Data Centres: Real power for artificial intelligence

Join us for a 1-hour event on 11 February in Oslo or via live stream.

As part of our financing the energy transition series, this upcoming event will explore the rapid growth of data centers and their impact on electricity demand and grid capacity.

Hosted in Oslo and available via live stream, the session offers a candid fireside chat with experts who bring diverse perspectives and insights from across the value chain.

Our fireside chat will include the following speakers:

• Rune Hogga, Director of Power, Bulk Infrastructure Group
• Jannicke Hilland, EVP and Head of Telenor Infrastructure, Telenor
• Jørgen Bjørndalen, Senior Principal Consultant, Electricity markets and regulations, DNV
• Magnus Karlsrud Dahlen, Government and Public Affairs Manager, DNV

DNV’s latest Energy Transition Outlook forecasts that AI will drive 80% of data centre energy demand. The rapid rise of AI is fuelling an unprecedented surge in computing and storage needs, and with it, a sharp increase in electricity consumption.

This shift brings significant economic opportunities, including growth and job creation, while also placing new pressure on electricity grids, industry, and regulatory frameworks. How fast is infrastructure demand really growing, what is holding it back, and which data centre segments matter most for understanding the sector?

It also raises fundamental questions about flexibility and scale. At what point in the development process does it become clear which customers a data centre will serve, how easily can facilities adapt to different customer types, and do economies of scale play a decisive role, particularly in the Norwegian context? At the same time, growing reliance on digital infrastructure highlights the sector’s vulnerability to disruptions in power supply.

Join us for a candid fireside chat with industry experts as we explore the realities of data centre driven energy demand, the risks involved, and the opportunities emerging in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Register now to secure your place 

You can attend in person in Oslo or join remotely via live stream. For those joining on-site, a light breakfast will be served, and there will be opportunities to connect with peers and business partners before and after the program.  

Seats for the in-person event are limited, so we encourage early registration to guarantee your spot. We look forward to welcoming you on 11 February.