VentureNet

COMFORTage
2024-01-01 08:00 - 2027-12-31 17:00 (Europe/Oslo)
(PROJECT)

Grupo Antena. “COMFORTage.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://comfortage.eu.

COMFORTage is a four-year project funded through the European Unión´s Horizon Europe Programme involving 39 organisations from 12 countries. Funded by the European Union (Grant Nº 101137301) and supported by Innovative UK (Grant Nº 10103541) . Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Fostering Personalized solutions for prevention of dementia and frailty

COMFORTAGE is a joint effort of medical experts, social scientists and humanists, technical experts, Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and Living Labs (LLs) to establish a pan European framework for Community-based, Integrated and People-Centric prevention, monitoring and progression managing solutions for dementia and frailty.

COMFORTage will developed 13 pilots at 8 EU members states. The main objective is to supply relevant subjects data on Scientific Technology Options Assessment (SToA) referred to dementia and frailty detection and intervention and deploy, validate and evaluate the models and tools in real life new clinical scenarios (Beta Solution Treated and Overaged-BSToA).

COMFORTage Virtualized AI-Based Healthcare Platform (VHP)

The project will create a first of a kind Virtualized AI-Based Healthcare Platform (VHP) that will centralize access to project’s AI resources for risk factor analysis, early diagnosis and personalized decision making for age-related mental and physical diseases and disorders.

Partners

COMFORTage strives to establish a pan-European framework for community-based prevention and intervention strategies to facilitate effective lifestyle changes thought the synergies of our Consortium and other stakeholders. Our consortium is compose by:

8 Research Institutions/Universities

11 Healthcare Organizations & Actors

12 Industry and SME partners

4 Social Multipliers and Associations

4 SSH and Legal Organizations

INN-the-Loop: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
2024-01-12 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00
(PROJECT)

INN-the-Loop was a research project in 2024 managed by the University of Inland Norway (INN) with contributions from the Norwegian Computing Center (NR), SINTEF, NTNU SFI NORCICS (Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors), and VentureNet AS. The project was co-financed by the Research Council of Norway and Innlandet County through the Regional Research Fund (RFF) program.

The INN-the-Loop project analysed limitations and risks related to ML, GenAI and Agentic AI. It identified significant risks and barriers to widespread adoption of AI in healthcare and other critical sectors that demand high standards of accuracy, safety, security, and privacy.

The project builds on results from a research project in 2023 with several leading Norwegian research institutions and VentureNet AS, a Norwegian technology company specialising in data exchange automation. A key result from the 2023 project was a framework for Human-Guided Artificial Intelligence and Data Exchange (Human-GAIDE).

Human-GAIDE was developed to address widespread challenges with data accuracy in AI models. AI and machine learning (ML) models are vulnerable to missing data, erroneous data, manipulation of data and systems, and AI bias, all of which can impact the accuracy of an AI-model. Error and cyber vulnerabilities can compromise the safety of AI-enabled systems and lead to undesirable outcomes, such as proliferation of manipulated and distorted information or medical device failure.

The project developed a highly scalable methodology to design trustworthy AI-systems with dynamic HITL models for smart healthcare. This is applicable to several critical sectors with high requirements for safety, security and resilience.

Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem
2024-05-22 08:00 - 2026-12-01 17:00
(PROJECT)

The Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem (NDIE) is an ongoing business network development initiative to support development of trustworthy systems and infra- structure in critical sectors by connecting public and private sectors and research institutions and supporting project establishment.

The project was initiated in 2024 and managed by Klosser Innovasjon AS and VentureNet AS in collaboration with the Norwegian Computing Center (NR), the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (SFI NORCICS), the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), and Smart Innovation Norway, with financial support from Innlandet County in Norway.

Within 5 months of the project’s start, NDIE organised and executed 9 successful international events, including some of Norway’s first seminars and webinars on European Data Spaces and a trailblazing 2-day Nordic Matchmaking Event at DNV Headquarters and NR Headquarters in Oslo.

Some of the speakers included representatives from the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency, Sykehuspartner, Det Norske Veritas, DNV-Nixu, FICEC, F-Secure, Defendable, Business Finland, the City of Wien in Austria, Gaia-X, and FIWARE.

