.: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.
We can’t wait to see you at Impact Summit 2025!
09:00
The dock
Impact Sauna: Wake up. Heat up. Start up.
Kick off your Impact Summit day with a hot sauna, a cold dip, and a clear mind. Limited spots - sign-up required. READ MORE >
.:PRE EVENT
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
.:NEXT CHAPTER
SHAPING THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF ENERGY
How can digital technologies, AI, and robotics drive the future of autonomous operations? This session explores the journey from vision to reality—where collaboration, interoperability, and automation shape the next era of industrial efficiency. READ MORE >
Loftet
.:DIVE IN
Get Sh*t Done: How to Scale Your Startup Internationally
Join an energetic and candid conversation between Jørn Haanæs and Claudine Ang as they explore what makes Norwegian startups move faster internationally. Discover how successful startups scale globally and why speed and execution matter. READ MORE >
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.:BIG BETS
FRA POWERPOINT TIL 100.000 KUNDER
Bulder har på rekordtid etablert seg som en av Norges mest innovative banker. I 2024 hadde banken Norges mest fornøyde kunder på tvers av alle bransjer i EPSIs årlige undersøkelse. Simen Eilertsen deler historien om hvordan Bulder gikk fra en idé til en suksessfull bank med over 100 000 kunder. READ MORE >
13:00
Maskinhallen
.:NEXT CHAPTER
Ditch Your Backlog and Start Building What Matters
Discover how abandoning traditional backlogs transformed our startup's product development process. This session reveals how conventional backlogs can actually handicap product teams—creating psychological burden, diffusing focus, and accumulating "someday" tasks that rarely deliver customer value. READ MORE >
Loftet
.:DIVE IN
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS:
UNLOCKING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE INDUSTRY
Discover how Equinor uses partnerships, test facilities like K-Lab, and real-world collaboration to accelerate technology development. Learn how startups can tap into these resources to shape the future of the energy industry. READ MORE >
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.:BIG BETS
Big Bets: High Risk, Higher Reward
Join ambitious entrepreneurs taking bold risks and pitching transformative innovations. This session explores groundbreaking ideas, daring strategies, and game-changing technologies. High risk, even higher potential rewards. READ MORE >
14:00
Maskinhallen
.:NEXT CHAPTER
Startup Meets Giant: Unlocking Doors to Industry Leaders
How does a small startup break into a global giant? Join us to hear 3LC share their inspiring journey from pitch deck to partnership! READ MORE >
Loftet
.:dIVE IN
Innovasjon fra havet:
Norske løsninger for en bærekraftig fremtid
Hvordan kan innovasjon og teknologi innen havbruk styrke bærekraft og skape globale muligheter? Møt tre norske pionérer som med unik kompetanse viser vei fra lokal utvikling til internasjonal suksess.
READ MORE >
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.:BIG BETS
CULTURE FOR INNOVATION: DIVERSITY IN NEW DIMENSIONS
What does it take to build truly innovative environments—and how can diverse perspectives shape the future of business, research, and society? Two leading voices explore how inclusion drives innovation. READ MORE >
15:00
Maskinhallen
.:NEXT CHAPTER
COUPLES THERAPY FOR AGRIFOODTECH
Startups and investors seem like the perfect match—until expectations clash. In this lively "couples therapy" session, a founder and an investor get real about frustrations, red flags, and what it takes to build a strong partnership. READ MORE >
Loftet
.:DIVE IN
AI in aquaculture
Discover how AI-driven precision farming is transforming aquaculture, enhancing fish health, sustainability, and growth. Learn about innovative technology and gain insights into successfully scaling AI startups globally with remote teams. READ MORE >
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.:BIG BETS
How to attract foreign capital
What does it take to attract international capital to Norway? Terje Berg-Utby (Skagerak Capital), Max Samuel (SNÖ Ventures), and Solveig Sundsdal (Nysnø Climate Investments) share insights and experiences about what attracts global investors. READ MORE >
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! Check out the nominations.
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.