
Program
TUESDAY (from 13 till late)
The AI+ week kicks off Tuesday with an afternoon dedicated to startups and investors at Smart Innovation Arena, followed by an invite‑only Investor & Innovator Dinner, informal social gatherings for startups, and an open AI+ PreParty.
- AI+ Investors & Startups Day
Startups and Investors are invited to an afternoon designed for dealflow at Smart Innovation Arena in Halden. - AI+ Investor & Innovator Dinner*
Dinner at Curtisen tailored for investors and innovation leaders from our various partner networks. - AI+Startup Social
Meet other fellow startups, mentors and other early arrivers. - AI+PreParty
Food, drinks, music and networking. Open for everyone.
*Invites only
WEDNESDAY (from 9 till late)
On Wednesday, participants can join tailored tracks for business leaders, public sector representatives (in Norwegian), and academia—alongside the open mingling arena AI+Mesh and the festive AI+Party in the evening.
- AI+Business
Designed for European business and tech leaders. - AI+Public sector
Tailored for leaders in public sector. Note: AI+Public sector will be in Norwegian. - AI+Academia
IFE (Institute for Energy Technology) is hosting a two day academic conference on Human Centric AI, targeted for researchers.
- AI+Mesh
An open mingling arena where participants from all tracks meet across roles, industries, and perspectives - AI+Party
The social highlight with food, drinks, music and inspiring talks. A celebration of people, ideas, and the AI+ community.
THURSDAY
Thursday concludes the program with AI+Tracks offering workshops and smaller sessions, as well as the final day of the academic conference.
- AI+Tracks
Workshops, meetings and sessions in smaller groups. We are building these together with you, the partners, and are open for ideas. - Final day of the academic AI-conference.
Events
Tuesday 26 May 2026
-
18:00 – 20:30
AI+Startup Social
We invite startups to a dedicated pre-conference event where you will meet mentors, fellow founders in a friendly atmosphere at Kulturhuset in Halden. The event is hosted by Smart Innovation […]

-
21:00 – 23:59
AI+PreParty
We invite all early arrivers to an informal networking event at Kulturhuset in Halden. Perhaps also with short and legendary speaks like last year’s “Quantum Pre party”. A perfect warm-up […]

Wednesday 27 May 2026
-
08:00 – 17:00
AI+Academia (ICHCAI 2026 Day 1)
Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) is delighted to invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to the International Conference on Human-Centric AI. This conference explores the forefront of AI technologies through […]

-
09:00 – 15:00
AI+Business
The main conference event for small and larger business leaders. Designed for European business and tech leaders. Get insight into how AI is shaping strategy, value creation, and competitiveness—today and […]

-
09:00 – 15:00
AI+Offentlig sektor (på norsk)
Hvordan kan offentlig sektor løse sine oppdrag enda bedre med kunstig intelligens – og hvordan kan vi gjøre dette på en rasjonell, menneskesentrert og etisk måte? Vi gjentar suksessen fra […]

-
15:00 – 17:00
AI+Mesh
At the social and networking hub of the conference, everyone is invited to experience the partner exhibits, meet fellow AI+Participants, be entertained ..and warm up to the AI+Party. Detailed program […]

-
18:30 – 23:59
AI+Party
We welcome all AI+ participants to what has become the social highlight of the week. Once again, we will gather at Kulturhuset in Halden for an evening of networking, music, […]

Thursday 28 May 2026
-
08:00 – 17:00
AI+Academia (ICHCAI 2026 Day 2)
Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) is delighted to invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to the International Conference on Human-Centric AI. This conference explores the forefront of AI technologies through […]

-
09:30 – 14:00
AI+Track: Workshop for KI-samarbeid i UH-sektoren
Velkommen til en felles workshop for UH-sektoren om kunstig intelligens! Vi vet det at det finnes mange gode initiativer og tilnærminger til arbeid med KI i UH-sektoren, og med dette […]

-
19:30 – 21:00
Kaktus: Kick off
Each spring, the historic town of Halden becomes a meeting point for songwriters, storytellers, and music lovers when Kaktus Festival brings together some of the most distinctive voices in indie, […]

Friday 29 May 2026
-
09:00 – 11:00
AI+ESRA: Sikker bruk av KI
Kunstig intelligens (KI) er i ferd med å endre hvordan vi arbeider med risikostyring! KI gir nye muligheter for analyse, beslutningsstøtte og utvikling av sikre løsninger. På dette seminaret vil […]

-
18:00 – 23:59
KAKTUS: Day one
Each spring, the historic town of Halden becomes a meeting point for songwriters, storytellers, and music lovers when Kaktus Festival brings together some of the most distinctive voices in indie, […]



