Join us this November for Make Data Smart 2026 – Norway’s only independent conference for Data, Analytics and AI! Get ready to connect with fellow data professionals, learn from industry leaders, and explore cutting-edge trends shaping the future of AI, data and analytics.
Discover the latest technologies, meet top vendors, and see how data is driving innovation in every industry. Whether you’re into the newest ways to use tech or business intelligence, there’s something for everyone.
You´ll get plenty of professional development through keynote talks, presentations, 1 hour workshops, inspiring speakers, exciting partners, AI art, Data Cafe, Startup Pitching contest and lots of enganging conversations with likeminded.
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Dataforeningen invites experts, practitioners, and researchers to submit proposals for Make Data Smart 2026, taking place 2 November 2026 at Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Oslo.
Make Data Smart is Norway’s independent conference for Data, Analytics, and AI. The conference brings together professionals working hands-on with data to share experiences, lessons learned, and practical approaches that create real value.
The audience consists of experienced professionals working with data, analytics, and AI, including data engineers, data scientists, BI specialists, architects, and data leaders from both private and public sector organizations.
We welcome both industry case studies and new research, and encourage speakers to share real-world experiences, practical insights, and lessons learned from real implementations. Please note that pure product pitches will not be accepted.
Conference tracks
You may submit your proposal to one of three tracks:
Make focuses on how organizations build and deliver data capabilities — including methods, operating models, data engineering practices, and organizational change.
Data focuses on the foundations of modern data environments — including platforms, architecture, governance, and data management.
Smart focuses on how data is turned into value — including analytics, machine learning, AI applications, and data-driven products.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to)
Submission deadline: 20 April 2026
The Presentations is sorted into 3 tracks. Read more about the tracks to prepare for which talks you want to listen in to. There is no signup for the presentation and we encourage participants to explore all tracks
While data and analytics functions have always been crucial to firms, they today have a prominent position as essential to corporate strategy. This track explores how different industries are incorporating data strategy as their business strategy through various topics like building data skills and culture, leadership & strategy, data literacy, ai fluency, ai and analytics ai for good , and many more.
Data-driven decisions start with understanding data origin, transformation and residency. Secure your organization’s future with informed data management Data track presents a platform for organizations to showcase their approach to data management and analysis, with a focus on governance, security, trust, ethics and proper data residency. With the increasing importance of data, it is crucial for organizations to understand the source and handling of their data to ensure informed decision making and secure operations. Informed decision making starts with data: Attend this track talks to learn from industry experts and improve your organization’s approach
Smartness is relative and changes with time and circumstances – and so does the paradigm of “smart data”. Using data in a smarter way has deployed a paradigm shift in various data-driven approaches that tends to evolve new insights and increased value. Smart track explores various disciplines to enhance optimization and utilization of your data. This track will present different technologies, methods, evolving trends, scaling and deployment of AI, policies and regulations, and much more. With the rapid development of technology, especially a discipline like Artificial Intelligence, solutions are created where data is more intelligent than ever. Attend this track to learn how the industry experts is taking advantage of using smart data and drive innovation.
Unlock new possibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience at our immersive workshops, brought to you by esteemed industry leaders. These carefully curated sessions offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into practical applications and cutting-edge techniques in the realms of data and AI. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic learner, our workshops cater to diverse skill levels and interests. Pre-register for these one-hour intensive sessions and prepare to be inspired as industry experts guide you through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and best practices. Enhance your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving landscape.
Bli en del av Norges fremste møteplass for teknologi- og IT-profesjonelle! Vi ønsker å hjelpe din bedrift med å øke synligheten, styrke merkevaren og skape meningsfulle forbindelser med din målgruppe og innflytelsesrike ledere i bransjen. Posisjoner din bedrift for fremtiden. Kontakt vårt team i dag for å diskutere hvordan vi kan skreddersy et partnerskap som gir verdi til både din virksomhet og våre medlemmer.
5 gode grunner til å bli partner
Som partner får du tilgang til et omfattende nettverk av IT-profesjonelle, ledere, og beslutningstakere i både privat og offentlig sektor. Dette gir din bedrift muligheten til å knytte verdifulle forbindelser, samarbeide med bransjens topptalenter og påvirke utviklingen av fremtidens teknologi.
Gjennom partnerskap med Dataforening får du eksponering på viktige arenaer som konferanser, seminarer, og digitale plattformer. Dette styrker merkevaren din og posisjonerer din bedrift som en ledende aktør innen IT og teknologi.
Dataforeningen er en ledende aktør innen kunnskapsdeling og faglig utvikling. Som partner får du muligheten til å bidra til viktige diskusjoner om digitalisering, bærekraft, og fremtidens teknologi – samtidig som du holder deg oppdatert på de nyeste trendene og utfordringene i bransjen.
Partnerskap med Dataforeningen gir tilgang til et rikt nettverk av potensielle kunder, samarbeidspartnere og fagfolk. Deltakelse på DND-arrangementer og spesialgrupper gir deg en unik mulighet til å bygge relasjoner som kan føre til nye forretningsmuligheter, partnerskap og innovasjon.
Gjennom partnerskapet får du tilgang til et bredt spekter av faglige ressurser og utviklingsmuligheter. Enten det er gjennom kurs, webinarer eller eksklusive arrangementer, vil din bedrift få verdifull innsikt og kompetanse som kan styrke både ansatte og virksomheten som helhet.
