Conference year: Speakers 2025

Anders Hasmo is a dramaturge at The Norwegian Theatre (Det Norske Teatret) in Oslo. Through the project AcUTe – Culture Testbeds in Performing Arts, Hasmo has led the development of The Trial Against Humanity, which premiered at The Norwegian Theatre in collaboration with Net Nordic on March 29, 2025. The production placed humanity on trial by an artificial intelligence for crimes against the planet and each other. Hasmo has also previously been involved in a European project exploring the intersection of performing arts and new technology.

He has been a permanent member of the artistic staff at The Norwegian Theatre since 2016, and has previously worked as a dramaturge at The National Stage (Det Nationale Scene) in Bergen and held an engagement for the Ministry of Culture. He holds a Master’s degree in Dramaturgy from Aarhus University, where he wrote his thesis on “Trends in Norwegian Cultural Policy and Consequences for the National Stages.” Hasmo has served as dramaturge on over 50 productions.

Matic Gajšek is the co-founder and business development lead of OnstageAI, focusing on AI-powered disruptive innovations within the music industry. The innovative production assistant tool is offering the automation of video production in the live-performed classical music setting.

Prior to joining OnstageAI, Matic served as Director for Europe at the Europe-Asia Center, a Brussels-based international non-profit organization dedicated to fostering stronger intercontinental relationships between European and Asian communities. His role involved spearheading innovative initiatives aimed at delivering tangible and progressive benefits that contribute significantly to global prosperity. He also held position of expert lecturer at Breda University in the Netherlands and was until 2021 leading Hestia Arts, an artist studio developing and managing projects for acclaimed Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing. Matic Gajsek is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Tilburg University, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

With a diverse academic and career background, Matic Gajsek has gained an extensive range of international experiences as an entrepreneur, cultural manager and researcher across Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America. He specializes in crafting strategic projects that intersect culture, innovation, and cultural diplomacy. His portfolio spans collaborations with governmental bodies, civil society organizations, philanthropic organizations and corporate entities.

Michael Fridman is a partner at inFuture, where he is the head of artificial intelligence and data. He has extensive experience with data-driven innovation and works at the intersection of strategy, AI, and creative exploration.

He currently leads, among other things, the research project AIM – an AI-powered multi-format universe – where, together with Dyreparken, Qvisten, and the University of Agder, he explores how artificial intelligence can be used to understand and engage audiences.

Michael has deep expertise in applying AI in new and practical ways and frequently shares his insights as a speaker.

Masters of Science : Computer Science Rhodes University, PMIITPSA

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008.  She is an Assistant Professor at Noroff University. She is the Non-Executive Director within DFIRLABS. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. She prides herself in keeping patients safe as this is something which is near to her heart. She is also a cyborg sporting an embedded medical device herself. She also is a DEF CON Goon and she is the founder of DC2751.

Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion saw her becoming a researcher within an MDM.  At her core Veronica is a forensicator and hacker and in love with every bit, byte and nibble of knowledge she has obtained.

Research Interests : The better securing and manufacturing of Medical Devices. The implementation of medical devices in the Healthcare Ecosystem. The explorations of building better mechanisms in the manufacturing of these devices and the forensic visibility on them. The IOMT (Internet of Medical Things) and IOFT (Internet of Forensic Things). The research into better clarified definitions and standards with better security controls that cater to the unique challenge that medical and healthcare offers.

Endre Sannes Hadland is the resident dramaturge at Kilden Theatre. He holds a Master’s degree in dramaturgy from Aarhus University and has spent many years working on theatre and art projects both in Norway and abroad, collaborating with independent groups and institutions.

Since 2017, he has been affiliated with Kilden, where he has served as dramaturge on numerous productions. He has also taken on directing and adaptation roles, most recently directing Himmeluret by Gabriel Scott in 2024.

He is a former chair of the Norwegian Dramaturges Association and has served for several years as a jury member for the national Ibsen Award.

Rudi Skotheim Jensen is a communications advisor at the Norwegian Actors’ and Dancers’ Alliance. He is passionate about how small trends and movements in society reflect larger transformations. Today, this perspective also shapes his engagement outside of work. Jensen is part of PechaKucha Nights Oslo, one of the capital’s longest-running cultural events, where presentations highlight ideas that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Jensen holds performing arts degrees from ESAC in Brussels and the Norwegian Theatre Academy, as well as a BA in marketing from BI Norwegian Business School. He has over ten years of experience from international cultural productions and serves on a number of arts funding committees.