The day is split into 3 conversation batches. Each batch features 3 discussion themes, with speakers who kick off a perspective with a short presentation and then open it up for audience Q&A.
Stay tuned for speaker-to-slot reveals!
We welcome you to ARCH Hub! Spend the first half hour networking with old and new acquaintances and spark the first conversation of the day.
This batch sets the conditions for creating value with AI. It focuses on what needs to be true before AI can reliably move from experimentation to something teams can run, trust, and scale.
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
Speaker
Christoffer Frenning, National Technology Officer, Microsoft
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
Speakers
To be announced
Speakers
Øyvind Dale Spørck, Chief AI Officer, Antire
More to be announced
Taste your way around the room, and add some heat to the conversation.
This batch is about building and operating AI like a serious capability. It focuses on decisions, workflows, ownership, and value in real operating environments.
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
Speakers
To be announced
Framing question
When does “human in the loop” create trust, and when does it kill value?
Tension
Oversight vs friction, accountability vs automation
What you get
Practical patterns for workflows, escalation, monitoring, ownership, and where humans add the most leverage
Speakers
Silvija Seres, AI Expert & Strategic Advisor
Framing question
What metrics prove AI is working, beyond demos and vanity dashboards?
Tension
ROI now vs capability later, cost savings vs revenue vs risk reduction
What you get
How to measure value in months, not years, and how to avoid measuring what’s easy instead of what’s true
Speakers
To be announced
Stretch your legs, grab a drink, and trade one good idea in the queue.
This batch focuses on where AI and robotics meet people, work, public trust, and the choices that shape Norway’s future.
Framing question
Are we underbuilding robotics in Norway, or are we overhyping what it can do right now?
Tension
Lab success vs field reliability, capex vs payoff, safety vs speed
What you get
Where robotics is truly ready today, what takes longer than people admit, and what’s needed to unlock adoption
Speaker
Stein H Danielsen, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer, Cognite
Framing question
What makes AI legitimate in society, not just legal in compliance?
Tension
Transparency vs performance, explainability vs user outcomes
What you get
How trust is earned when AI touches citizens and customers, and what “people in the loop” means at societal scale
Speakers
To be announced
Framing question
What is the Norway playbook for AI + robotics, and how do we close the skills gap fast enough to win in 2026?
Tension
Talent pipeline vs real-world delivery, education pace vs industry pace, Norway-first capability vs global platforms
What you get
A shared direction on where Norway should focus, plus practical ideas for building talent through real projects, real teams, and real accountability
Speakers
ARCH Fellowship, 2026 Cohort
Stick around for drinks, new faces, and conversations that go beyond the stage.
Stay for the TechBar takeover. It's a separate event, so stay tuned for when the registration opens!
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