Welcome!
On October 15, the dScience centre welcomes the data science community to an evening of socialisation, learning and entertainment.
The event starts with a session of company stands, mingling and food. Then we will be hearing exciting talks from our invited speakers.
Continuing the success from previous years, we have invited a wide range of relevant companies to set up stands where they can present themselves to our guests. Our goal is to bring all parts of the data science community together for unique networking opportunities.
This year, we are introducing a pitch session where startups can take the stage, present their ideas, and spread the word about their company.
The event is free and open for all audiences, whether you are familiar with data science practices, or you are curious about data science. Food (allergy friendly), snacks and soft drinks will be served.
To ensure that we have enough food, we kindly ask all participants to register your attendance.
Program
17:00 – Company stands, pitch session and mingling
19:00 – Presentations
We are happy to share that we will hear presentations from Ruter, Kongsberg, Wybe and the University of Oslo.
From pilot to service: Data-driven development of shared autonomous mobility in Oslo
Johanne Dølvik, Ruter
Johanne Dølvik is project manager for the autonomous vehicle pilot at Ruter, the public transport authority for the Oslo region. She has long experience within innovation and transforming ideas from pilot to running service.
About the presentation:
Title: From pilot to service: Data-driven development of shared autonomous mobility in Oslo
Ruter is developing shared autonomous mobility from pilot projects to public transport that works at scale in the Oslo region. The ULTIMO project and the on-demand service "Hent" test how flexible, self-driving transport can make city travel more sustainable and easier to reach. Data from every trip shapes how the service is designed and improved, from passenger behaviour to vehicle performance. Decisions about the next step rest on what the pilots actually show. Read more about the project here, or check out this video from 2025:
Navigating the Unknown: Autonomy and Navigation in HUGIN AUVs
Torben Falleth Olsen, Software Engineer at Kongsberg Discovery
Martin Skjelhaugen, Development Engineer in Kongsberg Discovery
Torben Falleth Olsen is a Software Engineer at Kongsberg Discovery, specialising in navigation software. He earned his degree in Cybernetics and Robotics in Trondheim and has spent the last three years developing navigation solutions for maritime and underwater applications. He is passionate about combining software engineering with advanced control and navigation technologies.
Martin Skjelhaugen is a Development Engineer in the Uncrewed Platforms department at Kongsberg Discovery, working with the world-renowned HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle systems. He completed his bachelor’s studies at HiO and USN and develops technology that combines robotics, sensor systems, and advanced data analysis to solve complex underwater operations. He is passionate about enabling autonomous vehicles to navigate and map the deep ocean with precision and reliability.
About the presentation:
Title: Navigating the Unknown: Autonomy and Navigation in HUGIN AUVs
Kongsberg will present HUGIN – the most successful commercial Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) available. It combines IHO quality positioning with the highest resolution sensors on the market, and collects data from many different sensors concurrently, providing a comprehensive geophysical dataset from a single mission. HUGIN is equipped with swappable batteries and removable data storage enabling continuous operations.
Vibration of Elastic Sheets to Facilitate Adhesion and Locomotion in Robotics
Andreas Carlson, UiO
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Andreas Carlson is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics at the University of Oslo, where he leads a research group working at the intersection of fluid mechanics, soft matter physics, and biophysics. His research combines applied mathematics, experiments, and numerical simulations to study complex physical systems, including wetting, droplets, and biological flows
About the presentation:
Title: Vibration of Elastic Sheets to Facilitate Adhesion and Locomotion in Robotics
Adhesion and locomotion are fundamental capabilities in the design of functional robotic systems. Here, I show that both can be enabled using motor-driven oscillations of soft elastic sheets. By carefully designing the material properties of the sheets and the active forcing generated by the motor, it is possible to create systems that can sustain significant loads. Furthermore, through active symmetry breaking, these adhesive units can achieve controlled motion, thereby opening the door to more elaborate robotic architectures and functionalities.
Being There Without Being There: AI-Driven Remote Robotic Presence
Özgü Alay-Erduran, UiO
Özgü Alay-Erduran is a Professor at the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo and leads the Gemini Center for Trustworthy and Sustainable AI. Her research focuses on sustainable digital infrastructure, immersive networking, and next-generation communication technologies, combining expertise in mobile networks, machine learning, robotics, and extended reality applications.
About the presentation:
Title: Being There Without Being There: AI-Driven Remote Robotic Presence
Advances in AI, networking, and robotics at the Sustainable Immersive Networking Laboratory (SINLAB) are enabling new forms of immersive remote presence that go beyond traditional video communication. By combining robotic systems, motion tracking, and low-latency multisensory feedback, this work explores how users can experience a convincing sense of embodiment in a remote robotic avatar, with potential applications in healthcare, education, and industry.
How do robots predict the future?
Einar Holt, Founding Engineering Lead, Wybe Robotics
Oscar Westbye, Founding AI and Systems Engineer, Wybe Robotics
Einar Holt and Oscar Westbye co-founded Tenki in early 2026, building AI models ranging from Norwegian language models to domain-specific systems. Later that year they joined Wybe Robotics, where Einar is Founding Engineering Lead and Oscar is Founding AI and Systems Engineer. There they develop the AI that lets robots perceive, plan and act in the real world, and in October 2026 Wybe acquired Tenki.
About the presentation:
Title: How do robots predict the future?
Before a robot picks up a cup, it has already imagined doing it. Modern robots use world models to simulate what will happen next before they act. Drawing on our work at Wybe training humanoid robots with models like NVIDIA Cosmos and GR00T, we show how robots learn to predict the consequences of their actions, where prediction still fails, and what it takes to trust a machine acting on its own guesses about the future.
Company Stands
There will be a number of company stands, showcasing their work and innovations to participants. A great opportunity to increase your network. Currently, the following companies have confirmed their participation (please note that this list is continuously being updated):
- Actential
- Axa Delta AS
- BCG Platinion & BCG X
- Bineric AI
- DNV
- Equinor
- Expert Analytics
- Eyer
- Monil
- Norwegian Centre for Embodied AI
- Norwegian Computing Center
- The Norwegian Mapping Authority
- Novaspire AI
- Novem
- Peers
- SINTEF Digital
- Sopra Steria
- Statistics Norway (SSB)
- Tieto
- Wybe Robotics
If you are interested in being part of the pitch session, please answer the questions in the registration form. Please note that not all startups with stands will be selected to pitch.
Hosting a stand is free of charge, the no show fee is 1 000 NOK.
Program Comittee
- Christian Agrell (Programme Director Digital Assurance), DNV (member of the dScience Partner Program Advisory Committee)
- August Arnstad (PhD Candidate, Integreat), Department of Mathematics
- Sigurd Holmsen (PhD Candidate, Integreat), Department of Informatics
- Camilla Lingjærde (Postdoctoral Fellow, Integreat), Department of Mathematics
- Pål Orten (Vice President, Technology), Kongsberg Maritime (member of the dScience Partner Program Advisory Committee)
- Ingrid Chieh Yu (Professor), Department of Informatics