Visit the digital platform and video clips on VentureNets Online Marketplace and on Youtube.

Norwegian-Finnish Workshop and Matchmaking Event: The Role of Cybersecurity in Digital Resilience
2024-11-18 12:00 - 2024-11-19 17:00 | Oslo Science Park, Gaustadalléen 21, Oslo, 0349, Norway
(EVENT)

This event aimed to strengthen collaboration on cybersecurity and digital resilience initiatives between industry, research and public sectors in Norway and Finland.

Organized in collaboration with the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (SFI NORCICS), the Norwegian Cybersecurity Cluster (NCC), the Finnish Center of Expertise for Cybersecurity (FICEC), North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC), University of Jyväskyla, DNV Norway and Finland, NR, NTNU, the Norwegian Ecosystem for Secure IT-OT Integration (NESIOT), and the Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem (NDIE).

One of the outcomes of this 2-day event was the establishment of the Nordic European Cyber Days 2025 conference in collaboration with the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), the North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) and all 8 Nordic and Baltic National Coordination Centers for Cybersecurity Research and Innovation (NCCs).

Download the brochure to see the list of speakers and partners.

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Business Village, Aker Brygge
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Business Village, Aker Brygge, Grundingen 6, Oslo, 0250, Norway
(PLACE)

Aker Brygge Business Village AS. “Business Village.” Accessed 07.08.2026. https://businessvillage.no/en/welcome.

A MODERN, EXCLUSIVE, AND INCLUSIVE COWORKING SPACE

Business Village is an exclusive coworking space located in the heart of Aker Brygge. Aker Brygge is situated by the fjord in Oslo’s best business district.

MODERN AND FLEXIBLE OFFICE SOLUTIONS AND MEETING ROOM RENTALS

Business Village at Aker Brygge offers state-of-the-art, fully furnished offices for companies with a staff of 1 to 40, with all shared costs included. Quality and efficient customer service are the main priorities at Business Village, which is reflected in our facilities.

As a tenant at Business Village, you can access meeting rooms, quiet booths, shared common areas, and a professional environment that encourages well-being, productivity, and a strong sense of community. Our chef prepares a varied warm lunch buffet daily, made all from scratch using fresh ingredients.

Business Village is also a place where you will want to bring clients or host company events. We lease out four newly renovated meeting rooms for up to 14 people and an exclusive lounge that elevates any event – perfect for meetings, workshops, and larger gatherings.

Oslo Science Park
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Oslo Science Park, Gaustadalléen 21, Oslo, 0349, Norway
(PLACE)

OsloTech AS. “Where Science Meets Business.” Accessed 07.08.2025. https://www.forskningsparken.no/en.

A vibrant meeting place.

Oslo Science Park is an innovative community where over 3000 people have their daily workplace in more than 300 different companies. We believe that a vibrant environment based on openness, collaboration, and sharing is a key to success for our members.

In Oslo Science Park, your company has room to pursue growth. Companies undergoing changes can quickly scale up or down in our premises. Get in touch and let us know your company needs.

Bright House
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Bright House, Raufossvegen 40, Gjøvik, 2821, Norway
(PLACE)

Mustad Næringspark. “Bright House.” Accessed 07.08.2025. https://brighthouse.no.

Bright House vil forsøke å styrke og utvikle det eksisterende samarbeidet i regionen. Vi ønsker å samle flere aktører på et og samme sted og koordinere de ulike behovene som finnes – og greier vi det vil vi alle komme sterkere ut av det. Her skal vi samle det beste vi har av innovasjons- og gründermiljøer i regionen, målet er å skape nye ideer og verktøy for globale markedet, akkurat slik Mathias Topp gjorde med sin fiskekrokmaskin for 140 år siden.

Bright House skal være et samlingssted for studenter og næringsliv

Bright House vil bidra til å skape flere arbeidsplasser gjennom nye oppstartsbedrifter og prosjekter

Bright House vil utvikle eksisterende næringsliv slik at de vokser og forblir attraktive

Bright House vil skape et miljø for innovasjon

Er du nysgjerrig på bygget? Vil du ha din arbeidsplass i historiske lokaler? Vil du være med på å skape en kultur og et miljø for innovasjon i regionen vår?

