Techpoint 2027

The new dynamic

People and AI driving competitiveness

20. – 21. october 2027 – Kristiansand

Norway’s leading AI conference for business

1200+

participants

70+

speakers

16

events

6

stages

The new dynamic

People and AI driving competitiveness

What should people do, what should AI do, and how can the combination create more?

AI has become part of everyday work in a growing number of organisations. Yet there is still a wide gap between using AI and creating lasting value from it. The value does not come from the technology alone. It depends on how organisations divide responsibilities, build capabilities and redesign workflows.

As AI becomes able to analyse, recommend and act, organisations need to make deliberate choices. What should AI do? What must people continue to own? And how can the two be combined to create better products, smarter decisions and new business models, rather than simply making existing work faster?

The organisations that succeed will do more than introduce new tools. They will develop human judgement, redesign end-to-end workflows and measure the value they create.

At Techpoint 2027, we will explore how Norwegian businesses can define the roles of people and AI to build lasting competitiveness.

Create new value

How can AI lead to better products and services, smarter decisions and new business models? We explore how organisations can use AI to drive growth and innovation, as well as improve efficiency.

Redesign work

As AI becomes capable of analysing, recommending and acting, tasks and responsibilities must be divided in new ways. What should AI do? What must people remain responsible for? And how can they work together to deliver better results?

Strengthen the human advantage

Specialist knowledge, judgement, creativity and leadership become more important as AI takes on more tasks. We explore the roles and skills organisations will need and how they can develop them.

Scale with trust

AI must be used safely and responsibly in day-to-day operations. We look at the data, security, governance and human oversight required to move solutions from experimentation to business-critical use.

When AI changes the rules, Norway needs to come together.

AI is changing what Norwegian businesses can create, who they compete with and how quickly they need to move. Techpoint brings together the people who will turn AI into a competitive advantage for Norway.

Every autumn, Kristiansand becomes the meeting place for those shaping Norway’s technological future. At Kilden, Kunstsilo and Knuden, leaders, founders, investors, researchers and decision-makers from across the country meet leading voices from the Nordics and around the world.

Here, you will find perspectives that challenge your strategy, real-world experience that shows what works and relationships that help turn ideas into action. Techpoint is where Norway moves from talking about AI to creating value with it.

The shift to AI is a leadership responsibility

AI is changing customer experiences, workflows, skills requirements and business models. Techpoint helps organisations understand where the technology can create value, how people should be involved and what to prioritise first.

From insight to action

See what works

Learn from organisations that have moved AI from idea and pilot to daily operations, services and new business opportunities.

Meet the right people

Connect with leaders, technologists, founders, researchers and partners who are facing the same decisions as you.

Take the next step

Return with sharper priorities, relevant relationships and a stronger basis for action.

The people behind the ideas

International experts and Norwegian decision-makers share what they have learned from developing, implementing and leading with AI.

  • Peter Hinssen

    Author, Entrepreneur and investor

  • Priya Lakhani

    Founder & CEO, Century Tech

  • Steven Van Belleghem

    World leading expert in Customer Experience

  • Jonas Kjellberg

    Co-Creator of SKYPE

  • Aksel Lund Svindal

    Olympic Champion, World Champion, Entrepreneur and investor

  • Sara Riis-Carstensen

    The strategic mind behind LEGOs rise to global brand supremacy

  • Johan Brand

    Founder of Kahoot!

  • Costas Markides

    Professor, London Business School

  • Märtha Rehnberg

    Co-founder and partner, Daredisrupt

  • Kjell A. Nordström

    Global Business Guru

  • Vijay Gurbaxani

    Professor, University of California and Director, Center for Digital Transformation

  • Inga Strümke

    Assosiate Professor, NTNU

  • Anders Indset

    Business philosopher & tech evangelist

A Norwegian meeting point with an
international outlook

The most important advances in AI are happening globally. Decisions about how to use the technology must still be made within a Norwegian business environment.

Techpoint connects international perspectives with Norwegian industries, regulations and experience from organisations in the middle of the transition.

The conversation is broad enough to change your perspective and close enough to use when you return to work.

Who You’ll Meet at Techpoint

At Techpoint, you meet the people shaping the direction of business, technology, and society. Leaders, founders, investors, and decision-makers come together here from across the region and far beyond, spanning industries, disciplines, and sectors.

Business leaders and decision-makers

Here, you will meet senior executives, middle managers, and key decision-makers from established companies working with growth, transformation, and competitiveness. They come to Techpoint to gain insight, build relationships, and discover the ideas, partners, and solutions that will shape what comes next.

Founders, scaleups, and investors

Techpoint brings together startups, growth companies, investors, and commercial players in one arena. This is where new connections are made between companies looking to scale, investors searching for opportunities, and partners and customers who can help drive the next phase of growth.

Public sector and societal stakeholders

The greatest challenges and opportunities of our time cannot be solved in silos. At Techpoint, the public sector, business community, academia, and other societal stakeholders come together to share experiences, find common direction, and build partnerships that create lasting value.

Where technology meets culture

Techpoint takes place in some of Northern Europe’s most distinctive cultural venues. Between Kilden, Kunstsilo and Knuden, you will experience a programme that combines professional depth, new connections and memorable surroundings.

Kristiansand gives the conference its own rhythm. Distances are short, conversations continue between the venues, and the city becomes part of the meeting place.

  • Jonas Kjellberg

    Co-Creator of SKYPE

    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.

  • Isabelle Ringnes

    Entrepreneur, leader, and public commentator

    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!

  • Steven Van Belleghem

    World leading expert in Customer Experience

    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!

  • Johan Brand

    Founder of Kahoot!

    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.

  • Cara Antoine

    Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Capgemini

    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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