-driven strategy, leadership, and human-centred innovation.

Talarnamn, Företag

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Haakon Bryhni, Tydal Data Center

Haakon Bryhni is a trailblazer shaping the next era of digital infrastructure. As a Research Professor at Simula Metropolitan, he drives breakthrough innovation in resilient networks, Cloud-RAN, edge computing and mission-critical connectivity—core technologies redefining modern data centres. Beyond academia, Haakon is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, and plays a key strategic role in Tydal Data Center, helping advance ultra-resilient, energy-efficient, high-performance Nordic data-centre development. His unique mix of deep technical expertise and real-world execution makes him one of the most compelling voices in the industry. Expect visionary insights you’ll regret missing if you care about the future of data centres.

Helena Koch Haugane, Cloud Partner, Microsoft

Helena Koch Haugane er en Azure-rådgiver med spesialisering i moderne applikasjonsutvikling og AI. Hun jobber med Microsoft sine strategiske softwareutviklingshus i Europa med å bygge fremtidens AI-produkter med sikkerhet i fokus. I 2024 ble hun anerkjent som en av Norges topp 50 kvinner i teknologi.
Ketil er rådgiver på hybrid datasenter og cloud infrastruktur. Siden de første prosjektene med Azure startet Norge i 2009 har Ketil jobbet med hybride løsninger for å skape innovasjon. I de siste årene har Ketil hatt spesielt fokus på å organisere team for å bygge sikre skyløsninger for store innovasjonsprosjekter.

Ketil Delmark Pedersen, Cloud Partner, Microsoft

Ketil Pedersen er seniorrådgiver innen skyinfrastruktur og kunstig intelligens. Siden de første Azure-prosjektene ble lansert i Norge i 2009, har Ketil jobbet med skyløsninger for å fremme innovasjon hos Microsofts kunder. De siste årene har han hatt et særlig fokus på å organisere team og utvikle sikre skyløsninger for store innovasjonsprosjekter, med mål om å kombinere teknologi og strategi for maksimal effekt.

Helene Muri, Senior Scientist at NILU and Adjunct Senior Researcher at NTNU’s Department of Energy and Process Engineering

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Håkon Forfod Sønneland, Writer / Author

Get ready to be inspired by Håkon Forfod Sønneland — an innovator, speaker and author turning “because we’ve always done it this way” into “how can we reboot it better?” With his vibrant blend of marketing strategy, AI-powered creativity and storytelling, Håkon delivers sharp insights and interactive experiences that challenge how you work, connect and lead. Whether you’re exploring automation, creativity, or cultural shifts in tech, his sessions spark ideas you’ll act on long after the lights go up. Don’t miss your chance to learn from someone who doesn’t just talk change — he lives it and helps you own it.

Jon Samseth, Professor i energifysikk ved OsloMet og rådgiver for SINTEF

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Magnus Nilsson, VD, Glava Energy center

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Marion Løken, Vice President Insigts & Analysis, Strawberry

Marion is the VP for Insights & Analytics at Strawberry and one of Norway’s Top 50 Women in Tech, is a recognised leader in inclusive digitalisation. With experience from FINN.no and beyond, she shows how culture, empathy, and collaboration transform DevOps and product delivery. Her talks inspire teams — and industries — to thrive.

Morten Erikson, Head of IT Operations, DNB

Morten Eriksen, Head of IT Operations for Wealth Management at DNB, is at the forefront of digital transformation in Norway’s largest financial institution. With a strong background in software development, architecture, and leadership, he’s passionate about turning complex systems into seamless, high-performing solutions that drive real business value. Morten leads the technology behind DNB’s most innovative platforms — from equity and mutual fund trading to the award-winning Spare app — using Agile and DevOps to accelerate impact. Known for his curiosity and forward-thinking approach, he’s now exploring how AI can reshape the future of finance and everyday life.

