Smart Innovation Norway contributes and participates in Arendal Week - come and meet us

Arendal week
Tomas Nordlander (IFE), Kjell Reidar Mydske (Smart Innovation Norway), Eli Haugerud (Smart Innovation Norway) and Petter Kvalvik (IFE) at Arendalsuka 2021 (Archive).
Arendal Week is the highlight of the summer for many players in Norwegian business, and this year the kick-off is on 15 August.

For five days, national actors within 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 contribution, and our knowledge environments Cluster for Applied AI and the Cluster for decommissioning and reuse (the DECOM cluster) are among those that will be presented during the week.

Would you like to learn more or have a chat? Do not hesitate to contact us and take part in the following events:

Tuesday 16/8 2022
CLEANING WITH ROBOTS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 3D MODELING
  • Time: Tuesday 16/8 2022 13:20 – 14:00
  • Organizer: AI:Hub, Digin
  • Location: Barbu scene, Skytebaneveien 3

At Arendalsuka, we would like to give a brief introduction to the innovation and activities related to robots, artificial intelligence and digitization that take place in IFE's HADRON laboratory. As well as the research to be exported worldwide through the international DECOM cluster.

The results of IFE's over 60 years of world-leading research on nuclear and radioactive safety with the use of modern digitalisation, artificial intelligence, 3D modeling and robotic technology are more relevant than ever. When the reactors in Norway were closed, IFE had already been designated as the first international cooperation center for decommissioning by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The research that takes place at this center is now being extended to ensure safety and sustainability within other harmful and dangerous industries - such as the oil and gas industry. Despite major differences, there will be many areas and industries that need the research and results from the DECOM cluster for decommissioning and reuse - which was recently inaugurated by Minister of Industry Jan Christian Vestre.

Despite the abundance of hydropower in Norway, Halden has, through world-leading research on nuclear power, been an international beacon for safety in reactors and at nuclear power plants. The accident at Fukushima led to a sudden 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 - SMR. It is also important to emphasize that the competence related to the production of nuclear energy is very important for other nuclear technologies, such as nuclear isotope production for cancer medicine and other medical uses.

IFE's expertise in nuclear research is a key factor in ensuring that Norway can make use of the nuclear power technology of the future, 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 work with - such as robotic platforms, AI, and augmented reality
  • Describe how new technology and 60 years of experience can contribute to safe and effective decommissioning in Norway
  • Explain the importance of maintaining Norway's nuclear competence.
  • Introducing our IAEA International Center and the DECOM cluster for decommissioning and reuse.


Cast:

Bjørn Axel Gran, Director of Research, IFE

István Szőke, Head of Department and Head of Research, IFE

Martin Andreasson, Sector Director of Communications, NND

Read more at arendalsuka.no


Wednesday 17/8 2022
WHAT PREVENTS NORWEGIAN COMPANIES FROM TAKING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?
  • Time: Wednesday 17/8 2022 16:00 – 17:00
  • Organiser: Digital Norway / Nemonoor, Smart Innovation Norway / NCE Smart Energy Markets
  • Location: Harald's pub

Understanding what opportunities lie in artificial intelligence is crucial for many Norwegian businesses. But are we good enough to use artificial intelligence and if so what are the barriers? How to make it easier and less risky?

Nemonoor is a newly established innovation hub, which with support from the EU's EDIH program will speed up the use of artificial intelligence in Norwegian businesses. Can this help Norwegian business to realize gains through the use of artificial intelligence?

Introduction, Digital Norway:

  • EDIH - what is it and why is it important
  • What is the digital program of the EU
  • What is Nemonoor and what can they help with?

Panel debate with politicians, business and key players.


Topic: Are we good enough to adopt artificial intelligence in Norwegian companies and if so what are the barriers?

  • Eirik Andreassen, Nemonoor/DigitalNorway (chairman)
  • Linda Hofstad Helleland, Conservative
  • Johan Edvard Grimstad, County Council for Nutrition and Dental Health, Viken County Municipality
  • Robert Ekrem, CEO, Völur
  • TBA

Cast:

Eirik Andreassen, Responsible for Transformation engine and regional partners, Digital Norway

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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
  • Organiser: Nordic Innovation
  • Location: Nordens telt, Nordens telt

Our vision is for the Nordics to become the leading region in digitalisation, ethical AI and the 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 connection with the panel debate, Nordic Innovation is launching the report "The Nordic AI & data ecosystem", which maps national initiatives, actors and programs in the five Nordic countries.


Contributor

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

Read more at arendalsuka.no


INCREASED COMPETITIVENESS FOR SMBER THROUGH
USE OF 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 large research projects and giant technology companies. It is far from the whole picture, because artificial intelligence has so much success with small and medium-sized companies.

In fact, artificial intelligence is a particularly important tool for competitiveness and the green shift, and it is then important that the SME segment keeps up. In the session, we look at how we can close the gap between researchers and companies, and how we can create success for SMEs by developing and adopting how artificial intelligence can contribute to their success in new markets and with new services.

We invite small - and medium-sized - businesses to tell about their journey to adopt artificial intelligence as a competitive advantage. We will look at how they got started, and what the biggest challenges were, and how they took advantage of the opportunities.

There will be lightning speeches that end with a debate.


Cast:

Morten Goodwin, Professor, UiA

Read more at arendalsuka.no