08:00–08:50
REGISTRATION / COFFEE
Arrival, badge pickup, and informal networking over coffee
08:50–09:10
Reynir Johannesson
Managing Director
OPENING
Official Openning
09:10–09:30
Senior Advisor
Direktør Oslofjord
OPENING KEYNOTE
The Data Center Boom and What It Means for Construction
Artificial intelligence, cloud services and digital platforms are driving unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure. At the heart of this transformation are data centers — highly specialized facilities that power the global digital economy.
This opening keynote explains what data centers are, how they work and why demand for them is growing so rapidly. It also explores why the construction industry plays a central role in delivering this new infrastructure and where local companies can fit into the data center ecosystem. Also what are the main differances between regular building and the DC. Timing, security, safety, quality. Data Centers done RIGHT.
09:35–09:50
Director Power & Renewable Energy
OPENING KEYNOTE
The AI infrastructure supercycle — and what it means for Norwegian Construction
With data center investments in Norway expected to exceed 100 BNOK in the coming years, the sector is becoming a major opportunity for the construction industry.
In this keynote, Lars Ove Skorpen will translate industry growth and demand into practical implications for construction — sharing insights from large-scale projects such as the hyperscale campus in Hamar and highlighting how contractors and suppliers can position themselves within the expanding data center ecosystem.
09:55–10:30
Chief Commercial Officer
Country Lead
Senior Advisor and Moderator
Director Colocation
DC Infrastructure Project Manager
PANEL TALK
New Wave of Data Center Developments – What It Means for Norway
New data center operators are entering Norway with large-scale developments. This discussion brings together their perspectives on upcoming projects, delivery expectations and what it takes to build at scale in the Norwegian context.
10:30–11:00
COFFEE BREAK
Strategic networking and caffeine fuel in the Expo Area
11:00-11:20
Principal Program Manager
PRESENTATION
Intro to AI Factories Design by NVIDIA
AI is reshaping how data centers are designed and built.
This session introduces NVIDIA’s AI factory reference architecture, highlighting key infrastructure requirements and exploring future trends in high-density computing, power and cooling needed to support next-generation AI workloads.
11:20-11:50
Founder and CEO
Principal Program Manager
CTO
CEO
PANEL TALK
Future-proofing AI Factory Design – Challenges for Data Center Operators in the AI Era in Norway
AI workloads are rapidly changing how data centers are designed, powered and operated. This panel brings together operators, technology providers and EPC perspectives to discuss how AI-driven infrastructure requirements are impacting cooling, power density, modularity and future-ready facility design in Norway.
The discussion will explore how these changes translate into real projects, client expectations and delivery models — from hyperscale AI deployments to next-generation modular and high-density data center solutions.
11:55–12:10
Technical Manager
EXPERT PRESENTATION
How To Keep Construction Progress Without Compromising The Fire Safety?
Both during contruction phase and operations. Passive, Active, Consultancy, Control and Service.
Data center projects are built under intense time pressure — but fire safety cannot become a bottleneck or an afterthought. In this presentation, Firesafe will share practical lessons from real projects, highlighting common fire protection challenges in modern data center construction and how early planning, correct sequencing and local expertise can help maintain both construction progress and compliance.
12:10-13:00
PITCH SESSION
Tech Spotlight – Prefabs, Robots, Modularity – Data Center
How to save time (efficiency)? How to stay relevant (innovation)?
This session brings together companies showcasing technologies, solutions and delivery models designed to make data center projects faster, smarter and more efficient. From prefabrication and automation to digital tools and innovative construction approaches — the focus is on practical ways to save time, improve execution and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
13:00-14:00
LUNCH & NETWORKING
Networking lunch – cross-industry dialogue
14:00–14:20
Senior Advisor and Moderator
PRESENTATION
Construction of DC – Where Are the Real Opportunities?
Market size, pipeline, and demand. Upcoming projects in Norway and the Nordics. Investment trends and growth forecasts. Which segments are growing fastest.
14:25–14:55
VP Construction
Market Director
Founder and CEO
Moderator
PANEL TALK
Norwegian Construction Competence – How to Grow and Leverage It in Data Center Projects
Partnerships. Capital-investment – mistakes and delays; high-precision. But it’s not rocket-science, getting to know the industry.
How does one demonstrate it or how does one learn it? Partnerships. Invest in learning. Gas & oil – is it good business? Norwegian contruction is more modern + sustainibility.
15:00–15:20
CCO
EXPERT TALK
Why data centers require a different building mindset
Using simple comparisons between familiar building projects and modern data centers, the presentation will highlight how energy density, technical complexity, short timelines and high operational consequences change the way projects must be planned and delivered.
15:25–15:55
Moderator
Procurement specialist
Operation Manager EMEA
PANEL TALK
How to Win Work in the Data Center Industry
Procurement, contracts, and access. How data centers are procured (EPC, design-build, etc.). Who makes the decisions. How to get prequalified and selected. What distinguishes successful suppliers. Both construction phase, and operations phase.
16:00–16:45
MATCHMAKING SESSION
1:1 Matchmaking session and networking
17:00–22:00