Nils Anders Røkke, Executive Vice President Sustainability, SINTEF

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Nils Brede Moe, Software Engineer, SINTEF 

Nils Brede Moe er Sjefforsker på SINTEF Digital. Han forsker på virtuelt arbeid, hjemmekontor, produktutvikling, autonome team, storskala smidig utvikling, og global systemutvikling. Han jobber tett med mange firma innen bransjene energi, telekom, transport og finans. I tillegg jobber han med flere konsulentfirma, programvarehus og offentlig sektor i Norge. Han er fast spaltist i e24.

Christian Askvik-Hansen, CEO, Prelect

Christian er daglig leder og initiativtaker til Prelect.ai og har jobbet med dataanalyse og varianter av KI det siste 15 årene. Han har ledet konsernstrategi i Eviny, og var ansvarlig for utviklingen av verdens første autoriserte sparerobot i Sbanken. I tillegg til å lede Prelect sitter han i styret i Eviny Ventures, som investerer i oppstartsselskaper knyttet til elektrifisering og teknologi. 

Sesjon: Acron

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Karianne Oldernes Tung, Minister for Digitalization and Public Governance The Labour Party

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Markku Suopank, Sales Director, Nordics at Steady Energy Oy

Mr. Markku Suopanki is the Sales Director, Nordics at Steady Energy Oy. Steady Energy is a Finnish SMR technology company, developing a small modular reactor LDR-50, a 50 MW thermal effect nuclear reactor designed for low temperature and low pressure, especially suitable for district heat production. Mr. Suopanki is an energy business and sales leader with over 25 years of national and international B2B experience. At Gasum, he has driven industrial and sustainable energy solutions for major customers, while earlier at Canon he led large-scale corporate and public-sector sales organizations across national and international markets.

Sesjon: Ahlsell

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Terje Aasland, Energiminister

Terje Aasland er Norges energiminister og har hatt ministerposten siden 2022. Han har lang erfaring med energispørsmål og har tidligere vært både medlem og leder av Stortingets energi- og miljøkomité. Med bakgrunn som utdannet kraftlinjearbeider og mange år i energibransjen kombinerer han praktisk bransjeerfaring med solid politisk kompetanse.

Kjetil Ingeberg, Senior Principal Consultant, EMS Nordics, Energy Systems, DNV AS

Kjetil is a committed consultant with 35 years' of practical experience from the energy sector and the green transition. With experience from consultancy, public/regulatory work and industry, he combines deep sector and professional insight with Nordic and international consulting and management experience.

Kjetil has a wide experience from the grid sector, both with regard to regulation, efficiency analyses and improvement of development and operation of the grid. Currently, he is leading the MaksGrid project, a large, three-year R&D project with Statnett, five Norwegian DSOs and three technology vendors, with the aim at increasing grid capacity utilisation by means of new technologies, digitalisation and innovative system integration.

Kjetil also has extensive regulatory experience, including from his role as head of section in the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), and a large number of policy development and evaluation projects for the Renewable Norway (Energy Norway), the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) and Norwegian grid companies.

Kjetil joined DNV in August 2023. His previous work experience also includes AFRY Management Consulting, where he was responsible for approximately 80 energy consultants in the Nordic region and part of the global senior management team, his own start-up consultancy Xrgia, energy consultants SKM and ECON, and Elkem Metals Company.

Sesjon: Diehl

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Hepro AS

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Manageengine

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Airmont

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Ali Mohammadi, Head of Partnerships & Alliances, Verified

Med over 20 års erfaring innen strategisk salgsledelse og partnerskap hos bl.a. Planday, Klarna, Mamut (Visma).

Carl Cheesman, Account Executive, Verified

Med over 20 års erfaring innen salg, salgsledelse, innkjøp/ anbud og forretningsutvikling på både offentlig og privatmarkedet.

