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What would you like to learn more about at Technology Day 2026?

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11/17/2025 The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is pleased to announce Technology Day 2026. Save the date – 4 June 2026 – and take this opportunity to nominate speakers for the event!

We’re looking for proposals for presentations linked to topics in the Norwegian Offshore Directorate’s technology strategy:

  • Collecting subsurface data
  • Challenging barrels
  • Next-generation production systems

We will consider all the proposals received before we set up the program for Technology Day 2026. Use the nomination form to submit your proposals by 28 February.

Here you can gain inspiration from the programme and presentations from previous Technology Day events.

This will be the fifth consecutive Technology Day. This event primarily targets resource authority employees and those who work for licensees on the Norwegian continental shelf. Look for the registration form and agenda on the Norwegian Offshore Directorate’s website in spring 2026.

NOTE! This event has been fully booked in recent years, so mark your calendars now if you’re interested, and make sure to sign up right away when registration opens!

Nominate proposal for presentation

Contact
postboks@sodir.no

Tel: +47 51 87 60 00

Updated: 11/17/2025

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