All events are held in English unless otherwise stated.
Event details
Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Location: Ambassaden, Henrik Ibsens gate 48, Oslo (entrance from Hansteens Gate)
Time:
• Doors Open / Mingling: 12:15
• Seminar: 13:00–16:00, with coffee and refreshments break
• Networking, light food & drinks, and 1:1 demos: 16:00–19:00
Why attend?
- First look at the end‑to‑end digital voyage framework (pre‑, during‑, and post‑voyage optimization).
- Hear directly from Kongsberg Maritime leadership, including EVP Alexandra Koefoed, about the digital strategy and the way forward.
- See how trusted vessel data and integrated tools deliver measurable efficiency and better operational decisions.
- Expanded networking with maritime professionals and hands‑on demo stations to explore digital solutions.
Agenda highlights
- Welcome & Kongsberg Maritime Digital Strategy – Alexandra Koefoed, EVP Digital and Emerging
- New Harmonized Digital Solutions Portfolio – Anders Bryhni, VP of Performance and Fleet Management
- Performance Offering Launch & Demo- Sigrid Siksjø Johansen, Product Portfolio Manager of Performance and Fleet Management
- Voyage‑Stage Deep‑Dives for optimized digital planning (Pre‑planning, During Voyage, Post‑Voyage)
- Fleet Management & Operational Insights
- Networking, light food & drinks, and demo stations
The 20 first to sign up will receive a confirmation within a few days.
This event is in Norwegian!
Norges Rederiforbund inviterer, i samarbeid med Equinor og Cefor, til ettermiddagsseminar onsdag 3. desember, kl. 16:30-17:30 for introduksjon av Nordic Offshore Wind Insurance Conditions (NOWIC).
Seminaret gir en introduksjon til ambisjonene for NOWIC – og blant norske havvindaktører.
Statssekretær i Energidepartementet, Marthe Haabeth Grindaker, deltar på seminaret.
Program
16:00: Mingling og kaffe
16:30: Gabrielle Legrand Gjerdset, direktør, Norges Rederiforbund
Velkommen og åpning
16:35: Statssekretær Marthe Haabeth Grindaker, ED: Regjeringens havvindposisjoner
16:40: Jan-Fredrik Stadaas, Senior Strategy Manager Global Offshore Wind , Equinor: Offshore wind – what now?
16:50: Georg Nygaard, CEO Niord: arb.tittel: Det norske fotavtrykket i det internasjonale markedet for havvindforsikring
17:00: Panelsamtale moderert av Helle Hammer, CEO, Cefor
17:20: Avsluttende innlegg
17:30: Aperitiff
18:00: Mottakelse/middag
Mark your calendars.
Astrup Fearnley and WISTA Norway invite you to join us for an engaging afterwork fireside chat on 12 February 2026. Enjoy an evening of insight, conversation, and networking in a relaxed setting.
Date: 12 February 2026
Time: 17:30–20:30
The sign-up form will open soon!
Nærskipsfarten transporterer gods og personer mellom Norge og Europa, og står for en betydelig andel av norsk import og eksport. I seminaret blir det innlegg fra energiminister Terje Aasland, eksempler fra næringslivsrepresentanter, og politisk panel med Mani Hussaini (Ap), Kari Sofie Bjørnsen (H) og Frøya Skjold Sjursæther (MDG).
Det blir diskusjoner rundt kraftbehov og grønn omstilling, dagens rammevilkår og konkurransesituasjon i Europa. Det vil bli mulighet til å møte ledere av norske rederier og aktører innenfor norsk sjøtransport.
Onsdag 12. november kl. 16:00- 17:30
Hos Norges Rederiforbund, Rådhusgaten 25, Oslo
Seminaret etterfølges av tapas-middag
WISTA Norway – Networking Evening @Stavanger
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
18:00–21:00
Maritimt Forum Stavanger
Strandkaien 46, 4005 Stavanger (Lower Ground Floor)
What to expect:
- A warm and informal evening hosted by WISTA
- Visit from Roy Steffensen, new Managing Director of Maritimt Forum Stavanger
- Elisabeth H. Sandnes, Manager, Digital Vessel Performance & Green Technologies, Evigo – an OSM Thome company, will give a presentation titled “Navigating my journey in shipping”.
- Light food and drinks
- Good conversations and valuable networking
Sign up here:
Registration form
Please register by Tuesday, November 11th
(So we can plan food and drinks accordingly.)
We look forward to seeing you!
