16. – 17. September 2026 – Kristiansand

Norway’s Leading Arena for AI and Business

Where visionary leaders, innovators, and decision-makers converge to lead and transform businesses through AI.

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1200+

participants

70+

speakers

16

events

6

stages

Theme Techpoint 2026

The AI Shift

The technology is ready. Is your organisation?

AI is not the future. It is now, and the gap between those who experiment and those who deliver is growing fast.

The organizations that succeed with the AI shift are not the ones with the most initiatives. They are the ones that have made AI part of how they create value, make decisions, and organize work. That difference is not determined by technology alone, but by leadership, capability, and the ability to build organizations where AI actually works.

The question is no longer whether AI will change your organization. The question is whether you are ready to lead it through that shift.

From AI Initiative to Competitive Advantage

Most companies are experimenting with AI. Far fewer are harvesting real value from it. The gap between experimentation and competitive advantage is not determined by technology alone, but by how AI is embedded in operations, decision-making, and value chains.

At this year’s Techpoint, we examine governance, prioritization, and benefit realization, and what choices leaders must make now for AI to deliver real value and new competitive advantage.

AI Agents: From Assistance to Autonomous Action

AI agents are expanding the boundaries of what can be automated, delegated, and improved in organizations. What can be entrusted to agents, what must humans own, and how do we design systems with control, traceability, and clear accountability?

We explore what agent technology actually means in practice and which choices determine whether it creates value or complexity.

What Characterizes a Winning Culture in 2026?

Corporate culture is the only competitive advantage you cannot copy. Companies are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, but most are still not making money from it. The winners combine technology, competence, and genuine organizational change.

What characterizes a winning culture in 2026? How do you build organizations that transform work processes through collaboration with AI, to new competitive advantage?

Join Norway´s premier
Tech & Business Conference

Techpoint has established itself as Norway’s leading tech and business conference, and a unique meeting place for those shaping the future. Set in one of Northern Europe’s most dynamic centers for art and culture, Techpoint brings together a unic mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, decision-makers, and creative forces, united by a shared drive to innovate, think differently, and challenge the status quo.

Each year, some of the Nordic region’s foremost entrepreneurs, business leaders, and international experts take part, sharing insights and challenging perspectives through keynotes, conversations, and discussions. Techpoint has become a vibrant arena that connects people and organizations, offering a unique opportunity to meet the players who are moving the world forward.

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.

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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.

Wednesday 16 September

Day 1 you will experience a lineup of leading experts from the Nordic region and internationally, sharing their knowledge and experience on how we can transform organizations with AI. From strategy to practical implementation, from ethics to competition, we will explore the full spectrum of AI as a tool for innovation and value creation.

Kildén’s beautiful setting provides the backdrop for conversations, inspiring presentations, and informal meetings that can open new doors. Here visions and practical experience meet, and here the networks that will drive business and society forward are built.

In the evening, Techpoint and Kunstsilo invite guests to a gala dinner with approximately 250 attendees.

Thursday 17 September

Day 2 of Techpoint is a day of intensity and depth. Twelve events across six stages spread around Kilden, Kunstsilo, and Knuden invite participants to dive deep into the central questions that must be addressed when organizations are to be transformed with AI.

How do you move from ambitions to competitive advantage? How do you integrate AI agents into operations? What role does leadership, culture, and organization play when everything is changing? And how do you ensure security, uphold ethical considerations, and manage strategy and innovation along the way?

Participants can choose their path among a broadly composed program that covers everything from technical implementation to people and values.

Dinner Party

Wednesday 16. september at 6.00 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.

Les mer

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.

  • 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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2-day Conference Pass
5 990 NOK
  • Conference pass for both days
  • 16. september: Main stage, Kilden
  • 17. september: 12 events at Kilden, Kunstsilo and Knuden.
  • Catering & lunch both days
  • Side stage during breaks
  • Ticket names can be added later
  • Dinner Party on 16 Sept. at Kunstsilo can be purchased as an add-on to the ticket.

Group price:

Group 3+: 4 990,-

Excl. VAT

Book tickets
Day pass, 16. Sept.
4 890 NOK
  • Day pass, main stage, 16 Sept.
  • Catering & lunch
  • Side stage during breaks
  • Ticket names can be added later
  • Dinner Party on 16 Sept. at Kunstsilo can be purchased as an add-on to the ticket

Group price:

Group 3+: 4 190,-

Excl. VAT

Book tickets
Day pass, 17. Sept.
3 690 NOK
  • Day pass, 17 Sept.
  • Event day: 12 tracks at Kilden, Kunstsilo and Knuden
  • Catering & lunch
  • Ticket names can be added later
  • Dinner Party on 16 Sept. at Kunstsilo can be purchased as an add-on to the ticket

Excl. VAT

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