A Norwegian-British evening at ONS - 'AI drives energy and energy drives AI'

Event date

Wednesday 26 Aug 2026 18:00

Ends Wednesday 26 Aug 2026 21:00

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Event information

The Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to a high level panel discussion,
'AI drives energy and energy drives AI'.

The panel will seek to separate fact from fiction while looking at how technology is saving billions, bringing operations offshore onshore and making more oil and gas recoverable.

Panel discussion:

Moderator:

Erikka Askeland, News Editor Energy Voice

Erikka is an award-winning journalist, having worked in the UK as a reporter, columnist and editor focused on business news for twenty years. For the last ten she has specialised in the North Sea and the UK's widening energy mix. Erikka has held senior roles at a number of UK publications and has been a regular contributor to national titles, while also working with corporate clients.

Panellists:

Fredrik Syvertsen, Director Tech Norge

Fredrik Syversen has worked at TEK Norway for over 25 years and has extensive experience with almost everything related to the digital business sector, from small startups to large international corporations. Fredrik is responsible for TEK Norway's international work and has overall responsibility for TEK Norway's collaboration on business development with Innovation Norway, the Research Council of Norway, the EU and other public innovation promoters.

Michelle Williams, Head of Business Transformation AkerBP

Michelle Williams is Head of Business Transformation at Aker BP, bringing extensive leadership experience across technology, logistics, and supply chain environments. She has a strong track record in driving operational and digital transformation, with expertise spanning operations management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

Her background includes leading restructuring initiatives, managing complex operations, and delivering business development outcomes across dynamic industrial settings. She is particularly focused on aligning operational performance with strategic objectives to enable sustainable growth.

Michelle is a graduate of the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy.

John Sverre Vik, Digital Manager Northern Europe ABB

It'll be an informal evening of mingling, networking, and a panel discussion, with refreshments provided by Lervig Local who will also be offering tours of their onsite microbrewery.

Big thank you to our generous sponsors:

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