Every night during ONS, the Energy Square, centrally located in the ONS+ area downtown Stavanger, is open to the public offering debates, live podcasts and other events on energy-related issues. The bar is also open all night, offering food and a bite to eat. DJ Tom Boye will be playing in between the energetic sessions.


Check out the programme here:
17:30 – 19:00
Young Students Social
The Prime Minister of Belgium, Mr. Alexander De Croo, will join the Student Social to share his best tips for young leaders and socialize with the students.
19:00 – 19:45
Live podcast: Committed to the energy transition (ENG)
Klimaoptimistene by SKIFT, Live podcast
Participants:
- Jens Ulltveit-Moe, Chairman, UMOE
- Erik Solheim, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, UN
- Nils Klippenberg, CEO, Siemens
- Ole Henrik Ree, Business Manager Energy, Microsoft Norway
- Sigrun Aasland, CEO, Zero
- Klaus Mohn, Headmaster, UiS
20:00 – 20:45
Energinæringens kamp om talentene av ONS (NO)
Deltagere:
- Fredrik Syversen, IKT Norge
- Tone Ringstad, Culture Intelligence
- Elisabeth Currais Stenvågnes, Shell
Open bar & Lounge, DJ Tom Boye
17:15 – 18:00
Tech Vision – Hvordan endrer metaverset måten vi lever og jobber på?
av Accenture (NO)
“Møt meg i metaverset” er temaet for Technology Vision 2022 fra Accenture. Vi tror metaverset er den nye generasjonen av internett og vil utgjøre en langt større bølge med digital transformasjon enn det vi har sett tidligere. Det kommer til å endre måten vi både lever og jobber på. Bli med for å lære mer om hva dette innebærer og hvordan du aktivt kan ta del i å forme denne fremtiden som påvirker både virksomheter og individer – kanskje får du også mulighet til å bli med oss inn i metaverset via on-site VR.
Participants:
- Christer Idland, Trygve Halvorsen, Morten Loug Hansen
18:00 – 18:45
Corporate Strategies for Innovation and Change by ONS (ENG)
In a time with disturbances in Europe, the industry is trying to adapt to a renewable future with new strategies towards climate goals, environment, security, investments and revenue. What is happening in board rooms these days?
Participants:
- Thorhild Widvey, Chair, Statkraft
- Andrew Smart, Sr Managing Director & European Energy Industry Lead, Accenture
- Nick Butler, Visiting Professor, King’s College London
- Johannes Wiik, Nordic Lead Partner, Deloitte (Moderator)
19:00 – 20:00
How to become a data-driven organization? by Cognite, AkerBP, Accenture (ENG)
Many energy companies have only been able to use a fraction of the data they generate and own. To handle a high volume and variety of data from many disparate sources, a modern data foundation can help overcome common barriers to value, which may include data accessibility and trustworthiness. How to then become a data-driven organization and unleash its potential? The key factors are in having the appropriate culture, talent, processes, and technology elements. Join us to find out more and listen to some insightful case examples.
- Kirsten Madland, Renewables Lead, Accenture (Moderator)
- Paula Doyle, Chief Digital Officer, Aker BP
- John Markus Lervik, Founder, Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Cognite AS
- Sven Skjæveland, Nordic Energy Industry Lead & Managing Director, Accenture
20:00 – 20:45
Live podcast: Re-building global collaborations (ENG)
Klimaoptimistene by SKIFT, Live podcast
Participants:
- Jens Ulltveit-Moe, Chairman, UMOE
- Eirik Solheim, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, UN
- Thina Saltvedt, Chief Analyst, Nordea Bank
- Nikolai Astrup, MP, The Norwegian Parliament
- Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, Editor, E24
Open bar & Lounge, DJ Tom Boye
17:15 – 18:00
Tech Vision Session av Accenture (NO)
“Møt meg i metaverset” er temaet for Technology Vision 2022 fra Accenture. Vi tror metaverset er den nye generasjonen av internett og vil utgjøre en langt større
bølge med digital transformasjon enn det vi har sett tidligere. Det kommer til
å endre måten vi både lever og jobber på. Bli med for å lære mer om hva dette
innebærer og hvordan du aktivt kan ta del i å forme denne fremtiden som
påvirker både virksomheter og individer – kanskje får du også mulighet til å bli
med oss inn i metaverset via on-site VR.
Participants:
- Christer Idland, Trygve Halvorsen, Morten Loug Hansen
18:00-18:45
How will the energy future be financed? (ENG)
Who will finance net zero? What are the most important pressure points between banking and the energy industry? Bull or bearish for long-term investments? What makes investments in Norway interesting globally? What is the future of integrated energy companies?
- Kyrre Knudsen, SR Bank
- Nadia Wiggen, Pareto
- Harald F Lund, Cicero Shades of Green
- Guro Skjæveland, Nysnø (moderator)
Surprise!
Open bar & Lounge, DJ Tom Boye
Free entrance and open access to all debates
Opening hours Energy Square: 17.00 – 24.00


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