“A brilliant day at the Nordic EdTech Summit. Open, honest discussions about the state of EdTech and a real sense of collaboration and shared purpose across the community.”
“Amazing keynote speakers, insightful panels and great conversations with smart colleagues from across the industry.”
Secure your spot early by taking advantage of our Early Bird ticket offer. This 15% discount on standard prices will only be available until midnight on 28th February 2026.
Book your ticket now to join the conversations that will define the future of learning in the Nordics and beyond.
The Nordic EdTech Summit 2026 will once again be the key gathering point for the EdTech community in northern Europe. It is designed to spark collaboration, drive innovation and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
This year’s edition in Oslo builds on the energy of previous Summits, creating space for open dialogue, meaningful networking and the exchange of ideas that push our ecosystem forward.
We’re excited to share a first look at the Summit programme! Explore sessions, panels, and debates designed to inspire, challenge, and connect the Nordic EdTech ecosystem.
Please note: this is a draft programme. More speakers and sessions will be added, and timings may be subject to change. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates as we finalise the full line-up.
TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER
18.00 Networking drinks
WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
08.00 Coffee and registration
09.00 gyldendal welcome
09.05 opening remarks
Jonathan Viner (Event organiser and moderator)
09.20 Keynote SPEAKER 1
Tom Hall, LEGO Education
09.40 Expert panel discussions
These vertical sessions will look at the key challenges and opportunities in the main EdTech sectors.
PANEL 1
Chair and panellists TBC
PANEL 2
Chair: TBC
Henrik Løviig
Uniwise
Martin Henrik Andresen
BI Norwegian Business School
Peter Mandalh
Skellefteå Universities Alliance
PANEL 3
Chair: Lucian Cosinschi
Learning Experience & Business Strategy Partner
Josefina Sahlin
Modeskeppet
Other panellists TBC
10.20 COFFEE BREAK and fika
11.00 Keynote SPEAKER 2
Sean D'Arcy, Kahoot!
11.20 Expert panel discussions
PANEL 4
CONTENT
The role of high-quality digital learning content in driving engagement, impact, and outcomes.
Chair: TBC
Ingrid Fallrø Skrede
Ludenso
Other panellists TBC
PANEL 5
SCALING AND GROWTH
What it really takes to scale an EdTech business sustainably across markets and customers.
Chair: TBC
Daniel Senn
We Will Write
Kelly Lilles
Alpa Kids
Other panellists TBC
PANEL 6
AI
Moving beyond the hype to explore how AI is being used in learning and what that means for customers and users.
Chair: TBC
Kim Rants
Alice
Other panellists TBC
12.00 Lunch and informal networking
13.20 Northern Lights Sessions
5 x 5 mins - speakers drawn from delegates
14.00 HOT SEATS
CEOs in conversation with expert moderators — answering the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, with candid insights into their decisions, wins, and mistakes.
Íris Gísladóttir Co-Founder at Evolytes
15.20 BIG DEBATE
Should the Nordics bet on home-grown EdTech over Big Tech to build a truly sovereign ecosystem and can it actually work?
Chair: Beth Havinga
EEA
Fredrik Syversen
TEK Norge
Jannie Jeppesen
Swedish EdTech Industry
Other panellists TBC
14.40 COFFEE BREAK AND FIKA
16.00 KEYNOTE speaker 3
TBC
16.20 CLOSING REMARKS
Jonathan Viner
16.30
NETS 26 ends
18.00 DRINKS AND Dinner
at Cappelen Damm
Networking drinks will take place on the evening of Tuesday 8 September 2026 at Cappelen Damm’s stunning new HQ at Stortingsgata 28.
The full Summit programme will then be hosted on Wednesday 9 September at Gyldendal’s headquarters in Sehesteds gate. Delegates will then return to Cappelen Damm for the Summit Dinner that evening.
