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Want to take advantage of educational technology in your teaching? We are collecting insight, tips and tricks from teachers who has tried and tested various tools. Our aim is to bring attention to tools, apps and programmes that are easily accessible and could be helpful to both teachers and students.
Are we outsourcing the classroom? An increasing number of independent technology suppliers and producers of educational content have entered the education system. Are they a threat to the established system – or an asset that improves the quality of education?
Urban Air Mobility at this year’s Nordic Edge Expo, organised by USEPE and other EU-funded projects. Designed for cities and other interested stakeholders in the Nordic countries, this workshop had three objectives: catch the audience attention, explain basic aspects of the the topic, elaborate on the on-going research and experimentation supporting the development of air mobility over cities. For more information and presentations: click here
We are so grateful for everyone who took part in our event and debate with the topic “Outsourcing the classroom”. We filmed the debate and will publish here as soon as possible, so stay tuned. Until then, check out the photos from the event!
In collaboration with our cluster member Trefadder we are planting the Nordic Hedge! This is the start of our own carbon compensating forest that will keep on growing, both in size and in height, each year at the Nordic Edge Expo. Come by the Trefadder-stand to buy a tree and contribute to the Nordic Edge forest “Nordic Hedge”.
At this year’s Expo conference, the Head of Climate in the Lyse Group, Esben Tonning Otterlei, will share his knowledge on how business and project development contributes to the green transition in Rogaland.
Through innovative technology, Norwegian company Easee develops smart electrical vehicle chargers. We are excited to announce that Easee is on board for Nordic Edge Expo 2022.
After receiving great applications from all over the Northern Europe, the jury from Smedvig, Lyse Invest, SR-bank, ProVenture, STYX Urban Invest and Kompas VC has completed a tough selection process and handpicked the most promising startups to present at Nordic Fund Day!
An increasing number of independent technology suppliers and producers of online educational content and services have entered the education system. Why does this happen? Is their contribution wanted and regulated? Are these players a disruption to the established system – or an asset that improves the quality and access to education for all?
This year, KnowHow EdTech will combine physical events with informative and inspirational digital content. The first event will be held during Nordic Edge Expo on 11 May – the digital content will be developed and published throughout the year.
Would you like to join us as a volunteer at the Nordics largest smart city event in May? The 2-day conference and exhibition is an arena for inspiration and new technologies that will make cities and municipalities smarter and greener.
The ticket sales are now live
Connect with investors and secure funding at Nordic Fund Day. Submit your application by using the form below. The jury will screen your application and get back to you. Aplication deadline: 27 March 2022
We are delighted to collaborate with the renowned jazz music festival, MaiJazz this year.
The leading smart city event in the Nordics will now take place in May. We call out to politicians, leaders, technology inventers, students, investors, start-ups, artists and citizens who are interested in smarter and more sustainable cities and communities. Mark your calendar for a new physical version of Nordic Edge Expo, 10-12 May 2022 in Stavanger.
Bearing the similar mission and vision of creating smarter cities, Nordic Edge has been collaborating with Forum Virium for several years through different projects and events. In 2021, Forum Virium organized a workshop at Nordic Edge Expo where Tools for Urban Innovators tested in Helsinki’s urban labs have been launched. At the workshop, concrete cases have been presented from urban labs and been reflected on by participants. You can watch the Open Forum (valid until 31 Decemer 2021): here
Did you miss the live event? Now worries. You can see it right here – whenever it suits you.
The third day of Nordic Edge Expo 2021 was themed “On the Move” and Kolumbus, the mobilitycompany of the region, took the chance to invite to an “open boat” onboard M/S Rygerelektra in the afternoon. Here interesting conversations were exchanged between different actors from the mobility industry. The open boat ended with a debate about mobility in the Stavanger region.
Thank you to all the speakers, our hosts, our sponsors – and everyone who watched the live stream. During the next couple of weeks we will be publishing the individual talks here on the website.
At the square during Nordic Edge Expo 2021 the City of Stavanger have been present with stalls about everything from art to gree change to how they contribute to innovation.
The first day of Nordic Edge Expo is over and we had so much fun at the Come Clean Thematic Tour! Read more about the interesting businesses we got to visit during this three hour tour around the region.
Here are the links shared by speakers during the conference.
It´s not tomorrow – it´s today. The Nordic Edge Expo 2021 has now kicked off for four days of broadcast from the electric vessel Rygerelektra. With an interesting and varied program over the course of the conference, there will be plenty for everyone to fill their knowledge needs.
