Engineers and technologists are key contributors to the development of a sustainable and resilient society. The North Norwegian Engineering Conference is the most important meeting place in the region for knowledge sharing, dialogue and networking across disciplines, sectors and levels.
This year's conference focuses on Northern Norway's role in a world characterized by geopolitical turmoil, technological development and major restructuring. Through professional presentations and conversations, the following is highlighted, among other things:
- Northern Norway's special advantages and responsibilities in a national and international context
- Political leadership, governance and priorities in a turbulent time
- Infrastructure, power and security of supply
- Defence, space and the Arctic
- Innovation, start-ups and technological development in the region
- Working life, cooperation and conflicts of interest
- Health & Technology
- Media and Northern Norway – how the region is understood and portrayed
The North Norwegian Engineering Conference is a key arena for NITO members and union representatives, and provides a solid professional basis for further work and collaboration – regionally and nationally.
Program
2 September - North Norwegian Engineering Conference
09:00 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 - 09:45 Opening of the North Norwegian Engineering Conference 2026
09:45 - 10:05 What is unique about the north?
10:05 - 10:20 Break
10:20 - 10:35 What does the future hold for the region?
10:35 - 10:55 Space
10:55 - 11:15 Startups and technology
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 13:50 The paradoxes of Norwegian working life
September 3 - Tariff workshop state
Registration Tariff Workshop State
09:00 Opening and welcome
09:45 TBA
10:05 TBA
10:30 Break
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September 3 - Collective Workshop Spektrum
09:00 Regional collective bargaining conference
09:45 TBA
10:05 TBA
10:30 Break
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3 September - Regional Collective Bargaining Conference Municipality
09:00 Regional collective bargaining conference municipality
09:30 Opening of the North Norwegian Engineering Conference 2026
09:45 TBA
10:05 TBA
10:30 Break
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3 September - union representative meeting in private
09:00 Regional collective bargaining conference
09:45 TBA
10:05 TBA
10:30 Break
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Practical information
- Accommodation is reserved for visitors, in accordance with the rules and regulations. NITO's travel policy.
- 2 September is open to members in Region North and other union representatives who participate in the collective bargaining workshop for the state and Spekter.
- Union representatives will be covered for travel, subsistence, accommodation and any lost earnings when they also participate on 3 September.
- We encourage everyone to travel by public transport as far as possible. Driving with your own car must be clarified in advance.
- You can get time off work to attend courses - remember to apply for time off as early as possible.
- The course is free of charge – NITO covers expenses for both travel and accommodation.
- You will receive information on how to book travel by email.
- If you have extra expenses for babysitting or if you get time off without pay, you can get the expenses reimbursed.