Program:
Nordic Libraries Together 2026

Over three days, the conference brings together library professionals and partners from across the Nordic region to explore the future of libraries through keynotes, workshops, discussions, and site visits.

Presentations
Library tours
Sept 9
Library tours

Deichman Grünerløkka and Torshov or Deichman Majorstuen and Tøyen.

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Registration, reception, kick-off, and socializing
Sept 9
Registration, reception, kick-off, and socializing

The National library of Norway kindly hosts the official opening of the conference.

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Registration and coffee
Sept 10
Registration and coffee

We meet in the basement of Deichman Bjørvika – our main location for the conference.

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Keynote: Hilde Sandvik
Sept 10
Keynote: Hilde Sandvik

Cultural shifts in the Nordics, and how to stay relevant

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Think tank live!
Sept 10
Think tank live!

Media habits and society: What has changed, and what should we do about it?

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Walk and talk
Sept 10
Walk and talk

Roaming indoors or outdoors.

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Lunch
Sept 10
Lunch

We enjoy lunch at the nearby restaurant Åpent.

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Parallell workshops
Sept 10
Parallell workshops

Sign up for your choice in the morning.

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Keynote: Eirik Solheim
Sept 10
Keynote: Eirik Solheim

AI technology: What just happened, and how should we respond?

Foto: Truls Qvale

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Coffee break
Sept 10
Coffee break

A quick coffee on your way to the speed talks.

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Lightning talks
Sept 10
Lightning talks

Choose your preferred track in the morning.

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Group work and discussions
Sept 10
Group work and discussions

Around and about in Bjørvika library

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City tracks
Sept 10
City tracks

Choose your track for an easy-going guided tours to round off the day.

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Dinner and more at Restaurant Olivia
Sept 10
Dinner and more at Restaurant Olivia
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Coffee
Sept 11
Coffee

Enjoy a morning coffee.

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Keynote: Daniel Forsman
Sept 11
Keynote: Daniel Forsman

Bridging the Gap: A methodological approach to aligning organization, capability, and community

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Group work and fun
Sept 11
Group work and fun

Around and about Deichman Bjørvika.

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Sum-up and discussions of group work
Sept 11
Sum-up and discussions of group work

Closing by Merete Lie, Director of Deichman

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Visit a selected destination
Sept 11
Visit a selected destination

Deichman Biblo Tøyen, Deichman Stovner, Deichman Holmlia and Biblo Holmlia, Losæter Urban Farmerses or join startup meetings.

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