Smedvig is a family-owned investment company based in Stavanger. It invests in real estate, private equity and financial assets with a long-term view.

Lyse is an energy and telecom group owned by municipalities in South Rogaland. It supplies power, district heating and fibre to homes and businesses across the region.

SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge is headquartered in Stavanger and serves private and business customers across southern Norway. It was formed in 2024 through the merger of SpareBank 1 SR-Bank and SpareBank 1 Sørøst-Norge.

NORCE is an independent research institute working in energy, climate and environment, health, society and technology. Its research helps solve real-world challenges for business and the public sector.

Næringsforeningen is the business association for the Stavanger region. It speaks for local business and gives its members a place to meet, learn and build networks.

Forus Næringspark develops and manages the Forus business area between Stavanger, Sandnes and Sola, one of the largest business districts in Norway.

Validé is an innovation company that turns research into new businesses. Its main areas are technology transfer, incubation, pre-seed investment, accelerator programmes for startups, and cluster and network development

The University of Stavanger offers research and education in fields such as energy, health, technology, education and social sciences. It works closely with business and the public sector in the region.

ONS is one of the world’s leading meeting places for the energy industry. The conference and exhibition takes place in Stavanger every other year.

Stavanger Forum is the city’s conference and exhibition centre. It hosts everything from international trade fairs to concerts and large business events.