From Oslo to the Faroes: North Atlantic Afterwork
This gathering will introduce how you can become part of the TONIK conference taking place 8th May 2026 at SILO in Tórshavn, the premier Nordic tech & art conference in the Faroe Islands. Embark with us on an extraordinary journey to a hidden gem event among the Scandinavian countries investors and startups gatherings, where you can find inspiring cross-border investments and discover exciting opportunities and new connections!
At this afterwork we will introduce the conference itself, have a special focus on the TONIK Pitch Competition and the unique investment, exposure, and networking opportunities it offers, and present an exclusive group trip to TONIK and the Faeroese ecosystem organized by NorBAN.
This provides an opportunity for you to learn about:
Why the Faroe Islands have rapidly emerged as a new and exciting hotspot for angel investors in the Nordics
How NorBAN & FarBAN collaboration creates new investment pathways and How NorBAN’s support in establishing FarBAN – the Faroese Business Angels Network has unlocked new cross-border investment opportunities.
Why TONIK and its Pitch Competition is different from traditional startup events
What makes the NorBAN trip a curated, high-quality experience with meaningful networking and study visits to local businesses and the faroese ecosystem (limited to of 10 Norwegian investors)
The strategic value of VIP participation at the TONIK startup conference, including exclusive access to investors, startups, and ecosystem leaders from across Europe and the US
Afterwork Program Agenda
15:00 – 15:15 | Arrival & Welcome
Registration & informal mingling
Coffee & drinks
Light finger food
15:15 – 15:30 | The TONIK Conference – What’s In It for You
Introduction by: Súsanna Laursen, Community Head and Co-founder of TONIK
15:30 – 15:40 | The Investor Perspective & Jury Insights
Hosted by: Rita Anson (TONIK Pitch Competition Host & Jury Facilitator)
15:40 – 15:50 Introducing the exclusive NorBAN 4 day Angel Study Trip to the Faroe Islands
Taking place from May 5th – 10th 2025, organized in collaboration with FarBAN, TONIK, and Sensen Travel.
Introduction by: Svein-Magnus Sørensen, Chairman of NorBAN
15:50 – 16:00 | Raffle & Call to Action
Raffle prizes:
1 TONIK Conference Ticket and Travel voucher with Atlantic Airways to the Faroe Islands
Call to Action:
Early-bird discount on TONIK tickets for participants
Priority visibility for startups applying to pitch
Encourage partners and incubators to disseminate the opportunity to their startups
16:00 – 17:00 | Networking & Informal Exchange
Open mingling with drinks and Investor–startup conversations
Join us at this afterwork to gain fresh perspectives, forge meaningful connections, and help shape the future of early-stage funding in the Nordics by getting involved in the wider North-Atlantic ecosystem!