Be part of the solution

Impact Week is an annual summit dedicated to defining the critical problems of our time and enabling solutions to them. 

This November, we are gathering 1000+ of the world’s top founders, investors, business leaders and policymakers, for Impact Week #5. 

We are building an open platform and festival, with programming curated collaboratively by Norrsken and our friends and partners.

Come make it unforgettable with us.

Gunhild Stordalen

Founder

EAT

Chris Anderson

Head of

TED

Sian Sutherland

Founder

A Plastic Planet

Martin Stuchtey

Founder

Landbanking Group

Zoe Peden

Founder

Ananda Impact

Niklas Adalberth

Founder

Norrsken Foundation

Agenda

Date

Hosted by

Anna Koivuniemi: AI for the benefit of humanity

Google Deepmind

Impact/Week

Anna Koivuniemi: AI for the benefit of humanity

Impact/Week

How can AI be deployed to benefit people and planet? Join this talk with Anna Koivuniemi, head of the Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator, an organization set up to accelerate the social impact of Google DeepMind's technologies and expertise to benefit humanity.

On stage
Anna Koivuniemi, Head of Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator
Location
Town Hall
Date
Time:
Registration link
Google Deepmind

/

Town Hall

African tech - the next frontier

Norrsken22

Impact/Week

African tech - the next frontier

Impact/Week

Africa is home to the world’s youngest population. By 2050, 1 in 4 people in the world will be in Africa. This conversation will explore how tail winds of increasing connectivity and innovative tech solutions are solving real problems on the continent. Hear directly from Tyme Bank, one of the fastest growing digital banks in the world, on how they are executing at scale.

On stage
Natalie Kolbe, Partner, Norrsken22 - Cheslyn Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer, Tyme Bank
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
10:00
Registration link
Norrsken22

November 6

/

10:00 am
Red Room

Welcome to Impact/Week 2024

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Welcome to Impact/Week 2024

Impact/Week

We are in for two days of inspiration, networking, and knowledge-sharing at an unforgettable venue – Europe’s largest hub for tech and impact, Norrsken House Barcelona!

On stage
Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO, Norrsken - Funda Sezgi, co-CEO, Norrsken
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
10:00
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

10:00 am
Town Hall

Net zero logistics

Voyager Ventures

Impact/Week

Net zero logistics

Impact/Week

What will it take to make logistics net zero and cost effective, so that green transport does not come at a premium? Join this conversation with Tristan Thomas, CEO and co-founder of Packfleet, and Matthew Blain, principal at Voyager VC.

On stage
Tristan Thomas, CEO & co-founder, Packfleet, Matthew Blain, principal, Voyager VC
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
10:40
Registration link
Voyager Ventures

November 6

/

10:40 am
Beach Lounge

The importance of climate tech for european resilience

World Fund

Impact/Week

The importance of climate tech for european resilience

Impact/Week
On stage
Danijel Visevic, World Fund
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
10:40
Registration link
World Fund

November 6

/

10:40 am
Red Room

Impact/Return 2024

Norrsken VC

Impact/Week

Impact/Return 2024

Impact/Week

The biggest challenges in the world = the biggest investment opportunities.Join co-hosts Norrsken VC, Seaya Andromeda and Obvious Ventures for an exclusive day of conversations and debate with the world's leading institutional LPs and top tier GPs.

The topic? The outsized alpha potential in impact companies that are good for people and planet.

On stage
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 6
Time:
11:00
Registration link
Norrsken VC

November 6

/

11:00 am
Agora

Rick Doblin: Globalizing Access to MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

Norrsken Mind

Impact/Week

Rick Doblin: Globalizing Access to MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

Impact/Week

Rick Doblin has pursued legal pathways for psychedelic therapies since 1986, when he founded the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. In this session, Rick shares his journey to globalize access to MDMA-assisted therapy, offering new possibilities in the treatment of PTSD and beyond.

