Meet the speakers
Get to know the people who will take the stage at ARCH Hub 2026. The solid line up of experts will be ready to answer all your questions through the interactive format of the event.
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Christopher FrenningNational Technology Officer, Microsoft
Christopher's background is in computer science, with 20+ years of experience in the IT industry, including 7 years at Microsoft. He's optimistic and enthusiastic about the future with AI and Cloud, and works with influencers and policymakers on how we can use this in an ethical, secure, and sustainable way. Outside business hours he bakes sourdough bread for his hungry family of five, brews coffee, services more than rides his bikes, and researches Explainable AI at the University of Oslo (Analytical Systems and Reasoning research group).
Discussion 1: Pilots vs production
10.30 - 11.00
Framing question: Why do some AI pilots scale fast, while others quietly stall?
Wilfred ØstgulenCIO, National Library of Norway
Discussion 1: Pilots vs production
10.30 - 11.00
Framing question: Why do some AI pilots scale fast, while others quietly stall?
Anne Ruth GjerstadDirector of Corporate Solutions, Posten Bring AS
Anne Ruth has over 30 years of experience in IT and enterprise systems across both public and private sectors. She is a passionate leader, currently driving modernization and development of business solutions with a focus on driving innovation and keeping Posten Bring at the forefront of technological advancement. Recognized as one of Norway's top 50 tech women, she is known for her energetic leadership, her ability to build collaboration across cultures and organizational levels, and her belief that true innovation happens when we break down silos and harness the collective power of working together.
Discussion 2: Data as the bottleneck
11.00 - 11.30
Framing question: Is “data readiness” still the real blocker, or is that just an excuse now?
Jan Robert HeibergGroup Category Manager, Posten Bring AS
Discussion 2: Data as the bottleneck
11.00 - 11.30
Framing question: Is “data readiness” still the real blocker, or is that just an excuse now?
Audun HoffPrincipal Cloud Architect, Oracle
Discussion 2: Data as the bottleneck
11.00 - 11.30
Framing question: Is “data readiness” still the real blocker, or is that just an excuse now?
Øyvind Dale SpøckChief AI Officer, Antire | Event Host & Speaker
Discussion 3: What the research tells us
11.30 - 12.00
Framing question: Are Norwegian organizations as far along on AI as they think they are?
Geir Inge StokkeCEO, The Norwegian Road Federation
Geir Inge Stokke is the Chief Executive Officer of the The Norwegian Road Federation (OFV). He has extensive leadership experience from Norwegian business, including 7.5 years as Group CEO of Coop Norge, and holds several board positions, including with Vy Group and Amnesty International Norway.
Discussion 3: What the research tells us
11.30 - 12.00
Framing question: Are Norwegian organizations as far along on AI as they think they are?
Anne Lisæth SchøyenDeputy Director IT Development, The Norwegian Offshore Directorate
Anne Lisæth Schøyen is an executive with more than 25 years of experience in strategic leadership, digital transformation, and organizational change across public and private sectors. She has held senior executive roles in the oil and gas industry, public finance, logistics and Supply chain and academia, recognized for strong delivery capability, clear leadership, and the ability to translate strategy into tangible results. She currently serves as Director of IT Development at the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, responsible for the digital development portfolio and the revision of its IT and AI strategy.
Discussion 3: What the research tells us
11.30 - 12.00
Framing question: Are Norwegian organizations as far along on AI as they think they are?
Stein H DanielsenCo-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer, Cognite AS
Stein Danielsen is responsible for disruptive solutions in Cognite, built on top of the Cognite base technology including ground-breaking AI and robotics solutions. Over the last 30 years, Stein has worked for a number of companies, including Cognite, cXense, Scala Computer Television, Fast Search & Transfer and Microsoft. His multi-faceted experience in the software industry has taken him from search, real-time systems, and 3D graphics to large-scale data, AI and transaction systems, with patents in these areas. He holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science specializing in AI from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Discussion 7: Robotics reality check
14.45 - 15.15
Framing question: Are we underbuilding robotics in Norway, or are we overhyping what it can do right now?
ARCH Fellowship2026 Cohort
The Antire ARCH Fellowship is a selective accelerator program for aspiring forward-deployed AI engineers. It consists of an intensive period of learning, collaboration and hands-on work on applied AI. The 2026 cohort is made up of eight ambitious students and young professionals with impressive educational backgrounds and a hunger to learn and develop. Get to know the ARCH Fellows better here.
Discussion 9: Norway’s tech competitiveness
15.45 - 16.15
Framing question: What is the Norway playbook for AI + robotics, and how do we close the skills gap fast enough to win in 2026?
Silvija SeresAI 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.
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Mathias NedrebøCTO, Six Robotics
Mathias Nedrebø is the Chief Technology Officer at Six Robotics, a Norwegian defence tech company that develops advanced autonomy software that enables unmanned systems to act as intelligent teams. Mathias holds an MSc in mathematics from NTNU and has previous experience from Zivid and ReMarkable.
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Svein KvernstuenChief Commercial Officer, Remotion
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