Gnist is DOGA and Nordic Edge’s innovation program for ambitious municipalities keen to explore new collaboration models for developing innovative solutions to specific challenges. The Gnist-programme assists municipalities to address their challenges and turn them into opportunities. The aim is to create new employment opportunities and attractive, sustainable and adaptable communities for their residents and visitors.
After receiving great applications from all over the Northern Europe, the jury has worked its way through all the application and picked out the most promising startups to present at Nordic Fund Day!
Should information and communication technology (ICT) simply be used to replace or resemble “old-fashioned” teaching? The answer is no, according to this group of teachers.
A new school development project in Denmark, Play@Heart, aims to explore how playful approaches can contribute to children’s learning about and with technology. Get fresh insight on the project and experiences so far in a Special Session at the KnowHow EdTech Conference.
You can register for different events, and lunch, at Nordic Edge Expo 2021 on this page. The events are free of charge.
The global demand for renewable energy is growing at an electrifying speed. Manufacturers of cars, buses, lorries, airplanes, boats, scooters, and more are transitioning to electrical power. And that’s just within the transport industry. Our daily lives, from the workplace to home, to farming and industry, data centres and for many, even currency, are all powered by electricity.
Connect with investors and secure funding at Nordic Fund Day. Submit your application by using the form below. The jury will screen your application and get back to you. Aplication deadline: August 22. 2021
Elise By Olsen started her career when she created the youth culture magazine Recens Paper and is known as the world’s youngest editor-in-chief. At KnowHow EdTech she will talk about how she educated herself and ultimately had to drop out of school to pursue her career.
Join the discussion about educational technology! We will shed light on important issues, share information about what the future holds – and provide you with inspiration and effective tools. You can get free access to the live webcast by pre-registration. Have a look at program overview for the KnowHow EdTech conference!
We are proud to introduce the annual kick-off for Junior Achievement (Ungt Entreprenørskap) Rogaland as part of Nordic Edge Expo 2021.
This year’s Nordic Edge Expo conference programme will be delivered to you from Rygerelektra. A state-of-the-art, fully electric passenger ferry. We invite visitors to Stavanger during the event days, 20-23 September to follow the conference onboard the boat, docked in the city centre.
The Nordic eSport association is hosting a conference on opening day of Nordic Edge Expo 2021. The event will highlight both academic potential and business opportunities within this fast-growing sport. Join the Nordic eSports conference on 20 September.
The University of Stavanger is hosting a full-day, joint international research symposium at Nordic Edge Expo. The evenings of 20-22 September will be filled with Science&Cocktails.
We are proud to present KS, the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities as partner of Nordic Edge Expo 2021.
Norway’s main conference for urban development and the revitalisation of city centres is bringing its member base to Nordic Edge Expo.
More than 33.000 took part in Nordic Edge China 2021, May 26-27. The international sharing of smart city initiatives and innovative technologies between the Nordics and China garnered interest on both continents. Recordings of full two-day conference programme is now available at your leisure.
Today, we are delighted to launch the theme and present the plans for Nordic Edge Expo 2021 in Stavanger.
We are pleased to announce that Mastercard will be a partner of this year’s Nordic Edge Expo
The discussion about educational technology continues at the KnowHow EdTech conference for the sixth consecutive year. We will shed light on the most important issues in the field, share information about what the future holds, pose some pretty difficult questions – and most importantly: provide you with inspiration and effective tools.
Once again, University of Stavanger (UiS) invests in the KnowHow EdTech conference.
Get to know the city of YanTai. One of the cradles of China’s modern industry is part of the Nordic Edge China 2021 conference programme.
Get to know DaXing. The South Gate of Beijing, a substantial smart city development project, will be presented at Nordic Edge China, May 26-27.
Welcome to a smart city knowledge exchange between the private and public sectors in China and the Nordics. Discover innovative smart city planning and solutions. Join for keynote talks and workshops with stakeholders from both China and the Nordic countries.
Nordic Edge China is a two-day international smart city knowledge exchange between China and the five Nordic countries. Registration for attendees in China will take place at the venue between 14:30 – 15:00 (Beijing time). The Conference and Parallel sessions are free of charge. Please register here to receive access to the live stream of the conference programme.
Nordic Edge Cross-Atlantic set out highlight some of the most pressing issues for cities in the Nordics and the United States to reach international climate goals. Through three sessions, high-level speakers from both sides of the Atlantic outlined the challenges and opportunities that lie in this feat. Watch the conference here.
Nordic Edge is pleased to announce that Karine Næss Frafjord is the new manager for the Expo and Conference department, as of January 2021.
The founders behind the DIGme Learning have received funding from Innovation Norway to help commercialise their product. After presenting their innovation at the KnowHow EdTech conference in September, another incubator company has also made contact to find out more about the startup’s potential.
This year’s Nordic Edge Expo lived up to its slogan – Rethink Normality. It saw more attendees from more countries than ever before.
Here you go. Links to some of the interesting stuff our speakers at KnowHow EdTech 2020 talked about. We hope you will check them out and be inspired.
You know how we’ve been stuck in the home office with meager equipment? Here’s your chance to drastically upgrade this – you just have to make good use of your time at Nordic Edge Expo Digital.
We asked Gunnar Crawford, Head of Smart City Stavanger what he looks forward to at this year’s event.
Karine Næss Frafjord and Linn Skundberg Jenssen will guide attendees through the main stage programme and Studio Stavanger from 09:00–12:00 on 23 September, 2020.
Jennifer Clark, author of Uneven Innovation: The Work of Smart Cities, will hold a keynote speech on 23 September.
Any technical issues accessing the platform – we are here to help!
GNIST, a national innovation programme for facilitating collaboration for more attractive local communities and sustainable business development, will be launched during Nordic Edge Expo.
The ticket for Nordic Edge Expo gives access to everything on the platform from 21 September to the end of the year.
The digital exhibition opens on Monday 21 September. Come meet our exhibitors.
Announcing the winners of the challenge competition Smart and sustainable cities and communities – and launching next round
Register for media accreditation for Nordic Edge Expo 2020
Inspiring the future entrepreneurs of the world with the national kick-off for Youth Companies.
He was earlier Denmark’s ambassador to the global tech industry (the world’s first!) and is now Microsoft’s Vice President for European Government Affairs. At KnowHow EdTech, he will talk about how technology met the challenges of the corona pandemic.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon is interested in Norwegian trade, industry and innovation, and has been involved especially in entrepreneurship and the green transition.
Anita Scjøll Brede is CEO and co-founder of the Iris.ai and has insight to share at KnowHow EdTech. She will be co-moderator on 25 September when the topic is Predictive learning.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing – and many expect it to play a a bigger role in schools and education very soon. Could AI replace teachers in some situations?
Senior Product Manager in Google, Laura Holmes, speaks passionately about the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
Professor of Literacies and Social Innovation at the University of Bristol, to talk about lessons learned after the corona spring.
Ever heard of the web series Extra Credits? The series that discusses video game development and has 2,5 mill subscribers on YouTube?
As we prepare ourselves to move beyond the current crisis, we need to develop new, innovative solutions that will work in the best interest of all people involved.
We are proud to present Nordic Edge Expo Digital, coming directly to you, live from the cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsingborg, Stavanger and Helsinki, as well as the heart of European policymaking, Brussels.
Ole holds the position as Programme Specialist at The LEGO Foundation, where he leads education projects around Learning through Play.
Atish is a social technologist and will talk about how mixed-reality learning games can help predict what people need to learn.
She is a futurist and head of new business at Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.
This year, the Nordics largest meeting place for smart cities and communities is going digital on 23rd September 2020.
Pay attention all gym teachers out there! You now have a chance to show the world what you and your class are good for. In our competition we encourage you to create art with workout apps. Draw with your feet!
The conference will be held over three days, each with one main topic: Digital is the new normal, Tools and toys, and Predictive learning. And guess what – you can tune in for free!
Educational technology could hardly be more important and relevant than it is right now. The conference will be held 23 – 25 September 2020, but not in an ordinary setting– we are giving you a digital conference this year.
We are pleased to announce that Tobias Heiberg Jørgensen will be this year’s conference moderator at the KnowHow EdTech conference. Tobias is the Head of the Teacher Education Programme at Playful Learning at at University College Copenhagen (Københavns Professionshøjskole).
Since its inception, Nordic Edge has worked for innovation, societal and business transformation. Along with the rest of the world the organisation is facing its biggest change to date. The 6th edition of the leading Smart City event in the Nordics, is going digital in 2020.
