3,000
In-person
10,000+
Livestream viewers
57%
C-level Executives
98,6%
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Future-Focused Leadership
Right now, we are facing bigger challenges than ever before. What will the future of work look like? How will climate change affect us? And how will the pandemic reinvent our business models?
To create a significant change in society, we must change, find new ways of thinking and innovate.
The 2-day event gathers 10,000 business leaders from 30+ countries. If you want to take your leadership game to the next level, network with other C-level and experience our event at its finest, this is the place to be!
Expect to be challenged on the following topics:
The Big Picture
Which trends will be key for your business moving forward?
Read moreCulture
What do you need to implement to create a high-performance team culture?
Read moreFuture of Work
How will this radically shift in the time to come?
Read moreLeadership
How can you adapt as a leader?
Read moreInnovation
How to make innovative actions the default approach in your company?
Read moreThe Big Picture
To be able to navigate your company forward you need to understand the big picture. You need to understand what is going on around us, what context that we are currently working within and what aspect you need to know in order to make the right decisions.
What are the trends we are seeing these days? What is the business landscape we are currently experiencing? How do you deal with a complex and uncertain world?
These are some of the questions we’ll dive into on September 21-22, 2022.
Culture
Knowing how to create a high-performance team culture is key for any leader. You need to have a clear understanding of the tools you can utilize for leading your team in the right direction.
What do you need to do in order to create an atmosphere where your employees will thrive and become the very best version of themselves?
These are some of the aspects we will focus on at our conference September 21-22, 2022.
Future of Work
Leaders and businesses are operating in an environment full of uncertainties, hardship, tough competition, and harsh consequences. In an environment like this it is important to know which fundamental principles and approaches you must live by to navigate that landscape and succeed.
How do you ensure that you move quickly and adapt your business model to the context of tomorrow? What aspects will dominate the future of work? And what will this future be like for you as a leader?
Learn important tools and implementable ideas at OBF on September 21-22, 2022.
Leadership
How do you approach leadership to create a significant change, not just in your company, but in society. Leaders today need to adapt and to find new ways of thinking and innovate.
Future-focused leaders are the ones that will thrive moving forward. However, what does this mean in practice? How do you lead your team into this uncertain environment of tomorrow? And what skills do you need to have in order to seize the opportunities that will be thrown at you?
These are some of the things you will learn at OBF September 21-22, 2022.
Innovation
With the rapid development we are seeing today it is the most innovative companies and leaders that will stand out. Companies today are looking for new ways to make business, and new ways to take the next steps.
The possibilities are endless with all the technology and data we hold today, but where do you start to turn this into results? What do we really mean when we talk about some companies being innovative? How do you ensure that you as a leader bring creative ideas to the table and ensure your team maintain an innovation mindset?
Find out this and more at OBF September 21-22, 2022.
"OBF is more than a conference. Quality content, implementable ideas and networking with peers helps me grow as a leader. Recommended!"
Sverre Tyrhaug
Managing Partner, Thommessen
Speakers

Yuval Noah Harari
Bestselling Author of 'Homo Deus' and 'Sapiens'


Amy Edmondson
World’s #1 Management Thinker and Harvard Professor


Steve Wozniak
Co-founder of Apple


Nassim Nicholas Taleb
World-Renowned Statistician and Bestselling Author


Carla Harris
Former Managing Director at Morgan Stanley


Martin Lindström
Named one of the "World's 100 Most Influential People" by Time Magazine


Dr. Zoe Chance
Award-winning Professor at Yale and Expert on Persuasion and Decision-making


Lise Klaveness
President of the Football Association of Norway


Steven Van Belleghem
Global Thought Leader and Bestselling Author


Duncan Wardle
Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney and Winner of Speaker Contest 2022


Lillian Kretz
Renowned reporter and TV host
Fireside Stage speakers:
Pär Lager
AW Academy
Cecilia Flatum
Deloitte
Hans Lindeman
Devoteam
Christin E. Bøsterud
EY Norway
Eirik Stranden
24SevenOffice
Eli Moe-Helgesen
PwC Norway
Kenneth Fredriksen
Huawei
Iza Sia Login
Reemina Academy
Alexander Istad Funch
Miles
Anine Nicholaisen
Danske Bank
Børge Astrup
Techstep
Tommy Thovsland
Recreate
Nick Sitter
BI Norwegian Business School
FAQ
What is your cancellation policy?
Oslo Business Forum events have a 30-day cancellation policy from the date when the order is placed. However, cancellations will not be accepted if the order is made less than 30 days before the course begins. You may transfer the ticket free of charge to a friend or colleague.
What happens with the event if it can't take place due to Covid-19 or similar?
If we can't organize Oslo Business Forum 2022 due to Covid-19 or similar, your ticket will automatically be transferred to the event organized in September 2023.
Will the event be a hybrid event (in-person and online)?
Yes, the event will be a hybrid event, with both the possibility of purchasing a ticket to attend on-site and the possibility to access the online live stream.
Will the speakers attend in-person?
Yes, all speakers will be attending the event in person on-site at NOVA Spektrum.
Agenda
Times are in GMT+1
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to make changes to the agenda.
Main Stage
Networking Break
VIP
Doors open
VIP Session
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'When Digital Becomes Human'

'When Digital Becomes Human'

Networking Break
12:00 - 13:00Networking Area
Session 1
13:00 - 14:30Main Stage
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Opening Show

Opening Show


'The Offer You Can't Refuse'

'The Offer You Can't Refuse'


'The Demand for Change for Future-Focused Leaders'

'The Demand for Change for Future-Focused Leaders'



'How to Deal With Uncertainty'

'How to Deal With Uncertainty'


Networking Break
14:30 - 15:30Networking Area
Session 2
15:30 - 17:00Main Stage
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'Tools for Maximizing Your Success'