This event is held in Norwegian
ITS Norway og Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord har gleden av å invitere til et seminar om autonomi og digitalisering i maritime intelligente transportsystemer.
Vi får presentasjoner fra lokale caser som baner vei for digitale, fjernstyrte og autonome maritime tjenester. Videre får vi siste nytt fra regelverksutviklingen og hvordan Norge posisjonerer seg i det internasjonale standardiseringsarbeidet for maritime intelligente transportsystemer – eller Maritim ITS som vi kaller det!
Sammen vil vi diskutere veien videre: Hvordan kan myndigheter og industri samarbeide bedre? Hvilke forretningsmuligheter skapes ved å tenke nytt? Hvordan kan vi akselerere den digitale transformasjonen, både i Norge og globalt – med norsk teknologi som pådriver?
Program:
- 08:30 – Kaffe og enkel frokost
- 09:00 – Velkommen ved ITS Norway og Ocean Industry Forum
- Standardisering som konkurransefortrinn: Statusoppdatering internasjonalt
Ørnulf Jan Rødseth, Direktør for Maritim ITS, ITS Norway - Digitalisering, automasjon og autonomi – status for regelverksutviklingen
Nils Haktor Bua, Seksjonssjef Seksjon for ny maritim teknologi, Sjøfartsdirektoratet
- Standardisering som konkurransefortrinn: Statusoppdatering internasjonalt
- 10:00 – Pause, kaffe og nettverksbygging
- 10:20 – Casepresentasjoner
- S-100: Hva gir den industrien?
John Morten Klingsheim, Senioringeniør, Kystverket - Stø kurs mot den digitale havnen
Hege Berg Thurmann, FDVU Direktør, Oslo Havn - Energieffektivisering gjennom autonomi – erfaringer fra et globalt rederi
Tomas B. Sandmo, Senior Manager Fleet Connectivity & Automation, Wallenius Wilhelmsen - Felles språk for utslippsrapportering til sjøs
Bjarte Walaker, Head of Maritime Industry Cloud, Veracity, DNV
- S-100: Hva gir den industrien?
- 11:15 – Hvor står vi og hvor går vi – panel med foredragsholderne
- 11:45 – Felles diskusjon, nettverksbygging og lunsj
Hold av formiddagen for en innholdsrik samling hvor fremtidsløsninger står i sentrum, og bli med å forme veien videre for maritim digital transformasjon!
Dear WISTA members,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to our next event in Oslo onboard Hurtigruten MS Trollfjord on Friday 21 of November 10:00-12:00.
Location: Rivierkaia (next to SALT)
Check-in time: 9.45-10:00
Program includes a brief welcome from the crew, followed by an introduction to Hurtigruten, Signature Line and product portfolio from Caroline Grønvold, VP of Product Strategy. After that, we will be given a fantastic guided tour of the ship, ending with refreshments and a taste of Norway’s Coastal Kitchen.
As spots are limited, please sign up through this form within Wednesday 5th of November.
We will provide you with confirmation of successful registration (or eventual waiting list).
IMPORTANT: Please remember to bring a valid photo ID such as a driver’s licence, national ID card or passport.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Med vennlig hilsen/Best regards,
WISTA Norway
Dear WISTA members and friends,
We are excited to announce this year’s Christmas Lunch at Dattera Til Lothe in Haugesund! Rederiforbundets Knut Hareide will join us and we hope for a festive afternoon to get the Christmas season started.
In the spirit of holidays giving, we will be donating all proceeds collected to our two selected charities (Redd Barna and Safer Waves – Charity for Seafarers). We welcome members and member companies to join us in this endeavour and send us an email if you would like to make an additional contribution to this charitable cause.
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 12:45 – 15:00
Costs: Members NOK 350,- / Non-members NOK 900,- / Maritime Meet-Up non-member participants NOK 600,- (strictly non-refundable)
Deadline: 10 November 2025
Please make payment by either 1) send to #27999 WISTA Norway Christmas Lunch or 2) scanning the QR code in the sign up form by the deadline to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us in Barcelona from the 22-24 October 2025, where under the theme “Powering the Future of Shipping & Trade: Global Energy in Challenging Times”, the carefully curated agenda will address the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the maritime, trade and logistics sectors. Expect insightful and stimulating discussions, engaging sessions led by high-level speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to expand your knowledge and strengthen meaningful connections.
The WISTA International conference provides the ideal platform to collaborate, exchange insights, and shape the future of the industry.
Let us know you are attending at mail@WISTANorway.no and we will include you in our group!
Click below for more information and to register: