about norway summit

Norway Summit is the premier knowledge-sharing conference of Norway Chess, one of the world’s strongest and most innovative chess tournaments. Since 2016, Norway Summit has brought together world-leading thinkers, innovators, investors, and decision-makers to explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and economics.

Why attend?
Norway Summit is for anyone who wants to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Whether you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, student, policymaker, or simply curious about the future, this is your chance to:

• Gain actionable insights from world-class speakers on topics like AI, economics, leadership, and global trends.

• Connect with a diverse community of thinkers, creators, and doers who are shaping the future.

• Be inspired by new ideas and perspectives that challenge the status quo.

• Explore practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and making smarter decisions in your personal and professional life.

• Network with like-minded individuals from across industries and sectors.

Norway Summit is more than a conference, it’s a platform for anyone who wants to play a role in shaping tomorrow. Join us and help define The Next Move for a smarter, more sustainable future.

testimonials

Tommy Andersen
Nordic Makers VC, Denmark (panelist 2017)
“Norway Summit brings together a great cocktail of insight, experience and entrepreneurial spirit in a beautiful and cozy Stavanger setting. Top tech startups meet investors and visionary industry experts in an informal setting where everyone brings home new knowledge and reflections”. That sums up my experience quite nicely.”
Mette S. Rotbøll
Founder, Vigil Wealth Management AG, Switzerland (panelist 2017)
“The Noway Summit Conference 2017: Leading to the Unknown gave me new global insight, inspiration and connections. I was honoured to join the extended panel discussion moderated by Siri Lill Mannes under the heading: The Nordic Perspectives. My special thank you goes to the Noway Summit Team and all the wonderful people, who made my first trip to Stavanger so special. Thank you, I hope to be back!”
Gerlad Brady
Head of UK Relationship Banking, Silicon Valley Bank (speaker 2016 and 2019)
“The Norway Summit 2016 was an inspiring conference to speak at and attend. Given the quality of engineering talent, access to capital, mindset of entrepreneurs and support from Government for entrepreneurship, I think Norway has all the right raw ingredients to develop a strong innovation eco-system, and ultimately build world-class companies”
Thomas Bull
Director Financial Services - Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, UK (speaker 2016)
“Norway Summit was a great event – fantastic speakers and a highly engaged audience. It was one of the most enjoyable conferences I’ve attended in the past couple of years”
Tore Gjedebo
CEO, Investore
“Norway Summit was a great event – fantastic speakers and a highly engaged audience. It was one of the most enjoyable conferences I’ve attended in the past couple of years”

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