Program 2026

Wednesday, 9 September

19:00 - 21:30 First look at Framdrift

Join us for an exclusive first look at the Framdrift houses, meet the people behind the initiative, reconnect with familiar faces and get to know some of the incredible people travelling to Bergen for the days ahead.

Thursday, 10 September

08:00 - 10:00 LP/GP Breakfeast

Join a curated group of LPs, GPs and family offices for an intimate breakfast focused on venture, fund investing and the future of capital. A morning of relevant conversations, inspiring perspectives and meaningful connections.

By invitation only. Limited capacity.

Demo Day Vestlandet 2026, Kulturhuset i Bergen

12.00 - 13.45 Pitch session 1 & 2

10-15 startup-presentations from the most promising startups from Vestland

13.45 - 14.00 Etablererprisen 2026 ved Bergen Kommune

The prize will be awarded by the City Commissioner for Business

15.00 - 17.00 Follow-up event at the same stage: DNB NXT

This year marks the 10th anniversary of DNB NXT, once again bringing together some of Bergen’s most exciting players in innovation and growth.

17.00 - 19.00 Afterparty - For participants at Demo Day Vestlandet & DNB NXT

The afterparty will take place at Kulturhuset, on the same stage as Demo Day Vestlandet. Light refreshments will be served.