Wild Norway Summer Summit

June 3, 2025
15:00-21:00 (Full Program)

Flyt Building, Dronning Eufemias gate 8, Barcode, Oslo

Key Sessions:
15:30–17:00 | Future Female Founders
15:30–17:00 | Ambassador Workshop
17:30–19:00 | Main Program
19:00–21:00 | Networking Reception

* Select which session(s) apply to you, as each has a specific audience & focus

Who this is for:   Female & female-identifying academics, aspiring entrepreneurs, and recent founders in health & life science. *Registrations must meet this criteria to be accepted.

What this is: A spotlight on Norway’s women in science & their stories of the path from academia to entrepreneurship — pivots, lessons, and wins. Followed by a panel of female investors offering a candid look at what role gender balance plays, and what can female founders do to strengthen their position

Speakers (more to be announced!)

  • Anette Weyergang, CEO of RAB Diagnostics

  • Simone Mester, CEO of Authera

  • Maria Vistnes, CEO of Klyv Therapeutics

  • Karin Leire, Segulah Medical Acceleration

  • Georgina Askeland, Hadean Ventures

  • Shamim Dadvar, HealthCap

  • Milla Koistinaho, Innovestor, Session Host

Fee:   350 NOK

Seats are limited — register to secure your spot.

Who this is for:   Men and male-identifying individuals who want to shape a more inclusive & equitable leadership culture. *Registrations must meet this criteria to be accepted.

What it is:   An engaging 1.5-hour workshop for male leaders & aspiring leaders to explore balance and inclusion today, and taking meaningful, actionable steps toward lasting change.

Fee:   Free for Ambassadors; 350 NOK for non-Ambassadors

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More details coming soon!

Seats are limited — register to secure your spot.

Who this is for: Wild Norway Members, Ambassadors, and Friends across industry, academia, health care, & policy

Program Teasers:

  • Menon Economics unveils brand-new data & insights on women in the health & life science sector

  • Speaker TBA – “DEI: Steadfast in Changing Times”

  • Silje Mjæland, UiB / KLAR Project – “The Silent Exit: How Menopause is Costing Us Our Most Experienced Women”

  • Anita Hegge, CEO of HVILD – “Empowering Female Employees: The Business Case for Women’s Health Initiatives”

Fee:   350 NOK for Members & Ambassadors; 750 NOK for General Attendance

  👉 Join us to access the reduced fee

More speakers & details coming soon!

Seats are limited — register to secure your spot.

Event & Cancelation Terms:

  • Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made lastest 2 weeks before the event to avoid fees. All those who do not attend without cancelling by the deadline will be charged a 750 NOK no-show fee.

  • Outstanding Invoices: Please note that anyone with outstanding invoices will not be admitted to program activities. Make sure your account is up-to-date before the event.