speakers 2023

Since 1998, Erik Norman Hansen’s journey in technology, digitalization, communication, marketing, business development, and management has allowed him to witness the astounding pace of change and the myriad ways in which technology can propel us forward. Over time, he evolved into a staunch technology optimist, convinced that human ingenuity knows no bounds.

As head of creative development at Warner Bros Studios EMEA, Jason worked directly with renowned filmmakers, screenplay writers, cast, and big film studios where he saw how they develop the iconic ideas and stories that wow audiences across the world. Jason was lucky enough to work directly with some of the most iconic storytellers in the world including JK Rowling, George Lucas, and the Dahl and Tolkien families.

For more than 20 years, Geir Østby has closely followed Norwegian e-commerce more than most. First at Posten/Bring, and now as the Country Manager at Klarna Norway. Over the past few years, the growth engine Klarna has evolved from being a payment solution to becoming a one-stop-shop for marketing services and new shopping solutions. They are also among the most forward-thinking when it comes to adopting AI.

Stacia Carr is an American technology executive and startup co-founder. Throughout her career, Stacia has led engineering teams developing consumer internet products and services with an emphasis on digital media distribution, including SoundCloud, Sony, Listen.com, CMJ and Kink.com. In 2013, she successfully negotiated the acquisition of the boutique consulting company that she was running to Indiegogo. In 2014, she relocated from the US to Spain, as the technical co-founder of Vidnex. Today, Stacia is the Vice President of Fashion Customer Experience at Zalando. Since joining the company in 2016, she has been leading cross-functional (applied science, engineering, product and business) teams developing data driven innovations to tackle the size and fit challenge for Zalando’s customers and brand partners.

Torkel Johannessen is the CEO of PearlConvert, one of the largest suppliers of end-to-end digital commerce solutions in the Nordics. Torkel has more than 20 years of digital commerce experience and is an inspiring speaker who loves to share his insight.

With more than 25 years in the digital tech world, experience from multiple industries and countries, Olof Sidèn has always been fascinated and intrigued by how software and technology can drive business forward as an enabler for new and more efficient ways of delivering value to customers. Olof thinks that this is more relevant than ever in the omni-channel reality of today and that we need to capitalize on the power of data insights and the emerging technologies to shape the IKEA of tomorrow.

Guro Faller is an IT architect with over 10 years of experience in IT consultancy, specializing in retail and consumer goods. She has a passion for second-hand and vintage retail. Focusing on solution design, architecture, CRM, customer experience, marketing, and supply chain, she drives positive change and helps businesses succeed in the digital landscape.

Vegar Heir is heading the large merchant and partnership area at Vipps Mobilepay – the leading mobile wallet across the Nordics. Vegar’s mission is to strengthen and simplify e-commerce across the Nordics, to solve new, complicated things every day, to make experiences and digital commerce as smooth as possible and to boost conversions as well as the overall payment flow for and across users and merchants.

Sara Gulbrandsen has worked at IKEA for about 5 years and has a background in and passion for web analytics. As an E-commerce Integration Manager, her mission is to coordinate commercial and e-commerce objectives through optimization and adaptation to the customer needs at IKEA.no. She also drives the transformation agenda of IKEA and ensures the completion of becoming a fully integrated omnichannel retailer.

With over 10 years of experience, Mats Bjerkaas is an expert in the supply chain and logistics industry. His expertise extends to process improvements, digitization, and automation – areas where he has made big contributions over the years. Mats has a knack for identifying inefficiencies and transforming them into opportunities for increased productivity and effectiveness. His forward-thinking approach toward digitization and automation sets him apart as a true innovator in the field. With a proven track record in leading complex logistical operations, Mats continues to guide companies towards streamlined, digitized, and automated future, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management.

For many years, Hallgeir Kvadsheim has worked to convey the subject of personal finance through various channels: Dine Penger, the podcast Pengerådet, hosting the show Luksusfellen on Viaplay, giving lectures and authoring three books on personal finance and taxation. Hallgeir has also founded Inkasseregisteret AS and Pengeverkstedet.no.

Aleksander Gamme is referred to as the country’s most versatile explorer. For the past twenty years, he has conducted a wide range of spectacular projects and creative expeditions worldwide. In 2021, he founded Pinsj – the first marketplace in the outdoor market, with both second hand and rental services, for both B2C and B2B.