Kom innom eller ta kontakt med oss!

Hub LHMR
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Hub LMHR, Jernbanegata 13, Lillehammer, 2609, Norway
(PLACE)

Lillehammer-regionen Vekst. “Hub LHMR”. Accessed 11.08.2025. https://www.hublhmr.no.

HubLHMR er et kontorfellesskap og entreprenørskapssenter midt i Lillehammer sentrum. Hub’en er for gründere, nystartede bedrifter, pendlere og andre som ikke er avhengige av et lukket kontor. Her få du energi av å omgås andre som vil utvikle sin bedrift!

Et medlemskap i HubLHMR inkluderer bruk av fleksible kontorarbeidsplasser for ulike behov. Medlemmene har tilgang til næringsutviklingsressurser fra Lillehammer-regionen Vekst og Skåppå og en rekke aktiviteter for kompetanseheving og organisasjonsutvikling.

Mesh Community, Oslo
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Mesh Youngstorget, Møllergate 6, Oslo, 0179, Norway
(PLACE)

Mesh Community AS. “Mesh Community”. Accessed 11.08.2025. https://meshcommunity.com.

From Key Nordic cities, our community supports every stage of the entrepreneurial journey, from startups to international success.

Our Nordic Locations

With more than 5.000 members and over 100.000 annual users, we are one of the largest startup communities in the Nordic region.

Our goal is to create the best startup locations, valuable recruiting and funding services to accelerate the Nordic startup scene.

We offer high-end event spaces, a bar and café, flexible workspaces, a lounge, and private offices – all designed to inspire creativity and collaboration.

Park Hamar
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Park Hamar, Grønnegata 85, Hamar, 2317, Norway
(PLACE)

Hamarregionen. “The space to create”. 07.08.2025. https://parkhamar.no/park-space-to-create/.

PARK business and startup house is an ecosystem and community specializing in technologies such as VR, AR and game development.

The startup ecosystem of the Oslo Region grows at an exponential rate, and the region is on track to become an increasingly powerful change engine for the Norwegian and European economy.

The Hamar Region area is part of the greater Oslo Region and located close to the city of Oslo – just over 1 hour by car or train. The Region has a diverse and exciting business community that is strong and thriving, offering excellent opportunities for those who wish to start their own business.

Norway Health Tech
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Oslo Science Park, Gaustadalléen 21, Oslo, 0349, Norway
(NETWORK)

Norway Health Tech. “Norway Health Tech”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.norwayhealthtech.com/en.

Connecting minds, transforming health

We are Norway’s leading health cluster.Norway Health Tech brings together more than 350 organizations – companies, investors, healthcare providers, municipalities, academia, and research institutions. Together, we drive growth in the health industry and accelerate innovation in healthcare – for the benefit of patients and citizens.

Would you like to be part of a leading health innovation environment?

Get in touch – we’re here to connect stakeholders and help pave the way for the healthcare system of tomorrow.

North European Cybersecurity Cluster
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00
(NETWORK)

NECC. “NECC.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://necc.network.

The North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) promotes information security and cybersecurity-related cooperation and collaboration in the Northern European region in order to enhance integration into the European Digital Single Market.

The NECC has created a trusted competence network with various tested collaboration models among companies, academia, public sector and end-users. The cluster-type collaboration model is beneficial for all participating stakeholders and supports the EU’s contractual Public Private Partnership (cPPP).

The NECC will be working towards more compelling business, cybersecurity and research environment for attracting more investments, resources and new innovation into the region.

NCC-NO: "ECSO-VentureNet" A cross-sector platform to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience in critical sectors.
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00
(PROJECT)

In recent years, cybersecurity has gained increased attention as a critical development area for society and industry to mitigate risk and enable data-driven value creation. The rapid global expansion of cybercrime has raised awareness of daunting challenges in cybersecurity for the public sector and businesses alike. Geopolitics and the Covid-19 pandemic have raised awareness of risks to security, safety and supply chain disruption, and a need for solutions to ensure resilience of digital systems and supply chains for critical sectors.

