22. April

11:15 - 12:00 Registration & lunch

12:00 - 12:10 Welcome to Knutholmen - Ocean Hyway Cluster

12:15 - 12:30 Kickstart with keynote - Frode Kirkedam, HYDS

12:30 - 12:50 Norwegian Energy History - Anders Valland, Sintef Ocean

12:50 - 13:20 Panel talk -Reflections from pioneers:

  • Elisabeth Kjerstad Bøe (moderator)

  • Veronica Haugan, Sofira Maritime Innovation

  • Kristian Vik , Glocal Green

  • Thorsten Herbert, Hydrogen Now

13:20 - 13:35 Coffee break

13:35 - 14:05 Panel talk: National ambitions and regional implementation

  • Tor Kristian Haldorsen(moderator)

  • Frode Kirkedam, HYDS

  • Jan Henrik Nygård, Norblikk

  • Stein Kvalsund, Hub for Ocean

  • TBA

14:05 - 14:20 Fuel cells at sea – and beyond: PowerCell’s journey and future opportunities -Stig Kallestad, Powercell

14:20 - 14:35 eCap Marine - Josefin Klindt

14:35 - 14:45 Lessons learned – five years working on bringing green hydrogen projects to FID, Middle East, UK, the Nordics - Snorre Valdimarsson, Thommessen

Welcome to Hydrogen Valley!

14:45 - 16:00

Tech Lane - connect with leading technology innovators

  • Hoerbiger

  • Students HVL

  • HyValue/H2CoVe, HVL

  • Glocal Green

Policy Station - how to navigate the future

- Thommessen

Alternative paths to meaningful networking

16:30 - 18:30 (limited seats)

Feddie Ocean Distillery

Feddie is coming to Knutholmen! Enjoy a guided gin-tasting and learn the history behind Norway’s island distillery - a journey that began with one woman’s vision and has since grown into a community of nearly 1,100 women investors.

Sauna

Steam, sea, and spectacular views - Knutholmen’s floating sauna delivers pure Kalvåg magic. Don’t miss it! Towels and robes available for rent - bring your swimsuit!

10 years back. 10 years forward

DINNER

19:30 - 22:00 Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at Knutholmen Restaurant based on the day’s catch of fish and shellfish.

23. April

09:00 - 09:05 Welcome back! Ocean Hyway Cluster

09:05 - 09:20 NORHyWAY - Thorsten Herbert, Hydrogen Now

09:20 - 09:35 What can innovative AI-based case studies tell us about decision support and the role of AI in the hydrogen and maritime sectors? Rune Johan Krumsvik, University of Bergen

09:35 - 09:45 From Chatbots to Agents: Unlocking Agentic AI in Hydrogen Projects - Philip Hodne, Midpilot

09:45 - 10:00 The use of bio-e-methanol as shipping fuel - Kristian Vik, Glocal Green

10:00 - 10:10 Innovation through collaboration between suppliers and shipyards - Silje Smådal, Tersan Havyard

10:10 - 10:20 Coffee break

10:20 - 10:30 CibusCell - Marcus Rübsam

10:30 - 11:00 Panel discussion: What now? 10 years forward with AI?

  • Martin Hennum, OHC (moderator)

  • Rune Johan Krumsvik, UiB

  • Philip Hodne, Midpilot

  • Therese Zahl Remøy, Hexagon Purus

11:00 - 11:15 Up to 50% reduction in emissions without modifying the main propulsion.
Integration of ammonia cracking in auxiliary systems: first step toward the ship’s decarbonization - Tomas Crespo, H2Site

11:15 - 11:25 Coffee Break

11:25 - 11:40 Securing hydrogen’s future through skills, training, and collaboration - Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, HVL

11:40 - 11:50 Closing session:

  • Erling Sande, Senterpartiet

  • Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, HVL

  • Rune Johan Krumsvik, UiB

  • Martin Hennum, OHC

11:50 - 12:00 Closing remarks - Ocean Hyway Cluster

12:15 - 13:30 Lunch at Knutholmen Restaurant

  • We have arranged extra ferry departures from Kalvåg to Florø.

    Schedules have been shared under “Practical Info”.

    If you’re heading to/from Bergen, you can take the Norled ferry. Tickets for the Norled ferry are available on their website or through the Skyss app.

  • Flight to Bergen with Widerøe departs at 17:50 or 20:35 on the 23. April. You can also take the direct Norled ferry from Smørhamn to Bergen at 16:30. If you choose this option, feel free to let us know if you need any help with transport to or from Smørhamn. We’re happy to assist.

    Flight to Oslo with DAT departs at 18.15 on the 23. April.

    You can take either bus or taxi to the airport from Florø ferry terminal. If you would like us to arrange a taxi for you, simply select the option when purchasing your ticket. If you are traveling as a group, we can also arrange a maxi taxi.

    Please be aware that Florø has few taxi providers, so if your plan is to take a taxi on your own, make sure to allow extra time.