DNB's Headoffice in Bjørvika - 27. mai 2026
DNB Food & FoodTech Conference 2026
"The Balancing act"
Date: 27th of may 2026
Place: DNBs headoffice in Bjørvika
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Reception with drinks, food & jazz with Håkon Erlandsen: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Registration and ID verification: 08:15 - 08:50 am
DNB is excited to invite you to the fourth Food & FoodTech Conference and this time we have expanded to a Nordic level. The conference brings together people from the whole food value chain, including producers, industry, retailers, investors, and others who care about the future of our food systems. Today, the geopolitical situation is unpredictable and market conditions, consumer expectations and regulations are changing.
On stage, you will be introduced to, among others Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, Minister of Agriculture & Food in Norway, Randy Jagt, Partner at Deloitte Consulting. Future of Food Global Lead, Patrik Strömer, Responsible for Preparedness at Swedish Food Federation, Petter Haas Brubak, Director of Food & Drinks at NHO, Håkon Mageli, Executive Vice President at Orkla ASA, Sofia Steinwall, Head of ICA Växa and Ingrid Amundsen, Director of Customer & Market at Coop Norway
The Minister of Food & Agriculture of Norway, Nils Kristen Sandtrøen. Enjoy a conversation between him and Petter Haas Brubakk, Managing Director of NHO, Food & Drinks about todays preparedness in Norway and the collaboration with the Nordics.
Key note speaker Janne Haaland Matlary, DM. She will give a presentation about the geopolitical situation around the titel; "Geopolitical Risk and European Strategy: Self-Sufficiency and Resilience"
Janne is professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo, Adjunct professor at the Military Strategy and Joint Operations, Norwegian Command and Staff College. Research Associate at Oxford Changing Character of War Centre, Pembroke College and associate, LSE Ideas at London School of Economics and Political Science.
Key note speaker Randy Jagt, Partner at Deloitte Consulting & Future of Food Global Lead. He will give a presentation around "The future of food systems – global trends" .
Arne Hjeltnes is the host of the day. He is a well‑known Norwegian writer, TV personality and food enthusiast.
"The DNB Food & Foodtech Conference highlights the critical importance of the food system, with continued focus on preparedness, geopolitical challenges and sustainability. Stronger cooperation between authorities and industry, as well as reinforced Nordic and European ties, is essential. Innovation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence will enhance efficiency. Improved diets contribute to better public health and lower societal costs. The conference brings together decision-makers with the power to drive change."
- Ingrid Drabløs, Industry Specialist and Client Excecutive of food in DNB
"The food chain and the food industry is increasingly important in our society. Food, health, jobs and economy, food security and sustainable growth are motivating factors to focus on this industry segment/value chain. It's a privilege to work with it!"
Christian Wierup, Head of Consumer Sector in DNB Carnegie
