Kristiania Breakfast: How can working life benefit from student practice?

We explore how practical, work-relevant experience can transform education and better prepare students for the future of work. 

Date: October 21st
Time: 08:30-09:45 (Breakfast and registration from 08:00)
Address: Kirkegata 24
Registration: Register here
The event is featured as part of Oslo Innovation Week

What matters more: knowing the theory, or being able to use it? In today’s job market, the answer is clear— we need both.

This event explores how both working life and education can benefit from student practice such as real-world projects, internships and partnerships with working life. And maybe some new creative ideas? 

By linking studies to practical challenges everyone gains: 
Businesses get talent that’s ready from day one, students understand how to put ideas and knowledge into practice, and society secures a workforce equipped for tomorrow.

Join educators, industry partners, policymakers and students for a morning of discussion and inspiration on how collaboration between working life and education can benefit us all.

Programme:

08.00-08-30: Breakfast, registration and mingling

08.30-08.35: Welcome by Trine Johansen Meza, Rector, Kristiania

08.35-08.45: Opening remark by Andreas Thon, Associate Professor, Kristiania

08.45-08.55: Working on real-world projects beyond internships - an introduction to GG Agile Lab, Nicolai Kjærnes, Gründergarasjen

08.55-09-05: Presentation from the first batch of GG Agile Lab students

09:05-09:30: Panel discussion:  How can working life benefit from student practice?

Panel participants: 

Regine Larsen, CEO If Services

Eivind Brevik, Associate Professor and Vice Dean, Kristiania

Jonas Floberg Åkre, CCO, Hudd AS

Eli Haugerud, Head of Business Development, Bærum Municipality

Moderator: Silje Bretvik Gundersen, Program Manager, Ungt Entreprenørskap Oslo


09:30-09:45: Networking

About the speakers and panelist: (More information coming soon)

Eli Haugerud

Eli Haugerud is the head of business in Bærum Municipality. Eli has previously been active in innovation and business clusters, and in 2024 was named one of Norway's 50 leading technology women. In the municipality, she works to strengthen business, promote digital transformation and build collaborative arenas between business, research and the public sector.

Jonas Åkre

Jonas Floberg Åkre is one of the people behind Hudd - a new, growing Norwegian social medium. Hudd wants to create a new social platform based on trust, openness and healthier digital interaction. With a background in marketing, commercial strategy, communication and business development, Jonas has broad experience in connecting innovation to real user needs. He is passionate about rethinking how we build digital communities, and how collaboration between students and business can contribute to new perspectives, solutions and sustainable growth.

This event is in collaboration with: 

Punkt Oslo, Kristiania og Gründergarasjen