Manageengine

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Íris Baldursdóttir, MSc EE, CEO & Co-Founder, SnerpaPower

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Hedvig Moe, Partner, Thommessen

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Snorre Valdmarsson, Partner, Thommessen

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Christopher Clausen, Partner, Thommessen

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Carlos Mora, Market Development Manager Data Center, EMEA, Corning Optical Communications

With over a decade of experience in project management, engineering, and sales, Carlos has built a strong foundation in data center market development across EMEA. He holds an M.B.A. from the European School of Management and Technology in Germany and has worked with multinational companies and diverse teams throughout his career.

In his current role as HSDC Data Center Market Development Manager at Corning Optical Communications, Carlos leads strategic initiatives to support the growth of hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and AI data center solutions in the region. His focus includes identifying market opportunities, driving customer engagement, and supporting the deployment of innovative fiber optic technologies.

Carlos joined Corning in April 2019, bringing a deep understanding of business development and cross-functional collaboration to the Market Development team.

Jason Blais, VP of Product and Program Management

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Edmond Yang, Visual Designer & Entrepreneur

Edmond Yang is an award-winning interdisciplinary visual designer and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience blending design, tech, and storytelling. A pioneer in generative AI workflows, he creates cinematic AI films and visuals that have reached millions worldwide. Edmond inspires with live demos, bold ideas, and real creative breakthroughs.

Emerson Kastrati, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) i Omny

A seasoned security leader, Emerson Kastrati currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Omny. He operates at the intersection of IT, OT, and physical security to strengthen resilience across companies and foster risk-informed decision making. Prior to joining Omny’s executive team, he held senior advisory and leadership roles at Advansia and spent more than 14 years in the Norwegian Armed Forces, progressing from analyst and officer to senior advisor. His career reflects deep expertise in navigating complex cyber, physical, and operational risk environments across both public and private sectors.

Petter Egil Røkke, Research director, SINTEF

Research director in SINTEF Energy research and have been director for a 8 yr duration Center of excellence (Norwegian FME scheme) on industrial energy efficiency (HighEFF). Expertise within efficient energy systems and utilization of surplus heat. PhD from NTNU within gas turbine combustion from 2006. This winter I am also one of the members in the expert panel in the Norwegian “Teknologirådet” focusing on sustainable integration of data centers in the energy system.

Prof. Babak Falsafi, President, SDEA 

Babak is a Professor in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences and the founding director of EcoCloud (ecocloud.ch) an industrial/academic consortium at EPFL investigating energy-efficient and low-emission cloud and datacenter technologies. He is also the president of the Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association (sdea.ch) certifying energy efficiency and emissions in datacenters. He has made numerous contributions to server design and evaluation with impact on commodity digital platforms. He is a Fellow of ACM and IEEE.

Matthias Haymoz, Data Center Expert & Project Leader, SDEA

Matthias helps datacenter and IT leaders move beyond promises to proven performance. As the head of SDEA—the only organization offering independent verification for measured datacenter and IT efficiency—he transforms sustainability talk into verified results. With expertise spanning data center design, climate communication, and leadership, Matthias bridges technical excellence and strategic growth. His work empowers organizations to demonstrate real efficiency through data—covering PUE, utilization, heat recovery, and CO2 impact—turning transparency into a competitive edge. A sought-after voice at global conferences, he champions measurable sustainability that drives both credibility and innovation in the digital infrastructure industry.

Prof. Mark Burgess, Founder, ChiTek-i AS

Professor Mark Burgess is an internationally recognised computer scientist, author, and former professor at the University of Oslo. He is best known as the creator of CFEngine, one of the first tools for automated configuration management, and as the originator of Promise Theory, which has influenced modern thinking around DevOps, distributed systems, and cooperation in technology. With a background in theoretical physics and decades of experience bridging research and practice, Mark has inspired organisations worldwide to rethink how they build, manage, and scale digital infrastructure. He continues to write, speak, and advise on the future of reliable systems.

Prof Tjerand Silde, Associate Professor, NTNU

Tjerand Silde er førsteamanuensis og forskningsgruppeleder innen kryptografi ved NTNU i Trondheim. Han forsker på kvantesikker kryptografi og personvernbevarende teknologier, og hans team vant Datatilsynets pris for innebygget personvern innen smittesporing i 2021. Tjerand jobber også som kryptografi- og sikkerhetsekspert for cybersikkerhetselskapet PONE Biometrics. Hjemmesiden hans er: https://tjerandsilde.no.