In Europe, cybersecurity solutions and expertise have a wider role beyond mitigating and preventing risk and cybercrime. Privacy-enhancing technologies are enablers for data sharing and artificial intelligence (AI) in compliance with EU regulations. As such, cybersecurity can play a key role enabling businesses and communities to unlock data silos and generate value from data sharing and AI, increasing productivity with less resource consumption.

The ECSO-VentureNet project aims to bring together cyber solution providers, experts and stakeholders from public and private sectors to collaborate on project establishment and research addressing key challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity, supply chain resilience and data-driven innovation.

The project will plan a 3-day European cybersecurity conference in Oslo in collaboration with the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO), North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC), Norsk Regnesentral (NR), and SFI NORCICS (among others). Preparation for the event will entail applied research and active engagement of SMEs, investors, industry clusters, and public sector partners through existing partner networks.

The events and research are intended to develop a community, collaboration platform and framework for managing cybersecurity, supply chain resilience and data-driven innovation, including access to digital tools to find knowledge, partners and markets in Norway and Europe.

RIVCircular
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2027-05-01 17:00
(PROJECT)

RIVCircular. “RIVCircular.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.rivcircular.eu.

RIVCircular is part of the European Innovation Valleys (RIV) initiative under the Horizon Europe Program (Pillar III – European Innovation Ecosystems) and is coordinated by the Community of Madrid.

The project adopts a holistic approach to the circular economy, promoting interregional cooperation and knowledge exchange to drive sustainable innovation.

Aligned with the New European Innovation Agenda’s flagship goal of accelerating and strengthening innovation across EU ecosystems while bridging the innovation divide, RIVCircular fosters collaboration among six European regions: southern (Madrid), central (Hauts-de-France), northern (Innlandet and Brandenburg), and eastern (Košice and Kyiv).

This project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however this of the author(s) only and do no necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Project Nº 101161013.

UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025
2025-06-23 09:00 - 2025-06-27 15:30 | NOVA Spektrum, Messeveien 8, Lillestrøm, 2005, Norway
(EVENT)

Norwegian Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance. “IGF 2025.” Accessed 07.08.2025. https://www.igf2025.no.

The IGF is a highly important agenda-setter for the future of the internet, and we believe that the forum should continue to be a key global and inclusive discussion platform for internet governance. The IGF’s multistakeholder model provides significant flexibility to accommodate a wide range of perspectives and inputs while also strengthening the participation of underrepresented groups that typically have less space and access in multilateral forums. Norway supports the renewal of the IGF’s mandate when it is reviewed by the UN General Assembly in 2025.

ARES Conference 2025 - 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security
2025-08-11 12:00 - 2025-08-14 15:00 | Campus Tweekerken, UGent, Tweekerkenstraat 2, Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde, Ghent University, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
(EVENT)

Ghent University. “ARES-Conference”. Accessed 07.08.2025. https://2025.ares-conference.eu.

ARES focuses since 2006 on rigorous and novel research in the field of dependability, computer and information security. In cooperation with the conference several workshops are held covering a huge variety of security topics.

BITS, BYTES OG BEREDSKAP: DIGITALT FORSVAR FRA KOMMUNALT TIL NORDISK NIVÅ
2025-08-14 12:00 | Studio Spornes Tyholmen, Teaterplassen 3, Arendal, Norway
(EVENT)

Telia. “BITS, BYTES OG BEREDSKAP: DIGITALT FORSVAR FRA KOMMUNALT TIL NORDISK NIVÅ”. Accessed 12.08.2025. https://www.arendalsuka.no/programsoek/details/23690

Om arrangementet

Norge står i en alvorlig sikkerhetspolitisk situasjon der digital infrastruktur på alle nivåer er særlig utsatt. Som et av verdens mest digitaliserte land er vi ekstra sårbare for sammensatte trusler. PSTs trusselvurderinger indikerer økt risiko for hybride angrep som kan lamme alt fra lokale helsetjenester til nasjonal forsyningssikkerhet.

