DNB's Head Office in Bjørvika - 27. mai 2026
DNB Food & FoodTech Conference 2026
"The Balancing act"
Date: 27th of may 2026
Place: DNBs headoffice in Bjørvika
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Reception with drinks, food & jazz with Håkon Erlandsen: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Registration and ID verification: 08:15 - 08:50 am
DNB is pleased to invite you to the fourth Food & FoodTech Conference. This year, the conference has expanded to a Nordic level.
The conference brings together stakeholders from across the entire food value chain, including producers, industry leaders, retailers, investors, and others who care about the future of our food systems. Today’s geopolitical situation is unpredictable, while market conditions, consumer expectations, and regulations are rapidly changing.
On stage, you will hear from speakers including:
- Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, Minister of Agriculture and Food of Norway
- Randy Jagt, Partner at Deloitte Consulting and Global Lead, Future of Food
- Patrik Strömer, Director of Preparedness, Swedish Food Federation
- Petter Haas Brubakk, Director, Food & Drinks, NHO
- Håkon Mageli, Executive Vice President, Orkla ASA
- Sofia Steinwall, Head of ICA Växa - Ingrid Amundsen, Director of Customer & Market, Coop Norway
The Minister of Food & Agriculture of Norway, Nils Kristen Sandtrøen. Enjoy a conversation between him and Petter Haas Brubakk, Managing Director of NHO, Food & Drinks about todays preparedness in Norway and the collaboration with the Nordics.
Keynote speaker Janne Haaland Matlary, DM, will give a presentation on the geopolitical situation titled: “Geopolitical Risk and European Strategy: Self-Sufficiency and Resilience.”
Janne Haaland Matlary is Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo; Adjunct Professor in Military Strategy and Joint Operations at the Norwegian Command and Staff College; Research Associate at the Oxford Changing Character of War Centre, Pembroke College; and Associate at LSE IDEAS, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Keynote Speaker Randy Jagt, Partner at Deloitte Consulting and Global Lead for Future of Food, will give a presentation titled: “The Future of Food Systems – Global Trends.”
Arne Hjeltnes will host the conference. He is a well-known Norwegian writer, TV personality, and food enthusiast.
“The DNB Food & FoodTech Conference highlights the critical importance of the food system, with a continued focus on preparedness, geopolitical challenges, and sustainability. Stronger cooperation between authorities and industry, as well as reinforced Nordic and European ties, is essential. Innovation, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence will enhance efficiency. Improved diets contribute to better public health and lower societal costs. The conference brings together decision-makers with the power to drive change.”
Ingrid Drabløs, Industry Specialist and Client Executive, Food, DNB
“The food value chain and the food industry are becoming increasingly important to our society. Food, health, employment, the economy, food security, and sustainable growth are key drivers for focusing on this sector. It is a privilege to work with it.”
Christian Wierup, Head of Consumer Sector, DNB Carnegie