I am a Norwegian data enthusiast and communications specialist, born in Stavanger and based in Copenhagen. I enjoy “translating” tech and making it understandable and useful.

Kjersti Hobøl is known for turnarounds within retail in Norway, transforming Nille Holding from financial crisis into a solid company with sustainable performance. Focusing on the people and building a strong culture in the company is the main course for having solid financial results.

Christine Kvaalen is a co-founder of Stack by.me, the new social investment app. Norway is facing a huge capital gap and Stack reaches out to the 50% of the Norwegian population who is not already investing. Stack uses social media to connect with customers and has added lots of social features in the app. Instagram for next gen investing!

With a background in cognitive psychology, Ragnhild Eg has studied human behaviour in different multimedia contexts, such as social media, gaming, and virtual reality. She now researches consumer behaviour and food experiences, both online and offline, and takes great interest in the human senses. Her interdisciplinary experience includes projects that cross the domains of computer science, media studies, health sciences, and food research.

Jonny Hansen loves working, developing and thinking about the commercial side of business. He is currently the CRO at Lipscore and has experience in leadership, marketing, partnerships, sales and customer success. Jonny is happily married, a dad of twins, a Norwegian champion in football, a two time Norwegian champion in bridge, and has studied mathematics and chemistry at the University of Oslo.

Mats Fischerström and Axel Lindgren work under the name Mats&Axel as E-commerce Evangelists at nShift. They use their collective expertise in e-commerce, logistics and technology to assist retailers, carriers and other industry stakeholders with the customer journey and delivery experience. They are actively sought after as speakers and inspirers, and they also run the largest e-commerce video channel in the Nordics. Last year, their show at NXT drew a huge crowd and this year they expect the same!

Arild Wennberg has made his mark in the world of retail and wholesale with an impressive trajectory of leadership roles, including Sales Manager, Sales Director, and Country Manager. He’s known for his strong focus on foundational data analytics, return on investment, and successful business development. His commitment to digitalization and automation as tools for continuous improvement of all processes sets him apart in the industry. Arild’s mission is simple, yet powerful: “Let the robots do the dull, monotonous and dangerous stuff!” Drawing from his broad and in-depth experience, Arild continues to propel businesses towards growth and innovation in an era where digital transformation is paramount.

Arild Wennberg has made his mark in the world of retail and wholesale with an impressive trajectory of leadership roles, including Sales Manager, Sales Director, and Country Manager. He’s known for his strong focus on foundational data analytics, return on investment, and successful business development. His commitment to digitalization and automation as tools for continuous improvement of all processes sets him apart in the industry. Arild’s mission is simple, yet powerful: “Let the robots do the dull, monotonous and dangerous stuff!” Drawing from his broad and in-depth experience, Arild continues to propel businesses towards growth and innovation in an era where digital transformation is paramount.

As a member of SHEIN’s global executive leadership team, Peter Pernot-Day leads efforts across the company to drive digital transformation, enhanced customer experience, compliance and supply chain optimization.

With a rich tapestry of experience spanning over 12 years in the tech realm, Christopher Obereder stands as a seasoned entrepreneur, astute venture capitalist, and discerning investor. As the visionary behind Start-Up-Chris Ventures, he has pioneered a venture capital firm that not only invests in AI startups across their lifecycle but also propels them forward with growth hacking, M&A strategies, and robust fundraising support.

His accolades include a coveted spot in Forbes 30 Under 30 and a reputation as one of the global frontrunners in growth hacking, boasting an impressive 350 million users to date. His entrepreneurial journey has seen the inception, growth, and successful exit of four companies. He is one of the leading investors in the AI space and has become a well-known AI expert.

Martin Granberg has a Bachelor in International Economics, spent 6+ years in China and has 18+ years of experience within business development, sourcing, ecommerce, pricing and assortment.

He is a certified board member who helps both PriceIndx smaller and larger clients with strategies surrounding pricing, rules, margins, how to organize their work into daily management, and how to build pricing teams.

Marie Mostad, inzpire.me’s CEO, holds a Masters degree in Strategic Management from the Norwegian School of Economics. She is formerly a Creative Director at Boston’s Rest Devices, specializing in infant wearable sensor tech. In 2018, Marie was also recognized as a “40 under 40” by Kapital and she was named Norway’s Founder of the Year in 2019.