'Tools for Maximizing Your Success'


TBA

TBA

Afterwork
17:00 - 18:30Networking Area
VIP Dinner
Doors open & Breakfast
VIP Session
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'The Power of Psychological Safety'

'The Power of Psychological Safety'

Networking Break
09:30 - 10:00Networking Area
Session 1
10:00 - 11:30Main Stage
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Remarks & Summary from Day 1

Remarks & Summary from Day 1



'The Most Important Skills for the Future of Work'

'The Most Important Skills for the Future of Work'



'How to Eliminate Bureaucracy'

'How to Eliminate Bureaucracy'

Networking Break
11:30 - 12:40Networking Area
Session 2
12:40 - 14:00Main Stage
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'Embedding a Culture of Innovation Into Everyone’s DNA'

'Embedding a Culture of Innovation Into Everyone’s DNA'


'Creating a Fearless Organization'

'Creating a Fearless Organization'



Launch of Oslo Business Forum 2023

Launch of Oslo Business Forum 2023


Networking Break
14:00 - 14:45Networking Area
Session 3
14:45 - 16:00Main Stage
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'Influence Is Your Superpower'

'Influence Is Your Superpower'


'Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity'

'Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity'

14:00 - 14:30
Main Stage
'How to Deal With Uncertainty'
Nassim Taleb is a world-renowned statistician, trader and author whose primary research and experience lies in randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He spent 21 years as a risk taker (quantitative trader) before becoming a world-famous researcher in philosophical, mathematical and (mostly) practical problems with probability.
In this session you will learn:
- How to prepare your business for the uncertainty of the future and change
- How to find out what type and how much risk to take
- Why you need to focus more on what doesn't work, than what does
Speakers


15:30 - 16:15
Main Stage
'Tools for Maximizing Your Success'
Carla Harris is a former Vice Chairman, Wealth Management, Managing Director, and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, and was responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation across the firm.
In this session you will learn:
- What proven strategies can you learn from her success on Wall Street
- Why is the power of perception crucial in the workplace
- How authenticity plays a key role for you as a leader
10:05 - 10:50
Main Stage
'The Most Important Skills for the Future of Work'
Professor Yuval Noah Harari is the author of international bestsellers Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, as well as the forthcoming 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (out September 2018).
He is currently a lecturer at the Department of History, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Harari originally specialised in world history, medieval history and military history. His current research focuses on macro-historical questions.
In this session you will learn:
- How our model of work will change within the next years
- Which skills are required to thrive in the 21st century
- How new technologies will affect work in the future
Speakers


10:50 - 11:30
Main Stage
'How to Eliminate Bureaucracy'
Martin Lindström his recognized as one of the world’s leading business, branding, and culture transformation experts.
His cutting-edge research in behavioral psychology and his New York Times-bestselling books are reshaping how organizations approach innovation, culture, and business transformation.
Martin Lindström is the founder and chairman of Lindstrom Company, the world’s leading brand & culture transformation group, operating across five continents and more than 30 countries.
In this session you will learn:
- How to utilize common sense to improve your business
- How to instantly remove unproductive BS
- How to avoid becoming victims of bureaucracy when scaling
13:00 - 13:50
Main Stage
'Creating a Fearless Organization'
Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School. She's a renowned expert on organizational learning and leadership and the #1 ranked thinker in the world by Thinkers50 (2021).
She studies teaming, psychological safety and organizational learning, and her articles have been published in numerous academic and management outlets, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Harvard Business Review and California Management Review.
Her most recent book, “The Fearless Organization,” offers a practical guide for organizations serious about success in the modern economy and has been translated into 11 languages.
In this session you will learn:
- How psychological safety leads to high performance
- How your leadership style affects your team
- Why the bad ideas are also a key part to succeed
15:20 - 16:00
Main Stage
'Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity'
American computer engineer and programmer who founded Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) with Steve Jobs
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer.
Steve currently serves as Chief Scientist for Fusion-IO and is a published author with the release of his New York Times best selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, in September 2006 by Norton Publishing.
In this session you will learn:
- How to make the products and services that lasts
- What ethical discussions are important to consider about technology
- Why encouraging learning and questioning should be default in all companies
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Ticket prices
All prices are ex VAT and ticket fee (3%).
Pricing in EURO is approx.
Purchasing 5+ tickets grants a 400 NOK discount per ticket.
Purchasing 10+ tickets grants an 800 NOK discount per ticket
Standard Ticket
- Two-day conference pass to Oslo Business Forum
- Supporting Event Materials
- Recordings available for 90 days
- All-inclusive catering
- Matchmaking and networking with the other attendees
Online Ticket
- Two-day online pass
- Supporting Event Materials
- Recordings available for 90 days
- Matchmaking and networking with the other attendees
VIP Ticket
- Two-day conference pass to Oslo Business Forum
- Supporting Event Materials
- Recordings available for 90 days
- All-inclusive catering
- Matchmaking and networking with the other attendees
- VIP Session speaker Amy Edmondson
- VIP Session Speaker X (TBA)
- VIP Seating
- VIP Lounge
- VIP Dinner
Streaming for all employees
Bring your whole organization to Oslo Business Forum 2022
- Access to all employees
- 90 days access to the recordings
- Possibility to organize streaming event at your office
- Pre-learning material
- Executive Summary and visual summaries sent after the event
"You need to be here to be relevant. To gain knowledge from the world's top speakers is super important to remain relevant in tomorrow's business"
Øyvind Larsen
Managing Director, Visma Software
Networking opportunities
Meet relevant people at OBF 2022 with our AI-powered meeting booking solution - either in person or online!
Meet decision makers from the most interesting companies in the Nordic region by visiting our lounges and meeting areas throughout the event!