Det digitale sikkerhetsarbeidet må styrkes på tvers av geografiske nivåer. I kommunene hviler samfunnskritiske tjenester på stabil kommunikasjon, samtidig som nordisk samarbeid blir stadig viktigere for å sikre robust infrastruktur i en urolig verden.

Langtidsplanen for forsvarssektoren understreker at i møte med sammensatte trusler er det nødvendig med sterkere sivil-militært samarbeid. Viktige beslutninger om utvikling og sikkerhet i det digitale rom blir i stor grad tatt av kommersielle og ikke-statlige aktører. Dette krever et tettere samarbeid mellom offentlige myndigheter på alle forvaltningsnivåer – fra kommuner og fylker til nasjonale og nordiske organer – og private aktører for å sikre digital robusthet i hele Norden.

Hvordan kan vi sammen skape et sterkere digitalt forsvar som fungerer både lokalt på tvers av landegrenser?

På dette arrangementet vil vi få et eksempel på en kommunes digitale beredskap, Posten deler erfaringer med konkrete sikkerhetstrusler, og vi har med oss en historie fra Ukraina og hvordan de sikrer kommunikasjonsløsninger på tross av strømbrudd og brutte linjer.

Medvirkende

Erik Wehler – Sikkerhetsdirektør, Telia

Volodymyr Kabanenko – Tidligere teknisk visedirektør i den ukrainske mobiloperatøren Kyivstar

Tore Orderløkken – Sikkerhetsdirektør, Posten Bring

Karianne Oldernes Tung – Digitaliserings- og forvaltningsminister

Stian Jenssen – Direktør for myndighetskontakt og internasjonale forhold, Aker ASA

Sikkerhetsfestivalen 2025
2025-08-25 10:30 - 2025-08-27 09:30 | Scandic Lillehammer, Turisthotellvegen 6, Lillehammer, Innlandet, 2609, Norway
(EVENT)

Macsimum AS. “Sikkerhetsfestivalen”. Accessed 12.08.2025. https://www.sikkerhetsfestivalen.no

Norges største møteplass for cybersikkerhet 25. – 27. august 2025

Sikkerhetsfestivalen er en arena for erfaringsutveksling. Den ble arrangert for første gang i 2019. Vår ambisjon er at dette skal bli Norges største og viktigste sikkerhetsarrangement, og en samlende arena for alle med interesse eller ansvar for cyber-, IKT-, personopplysnings- og informasjonssikkerhet.

Connect4Cyber – Brokerage and Info Day
2025-08-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Team Finland House, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki, 00180, Finland
(EVENT)

Traficom. “Connect4Cyber – Brokerage and Info Day.” Updated 11.08.2025. Accessed 11.08.2025. https://kyberturvallisuuskeskus.fi/en/our-activities/national-coordination-centre/connect4cyber-brokerage-and-info-day-helsinki-2782025.

Welcome to an international cybersecurity networking event focusing on EU funding opportunities and strengthening cooperation with other European actors!

Connect4Cyber – Brokerage and Info Day brings together cybersecurity actors from Finland and across Europe to discuss current calls under the Digital Europe and Horizon Europe programmes, share project ideas, and build international consortia. The event focuses on calls targeted at the health sector, PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography) themes, and funding opportunities for SMEs.

SFI NORCICS and ISTARI Smart Resilience Summit September 3rd 2025
2025-09-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Scandic Solli, Parkveien 68, Oslo, 0254, Norway
(EVENT)

NTNU. “ISTARI Smart Resilience Summit”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.ntnu.edu/norcics/istari-smart-resilience-summit.

Please join us at an exclusive Industry-to-Industry Summit hosted in Oslo at Scandic Solli by SFI NORCICS and ISTARI.

Why Attend?

As the tech that we and our adversaries use become more intelligent, no one person alone will be able to build comprehensive resilience.  Individuals with best-in-class tools will be able to go part of the way, but smart cyber resilience requires a 360-degree approach that brings together all the parts of the organisation to attack a common problem and find smart solutions together.

