Oslo Innovation Week 2024 - The Report

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Published by Oslo Business Region, 06 December 2024

Oslo Innovation Week 2024 celebrated 20 years of innovation and collaboration.

With the theme Pioneers, we welcomed over 18,000 participants to 80 events in the heart of Oslo.

The city buzzed with founders, investors, community leaders, and government representatives, all focused on building a better future through technology and sustainable solutions.

With 27% of attendees from 41 different countries, this year's event highlights Oslo’s growing importance on the international stage. VC rms showed unprecedented interest this year, with 265 VCs in attendance — 165 of them from outside Norway. Among these were prominent climate-tech investors from Europe, reinforcing Oslo’s position as a hub for sustainable innovation.

Media coverage was also significant, with 15 international journalists reporting on the event and producing over 30 articles about the innovative startups and scaleups central to Oslo’s dynamic ecosystem.

We extend our sincere thanks to our partners who helped make this year’s event successful.

Special recognition goes to the City of Oslo and Innovation Norway for their ongoing support.

What went down:

  • 80+ events
  • 400+ speakers
  • 200+ event organisers
  • 18,000 attendees
  • International attendees from over 41 countries
  • 265+ VC firms from over 20 countries
  • 100's of founders on stage