Thursday 22 October 2026
Official opening of DNB NXT: The next ten years
For ten years, DNB NXT has brought together entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders to explore new opportunities and create growth. As we mark the anniversary, it is first and foremost about the next ten years: How do we strengthen Norwegian, Nordic and European competitiveness in a rapidly changing investment landscape?
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- Marianne Wik Sætre, DNB
Panel discussion: What is needed to win the next ten years?
The need for investment in technology, innovation and transformation is increasing. At the same time, competition for both capital and talent is intensifying. What is needed for Norway, the Nordic region and Europe to succeed in building tomorrow's growth companies and strengthening European competitiveness?
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- Kjerstin Braathen, DNB
- Christian Sinding, EQT.
TBA
The Nordics in the new venture economy
The venture market is changing rapidly. New technologies, new investment models and increasing global competition are transforming how companies are built and financed. At the same time, the Nordic region continues to foster companies that attract attention from some of the world's leading investment communities. What is needed to strengthen the Nordic region's position and create the next global growth winners?
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- Anders Mjåset, Mesh
- TBA
The AI generation
They are building companies in a world where artificial intelligence is not a tool, but a natural part of how one creates, learns and scales. What characterises the next generation of AI entrepreneurs, what opportunities do they see, and how can they shape tomorrow's companies, workplaces and values?
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- Jon Kåre Stene (Moderator), Skyfall Ventures
- Erim Kymo Bohen, Astar
- Petter Reistad, Sanna
The US Playbook
For many Norwegian technology companies, the path to growth runs through international markets. But when is the right time to take the leap, and what does it really take to succeed in the US? Karl Liapunov leads a conversation with entrepreneurs and leaders who have crossed the Atlantic, sharing experiences, mistakes and lessons learnt from the world's most competitive market.
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- Karl Ljapunov (Moderator), Staring Cold
- Tomas Walle, Pine69
- Henrik Holth, Ardog
- Maria Arcontoulis, DNB
When culture creates results
How do you build a team that delivers when it really matters? Following a historic World Cup success, Ståle Solbakken has shown that the best results are rarely created by talent alone. In conversation with a moderator, he shares experiences about leadership, culture, trust and team building, and what entrepreneurs, leaders and company builders can learn from bringing people together around a shared ambition.
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- Ståle Solbakken, NFF
Final of 100 Pitches
After a long qualifying round, only four companies remain. Now they must pitch before investors, business leaders and the jury in the final of 100 Pitches, Norway's largest pitch competition for investment-ready start-ups. Who will emerge victorious and take the next step on their growth journey?
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TBA
Where are the next export success stories being created?
New technology is pushing the boundaries of what is possible, both on Earth and beyond the atmosphere. From space travel and satellites to artificial intelligence and robotics, new industries, companies and business opportunities are emerging. Which technologies will shape the next ten years, and how can Norway secure positions in the markets now taking shape?
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- Julian Hahn, Wybe
- Jannicke Mikkelsen, O2xr
- Audun Wickstrand Iversen, DNB
- Marius Brun Haugen, DNB
- Daniel Varming, SpaceLab