Arendalsuka is the highlight of the summer for many Norwegian businesses, and this year it kicks off on August 15.
For five days, national actors in politics, society and business will meet each other for debate, and Smart Innovation Norway will contribute with both events and debaters.
This year, artificial intelligence is the common denominator for Smart Innovation Norway's contributions, and our knowledge communities Cluster for Applied AI and the Cluster for Decommissioning and Reuse (DECOM cluster) are among those being presented during the week.
Would you like to learn more or have a chat? Don't hesitate to get in touch with us and feel free to attend the following events:
Tuesday 16/8 2022
CLEANING UP WITH ROBOTS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND 3D MODELLING
- Time: Tuesday 16/8 2022 13:20 - 14:00
- Organizer: AI:Hub, Digin
- Location: Barbu stage, Skytebaneveien 3
At Arendalsuka, we want to give a brief introduction to the innovation and activities related to robots, artificial intelligence, and digitalization that are happening in IFE's HADRON laboratory. As well as the research that will be exported worldwide through the international DECOM cluster.
The results of IFE's more than 60 years of world-leading research on nuclear and radioactive safety using modern digitalization, artificial intelligence, 3D modelling, and robotics are more relevant than ever. When the reactors in Norway were shut down, IFE had already been designated as the first international cooperation center for decommissioning by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The research taking place at this center is now expanding to address safety and sustainability in other harmful and hazardous industries - such as the oil and gas industry. Despite major differences, there will be many areas and industries that need the research and results of the DECOM cluster for decommissioning and reuse - recently inaugurated by Minister of Industry Jan Christian Vestre.
Despite the abundance of hydropower in Norway, Halden has been an international beacon for the safety of reactors and nuclear power plants through world-leading nuclear research. The Fukushima accident led to an abrupt shift in society's view of nuclear power, and led to drastic changes in energy policy in many countries. Nevertheless, nuclear power is increasingly seen as one of the solutions in the future energy mix as we move away from fossil fuels. One of the more interesting technologies in this context is small modular reactors - SMRs. It is also important to underline that the competences related to nuclear energy production are very important for other nuclear technologies, such as nuclear isotope production for cancer medicine and other medical applications.
IFE's expertise in nuclear research is a key factor in ensuring that Norway can take advantage of future nuclear technology, as well as innovations in health, materials research, education, and other important areas.
Through the event we want to:
- Showcase some of the innovative technologies we are working on - such as robotic platforms, AI, and augmented reality
- Describe how new technology and 60 years of experience can contribute to safe and efficient decommissioning in Norway
- Explain the importance of retaining Norway's nuclear expertise.
- Introduce our IAEA International Center and the DECOM cluster for decommissioning and reuse.
Contributors:
Bjørn Axel Gran, Director of Research, IFE
István Szőke, Head of Department and Head of Research, IFE
Martin Andreasson, Sector Director Communication, NND
Wednesday 17/8 2022
WHAT IS PREVENTING NORWEGIAN COMPANIES FROM ADOPTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?
- Time: Wednesday 17/8 2022 16:00 - 17:00
- Organizers: Digital Norway / Nemonoor, Smart Innovation Norway / NCE Smart Energy Markets
- Location: Harald's pub
Understanding the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence is crucial for many Norwegian businesses. But are we good enough at using artificial intelligence and, if so, what are the barriers? How can we make it easier and less risky?
Nemonoor is a newly established innovation hub that, with support from the EU's EDIH program, will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in Norwegian businesses. Can this help Norwegian businesses realize the benefits of using artificial intelligence?
Introduction, Digital Norway:
- EDIH - what is it and why is it important
- What is the Digital Agenda of the EU
- What is Nemonoor and how can it help?
Panel discussion with politicians, business and key stakeholders.
Topic: Are we good enough at adopting artificial intelligence in Norwegian companies and if so, what are the barriers?
- Eirik Andreassen, Nemonoor/DigitalNorway (Chair)
- Linda Hofstad Helleland, Conservative Party
- Johan Edvard Grimstad, County Councillor for Business and Dental Health, Viken County Municipality
- Robert Ekrem, CEO, Völur
- TBA
Contributors:
Eirik Andreassen, Responsible for the Transition Engine and regional partners, Digital Norway
Thursday 18/8 2022
NORDIC AI & DATA - A COMMON STRATEGY. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER?
- Time: Thursday 18/8 2022 08:30 - 09:45
- Organizer: Nordic Innovation
- Location: Tent of the North, Tent of the North
Our vision is for the Nordic region to become the leading region in digitalization, ethical AI and responsible use of data by 2030.
- What will it take to overcome the barriers and achieve this vision?
- What are our strengths and what are the best practices we can learn from in the Nordic countries?
In conjunction with the panel discussion, Nordic Innovation is launching the report "The Nordic AI & data ecosystem", which maps national initiatives, actors and programs in the five Nordic countries.
Contributors
Olivia Rekman, Innovation Adviser, Nordic Innovation
Mali Hole Skogen, Technology and Sustainability Director, ICT-Norway
Peter Sarlin, CEO, Professor, FAIA , Aaalto University,
Christine Hafskjold, Senior ICT Policy Adviser, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Department of National IT Policy and Public G
Trym Holter, Director, Norwegian Open AI Lab-NAIL
Eirik Andreassen, Director, Digital Norway
INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS FOR SMBER THROUGH
USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - HOW TO SUCCEED!
- Time: Thursday 18/8 2022 12:30 - 13:30
- Organizer: AI:Hub, Digin
- Location: S/S Solrik
Artificial intelligence is often equated with big research projects and giant tech firms. This is far from the whole picture, as AI is just as successful in small and medium-sized businesses.
In fact, artificial intelligence is a particularly important tool for competitiveness and the green shift, and it is important that the SME segment keeps up. In this session, we will look at how we can close the gap between researchers and businesses, and how we can create success for SMEs by developing and applying how artificial intelligence can help them succeed in new markets and with new services.
We invite small - and medium-sized - businesses to share their journey of adopting artificial intelligence as a competitive advantage. We will look at how they got started, what the biggest challenges were, and how they took advantage of the opportunities.
There will be lightning talks that will end with a debate.
Contributors:
Morten Goodwin, Professor, UiA