Our one-day Smart Resilience Summit brings together industry leaders, tech experts, and forward-thinking enterprises to explore new strategies for “smart” cyber resilience that harness new technologies and holistic organisational approaches to stay one step ahead of your security needs.

What to Expect

Interactive presentations and discussions with practitioners and innovators on:

Smart vulnerability management: Lessons from the cyber frontline

Third-party risk: Smart efforts for maximum impact

Data-driven governance: Seeing the whole picture

The OT-IT Nexus: Closing the Gap

Harnessing AI and next gen cyber defence

Engaging with Boards in a NIS2 World

Smart Cyber Survival Skills: Case studies of cyber resilience on the edge

Networking & Collaboration

Meet with other senior leaders and innovators from across the region. Build connections and share experiences in a dynamic, in-person setting.

Refreshments and lunch will be served.

EurASc Webinar Series: Leveraging ecosystems properties of the research enterprise to maximize value creation
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
(EVENT)

European Academy of Sciences (EurASc). “EurASc Webinar Series”. Accessed 12.08.2025. https://www.eurasc.eu/eurasc-webinar-series/

The EurASc Webinar Series is a new initiative by the European Academy of Sciences, designed to promote dialogue and knowledge exchange on pressing scientific and technological issues. These online events bring together leading experts from diverse fields to share insights, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation across Europe and beyond.

September 17th, 2025 | 14:00 CET | Online

We are pleased to announce the next session of the EurASc Webinar Series, featuring:

Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of Nature and Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio.

Webinar Title: “Leveraging ecosystems properties of the research enterprise to maximize value creation”

This session will offer a forward-looking perspective on the research community often refers to itself as an ecosystem and yet it fails to embrace the fundamental qualities that make an ecosystem healthy, robust and resilient to perturbations. Making the most of the rich diversity of stakeholders, and their unique contributions to the ecosystem, researchers can enhance the value of their output, the impact and relevance of their work, and enhance trust in science

Details:

Date: September 17th, 2025

Time: 14:00 CET (Brussels time)

Speaker: Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of Nature and Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio

Language: English

Format: Online – Microsoft Teams & YouTube Livestream

Join us live:

Microsoft Teams

YouTube Livestream

About the SpeakerMagdalena Skipper is Editor in Chief of Nature and Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio. A geneticist by training, she holds a PhD from University of Cambridge, UK. She has considerable editorial and publishing experience, having worked as Chief Editor ofNature Reviews Genetics, Senior Editor for genetics and genomics at Nature and Editor in Chief of Nature Communications. She is passionate about mentorship, research integrity, as well as collaboration and inclusion in research. As part of her desire to promote underrepresented groups in research, in 2018 she co-launched the Nature Research Inspiring Science Award for women early-career researchers.

#EurASc #WebinarSeries #MagdalenaSkipper #NaturePortfolio #KnowledgeSocieties #ResearchPolicy #ScienceDiplomacy #HigherEducation #GlobalGateway #ScientificExcellence #OpenScience

ESORICS 2025 - 30th European Symposium on Research in Cybersecurity
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-26 18:00 | Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France, France
(EVENT)

Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems, affiliated to the French National Centre for Scientific Research. “ESORICS 2025.” Last updated July 2025. Accessed 07.08.2025. https://esorics2025.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en.

The aim of ESORICS is to further the progress of research in computer security by fostering a European community that bridges academia and industry in this realm. Sequentially hosted across various European nations, the symposium has solidified its position as one of Europe’s most prominent conferences on computer security. Currently, the symposium delves into research and developmental avenues encompassing AI, machine learning, technologies that enhance privacy, network safeguards, software and hardware protection in practical scenarios.

After successful events at Fraunhofer (Germany, 2021), DTU (Denmark, 2022), TU Delft (The Netherlands, 2023) and Bydgoszcz University (Poland, 2024), the 30th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS) 2025 will be held at Université de Toulouse in Toulouse, France.

MyData Conference 2025
2025-09-24 09:30 - 2025-09-26 13:00 | Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
(EVENT)

MyData Global ry. “Where the future of data for people begins.” Accessed 07.08.2025. https://conference.mydata.org.

