Kris Singh has been a senior leader in the IT industry for more than 25 years. Kris has worked for major IT companies in the Silicon Valley like IBM Research, AMD, Intel and National Semiconductor. At IBM Almaden Research Kris has been the Strategic Programs Director for IT Services Research and where he created the global IT Service Research and Innovation Institute, SRII (www.thesrii.org). SRII mission is to drive IT Innovation for major sectors of economy and build a better world. SRII members include senior leaders from industry, academia, research, government and key professional organizations at the global level. Kris also worked for Intel as a Director of the Data Center technology/ product/solution roadmap planning team. 

While working in the IT industry Kris has also been connected with academia. Kris has been an Industry Fellow in the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley, and an adjunct professor in the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science department at Santa Clara University, CA. He is on the Advisory Board at several major universities helping drive “Innovation in Education system and building Entrepreneurship program”.

Gijs van Wulfen is a globally recognized innovation expert, bestselling author, and founder of the FORTH Innovation Method, a proven approach to jumpstart ideas in large organizations across all continents . Named among 2024’s Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in Design Thinking by Thinkers360, he’s an energetic keynote speaker known for his engaging storytelling and practical insights. With 325,000+ LinkedIn followers and three international innovation books—including The Innovation Expedition and The Innovation Maze—Gijs inspires leaders to turn creativity into actionable results.

Guro A. Johnsen is the Founder & CEO of SheSkillz Global, a platform with the mission “A world where talent has no gender.”  With roots in the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Olympiatoppen, and the IOC, she pioneered the global “dual-career” program for elite athletes, expanding it to 25 countries. After founding her first HR company in 2007, she launched SheSkillz Global to connect female talent with growth-minded organizations worldwide. A bold advocate for gender equality, she’s unafraid to challenge norms and drive actionable change — from boardrooms to mentoring platforms .

Yngvar er DNBs og hele Norges første forbukerteknolog. I tillegg er han divisjonsdirektør for DNB NewTechLab som er ansvarlig for utforsking av nye teknologier i Norges største og eldste bank, gjennom sine kontorer i Bjørvika, San Francisco og Palo Alto.

Inge Solheim is an adventurer and polar explorer with over 20 expeditions to the North Pole. He has also led expeditions to the South Pole, Svalbard, Greenland, Siberia, Kazakhstan, and the Himalayas. Solheim is a person that many contact when they want to undertake private and unique expeditions to the world’s most inhospitable places.

Solheim led the “Walking With The Wounded” expeditions to the North and South Poles with Prince Harry. He featured in the resulting TV series which was shown in over 60 countries worldwide. He has also featured in or managed safety and logistics for numerous TV shows including BBC’s Blizzard and 71 Degrees North.

Inge Solheim arranges discreet, private wilderness adventures for many of the world’s leading athletes, royalty, music personalities, researchers, environmental organizations, and business people. He is very passionate about helping people appreciate outdoor life, get to know themselves, and achieve their goals.

Dr. Tor Wallin Andreassen is a Professor of Innovation at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), where he has held various academic leadership roles. He has established two national research centers in service innovation (CSI) and digital innovations for sustainable growth (DIG). Dr. Andreassen is an International Fellow at prestigious institutions like Cornell and Cambridge and a member of the editorial review boards of five leading academic journals. His research has been published extensively, and he has authored ten books. He has received numerous awards, including the MSI/H. Paul Root Award, and has been a Visiting Professor at prominent universities like Stanford and Vanderbilt.

Per Kristian Næss-Fladset is an experiecend techologist and technology leader. He is passionate about bridging business and technology to enhance customer value.

He has extensive experience in developing platforms and solutions for financial advisory, as well as other offerings within the financial services industry.

He also possesses deep domain knowledge of the financial sector. Per Kristian joined DNB in 2018. After working with Open Banking, payments, Corporate Lending Transformation, data and Identity,

he is now the Group Executive Vice President for Products, Data & Innovation. He is dedicated to promoting collaboration to achieve DNB's goal of building the world's best bank for Norway.

Åse Lunde plays a key role in shaping the standards for digital innovation and sustainable growth in Norway. With a background spanning Equinor, the IT industry, and major public sector digitalization initiatives, she now ensures that organizations have the frameworks needed to drive responsible and future-oriented innovation. A passionate advocate for building trust in emerging technologies, Åse demonstrates how standardization can be a powerful tool for change.

Dr. Glenn Agung Hole is one of the Nordic region’s most prominent voices on public innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. He combines deep academic insight with hands-on executive experience and has spent decades championing the digitalization of both the education and public sectors. Glenn is known for challenging the status quo, advocating that innovation must be fueled by knowledge, inclusion, and courage.

After losing both arms in an accident at age 14, Cato Zahl Pedersen defied all odds to become one of Norway’s most decorated Paralympic athletes. With 13 gold and 1 silver medal, plus expeditions to the South Pole and Mt. Everest—without the use of his arms—he exemplifies what resilience, grit, and mastery can achieve. Today, Cato inspires leaders and organizations to break boundaries and embrace innovation with boldness and belief.