Daro Navaratnam is the CEO & co-founder of Dintero. He started Dintero after Bambora acquired Dsafe, which was Daro’s first startup. The main driver for Daro is to solve problems with technology.

As a marketing professional with a passion for customer experience, a nerdy heart, and a playful soul, Charlene Walkoff is known for her unique blend of expertise and personality. Her lazer-focused mind for ROI, tech-savviness, customer first and extensive knowledge of a variety of business growth models make her a sought-after speaker at industry events. With a awe-inspiring Pokémon collection and a manic drive for delving deep into subjects, you can rest assured that Charlene brings a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. Get ready to be inspired and entertained on stage.

Paul Sephton leads Jabra’s global brand communications, including outbound communications, automation, editorial content, thought leadership, and SEO strategy.

Louise Helliksen is the founder & CEO of EYD, an internationally recognized privacy enabling service provider. Louise is an experienced business and innovation leader as well as lecturer at the Norwegian Business School with a Master of Science and Executive Master of Management degree. Before founding EYD in 2019, she was the Innovation Director in TietoEvry and has worked across different sectors and technologies. She has a passion for innovation and a belief that privacy is the next competitive advantage of businesses.

Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of tech companies such as Centra and Detectify, Piotr’s passion for improving e-commerce started when he himself ran a jeans brand. He founded Ingrid with a mission to create delivery experiences that fit people’s lives by letting e-commerce businesses deliver sustainable growth and giving shoppers the power to personalize delivery and returns.

Alec Havéus has been with Boozt since 2014 and is the Campaign & CRM Marketing Director. He stands as a prominent Nordic authority within customer relationship management. His expertise lies in crafting exceptional customer journeys, adeptly managing data, and executing effective marketing automation, all of which inspire teams to excel and consistently yield remarkable outcomes.

With over a decade of account management experience, Joanne is responsible for looking after strategic accounts at Optimove throughout the EMEA and APAC regions, fostering client relationships and driving growth.

Experienced management consultant and passionate leader within consumer and E-commerce. Key part of the Komplett turnaround past 5 years with current responsibility for paid traffic, CRO and CRM as well as business development in Komplett Services – B2C and B2B business with 8 BNOK in revenue

Alexander Løver is the E-Commerce Manager of Norli, the largest chain of bookshops in Norway.

Johan Svensson is the CEO of Netthandel as well as responsible for investments for the VC company Ehandel Growth. Netthandel is part of Ehandel, which was founded in 2011 and is the leading media company and meeting place for e-commerce companies and those who work with e-commerce in the Nordics.

Linn Adine Andersen is the Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine about everything e-commerce, Netthandel.no. For five years she has followed the Norwegian and Nordic e-commerce industry closely as the paper daily reports on news in all relevant niches for industry players. Last year Andersen also hosted the NXT Stage where a number of both Norwegian and international guests participated in several insightful talkshows.

Patrick Hjetland started his journey in e-commerce through the establishment of Snuslageret.no in 2016. Today, the online store is a part of Haypp Group and among Norway’s largest online stores. After that, Patrick headed for the pharmacy industry, with the development of the online pharmacy Apotera.no in the summer of 2020. The company has succeeded in rapid growth, and was named the best online store of the year in 2021.

Vidar Solberg has worked as Logistics Manager at VITA since 2013. He has worked with logistics at VITA since 2004, the first 11 years as Managing Director of Validus Wholesale, which, during those years, handled all logistics for VITA.

“At VITA, we have defined logistics as a competitive advantage, and I and the rest of the team at the central warehouse work every single day to ensure that we are able to deliver on this,” says Vidar.

As a veteran of XXL for 14 years, Niklas Top Sørum has more experience in managing and optimizing the AutoStore system than most. Since joining Element Logic in 2020, he has channeled his extensive know-how into aiding clients to harness the full potential of AutoStore. As a Key Account Manager, Niklas has firsthand knowledge of the industry and the people surrounding it.

Alf Jondahl has over 20 years experience in retail and ecommerce, both within omnichannel and pure players. He is the CDO of Floyd.no, one of Norway’s largest fashion webstores. Alf focuses on delivering business value through customer and products insight, leveraging technology to achieve a better customer experience and drive business growth.