MyData 2025 marks 10 years of a global movement pushing for human-centric data practices.

The conference is organised under the umbrella of MyData Global, an award-winning international non-profit with members in over 40 countries.

MyData Global unites entrepreneurs, activists, academics, listed corporations, public agencies, and developers in one common goal: to empower individuals with their personal data.

Venture Capital Forum 2025
2025-10-08 11:00 - 2025-10-09 16:45 | Felix Meritis, KEIZERSGRACHT 324, Amsterdam, 1016, Netherlands
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Invest Europe. “Venture Capital Forum 2025”. Accessed 09.09.2025. https://vcf.investeurope.eu/

This year’s Venture Capital​ Forum will take place in Amsterdam, on 8-9 October 2025.

The Venture Capital Forum is recognised as a leading European conference for LPs and GPs engaged in VC activity. Every year LPs and GPs gather to gain insight into the evolution of VC investment and debate the key topics for the future.

New this year! Complimentary for ALL LPs.

European Week of Regions and Cities
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-15 17:00 | Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
(EVENT)

European Commission. “European Week of Regions and Cities”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu.

A Hub for Regional Innovation and Collaboration

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is Brussels’ flagship event on Cohesion Policy, co-organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR).

Since its launch in 2003, when regional offices in Brussels opened their doors to regional policy experts and practitioners, the #EURegionsWeek has grown into the European Union (EU)’s largest event dedicated to Cohesion Policy. Each year, it attracts thousands of participants, including:

Politicians

Public officials at all levels (EU, national, regional and local)

Private sector representatives

Policymakers

Academics

Journalists

Civil society and citizens

The event serves as a communication and networking platform fostering cooperation, exchanging knowledge and addressing regional and urban challenges. Each edition features a unique motto, thematic focus and visual identity that align with the EU’s political priorities.

By bringing together a diverse community, the #EURegionsWeek creates an open and collaborative space in Brussels and across Europe for capacity-building, learning and experience-sharing. It facilitates cooperation between regions and cities, engaging political, administrative, private sector representatives in a single forum. The programme combines innovative and participative sessions with traditional workshops, designed and implemented by selected partners. It also offers formal and informal networking opportunities, high-level discussions and interactive activities to ensure a memorable and impactful experience for participants and partners.

NOKIOS Conference 2025 (ICT in Public Sector)
2025-10-21 09:00 - 2025-10-23 14:15 | Clarion Hotel, Trondheim, Brattørkaia 1, Trondheim, 7010, Norway
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NTNU enhet for konferanser. “NOKIOS”. Accessed 07.08.2025. https://www.nokios.no.

Norsk konferanse for IKT i offentlig sektor (NOKIOS) er en møteplass for alle aktører som kan bidra til bedre og mer effektive offentlige tjenester i Norge ved god bruk av IKT. I 2025 arrangeres konferansen for 19. gang.

Programmet i NOKIOS 2025 bygger på en felles forståelse av at vi navigerer i et digitalt landskap i rask endring. Konferansen tar i bruk kompassmetaforen for å illustrere hvordan offentlig sektor må orientere seg i et komplekst, dynamisk og usikkert teknologisk og geopolitisk terreng.

Vi ser på digitalisering som en retningsgiver for bedre tjenester, høyere tillit og en mer effektiv forvaltning.

Den røde tråden gjennom konferansen er å bevege seg fra forståelse til handling: Hvordan kan vi ta lærdom fra virkelighetssjokkene vi har opplevd, fra KI-revolusjonen til geopolitisk uro?

Og hvordan kan vi omsette dem i konkrete digitale tiltak som styrker offentlig sektor, og bidra til realiseringen av den nasjonale digitaliseringsstrategien frem mot 2030 – og gjennom dette bidra til et bedre samfunn?

Impact Beyond Borders: Scaling Nordic Sustainability in the UK
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:30 | British Embassy in Oslo, Thomas Heftyes Gate 8, Oslo, Norway
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Goodwille. “Impact Beyond Borders: Scaling Nordic Sustainability in the UK”. Accessed 09.09.2025. https://www.oiw.no/event/Impact-Beyond-Borders–Scaling-Nordic-Sustainability-in-the-UK

The British Embassy in Oslo, Nordic Edge and Goodwille welcome business leaders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to an exclusive networking event, with the aim of building bridges in the green transition.

