The Year’s Most Inspiring Tech Program
Two Days of Tech Inspiration, Insights, and Future Perspectives
At Oslo Tech Show, the speaker program is more than content – it’s a space for ideas, inspiration, and transformation.
Across two days, international visionaries, bold thinkers, and industry experts take the stage to explore the forces shaping tomorrow.
Covering AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data centres, devops, and mobile, the program goes beyond trends to uncover real insights and fresh perspectives.
It’s where knowledge ignites innovation.
Every session is designed to challenge assumptions, spark new ways of thinking, and deliver competence development at the highest level.
And best of all – the entire program is free and open for everyone at Oslo Tech Show.
We kick off your morning with World-Class International Speakers
Each day at Oslo Tech Show begins with a moment designed to inspire, challenge, and set the pace for everything that follows. The Morning Seminars bring world-class voices to the stage – free and open for everyone – offering extraordinary perspectives on innovation, exploration, and transformation.
On Day 1, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Norway’s first astronaut, award-winning cinematographer, and Vehicle Commander of SpaceX’s Fram2 polar mission, shares her remarkable journey of courage and vision.
On Day 2, Patrick Huston, Brigadier General (Ret.) from the FBI and a leading authority on AI, cybersecurity, and national security law, delivers unique insights at the intersection of technology and security.
Two mornings. Two extraordinary voices. One powerful start to Oslo Tech Show.
Keynotes
The keynotes are the moments that set the pace for Oslo Tech Show.
International visionaries and thought leaders share ideas and perspectives that go beyond trends – delivering inspiration that redefines how we think about technology, business, and society.
Exploring themes such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data centres, devops, and mobility, the keynote sessions embody competence development at the highest level.
They are free and open for everyone – created to spark bold thinking, challenge conventions, and ignite the conversations that shape tomorrow.
Free AI Stage
In a world powered by data, artificial intelligence is no longer optional – it’s the engine driving change across every industry. The Free & Open AI Stage is where groundbreaking ideas and pioneering voices explore how AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics are rewriting the rules of innovation. Here, complexity becomes clarity and insight turns into action. From predictive intelligence to automation, this stage showcases the forces shaping tomorrow – bold, transformative, and impossible to ignore.
Håkon Forfod Sønneland
Author and Creative Speaker & Facilitator
Egil Aslak Aursand Hagerup
Teknologijournalist og KI-kursholder
NRK
Patrick Huston
Brigadier General (Ret.)
FBI
Dr. Mozhgan Tavakolifard
Founder & CEO
AIZEN AS
Free Cyber Security & Cloud Stage
As digitalization accelerates, the demands on security and scalable infrastructure have never been greater. On the Free & Open Cyber Security & Cloud Stage, leading voices explore how resilience, compliance, and innovation must move hand in hand. Here, critical data meets the power of the cloud – revealing how secure, agile, and efficient systems are built to thrive in an era of constant change. Through bold insights and visionary perspectives, this stage shows how the convergence of cybersecurity and cloud is not just protecting the present, but enabling the future.
Evelina Olsson
Founder
Finfly
Emerson Kastrati
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Omny
Jason Blais
VP of Product and Program Management
Mattermost
Anu Kukar
Partner for Cyber Security
Deloitte
Prof Tjerand Silde
Professor
NTNU
Free Cloud Stage
Cloud is no longer just infrastructure – it’s the foundation of digital transformation. On the Cloud Stage, bold ideas and pioneering solutions reveal how cloud technologies are reshaping industries, powering agility, and unlocking new opportunities for growth. From hybrid and multi-cloud strategies to next-generation architecture and adoption, this is where the next era of scalability and innovation comes to life. The Cloud Stage is about flexibility, speed, and the limitless potential of connected technology.
Morten Eriksen
Head of IT Operations
DNB
Audun Fauchald Strand
Director for Platform and Infracture
NAV
Helena Koch Haugane
Cloud and AI Account Lead
Microsoft
Ketil Delmark Pedersen
Sr. Cloud and AI Specialist
Microsoft
Free Data Centre Stage
Everything digital depends on the data centre – and everything about it is changing. The Free & Open Data Centre Stage is where the critical questions of energy, capacity, and sustainability meet bold new answers. From hyperscale strategies to green technologies, this stage is where bold solutions are revealed, and the future of critical infrastructure is set in motion. It’s about resilience, efficiency, and innovation – at the very core of transformation.
Petter Røkke
Research director & Director
SINTEF Energy & Norwegian FME scheme
Prof Babak Falsafi
President & founding director
SDEA & School of Computer & EcoCloud
Haakon Bryhni
Research Professor
Tydal Data Center
Torgeir Dingsøyr
Professor, Adjunct Chief Research Scientist
SimulaMet
Nils Brede Moe
Chief Scientist
SINTEF
Marion Løken
VP for Insights & Analytics
Strawberry
Professor Mark Burgess
Founder
ChiTek-i AS
Free Mobile Stage
Mobile technology has reshaped the way we live, work, and connect – and its impact is only accelerating. On the Mobile Stage, industry leaders and disruptors explore how 5G, edge computing, and next-generation connectivity are redefining possibilities across every sector. This is where mobility becomes transformation – turning networks into platforms for innovation, and unlocking opportunities that reach far beyond devices. The Mobile Stage is about speed, connectivity, and the power to move industries forward.
Omar Richardson
Chief Technology Officer
Simula Research Laboratory
Elisabet Haugsbø
President
Tekna
Arne Erik Berntzen
CIO
Posten Bring
Malin Moe Neeraas
Chief Commercial Officer
Hudd
Hackathon
Join our standalone hackathon on the second day of the event. Work alongside other innovators to explore industry challenges, exchange ideas, and develop practical solutions.
The hackathon brings together curious minds from across the tech community to tackle relevant industry challenges in a collaborative and energetic environment. Together, you’ll explore new perspectives, develop bold ideas, and transform them into practical concepts with real potential.
Expect an inspiring atmosphere, fresh ideas, and plenty of “aha!” moments. Bring your curiosity, meet other innovators, and help shape solutions for the future.
Come ready to collaborate, challenge assumptions, and make a difference.
Mingle
When Day 1 ends, the celebration begins. The Oslo Tech Show Awards turn the networking event into an evening honouring innovation, creativity, and progress – spotlighting tomorrow’s changemakers through the Girl in Tech and Tech Innovation of the Year Awards. Join a night where business meets celebration, featuring live performances. Experience award ceremonies, spontaneous networking, and unforgettable moments where innovation meets community, ideas turn into action, and the future of technology comes to life.
International Breakfast
6 Shows | 1 Event
Oslo Tech Show consists of six events that together create a complete meeting place driving technological advancement forward. The Future is Now.