Johann Olav Koss is a former Norwegian Olympic speed skater who won four gold medals and one silver medal at the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics, setting multiple world records. After retiring from sport, he earned a medical degree and then founded Right To Play, a non-profit organization that uses sports and play to improve the lives of children in disadvantaged communities worldwide.

Truls er en norsk seriegründer, tidligere konsernsjef og forfatter, med mer enn 30 års erfaring fra IT-bransjen. Han innehar en rekke styreverv, er en hyppig brukt foredragsholder og er fast kronikør i Computerworld og InnoMag. Truls Berg er leder av Open Innovation Lab of Norway og leder også Standard Norges komite for Innovasjonsledelse. Han er dessuten styreleder i Nasjonalt Innovasjonsråd, og er i tillegg medlem i Dataforeningens Rosingkomite og tidligere leder for IT-politisk råd.

Truls har så langt vært med på å starte 13 virksomheter, blant annet Component Software (nå Affecto), Integrate, Comperio, bWise, Inspirator og Movation. I tillegg har han bistått en rekke andre oppstartsbedrifter. I 2023 ble han valgt inn som en av de 10 viktigste i verden innen åpen innovasjon av Thinkers360 (Global Thought leaders in Open Innovation) og i 2024 seilte han opp til en 4. plass på denne globale oversikten. Han sitter også i styret i Global Council for Innovative Organizations.

Rune Arnhoff er en norsk gründer, forretningsmann og bibelsamler. Han er bl.a. kjent for å ha startet og bygget opp selskapet Relekta (grunnlagt i 1977). I april 2015 ble selskapet solgt til det børsnoterte svenske selskapet Indutrade. Under Arnhoffs ledelse vant selskapet prisen som «Årets arbeidsgiver» i European Business Awards, i konkurranse med 32 000 andre selskaper fra hele Europa. Arnhoff var daglig leder i Relekta-gruppen til 29. februar 2016.

Arnhoff driver nå investeringsselskapet RA Service AS og er involvert i flere prosjekter. Han er engasjert i eiendomsutvikling som medeier i Norwegian Ground AS, og eier flere små og mellomstore selskap i ulike bransjer.

Han har også opprettet Nordisk bibelmuseum ‎som 1. juni 2018 åpnet dørene for publikum. Arnhoff har Nordens største bibelsamling og Nordisk Bibelmuseum stiller ut et bredt utvalg av sjeldne og unike bibler fra samlingen.

Torry Pedersen is a visionary media maverick, constantly pushing the boundaries of storytelling. He has a keen eye for capturing compelling narratives that captivate audiences. Torry's presentations are known for their thought-provoking content and his ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level, leaving a lasting impression.

Nils Lahr is an accomplished entrepreneur, inventor, and computer scientist with a distinguished career in the streaming media and artificial intelligence industries. He is the Chairman and CEO of OrionsWave, LLC, a company renowned for its innovative AI vision systems. Nils co-founded Orions Systems, which was later acquired by Microsoft to enhance Dynamics 365’s capabilities.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, Nils has been a pivotal figure in several groundbreaking ventures. He was a founding member of Microsoft’s streaming media division and has held senior roles at CNNfn and iBEAM Broadcasting. His contributions have significantly advanced the fields of media streaming and AI.

Erik pioneers social science and design-driven approaches to innovation and strategy, helping organizations of all sizes achieve sustainable growth. His methods have transformed how companies develop new products, services, and business models. 

Erik began his career as a process engineer constructing North Sea oil and gas platforms. Following his Master's degree, he spent three decades as an innovation consultant, rising to Managing Director in Deloitte Consulting's Sustainability and Transformation Strategy practice, with prior roles at Ideo, Doblin Group, and Monitor Group. 

Erik has driven billion-dollar outcomes by launching new ventures and scaling existing businesses across healthcare, professional services, automotive, and agricultural industries.

A sought-after innovation and growth strategist, he shares insights through keynote speeches and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, Fast Company, and numerous books on design and innovation.

Erik's mission: Building scalable businesses that create compelling customer experiences while delivering competitive advantage and economic value.

Ingvild Myhre er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTNU i Trondheim. Hun har erfaring fra ledende stillinger innen privat og offentlig sektor, bla som adm.dir  i Alcatel Telecom N, Telenor Mobil og Network Norway. Hun har også mer enn 20 års erfaring fra styrearbeid innen privat og offentlig sektor, store og små virksomheter, nasjonale og internasjonale. Noen eksempler er: Norsk Hydro, Statkraft, Norges Forskninsråd, UiB, NTNU, UiT, Forsvarets Forskningsinstitutt, Folketrygdefondet, Sparebank1 N-N, Norlandia og Simula RL.