How Norway is powering the e-mobility revolution
Norway is leading the way in electric mobility. From passenger cars to buses, trucks and even maritime transport, electrification is transforming how we move.
But as electric mobility accelerates, new challenges emerge. Are battery and charging technologies keeping pace? Can our electricity grid handle the growing demand? And what innovations could turn these challenges into opportunities?
Join La French Tech Oslo and BI Startup Village for an evening of insights, discussions and networking with experts from the e-mobility and energy sectors.
We’ll explore the technologies driving the transition, the challenges ahead and the innovative solutions shaping the future of electric mobility.
What to expect
⚡ Norway’s electrification journey
How Norway became a global leader in electric mobility, and what comes next for the electrification of transportation.
🔋 Batteries and charging infrastructure
Discover how battery and charging technologies are evolving, from battery performance and repairability to high-power charging and infrastructure reliability.
🔌 The grid challenge: Problems and solutions
Can our electricity grid keep up with growing demand? Explore how grid flexibility, energy storage and smart charging can help accelerate electrification.
🤝 Networking
Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers and enthusiasts from Norway’s energy, mobility and tech ecosystems.
Programme
17:30 – Welcome
17:50 – Introduction by BI and La French Tech Oslo
18:00 – Talks and panel discussions
Norway’s electrification journey
Batteries and charging infrastructure: The enablers
Charging infrastructure and power demand: What the data tells us
Is the grid going to collapse? Challenges and solutions
19:15 – Networking and mingling
20:00 – End of event
Speakers
Featuring experts from the electric mobility and energy sectors, including:
Espen Hauge – Former President of AVERE / E-Mobility Europe
Aurèle Pilloud Passin – EV Hub
Aurélien Boeglin – Watt&Well
Benjamin Holsten – Nodes
Hallgeir Horne - CircleK
More speakers to be announced!
Practical information
📅 Wednesday, 25 November 2026
🕠 17:30–20:00
📍 BI Startup Village, BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo
🌍 Language: English
🎟️ Free admission – registration required
Who should attend?
Whether you work in mobility, energy, technology, sustainability or innovation, or are simply curious about the future of electrification, you’re welcome to join!
The event is open to everyone.
We look forward to seeing you!
Organised by La French Tech Oslo in collaboration with BI Norwegian Business School.