Oslo Innovation Week 2026
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One morning. Three global markets. A room full of founders who have actually made the leap — and the programs and networks that got them there. If you are thinking about scaling internationally, you’ll want to join us here.

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About the event

For the first time, we are bringing Norwegian growth companies together for a morning focused on what it really takes to scale internationally, drawing on insights from our three scaling programmes.

We are bringing insights from some of the world's most demanding markets – New York, London and San Francisco – back to Oslo during Oslo Innovation Week, when the city is full of investors, media and ecosystem leaders from around the world.

Expect honest stories from founders who have made the move, practical insight into the things nobody tells you until it is too late, and the chance to meet people who can open the right doors. And if you are looking for a launchpad, our three international scaling programmes - EMNY (New York), TEA (London) and TINC (San Francisco) - are one proven way out into the world.

Whether you are already scaling abroad, considering the move, or simply curious about which programme suits your stage, this is where you will find the answers, contacts and momentum you need to take the next step.

Why attend

  • Learn from those who have gone before you - honest, experience-based stories about what it really takes to succeed in New York, London and San Francisco.
  • Build a network across markets – meet founders, investors, partners and decision-makers from all three ecosystems in the same room.
  • Find the right programme for your stage – see EMNY, TEA and TINC presented side by side, and discover which one matches your ambitions.
  • Join an international community - a network of 400+ companies sharing knowledge, contacts and opportunities across borders.

Programme highlights

  • Alumni-led panel – a practical conversation to help you find your way, featuring founders from all three programmes and covering the things nobody tells you until it is too late.
  • Structured networking - breakfast and mingling across the cohorts, designed so you actually meet the right people.

Speakers and panel

The panel brings together CEOs and ecosystem leaders from EMNY, TEA and TINC who have built companies globally. They will share concrete, first-hand insights from their own growth journeys, joined by a well-known international keynote speaker.

Founders' and investors' perspectives on scaling – with 3 investors, 3 founders and 3 markets:
Magnulf Pilskog, beCrystal/Ardoq – Eirik Frøyland Rime, TISE – Øyvind Grotmol, Wayve/Exabel
Arne Tonning, Alliance VC – Sherington Amarapala, Atomico – Christian Bjelland, Lowercarbon Capital

Fireside Chat with Google: Architecting the Future Enterprise

Google engineering leaders and authors Adam Bender and James Brookbank talk about:

- What Enterprise Buyers Actually Demand

- Escaping the 10x Velocity Trap

- Architecting Unshakeable Integrations

Moderator: Alexander Bergo, Innovation Norway San Francisco

Ready to scale internationally?

Is your company considering expanding internationally – or are you curious about EMNY, TINC or TEA? Then this is the place for you.

Places are limited and registrations are already coming in. Register your interest today to be first in line when confirmed places become available.

  • 08:30 - 09:00
    Mingling & check-in.
    Breakfast and refreshments will be served.
  • 09:00 - 09:10
    Introduction – Innovation Norway CEO Håkon Haugli
  • 09:10 - 09:50
    “Built to Scale – Lessons from the Front” – Panel
    Founders and investors lens on scaling – with 3 investors, 3 Founders, 3 markets: Magnulf Pilskog, beCrystal/Ardoq - Eirik Frøyland Rime, TISE – Øyvind Grotmol, Wayve/Exabel Arne Tonning, Alliance VC - Sherington Amarapala, Atomico - Christian Bjelland, Lowercarbon Capital. Moderated by Åse Bailey Pettersen and Hilde Hukkelberg from Innovation Norway.
  • 09:50 - 10:00
    Q&A
  • 10:00 - 10:30
    Fireside Chat with Google: Architecting the Future Enterprise
    Google engineering leaders and authors Adam Bender and James Brookbank talk about: - What Enterprise Buyers Actually Demand - Escaping the 10x Velocity Trap - Architecting Unshakeable Integrations Moderator: Alexander Bergo, Innovation Norway San Francisco
  • 10:30 - 11:00
    Networking

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Contact

Beate Christin Gran

Event Organisers

INNOVASJON NORGE