PROGRAM

Opening  Startup Village 🔥
With Jørn Haanæs, Associate Partner at Climentum Capital

Venture Cup Finals – Startup Pitch
Discover the next big innovation! Experience 6 exciting startup pitches and get inspired by groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future. 

Huy Le, MSC Entrepreneurship Student
Karoline Skaar Moe Pedersen, Organizational psychologist

Prosperity - Impact & Profit
European Startups – time to shine!
A panel focusing on the opportunity for startups in Europe to be vehicles for social and financial prosperity. This panel believes that now is a moment in time for European startups to rise up and create inclusive prosperity options for the most ambitious founders from around the world. In the wake of huge global challenges from large powers (US, China, Russia), Europe has an opportunity to show social leadership. Founders are safe in Europe. Founders will be supported in Europe. Together we build! The panel will discuss this topic and make suggestions on this topic.
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Matt Penneycard, Co-Founding Partner at Ada Ventures
Hanna Selvaag Wangsmo, Investment Manager RunwayFBU
Marte Sootholtet, Ferd. Chief Executive Officer at Impact Startup Norge
Ida Christine Brun, Venture Investments & Strategic Partnerships at Maersk Growth

Startup Presentations 
Discover the next big innovation! Experience exciting startup presentations and get inspired by groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future. Don’t miss this chance to connect with creativity and bold visions!
Virtuous Growth
Varyence

People – Elevating Human Potential
Empowering Change: Unleashing Diversity in Venture Capital 
Join us as we tackle the pressing issue of diversity in venture capital and its vital role in shaping a more equitable financial future. This dynamic panel will spotlight the critical need for increased representation, particularly the flow of capital to women-led startups. Through compelling insights and personal stories, we will celebrate trailblazing role models in the VC industry while uncovering actionable strategies to cultivate a truly inclusive investment ecosystem. Together, let's ignite change and pave the way for a diverse and thriving financial landscape! 
 
Katherine Mellis, Investment Director at Sandwater 
Patrick Sandahl, Investment Director, Head of Transactions, Member of Investinor Executive Committee 
Tonje Ørnholt, Head of Investment, Oslo Busuness Region 
Ana Andonovska, Co-Founder of Even Founders & an Angel Investor

Workshop
Q&A session with Top VCs including Linn-Cecilie Linnemann from Lumo Labs, Sagar Chanda from Runway FBU, and Karl Liapunov from Startup Lab.

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Startup Presentations 
Discover the next big innovation! Experience exciting startup presentations and get inspired by groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future. Don’t miss this chance to connect with creativity and bold visions!
Nordiq Products
HER
Appellare

Planet – Building a Sustainable Future
Navigating the Climate Tech Frontier: Norway's Opportunity Amid Global Shifts 
This compelling panel will examine Norway's unique position to lead in climate technology, where 50% of total investments are directed towards innovative startups in this sector. As the global landscape shifts, particularly with changes in U.S. leadership and investment strategies, we’ll explore the implications for climate tech investments in Europe and the Nordics. Are we witnessing a pivotal moment that could redefine our approach to sustainability?  
Join industry leaders and visionaries as we unpack the evolving narrative of climate tech, share strategic insights, and discuss how Norway can capitalize on its strengths to drive meaningful change in a rapidly transforming world.  

Dinesh Ganasan, Investor at ArcTern Ventures 
Tonje Ørnholt, Head of Investment, Oslo Busuness Region 
Yvonne Silden Langlo, Senior Investment Manager at Nysnø

Startup Presentations 
Discover the next big innovation! Experience exciting startup presentations and get inspired by groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future. Don’t miss this chance to connect with creativity and bold visions!
do:be
MySTDY
YouSustain 

Innovation & Governance – Safeguarding Progress with Responsible Leadership

Security as a Strategic Necessity: Safeguarding Innovation, Investment, and Future Competitiveness 
Today’s threat landscape demands that startups and investors place security at the core of their strategies. From cyberattacks to insider threats, the risks come fast and from every angle. Yet security isn’t just about prevention—done right, it’s a powerful driver of innovation, competitive edge and long-term growth.  

Startups and growth companies with significant potential in innovation and technology face particular vulnerabilities. Early and rapid decisions—regarding markets, suppliers, employees, partners, and investors—carry major consequences for sustainability and competitive advantage. Ultimately, a company’s security posture will determine which markets it can access going forward. 

Investors and active owners play a critical role in setting security requirements and conducting risk assessments for the companies they fund or consider funding. A misstep in investing in companies with insufficient security can lead to the leakage of knowledge and technology to adverse actors—resulting in substantial economic, strategic, and national losses. 

This panel discussion will explore how security can serve as a competitive advantage rather than a cost. We bring together founders, investors, and executives to address: 

• Why investors bear significant responsibility for mandating security in the companies they invest in. 

• Why security must be an integral part of any growth strategy. 

• How increased security accelerates market positioning and competitive edge for startups and scale-ups. 

• Why enhanced security is crucial for sustainable growth and the very survival of tech companies. 

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Cathrine Lagerberg, Partner & Co-Founder of Crown Defenze
Nermina Ek, Investment Director at DNV Ventures
Charlotte Hafstad, Specialist Councel & Associate at Ræder Bing

Startup Presentations 
Discover the next big innovation! Experience exciting startup presentations and get inspired by groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future. Don’t miss this chance to connect with creativity and bold visions!
Völur
Digna 
Instorier 
Vira.AI

Social Progress – Bridging Gaps, Building Equity
Why is Norway behind on women entrepreneurship and what are we doing about it?
Despite being considered a leader in gender equality, and moderate improvements, Norway still lags behind other Nordic and European countries on female entrepreneurship  and access to capital for female founders. Key factors include lack of female role models, limited access to male-dominated funding networks, societal expectations around family roles that can discourage women from starting businesses etc., despite Norway having strong policies promoting gender equality overall. In this session, we will discuss these and other trends, kill the myth that we lack women tech entrepreneurship talent, show what can be achieved when women/non-binary tech founders are given the right support to flourish and fulfil their potential from our recent 'Oslo as Female Tech Founder Frontrunner' programme - for them and for Norway as a whole; debate what more needs to be done to fix the gender imbalance in tech AND make a big announcement. Come hear more and join the debate.

Jeanette Carlsson, Founder & CEO, Tech Nordic Advocates, Head of Global Tech Advocates Europe
Becky Wightman, Founder, Lawyer and TNA Ambassador
Maren Kirknes Fossum, Co-Founder & COO at Vilje Bionics 
Jeanette Grendahl, Feminvest Norway
Eva Camerer, Executive VP, Innovation Norway
Håvard Lindtvedt, Head of Startup & Growth, Nordea Bank
Silje Fladmoe, Co-founder and CEO, Testhub Technologies

AFTER PARTY 🔥
Continues at NOVA Spektrum