AI is changing how work gets done, but for most businesses it hasn’t yet reshaped the way they actually operate. That’s starting to change. Now we’re seeing AI agents that can take ownership of entire workflows, make decisions, and apply judgment grounded in the company’s own knowledge.
16. – 17. September 2026 – Kristiansand
The AI Shift
Join Norway’s premier tech & business conference
Meet 1,200+ leaders, entrepreneurs, and people in tech, at this year’s
most important gathering for tech, innovation and business.
The AI Shift
The world is in the midst of the most powerful technological shift of modern times, driven by artificial intelligence. Never before have we seen a technology that so rapidly changes the rules of the game for businesses and their competitiveness. Established businessmodels are being challenged, and new ones are emerging across all industries and areas of society.
Over the next few years, the way we work, lead, and collaborate will fundamentally change. To succeed, it will not be enough simply to adopt new tools. Organisations must develop new skills, new ways of leading, and new ways of working.
2026 appears to be the year the AI shift truly takes hold. As we move from individual experimentation to strategic and operational use of AI as an integrated part of business operations, we will see tremendous changes in how we do business and in the organizations.
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Tech & Business Conference
Techpoint is Norway’s leading tech and business conference, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers who want to shape the future with new technology.
Each year, some of the Nordic region’s top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and international experts take part in Techpoint sharing their knowledge and joining discussions.
Techpoint has become a vibrant meeting place that connects people and companies, offering a unique opportunity to meet the players driving digital development. You’ll get to experience over 70 speakers, 16 events and workshops, 5 stages, and not least, meet innovative people and companies.
We look forward to seeing you at Techpoint on 16.–17. September 2026 in Kristiansand.
Speakers
We are proud to present the first group of amazing speakers at Techpoint 2026. Stay tuned throughout the spring as we release a fantastic lineup of over 70 speakers.
Who will you meet at Techpoint?
Techpoint brings together people who both make the decisions and build the solutions. This is where business leaders, founders, investors and
the public sector meet to share insights, spark collaboration, and turn technology into competitiveness and better services.
Business leaders and decision-makers
At Techpoint you’ll meet executives, senior and mid-level leaders, domain owners and key professionals working with strategy, digital transformation, innovation and change.
These are the people who set priorities, allocate investments and drive adoption across their organisations, and who are looking for practical perspectives on what actually works when technology is meant to create real value.
Founders, Startups & Scaleups
Techpoint has become an important platform for startups and scale-up companies to gain insight and inspiration from some of the Nordic region’s leading tech innovators and international experts. Here, they meet established companies from all industries, tech leaders, and decision-makers.
Meet your next customer, partner, or investor, and get inspired to take the next step in realizing your company’s potential.
Public sector and stakeholders
Many of the challenges society faces require collaboration between the public sector and the business community. Techpoint has become an important arena for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and new partnerships between public organisations and the private sector.
Here, innovators, technology companies, research communities, and public organisations come together to create smarter solutions and services for society.
Wednesday 16 September
Day 1, the concert hall at Kilden is filled with business leaders, entrepreneurs, tech people, and decision-makers. On the main stage, you’ll get an up-to-date picture of the AI landscape—from technology and geopolitics to productivity, risk, and opportunities—presented by leading Nordic and international experts. This is the day for the big clarifications: What should we prioritize now? What needs to be put in place within the organization? Where does the competitive advantage lie?
In the evening, Techpoint and Kunstsilo invite you to an extraordinary gala dinner together with close to 250 guests.
Thursday 17 September
Day 2 shifts from “what and why” to “how.” This day features 15 events with over 20 organizations, taking place across Kilden, Kunstsilo, and Knuden. Here you’ll get practical perspectives and concrete experience in the following areas:
- From AI initiatives to competitive strength
- AI agents: the catalyst for new value creation
- Leadership, skills, and culture
- Brand building and trust in an AI-driven world
Dinner Party
Wednesday 16. september at 5.30 PM
Techpoint and Kunstsilo invite you to an extraordinary Dinner Party on 16 September. Nearly 250 guests will gather in the world’s most beautiful museum for this amazing happening.
Kunstsilo in Kristiansand was awarded the prestigious Prix Versailles on 4 December as the world’s most beautiful museum. The former grain silo in Kristiansand has been transformed into one of Northern Europe’s most innovative powerhouses for art and cultural experiences.
The Dinner Party at Kunstsilo is an evening that shows what Techpoint is truly about: connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, not only on stage but around the tables.
Kilden Preforming Arts Centre
The main stage at Techpoint is located in the concert hall at Kilden Performing Arts Centre, which is Norway’s second-largest performing arts institution. Kilden is a leading force and standard-bearer for the entire Southern Norway region, and an arena for major artistic experiences and visionary projects.
Kunstsilo
On 4 December, Kunstsilo in Kristiansand was awarded the prestigious Prix Versailles prize as the world’s most beautiful museum. Kunstsilo is a former grain silo on Odderøya in Kristiansand, transformed into one of Northern Europe’s most innovative hubs for art and cultural experiences.
Knuden
Kristiansand culture school is right beside Kilden and Kunstsilo, and is an annual venue for Techpoint events. Knuden is more than a school, it is a creative community and a vibrant cultural centre in the heart of Kristiansand. Knuden is one of the city’s largest producers of concerts and performances.
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Jonas Kjellberg
Techpoint is an impressive platform where technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship come together. Techpoint demonstrates how Norway can be a force in technology and business in the Nordic region. Being part of Techpoint was a true joy. Techpoint inspires, engages, and creates real opportunities.
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Isabelle Ringnes
Kristiansand may not be the biggest city in the world, but the Techpoint program is world-class — every year. It puts technology, leadership, the future, and innovation on the agenda, led by some of the brightest minds in the industry. Such an honor to be part of it!
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Steven Van Belleghem
Techpoint was an amazing experience. There were more than one thousand people, high profiled people – and more important the vibes were really, really cool. People were so enthusiastic. Techpoint is one of the best conferences in Europe. Check it out!
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Johan Brand
Techpoint is one the most professional and pleasant conferences I have spoken at. Great atmosphere and finally a conference where the content was not rushed through, but ample time was taken for discussion and reflection.
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Cara Antoine
Techpoint in Norway was an amazing experience! With 1,100+ attendees, it was a superbly organized event. Kilden Performing Arts Centre and Kunstsilo in Kristiansand was the perfect backdrop, a beautiful setting for big ideas on digitalization, AI, and human transformation. Congratulations to the amazing team behind Techpoint for creating such a powerful gathering.
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