Thursday 26 September 2024
Registration, breakfast and mingling
07:00
Arrival and registration
Address: Dronning Eufemias gate 30
Remember: Proof of identity
Until 10 - Meding
Opening of DNB NXT
c/o Rasmus Figenschou, Group CEO, Corporate Market, Norway, DNB.
Semifinal 100 Pitches
The eight best start-ups and growth companies from the pitch competition 100 Pitches, will pitch live at DNB NXT.
The semifinal will be streamed at dnb.no/nxt
Break
Navigating Tradeoffs: From Norway to Global Growth
Curious about how a Norwegian contractor balances global business opportunities and risky trade-offs in the gambling industry? Join Aleksander Larsen as he shares the lessons he has learned from his international adventures, personal growth, and the future of technology leadership in this interview.
Break
NXT Talk: Early phase investments
The panel will discuss the key trends and changes that have taken place since 2020, including how the market for innovation and investment has adapted to the new realities.
Maria Archontoulis, Head of partnerships, DNB (Moderator)
Nora Bavey, CEO, Co-founder Unconventional Ventures
Kjetil Holmefjord, Partner, Sondo Capital
Break
NXT Talk: How to set up for growth
This panel will explore the most important aspects of raising Norwegian growth companies to the international arena.
Per Valebrokk, Partner, Storm Communications (Moderator)
Anders Kvåle, Co-Founder, Spacemaker
Anne Dingstad, CEO Saga Robotics AS
Magnus Grimeland, CEO & Founder, Antler
Break
NXT Talk: Norway’s potential in climate technology
This panel will address how Norway can claim to be a leading player in climate technology.
Karl Liapunov, Head of Energy and Climate, StartupLab (Moderator)
Bjørn Arve Ofstad, Group CEO NG Group
Maria Lucilla Bruni, Division Director, sustainability, DNB
Kristin Aamodt, Partner, ArcTern Ventures
Break
NXT Talk: Investing in People and Places
Startups with a social edge, investors who care and banks that encourage women to invest. This panel will explore how we can create social value and economic growth with inclusion and equality at the front!
Marte Sootholtet, CEO, Impact Startup Norway (Moderator)
Deqa Abukar, Cofounder, BLING
Aina Lemoen Lunde, Director of the Group Brands, Market and Sales, DNB
Espen Daae, Investment Manager, Ferd Sosiale Entreprenører
Break
Meltwater’s journey
Jørn Lyseggen talks about Meltwater and their journey from being a startup to becoming a global company.
Break
Final 100 pitches
The four best companies from the semi-finals of 100 pitches meet until the final and final final 100 pitches. The winner will withdraw with a monetary prize of NOK 200,000 from DNB.
The final will be streamed live on dnb.no/nxt