.:2026 PROGRAM
Every hour from 12:00 to 15:00, new sessions kick off on each stage—so plan ahead and choose wisely! Use the breaks to connect, network, and recharge. Sessions start on time, so be sure to grab your seat early.
After the sessions, get ready for the Impact Million finalist pitches, followed by the grand Impact Awards show in Maskinhallen. The night wraps up with an unforgettable afterparty just up the road at Ry.
New this year: join us the night before for a pre-party at Gnu Bar, where attendees, speakers, and partners come together to meet, mingle, and kick off the conversation with extended networking in a more informal setting.
PRE EVENTS april 22nd
18:00
K8
.:THOMMESSEN
VC DINNER
(By invitation only)
We gather top investors and VC professionals from across Norway for an exclusive and informal dinner.
19:00
.:GNU BAR
PRE-PARTY
The evening before Impact Summit & Impact Awards we gather at Gnu Bar for a pre-party. Join us for an informal evening of meet and mingle, good conversations, and extended networking before summit day.
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MAIN PROGRAM APRIL 23RD
11:00
Outside
DOORS OPEN &
Lunch is served
Fortou is ready to make sure you start off with a full belly! Lunch is served by the entrance to Maskinhallen, and Tou is officially open for business.
.:LUNCH
12:00
Maskinhallen
.:TAKE OFF
BUILDING BRIDGES AND UNLOCKING FUNDING IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD
What does it take to drive innovation in a fragmented world? Jez Averty from Equinor explores how bold collaboration across ecosystems can unlock next-gen solutions - with insights from Fredrik Bringager in Hive Autonomy - fresh off raising millions in capital.
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Loftet
.:ACTIVATE
SPEED NETWORKING
Connect with the right companies and decision makers in this high impact B2B session. Hosted by the Stavanger Chamber of Commerce.
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.:ALL IN
FROM STARTUP TO STOCK
What does it really take to go from startup to listed company? In this fireside chat with CEO Kurt Østrem and CFO Eirik Fjellså Hærem, we explore Zaptec´s journey to the stock market and the financial discipline, fundraising journey, and strategic decisions required to build a company ready to list.
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13:00
Maskinhallen
.:TAKE OFF
THE KABAL STORY: SCALING A WORLD LEADING SAAS FROM STAVANGER
How did a Stavanger-based startup grow into a global SaaS platform? CEO and Co-Founder Jan Inge Pedersen shares the Kabal story - what they did, what worked for them, and how they approached scaling internationally.
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Loftet
.:ACTIVATE
INVESTOR PITCH
Ever wished you could flip the investor meeting? In this session, Siri Hoven from Equinor Ventures, Arve Janbu Fresvik from Momentum, and Marte Sootholtet from Impact StartUp take the stage to pitch from the investor side - sharing what they look for in a structured five-minute format.
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.:ALL IN
CO-CREATING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
With a fresh and energetic tone, this session brings together Henrik Pedersen (OTee), Odd Egil Haug and Michelle Williams (Aker BP), highlighting the “tag team” of industry and startups working side by side to deliver innovation in tech and digital.
14:00
Maskinhallen
.:TAKE OFF
SCALING BEYOND BORDERS: DESIGNING INTERNATIONAL READINESS
In this session, Jennifer Forbes Iannolo from CodeBase dives into how founders can gear up before entering markets like the UK, and why giving yourself room to navigate independently once you’re there, builds the judgment, positioning, and relationships global growth depends on.
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Loftet
.:ACTIVATE
BREAK THE ECHO CHAMBER
Great ideas don’t come from one perspective - they emerge when different minds collide. Led by Kulturkompaniet, this high-energy workshop brings together founders, investors, operators, and industry leaders in groups of three.
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.:ALL IN
when currency meets company culture, who own the risk?
Currency risk isn’t just a finance issue - it’s a company issue. This session Remy Bilsback from Sparebanken Norge looks at where currency risk actually comes from, what it can trigger, and why waiting too long can be costly.
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15:00
Maskinhallen
.:TAKE OFF
SECURING NORWAYS ACCESS TO SPACE
What does it take to build access to space from Norwegian soil? In this session Daniel Varming, CEO of SpaceLab, looks at how one Stavanger-born founder is leading the way with reusable launch vehicles - and putting Norway on the space map.
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Loftet
.:ACTIVATE
TECHBAR: AI IN DIGITAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Step into our TECHbar, the place where true tech nerds feel instantly at home. Grab a drink, pull up to the counter, and dive into the latest tools, trends and tinkering in practical AI in digital product development with the brilliant minds of Andreas Melvær (Smplco), Filip Nag (Jegerhub) and Line Hjartarson (Aline).
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.:ALL IN
WHERE IS THE CAPITAL?
This session brings together Siri Kalvig (Nysnø Climate Investments), Preben Songe-Møller (Skyfall Ventures), and Fredrik Harestad (Unlisted) to give an honest look at today’s funding reality: shrinking capital, tougher investment climates, and investor-dependent companies facing increasing uncertainty.
15:30
Outside
.:DINNER
FEED YOUR IDEAS -
AND YOURSELF
Dinner is served! Fortou is ready with delicious food and good energy—take a break, connect, and recharge for what’s next.
16:00
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.:IMPACT MILLION
PITCH SESSION WITH THE FINALISTS
Yesterday 10 startups pitched in front of 13 investors in the race for the Impact Million. The top 3 finalists will pitch live on stage, followed by Q&A from the investors. Winner will be announced during the Impact Awards at 17:00.
17:00
Maskinhallen
.:IMPACT AWARDS
AWARD SHOW KICKS OFF!
It’s time to honour the risk takers and the startups, the impact heroes of our region! Don’t be late as we kick off the award show in Maskinhallen at 17:00 sharp!
18:00
Ry
.:After party
The good vibes continues at Ry
As always - we need to throw a proper party to celebrate the people on stage, the nominees and winners, and all of you that’s been a part of making this into a day to remember! Join us at Ry in Ryfylkegata, just up the road from Tou.