The Nordic AI Union Summit 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace. Let's make sure we do it the Nordic Way!
Join us for the next Nordic AI Union Summit on the 19.th of March at Munch in Oslo.
The Nordic AI Union Summit brings decision-makers together to strengthen our collective voice, share experience, and secure real influence over how AI is introduced, governed, and negotiated at work.
Through keynote presentations and roundtable discussions, the summit offers a space for new insights and strategy formations. It is all about ensuring a worker-led digital transformation that builds on the strengths of the Nordic model and that is responsible and ethical.
The Summit
The Venue
At Munch Museum- a 60-meter architectural masterpiece in Oslo's Bjørvika district, offering breathtaking fjord views. Munch has state-of-the-art conference spaces, three restaurants, and a rooftop networking bar
The Program
The Summit will facilitate important round-table discussions on AI in the Workplace. To inspire these important discussions we have invited internationally-recognized top-speakers, politicians and AI-experts.
The Nordic AI Union Summit is the first Nordic forum for union decision-makers to come together, share and grow to ensure a worker-led digital transformation of our workplaces.
The Speakers
Stay tuned for the list of amazing speakers. We are currently letting the ink dry on their agreements. But one thing is clear - they will surprise you with cutting edge perspectives.
We are always interested in getting to know more great sources of inspiration. If you have an ace speaker you would recommend to the Summit, let us know by pressing the Call for speakers-button above.
We are always interested in getting to know more great sources of inspiration. If you have an ace speaker you would recommend to the Summit, let us know by pressing the Call for speakers-button above.
All unions are welcome to share their work on AI.
Get in touch with us: hello@nordicaisummit.org
Foto: Sebastian Storvik, NITO ( Nordic AI Union Summit 2025)
The Program
@10.00- Morning Session
➯ Welcome by the Presidents of NITO, Finansforbundet and Negotia.
➯ The State of AI around the World
by Lasse Maugesten, Head of Technology, Itera.
Lasse kicks off the Nordic AI Union Summit with an inspiring, future-focused keynote on how artificial intelligence is transforming work and society across the globe. Through powerful real-world examples, he shows how AI is already shaping everyday working lives — and what this means for workers, unions, and the Nordic model. This opening keynote sets the stage for a bold and forward-looking conversation about how AI can be governed in ways that strengthen democracy, participation, and fairness at work.
by Lasse Maugesten, Head of Technology, Itera.
Lasse kicks off the Nordic AI Union Summit with an inspiring, future-focused keynote on how artificial intelligence is transforming work and society across the globe. Through powerful real-world examples, he shows how AI is already shaping everyday working lives — and what this means for workers, unions, and the Nordic model. This opening keynote sets the stage for a bold and forward-looking conversation about how AI can be governed in ways that strengthen democracy, participation, and fairness at work.
➯ Tech News -which emerging AI trends will hit the Workplace and how will Agentic AI change future Work?
by Microsoft Norway.
Microsoft Norway presents a forward-looking keynote on Emerging Tech Trends and Agentic AI, exploring how the next generation of AI is moving from tools to agentic systems in the workplace. The session highlights what automated agents mean for work processes, roles, and decision-making — and why this shift matters for workers and unions. This keynote provides insight into how unions can anticipate and engage with emerging AI technologies, ensuring transparency, participation, and human oversight as automation accelerates at work.
by Microsoft Norway.
Microsoft Norway presents a forward-looking keynote on Emerging Tech Trends and Agentic AI, exploring how the next generation of AI is moving from tools to agentic systems in the workplace. The session highlights what automated agents mean for work processes, roles, and decision-making — and why this shift matters for workers and unions. This keynote provides insight into how unions can anticipate and engage with emerging AI technologies, ensuring transparency, participation, and human oversight as automation accelerates at work.
➯ The Supremacy of Technology:-The Seduction of AI – and How We Can Resist Its Power
by Elisabeth Austad Asser, Director of Sustainability, Sparebanken Sør.
Elisabeth challenges the growing supremacy of technology and the seductive power of AI. In this keynote, she invites unions and workers to reflect on how artificial intelligence shapes decisions, values, and power in working life — and how we can actively resist technological dominance to protect human agency, democracy, and sustainable work.