We’ll be gathering the most innovative Nordic businesses and forward-thinking UK and Norwegian investors for an afternoon of insightful panel discussions and networking opportunities, all with the objective of creating a more sustainable future.

North-Atlantic Angel Investor Summit
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | AGP Advokater, Haakon VIIs gate 6, Oslo, 0161, Norway
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NorBAN. “North-Atlantic Angel Investor Summit”. Accessed 09.09.2025. https://www.oiw.no/event/North-Atlantic-Angel-Investor-Summit

Gain fresh perspectives, forge connections, and help shape the future of early-stage funding in the Nordics at this exclusive angel investor summit hosted by Business Angel Networks from across the North Atlantic area.

At this summit we will explore emerging trends within and across the North-Atlantic startup ecosystems through a series of lightning talks on the state of angel investments and what startup needs, as well as having a fireside chat on the future of Angel Investing!

LP Breakfast at Nobel Peace Center
2025-10-22 08:30 - 11:00 | Nobel Peach Center, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, Oslo, Norway
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Oslo Business Region. “LP Breakfast at Nobel Peace Center”. Accessed 09.09.2025. https://www.oiw.no/event/LP-Breakfast-at-Nobel-Peace-Center

Together with leading LPs Farvatn and Ferd, Oslo Innovation Week is inviting Nordic and international LPs, and a select group of top international VCs, to a breakfast session at the Nobel Peace Center.

Expect the perfect mix of insight and networking with some of the most experienced LPs and VCs across Northern Europe at one of Oslo’s most iconic institutions.

The event is invite-only and exclusively for investors. Priority is given to LPs with active investments.

Investing in Secure and Sovereign AI: Geopolitics and Cybersecurity in Healthcare and Critical Sectors
2025-10-22 12:30 - 14:30 | Ræder Bing Advokatfirma AS, Dronning Eufemias gate 11, Oslo, 0191, Norway
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By AI Mind (Oslo University Hospital) and VentureNet AS with support from NCC-NO; European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO); LUMO Labs; Ræder Bing Advokatfirma AS.

Title: Investing in Secure and Sovereign AI: Geopolitics and Cybersecurity in Healthcare and Critical Sectors.

Organised by: AI-Mind (leading European project in applied AI for healthcare) and VentureNet with support from Ræder Bing Advokatfirma, LUMO Labs, European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO), and the Norwegian National Coordination Center for research and innovations on cybersecurity (NCC-NO).

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 12:30–14:30 CET

Venue: Ræder Bing advokatfirma AS, Dronning Eufemias gate 11

Format: Fireside chat and panel discussions, followed by networking

Registration: Limited capacity (80), possible invite-only

Language: English and/or Norwegian, depending on panelists

Event Description:

In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical climate, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty are more critical than ever for Europe’s resilience—and for investments in AI, healthcare, and other critical sectors. Responding to these global shifts, Norway and Europe now face tremendous opportunities to lead in artificial intelligence, secure infrastructure, and trustworthy data sharing.

Join us during Oslo Innovation Week for a unique seminar where leading experts and investors discuss concrete advances and strategic opportunities in sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and innovation in critical sectors. Hear the latest on European regulatory trends and pioneering pilots from Norwegian and European leaders, including AI Mind, one of Europe’s leading projects in applied AI for early detection of dementia.

Through two engaging panel discussions, we’ll explore:

– Privacy-enhancing data sharing and security for trustworthy AI in healthcare and critical sectors.

– Securing federated and sovereign digital infrastructure in a changing geopolitical and security context.

– Investment opportunities at the intersection of healthcare innovation, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty.

This seminar aims to strengthen collaboration between Norwegian and European investors and marks the start of a wider initiative, culminating in a North European Cyber conference in Oslo in November 2025. If you are an investor, policymaker, CISO, or decision-maker in a critical sector, this is a must-attend event to help shape Europe’s digital and geopolitical future.
