Future Week 2026 · 21–25 September
In addition to the two-day conference, you can attend workshops and social events throughout the week. Here's an overview of what 21–25 September has to offer.
Sightseeing Cruise in Bergen
16:00 – 17:30 · Dreggekaien · EN
Walk down to Bryggen, Bergen's historic UNESCO-listed wharf, where you'll board our modern electric vessel for a 1.5-hour cruise on the Byfjord. You'll pass some of Bergen's most iconic landmarks — the old fortress, the Fisheries Museum, Old Bergen and the Hegreneset mill — before crossing the fjord toward the Bergen Aquarium, with stunning views along the way.
Check the box "Sightseeing Cruise" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Read more here →Media Provenance Summit
Free09:00 – 18:00 · Fløirestauranten, Mount Fløyen · EN
Organised by BBC, IPTC and Media Cluster Norway. A day of updates and co-creation sessions on C2PA implementation in editorial and media workflows. Tailored for those already involved in or closely following content provenance and authenticity efforts.
Sign up for free →Welcome meetup
Free20:00 · Frescohallen, Vågsallmenningen 1, 5014 Bergen · EN/NO
An informal gathering for speakers, partners and early arrivals. A great opportunity to connect before the conference begins. Check the box "Welcome Meetup" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Morning Sauna
07:00 · Heit Bergen Sauna, Marineholmen · Thormøhlensgate 53D, 5006 Bergen
Start conference day 1 with a refreshing sauna session and morning dip in the Puddefjord in Bergen.
Check the box "Morning Sauna" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Morning Briefing: Latest from Norwegian Media Tech
08:00 – 09:30 · Media Lab, Media City Bergen
Start your Future Week with an exclusive breakfast session in the Media Lab, right before the main conference programme kicks off. Welcome to coffee, breakfast and conversations worth having. You will hear from Fonn Group, Kilkaya, Electric Friends, Skavl, Unite, Bitfocus, Vimond and many more.
Check the box "Morning Briefing" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Future Week – Conference day 1
Registration 09:00 · Programme 10:00–16:00 · Atlantis, Media City Bergen · EN
Keynotes, panels and sessions from senior leaders in Nordic and international media and technology. Explore the full programme here.
Sign up →Tour at NRK during lunch
12:30 – 13:30 · NRK, Media City Bergen
Check the box "NRK Tour" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Rune Run
Free16:30 · EN/NO
Lace up and join Rune Møklebust for a run through Bergen. A great way to clear your head after a full day of sessions.
Check the box "Rune Run" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Future Week Dinner
19:00 · Bergen Street Food, Christies gate 12 · EN/NO
We invite all conference attendees to join us for a networking dinner with speakers and partners in downtown Bergen.
Check the box "Future Week Dinner" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Barry's HIIT Class
06:00 · Barry's, Vestre Strømkaien 9, 5008 Bergen
Kickstart your day with interval cardio and strength training at Barry's, then refuel with a shake from their fuel bar.
Check the box "Barry's HIIT Class" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Future Week – Conference day 2
09:00 – 16:00 · Atlantis, Media City Bergen · EN
Keynotes, panels and sessions from leading voices in media and technology. Explore the full programme here.
Sign up →Tour at TV 2 during lunch
12:30 – 13:30 · TV 2, Media City Bergen
Check the box "TV 2 Tour" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Media career fair
Free15:00 – 17:00 · Atrium, Media City Bergen · NO
We invite students and job seekers to Media City Bergen to explore career paths in media and media technology, connect with industry professionals, and discover the wide range of skills and roles the sector needs.
Open for all — no registration required.
Fortellingens Kraft: Session with Michael S. Schmidt
16:45 – 17:45 · 1st floor, Main Hall, Kulturhuset, Bergen
At Fortellingens Kraft 2026, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael S. Schmidt from The New York Times discusses what it takes to report the truth in an increasingly challenging political environment. The session explores how journalists can remain independent, stick to the facts, and hold those in power accountable — even as political pressure intensifies and the space for critical journalism narrows.
Check the box "Fortellingens Kraft" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Read more here →Future Week Workshop: The AI Roadmap Lab — Turning AI Opportunities into Strategic Value
09:00 – 17:00 · Media City Bergen, Lars Hilles gate 30 · EN
As part of Future Week, Ezra Eeman, Director of Strategy & Innovation at NPO, hosts a workshop where you will learn tools to turn AI opportunities into strategic value.
Check the box "AI Roadmap Lab" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Future Week x KI- og mediedagen: Vibekoding for ledere
09:00 – 15:00 · Media City Bergen, Lars Hilles gate 30 · NO
Fra egne data til AI-drevne arbeidsflyter. Dette er en praktisk workshop for ledere som vil bruke AI til å forbedre og effektivisere egne arbeidsprosesser — fra manuelle oppgaver til automatiserte arbeidsflyter.
Check the box "Vibekoding for ledere" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.
Future Week Workshop: Tør du gi AI-en nøklene?
09:00 – 15:00 · Media City Bergen, Lars Hilles gate 30 · NO
Hva skjer når AI-en slutter å prate og får lov til å handle? På denne hands-on-dagen lærer du hva som må til for å bygge dine egne agenter — og hvordan du sikrer og styrer dem mens grunnen flytter seg under deg. Ta med laptop. Med Stein Ove Molvik fra Arribatec.
Check the box "Tør du gi AI-en nøklene?" when ordering your conference ticket to attend.