Professor Torgeir Dingsøyr, President, NTNU

Torgeir Dingsøyr conducts research in software companies as a professor at the Department of Computer Science at NTNU. He has specifically focused on topics that can enhance the workday for employees in the IT industry, such as agile development methods, teamwork in software development, and coordination in large-scale development projects. 

Yashoda Singh, AI Specialist, Microsoft

Yashoda is a leading voice in the Nordic tech scene, serving as a Data & AI Specialist at Microsoft. With a portfolio spanning major banks, financial institutions and media organizations in Norway, she has a talent for translating complex AI and cloud-technologies into real business impact. Recognised as one of the Top 50 Tech Women in Norway and among the Top 100 in Data, Analytics & AI in the Nordics, Yashoda is passionate about empowering organisations to unlock the potential of AI. Her dynamic presence in the AI community—through conferences, meet-ups and public speaking—makes her an invaluable guide for those navigating the evolving landscape of intelligent technology.

Yuraimi Aberu, Business Strategist - AI, Google

Yuraimi Abreu is a Business Strategist for Artificial Intelligence at Google, with deep expertise in growth marketing and digital transformation. In her current role, she focuses on simplifying complexity and driving growth for leading global brands through AI innovation. She has a proven track record of managing billion-dollar marketing and consulting projects at some of the largest organizations in the world including Meta, HBO, and Deloitte. She is a sought-after thought leader on the topic of AI and its impact on business.

Jannicke Mikkelsen

Jannicke Mikkelsen, Norges første astronaut og prisvinnende filmfotograf som nå er Vehicle Commander for SpaceX sin Fram2-polferd, samt administrerende direktør for teknologiselskapet O2XR, begeistret nylig publikum på Oslo Tech Show som hovedtaler. Hun kombinerer unik erfaring innen filmproduksjon i verdensrommet, avansert immersiv teknologi og grenseløs historiefortelling – og tente virkelig scenen med sin inspirasjon og visjon.

Jannicke Mikkelsen, Norway’s first astronaut and an award-winning cinematographer, is currently the Vehicle Commander for SpaceX’s Fram2 polar mission and CEO of the technology company O2XR. She recently captivated audiences at Oslo Tech Show as a keynote speaker, combining her unique experience in space filmmaking, advanced immersive technology, and boundary-breaking storytelling — truly lighting up the stage with her inspiration and vision.

Yngvar Ugland

Yngvar Ugland er en kjent teknologileder i DNB Emerging Business Technology. Han er anerkjent som en av Norges fremste teknologiprofiler og ble nylig kåret til Nordic AI Professional of the Year. Yngvar er medforfatter av flere bøker og har vært Professor II ved Norges Handelshøyskole (NHH) i Bergen. Han holder for tiden på med en industriell doktorgrad i kunstig intelligens ved NTNU, og er forfatter av den kommende boken “The Moonshots Method.”

Yngvar Ugland is a renowned technology leader at DNB Emerging Business Technology. Recognised as one of Norway’s foremost tech profiles, he was recently named Nordic AI Professional of the Year. Yngvar is co-author of several books and has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in Bergen. He is currently pursuing an industrial PhD in artificial intelligence at NTNU and is the author of the upcoming book The Moonshots Method.