Elisabeth Austad Asser holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics from the University of Agder in Norway and is the Author of Teknologiens makt.
by Elisabeth Austad Asser, Director of Sustainability, Sparebanken Sør.
Elisabeth challenges the growing supremacy of technology and the seductive power of AI. In this keynote, she invites unions and workers to reflect on how artificial intelligence shapes decisions, values, and power in working life — and how we can actively resist technological dominance to protect human agency, democracy, and sustainable work.
Elisabeth Austad Asser holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics from the University of Agder in Norway and is the Author of Teknologiens makt.
➯ The Ten AI Commandments
by Eirik Mofoss, Policy Lead & CEO, Langsikt
by Eirik Mofoss, Policy Lead & CEO, Langsikt
Eirik will give a powerful presentation of The Ten AI Commandments and the political responses and public debate that have followed their launch. In this keynote, he explores how AI is being shaped by political choices — and what this means for power, regulation, and working life.
With a clear focus on democracy, accountability, and workers’ rights, the session offers unions and labour representatives concrete insight into how they can influence the governance of AI. Eirik Mofoss will also contribute to the afternoon panel discussion, bringing the debate from principles to political action.
With a clear focus on democracy, accountability, and workers’ rights, the session offers unions and labour representatives concrete insight into how they can influence the governance of AI. Eirik Mofoss will also contribute to the afternoon panel discussion, bringing the debate from principles to political action.
@12.00- Lunch & Mingle at The Munch
@13.00- Afternoon Session
From insight to action
From insight to action
The afternoon sessions are designed as interactive roundtable discussions, giving participants the opportunity to exchange experiences, reflect together, and explore concrete strategies for union action on responsible and ethical AI in the Workplace.
➯ Roundtable discussions
Roundtable 1: Regulating AI – From Policy to Practice
Roundtable 1: Regulating AI – From Policy to Practice
How should artificial intelligence be regulated to protect workers’ rights, democratic participation, and trust in the workplace?
This roundtable focuses on AI regulation from a labour perspective, including:
- How national and European AI regulation affects working life
- The role of trade unions in shaping AI policy and enforcement
- Gaps between regulation, implementation, and everyday workplace realities
The discussion invites participants to share experiences, identify common challenges, and explore how unions can influence regulation — not only on paper, but in practice.
Roundtable 2: Negotiating AI in the Workplace
Roundtable 2: Negotiating AI in the Workplace
As AI is introduced at work, negotiations become critical to ensure transparency, fairness, and worker influence.
This roundtable explores:
- How AI is currently being introduced in workplaces across the Nordic countries
- What unions need to negotiate on when AI systems affect work tasks, performance, and decision-making
- How collective agreements, co-determination, and social dialogue can be used to govern AI at work
The session is designed to equip participants with practical insights and shared strategies for negotiating AI in ways that strengthen workers’ rights and the Nordic Model.
➯ Nordic Panel discussion
From discussion to Union Action!
@16.00- Afternoon Mingle
@19.00- VIP Dinner (extra)
The 2025 Summit:
Some of the Top Speakers from the 2025 Summit: Inga Strümke, Graig Gent, The Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation Karianne Tung, CEO of The Why Not Lab Dr. Christina J. Colclough, Director of Abelia Øystein E. Søreide, Gerard Oosterwijck, EU/Feps, Olivia Rekman, Nordic Innovation, Victoria Kirchhoff- 1. vice-president of Unionen, Sweden and Heidi Nordy Lunde- Member of the Norwegian Parlament (The Conservative Party of Norway-Høyre)
Some of the Top Speakers from the 2025 Summit: Inga Strümke, Graig Gent, The Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation Karianne Tung, CEO of The Why Not Lab Dr. Christina J. Colclough, Director of Abelia Øystein E. Søreide, Gerard Oosterwijck, EU/Feps, Olivia Rekman, Nordic Innovation, Victoria Kirchhoff- 1. vice-president of Unionen, Sweden and Heidi Nordy Lunde- Member of the Norwegian Parlament (The Conservative Party of Norway-Høyre)
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