Registration
Outline for the day
Anniken Moe Låtun
Doors open at 09:30. Grab a coffee & cookie and say hello before a brief introduction to the day.
Session · 09:30 – 10:10
The Programme
15 October 2026 · OsloA day of keynotes, real experiences and conversations exploring where AI is today and where it is heading.
The full programme is still being finalised. Session titles and speakers will be confirmed closer to the event.
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- Beyond the IT Ecosystem
With or without AI: Solving problems has to happen through design
Karen Dolva
Explore why design plays an important role in solving problems, with or without AI, and how it helps teams find the right solutions.
Session · 10:10 – 10:40
- AI in the real world
AI Landscape and what we see at 99x across our customers
Egil Fujikawa Nes
what's working and what isn't, and where we're seeing real adoption of AI-DLC and ACP.
Case study · 10:40 – 11:00
- Case Study
Ferdia's transition from a traditional development team to an AI-driven development approach
Thomas Skjørten
A real-world customer perspective on putting AI into practice and the impact it can have.
Session · 11:00 – 11:20
- Q&A
Panel Discussion: The AI Landscape
Panellists: Karen Dolva & Thomas Skjørten
A moderated conversation hosted by Egil Fujikawa Nes exploring the ideas, experiences and questions raised throughout the sessions.
Panel · 11:20 – 11:40
- AI Meets SaaS
Bringing AI into Established SaaS Platforms
Thomas Rødseth
Exploring how AI can be integrated into established SaaS platforms to create new possibilities, enhance existing experiences and evolve products for what's next.
Session · 11:40 – 12:00
- Mid-day Break
Lunch & Connect
Enjoy lunch, connect with fellow attendees and take some time to catch up on work before the afternoon sessions.
Break · 12:00 – 12:55
- AI in Product Strategy
Inside the Deal Room: What Investors Look for in Your AI Strategy
Jarle Mørk
AI is changing products and business models. Two questions matter: Will your product survive? How will you get paid?
Session · 12:55 – 13:15
- AI Agents
AI Agents: Patterns & Practices
Håkon Grimstad
Exploring practical patterns and practices for designing, building and working with AI agents in real-world environments.
Session · 13:15 – 13:35
- Q&A Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: AI in Products; Agents, SAAS & SDLC
Panellists: Thomas Rodseth & Håkon Grimstad
An open discussion hosted by Hasith Yaggahavita around AI in products
Panel · 13:35 – 14:00
- Break
Stretch break
Stretch your legs, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees.
Break · 14:00 – 14:10
- AI Agents
The Future of AI Agents in the Software Development Life Cycle
Ragnar Harper
Exploring how AI agents are evolving across the software development life cycle and what this means for the future of building and delivering software.
Session · 14:10 – 14:30
- AI Economics
Governing AI when the numbers lie
Merete Løvset Nylund
Real-world experiences of measuring AI costs, value and returns, and what happens when the numbers don't add up.
Session · 14:30 – 14:50
- AI Hub
Rebuilding the Car at High Speeds: Transforming SDLC with AI
Sachith Perera & Kalana Wijesekara
A dialog of lessons learnt, and a showcase of tools built while transforming SDLC with AI.
Session · 14:50 – 15:10
- Q&A Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Financial realities of AI in Product Development Life Cycle
Panellists: Ragnar Harper & Jarle Mørk
An open discussion hosted by Kalana Wijesekara on financial outcomes to expect when AI plays an active role in the Product Development Life Cycle.
Panel · 15:10 – 15:30
- Networking
Coffee & conversations
Take a break, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees.
Break · 15:30 – 15:50
- Data & Architecture
The Intelligence Layer: Data, Ontology & AI
Espen Slyngstad
Exploring how data, architecture and ontology can come together to create a stronger foundation for AI-driven applications and decision-making.
Session · 15:50 – 16:20
- AI Challenges
The last mile is getting longer: How to move from Definition of Done to Definition of Value for AI-built software
Greger Wedel
Explore how teams can shift their focus from completed features to user adoption, measurable outcomes, and safe releases.
Session · 16:20 – 16:40
- Sovereignty
Sovereign AI: A Realistic Possibility?
Henrik Vikøren
Exploring the idea of sovereign AI, what it means in practice and whether it is a realistic path for organisations and nations.
Session · 16:40 – 17:00
- Q&A Panel Discussion
Pannel Discussion: Challenges in AI & how to battle them
Panellists: Espen Slyngstad & Greger Wedel
A panel discussion hosted by Henrik Vikøren exploring the key challenges of AI adoption and practical ways to overcome them.
Panel · 17:00 – 17:20
- Closing
Closing remarks
Dag Honningsvåg
What we heard, what it means and what to watch next.Along with the programme wrap-up and Thank you
Keynote · 17:20 – 17:30
- Networking
Dinner & drinks
Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks with fellow leaders and practitioners.
Social · 18:00 – 22:00
Programme themes
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AI in the real world
How organisations are actually using AI, and what happened when they did.
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AI agents
From conversation to action, and what teams are learning as agents ship.
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Data & architecture
The decisions underneath every AI implementation that actually works.
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Sovereignty
Security, control and where your data and models actually live.
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AI economics
Cost, efficiency, productivity and whether the value adds up.
Interested in Connexions Oslo?
Places are limited and attendance is by invitation only. Our team will be in touch with invited guests.