How do you create value with AI in 2026?

ARCH is the one-day AI & Robotics Conversation Hub to share what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next. Expect real use cases, leadership perspectives, and practical conversations on how to create value. The AI-washing stops here. That was so 2025.

9 discussions, 1000 questions? Hey, we can have ambitions ;-)

ARCH is built for useful disagreement through an interactive format. Expect 10-minute talks, then the audience takes over. Quick questions to the speakers to get the best insights, challenge assumptions, and move the discussion forward.

Join the AI & Robotics Conversation Hub
7 May 2026 · Vippa · Oslo

      The speakers you want to challenge, and learn from

      Øyvind Dale Spøck
      Chief AI Officer, Antire | Event Host & Speaker

      Your awesome Øyvind

      Discussion 3: What the research tells us

      Main stage

      Description

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      Christopher Frenning
      National Technology Officer, Microsoft

      Yes

      Discussion 1: Pilots vs production

      Mainstage

      Framing question: Why do some AI pilots scale fast, while others quietly stall? Tension: shipping speed vs risk, proof-of-concept vs operational reality
      What you get: a clear “this is what changes when you go into production” checklist

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      Silvija Seres
      AI Expert and Strategic Advisor

      Silvija Seres is an AI expert and strategic advisor with a background from Oxford and Silicon Valley. Her career spans search and software innovation, with experience from AltaVista, FAST Search & Transfer, and Microsoft. Today she supports leadership teams in turning AI into clear priorities, responsible governance, and measurable outcomes. She is also an active investor and board professional, bringing a practical perspective on how technology shapes business and society.

      Discussion 2: Data as the bottleneck

      Main stage

      Framing question: Is “data readiness” still the real blocker, or is that just an excuse now?
      Tension: perfect data vs usable data, central platforms vs domain ownership
      What you get: what “good enough” data foundations actually look like, and how teams build them without slowing delivery

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      Kjell Erik Hofland
      SVP IT - Höegh Evi

      Discussion 4: Buy vs build vs partner

      Mainstage

      Framing question: In 2026, what should you buy, what should you build, and what should you never outsource?
      Tension: speed vs differentiation, vendor lock-in vs capability building
      What you get: a decision model leaders can actually use, plus the trade-offs people pretend aren’t there

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      ARCH Fellowship
      2026 Cohort

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      WHO ATTENDS

      400+ attendees, including:

      • Business leaders and product owners shipping AI into real workflows. 
      • Business leaders and others tired of AI-washing and focused on creating real value. 
      • Public sector leaders shaping adoption, trust, and governance. 
      • Researchers, founders, and investors tracking what’s next.

      After the official program ends, the event is taken over by TechBar.

      VENUE: VIPPA

      Set right on the Oslofjord at the edge of Vippetangen, Vippa is a vibrant food hall with a warm, social buzz, industrial character, colourful details, and plenty of space to settle in and connect. There is fresh sea air just outside for a quick reset between sessions.

      FOOD & DRINK (INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET)

      Your ticket includes a food and drink voucher, so you can choose what you’re in the mood for from Vippa’s street-food stalls and drinks offering. Whether you want a proper lunch, a coffee break, or something small between talks, you’ll have lots of options and flavours to pick from.

      GETTING THERE

      Vippa is at Akershusstranda 25, Vippetangen. It’s an easy waterfront walk past Akershus fortress, or a short ride by public transport to Vippetangen with a quick walk at the end.

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      ARCH FELLOWSHIP

      The ARCH Fellowship is built to shorten the distance between theory and real-world delivery. It is a selective accelerator for forward-deployed AI engineers, centered on intensive learning, collaboration, and hands-on work with applied AI. Fellows work directly on real customer problems. They experiment, deploy, and showcase measurable impact.

      The ARCH Hub is the culminating stage where the ARCH Fellowship cohort graduates in front of the industry. Fellows take the stage to showcase their work and connect with some of the brightest minds across AI and robotics.

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      A conversation hub infused with knowledge