Rune Simensen, Direktør for teknologi og e-helse i Helse Sør-Øst RHF

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Terje Wistner, Deputy Director General and Head of eHealth, KS

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Cathrine M. Lofthus, Helsedirektør, Helsedirektoratet

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Kristian Eilertsen, helsepolitisk talsperson, Stortinget - Fremskrittspartiet

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Lill Sverresdatter Larsen, Förbundsleder, Sykepleierforbund

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Monika Knudsen Gullslett, PhD. Psykisk helse og digitalisering, Senter for Helse og Teknologi

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Eivind Engebretsen, Professor PhD, University of Oslo & Dean of the Circle U

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Erna Solberg, Stortingsrepresentant og tidligere statsminister

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Emma Schiro, Prosjektleder, Veiledning for forsøk i offentlig forvaltning, Seksjon for metoder, Statistisk sentralbyrå

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Therese Bjugstad Administrerende Direktør, Managing Director, Visma Flyt AS

Therese Bjugstad er administrerende direktør i Visma Flyt AS, en softwareleverandør innen oppvekst, helse og velferd for offentlig sektor. Med 11 års erfaring innen IT og ledelse, drar Therese deg gjennom hvordan du kan bruke ledelse og kommunikasjon for å lykkes med innføringen av nye digitale løsninger.

Simon Laugsand, konserndirektør ABEL

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Skjalg Havåg, adm. Dir Oslo kollega

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Kari Nessa Nortun, Kunnskapsminister, Minister of Education

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Hallstein Bjercke, Finansbyrad Oslo

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Kjersti Barsok, Forbundsleder, NTL

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Lars Eidsten, Manager System Engineering, Fortinet

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Anu Kukar, Partner - Cyber Security, Deloitte

Anu is a global keynote speaker with over 140+ delivered speaking events and media across 15 countries - major highlight being she was invited to speak at the FBI DSAC security conference in USA. She has also been recognised in the Global Power 100 Women in Cyber by the Security Industry Association in USA and awarded Australia’s IT Security Champion. 
She is a Cyber Security Partner at Deloitte with 20+ years of experience having worked at Tier 1 Banks, Big 4 consulting and Tier 1 technology companies across EMEA, UK, APAC and ANZ. This includes having been a member of Board Audit & Risk Committees for regulated entities.
Anu partners with C-Suites and Boards globally to design and implement cyber strategies and security functions operating models, secure business transformations and strengthening the resilience of companies, including their supply chain. She is passionate about driving diversity in tech and cyber and building lifelong learning mindsets to increase workforce engagement and readiness for the future.

Asgeir Tomasgard, Direktør, NTNU Energy Transition

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Bjørn Gudbjørgsrud, Kommunedirektør, Lillestrøm kommune

Bjørn Gudbjørgsrud er kommunedirektør i Lillestrøm kommune, og styreleder i Norsk Kommunedirektørforum. Lillestrøm er en kommune i vekst med nesten 100 000 innbyggere. Gudbjørgsrud har tidligere hatt tilsvarende roller som rådmann og kommunedirektør i Hamar kommune og Sandefjord kommune. Han har også vært direktør i statlig sektor og i KS. Foredragsholderen har jobbet med mange store omstillingsprosjekter.

Elisabet Haugsbø, President, Tekna

Elisabet Haugsbø is the president of the trade union Tekna. She holds a master’s degree in Engineering Cybernetics from NTNU and, alongside her chairmanship, works as a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) at the IT consultancy company, Zebra Consulting. She has previously worked as a digital security consultant in DNV and as Head of Data for the marine technology platform Ocean Data Platform in HUB Ocean. Haugsbø has also been an ethical hacker and is often used as an expert in media and debates. She has been named one of Norway’s leading women in technology several times, at the latest in 2023.

Eve Vangsnes Bergli, kst. arbeids- og velferdsdirektør, Nav

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Haakon Bryhni, Tydal Data Center

Haakon Bryhni is a trailblazer shaping the next era of digital infrastructure. As a Research Professor at Simula Metropolitan, he drives breakthrough innovation in resilient networks, Cloud-RAN, edge computing and mission-critical connectivity—core technologies redefining modern data centres. Beyond academia, Haakon is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, and plays a key strategic role in Tydal Data Center, helping advance ultra-resilient, energy-efficient, high-performance Nordic data-centre development. His unique mix of deep technical expertise and real-world execution makes him one of the most compelling voices in the industry. Expect visionary insights you’ll regret missing if you care about the future of data centres.

