Learn what it takes to kick off a startup in and from the Arctic
In our Arctic Startup track, we bring the startup ecosystem and know-how under one roof. This track consists of inspiring keynote speakers from all over the Nordics, demos of the coolest innovations, and opportunities to create long-lasting connections.
Hear about the new possibilities in the Arctic, and learn how to create a pitch at any point of your startup. Get the best tips to get funded and create connections that help to make the idea to reality.
Make probably the best move on your career, and join us!
Arctic Startup
Nordic is one of the best places to build a startup - but what it takes to create one? Creative people, know-how, connections - and the secret ingredient that turns ideas into action and beyond. Join us to see what it means in the Arctic!
The Arctic is the place for creating something unique
10:00-10:30
Performance by SAVVA and ICE Introduction
Northern Lights Main Stage
10:30-11:00
Welcome speech by Mads Frederiksen, Executive Director of the Arctic Economic Council
Northern Lights Main Stage
11:00-11:30
Katja Gustafson:
What the f* is wrong with these people?
Northern Lights Main Stage
12:00-13:00
10-minute personal break challenge w/ Reidar Wasenius. Program break, entertainment, lunch Arctic Food Fair
Northern Lights Main Stage and Dining halls
14:00-15:00
Walid O. El Cheikh:
Pitching With Confidence
Northern Lights Main Stage
16:00-17:00
Verineia Codrean:
The Equation of Risk & Luck for Entrepreneurs
Northern Lights Main Stage
17:00-18:00
Panel debate:
How can we create sustainable economic growth in the Arctic regions?
Northern Lights Main Stage and ICE Auditorium
19:00-00:00
ICE Afterparty
Ritz nightclub
Day 1 – November 10th
10:00-10:30
Welcome by CEO Kirkenes Chamber of Commerce Magnus Mæland: Love, jobs, happiness and the good life in Kirkenes
Northern Lights Main Stage
10:30-11:00
Peter Vesterbacka:
Creating gravity in Kirkenes – it all starts with Nothingness
ICE Auditorium
11:00-11:30
Yuri Kozik:
Ukraine's development after the war and the role the Nordics should play
ICE Auditorium
11:30-12:00
Katariina Komulainen:
Digital innovation hubs, paving the way for next-generation entrepreneurship
ICE Auditorium
12:00-12:30
Peter Vesterbacka:
Revitalizing the Arctic with the Triple E model
Northern Lights Main Stage
13:00-14:00
Paul Iske:
Sometimes you earn, sometimes you learn!
Northern Lights Main Stage
14:00-14:30
Caspar Høgh:
How to get Venture Funding
Northern Lights Main Stage
14:30-15:00
Sabyachi Sengupta:
Path to Transform
Northern Lights Main Stage
16:00-17:00
Panel debate:
Local Impact from Global Reach: Digital tools to connect remote entrepreneurial ecosystems
Northern Lights Main Stage
17:30-18:00
CLOSING CEREMONY:
Open concert with Signe Sparby
Northern Lights Main Stage
19:00-02:00
ICE Afterparty
Ritz nightclub