Silje Endresen Reme
Norway is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but it has the highest sick absences in Europe. The statistics show that most sick leaves are due to muscle- and skeleton affliction and mild mental suffering. Silje has researched what actions can help them return to work and offers a solution to a much-debated […]
Pål Brekke
History was written at the time of this talk (August 2014) when, for the first time in the history of humanity, a man-made object “met up with” a comet deep into space. After ten years of travel to its destination, the satellite would launch a small probe that would land on this comet and do […]
Adam von Haffner
Adam argues that design and invention usually solve a problem – but not all design changes the world. In this short talk, he will share some of the best design cases that can make a substantial actual difference on a global scale. Challenges on a small and large scale, like waste management, climate change and […]
Tomm Kristiansen
When the country of “South Sudan” came about, the government wanted to install a modern democracy to build on. But how do you create a new ruling system in a country that has experienced it and where people are not intimately familiar with it? Tomm found himself in the strange situation as the only person […]
Asbjørn Rachlew
It was sheer luck that led to an innocent man facing a jail sentence for murder to go free. Another man admitted to the crime, but before that, the innocent person had spent six months isolated, interrogated and had become broken down and suicidal. Later – after the incident – Asbjørn suggested a meeting between […]
Tor Inge Garvik
Tor Inge leads an ambitious development team focusing on global health and innovation. The non-profit company Laerdal Global Health’s goal is to help save the lives of hundreds of thousands of newborns and mothers every year. Working within solid global partnerships, they have made solutions available that dramatically improve survival on the day of birth. […]
John Matherly
We live in a world that is ever more interconnected. Your light bulb can be smart. An app can control the lock on your door. Your car has wireless systems. But how are we opening up to a new kind of problem when a mass of small computers go online – all connected – without […]
Thomas Hellum
Is it possible that there is a better recipe for entertainment than fast-paced TV, quick editing, and reality shows that are filled with staged drama? What if you took it to the other extreme? In this talk, Hellum tells the history of slow TV, from a courageous decision to air an unedited train ride where […]
Guy Lundy
Why has the narrative around Africa recently changed from continual disaster to excitement about the future? In his talk, Guy Lundy addresses the major trends affecting the future of Africa and the opportunities and challenges presented by these trends. What must Africans do to make sure the future is bright? And why is this interesting […]
Rikke Soligard
Rikke talks about how she gave up her job and started working to improve her local community. She lists four factors she thinks are the key to success in making a change and creating a happy community. Rikke Soligard is the founder of “The Department of Enthusiasm”, a non-profit organization working to create dedicated and […]