Helene Muri, Senior Scientist at NILU and Adjunct Senior Researcher at NTNU’s Department of Energy and Process Engineering

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Håkon Forfod Sønneland, Writer / Author

Get ready to be inspired by Håkon Forfod Sønneland — an innovator, speaker and author turning “because we’ve always done it this way” into “how can we reboot it better?” With his vibrant blend of marketing strategy, AI-powered creativity and storytelling, Håkon delivers sharp insights and interactive experiences that challenge how you work, connect and lead. Whether you’re exploring automation, creativity, or cultural shifts in tech, his sessions spark ideas you’ll act on long after the lights go up. Don’t miss your chance to learn from someone who doesn’t just talk change — he lives it and helps you own it.

Magnus Nilsson, VD, Glava Energy center

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Nils Anders Røkke, Executive Vice President Sustainability, SINTEF

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Christian Askvik-Hansen, CEO, Prelect

Christian er daglig leder og initiativtaker til Prelect.ai og har jobbet med dataanalyse og varianter av KI det siste 15 årene. Han har ledet konsernstrategi i Eviny, og var ansvarlig for utviklingen av verdens første autoriserte sparerobot i Sbanken. I tillegg til å lede Prelect sitter han i styret i Eviny Ventures, som investerer i oppstartsselskaper knyttet til elektrifisering og teknologi. 

Sesjon: Acron

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Karianne Oldernes Tung, Minister for Digitalization and Public Governance The Labour Party

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Markku Suopank, Sales Director, Nordics at Steady Energy Oy

Mr. Markku Suopanki is the Sales Director, Nordics at Steady Energy Oy. Steady Energy is a Finnish SMR technology company, developing a small modular reactor LDR-50, a 50 MW thermal effect nuclear reactor designed for low temperature and low pressure, especially suitable for district heat production. Mr. Suopanki is an energy business and sales leader with over 25 years of national and international B2B experience. At Gasum, he has driven industrial and sustainable energy solutions for major customers, while earlier at Canon he led large-scale corporate and public-sector sales organizations across national and international markets.

Sesjon: Ahlsell

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Terje Aasland, Energiminister

Terje Aasland er Norges energiminister og har hatt ministerposten siden 2022. Han har lang erfaring med energispørsmål og har tidligere vært både medlem og leder av Stortingets energi- og miljøkomité. Med bakgrunn som utdannet kraftlinjearbeider og mange år i energibransjen kombinerer han praktisk bransjeerfaring med solid politisk kompetanse.

Hepro AS

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Manageengine

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Airmont

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Ali Mohammadi, Head of Partnerships & Alliances, Verified

Med over 20 års erfaring innen strategisk salgsledelse og partnerskap hos bl.a. Planday, Klarna, Mamut (Visma).

Carl Cheesman, Account Executive, Verified

Med over 20 års erfaring innen salg, salgsledelse, innkjøp/ anbud og forretningsutvikling på både offentlig og privatmarkedet.

Íris Baldursdóttir, MSc EE, CEO & Co-Founder, SnerpaPower

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Hedvig Moe, Partner, Thommessen

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Snorre Valdmarsson, Partner, Thommessen

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Christopher Clausen, Partner, Thommessen

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Carlos Mora, Market Development Manager Data Center, EMEA, Corning Optical Communications

With over a decade of experience in project management, engineering, and sales, Carlos has built a strong foundation in data center market development across EMEA. He holds an M.B.A. from the European School of Management and Technology in Germany and has worked with multinational companies and diverse teams throughout his career.

In his current role as HSDC Data Center Market Development Manager at Corning Optical Communications, Carlos leads strategic initiatives to support the growth of hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and AI data center solutions in the region. His focus includes identifying market opportunities, driving customer engagement, and supporting the deployment of innovative fiber optic technologies.

Carlos joined Corning in April 2019, bringing a deep understanding of business development and cross-functional collaboration to the Market Development team.