Program 2026

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 - HYDS

12:30 - 12:55 20 year perspective - Norwegian energy history TBA ✍️

12:55 - 13:10 Coffee break

13:10 - 13:40 Panel debate - Reflections from pioneers

13:40 - 14:00 Political panel debate TBA ✍️

14:00 - 14:15 Powercell - Stig Kallestad

Break


Welcome to Hydrogen Valley!

14:30 - 16:00 We invite you to go knowledge shopping in the valley

Tech Lane - connect with leading technology innovators

- Hoerbiger

Support Avenue - how to fund your project TBA ✍️

Policy Station - how to navigate the future TBA ✍️


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!


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

07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast buffet

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

09:10 - 09:25 Midpilot - Philip Hodne

09:25 - 09:45 Cibus Cell - Marcus Rübsahm

09:45-10:05 Interview TBA ✍️

10:05 - 10:20 Coffee break

10:20 - 10:50 Discussion: What now? 10 years forward with AI. TBA ✍️

10:50 - 11:50 Breakout sessions TBA ✍️

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

12:15 - 13:30 2-course lunch at Knutholmen Restaurant

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

    Full schedules and details will be shared soon.

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

  • Flight to Bergen with Widerøe departs at 15:55.

    Flight to Oslo with Dat departs at 18.15.

    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.