On stage
Rick Doblin, Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
11:20
Registration link
Norrsken Mind

November 6

/

11:20 am
Town Hall

Catalyzing impact investing across institutions and family offices

Top Tier Impact

Impact/Week

Catalyzing impact investing across institutions and family offices

Impact/Week

To build a society that thrives within the planetary boundaries, a massive re-allocation of capital is needed. Join this workshop, hosted by Alessa Berg of Top Tier Impact, on the challenges faced by capital allocators, and the obstacles and fears that must be adressed for funds to shift at scale.

On stage
Alessa Berg, CEO & Founder, Top Tier Impact
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
11:35
Registration link
Top Tier Impact

November 6

/

11:35 am
Beach Lounge

Martin Stuchtey: An economy indexed on nature

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Martin Stuchtey: An economy indexed on nature

Impact/Week

To stop and reverse nature loss, and to drive global prosperity for the long-term, a new asset class is needed: Nature equity. Join this talk by professor Martin Stuchtey, co-founder of the Landbanking Group, about putting nature on the balance sheet.

On stage
Martin Stuchtey, co-founder, Landbanking Group
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
12:00
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

12:00 pm
Town Hall

Pioneering purpose: Corporate ownership and governance for maximum impact

Masawa Fund

Impact/Week

Pioneering purpose: Corporate ownership and governance for maximum impact

Impact/Week

A panel discussion/workshop that challenges the status quo of corporate ownership and governance. This session, hosted by Sabine Flechet of Masawa Fund, delves into groundbreaking alternatives to conventional models, emphasizing long-term purpose over short-term profits.

On stage
Sabine Flechet, Partner, Masawa Fund - Sandra Castañeda Elena, Founder, La Negocianta - Olivier Mathiot, Partner, 2050
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
12:00
Registration link
Masawa Fund

November 6

/

12:00 pm
Red Room

LUNCH BREAK

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

LUNCH BREAK

Impact/Week

Now is probably a good time to grab some lunch. Here are some options:

Inside the building:

Fika Cantina: Enjoy grab-and-go bowls and fresh salads.
Honest Greens: A selection of healthy, quick meals to fuel your day.

Just across the street, by the "W" hotel, you'll find several full-service restaurants.

Don't worry, you're in Barcelona. Everything will be tasty :)

On stage
Location
Date
Nov 6
Time:
12:30
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

12:30 pm

AI for Impact VC - how to curate a superpower for good

Capital T

Impact/Week

AI for Impact VC - how to curate a superpower for good

Impact/Week

Join this conversation with three early-stage investment firms on how AI can be leveraged for environmental and social impact.

On stage
Janneke Niessen, Founding Partner, Capital T - Johan Attby, General Partner, Norrsken Accelerator - Fredrik Winther, Chief Strategy Officer, Katapult
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Capital T

November 6

/

1:30 pm
Red Room

Could a circular business model help outperform your competition?

Fair Capital

Impact/Week

Could a circular business model help outperform your competition?

Impact/Week

To combat climate change we need more circular business models, where the world and its resources are not depleted, but (re-)used in a circular way. But is the VC world ready to fund these models? This conversation, hosted by Fair Capital, explores how circular business models can become successful and outperform the competition.

On stage
Michelle de Rijk, investor, Fair Capital
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Fair Capital

November 6

/

1:30 pm
Beach Lounge

Making healthcare accessible and affordable for all

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Making healthcare accessible and affordable for all

Impact/Week
On stage
Ali Parsa, founder, Babylon, Circle. Shafi Ahmed, chief surgeon and futurist
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

1:30 pm
Town Hall

Revolutionizing healthcare through advanced materials

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Revolutionizing healthcare through advanced materials

Impact/Week

A conversation between Josep Sanfeliu, co-founder Asabys Partners and Jose Garrido, vice director at Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and co-founder of Inbrain Neuroelectronics, on how the application of graphene can drive breakthroughs in neuroelectronic therapy.

On stage
Josep Sanfeliu, Co-Founder, Asabys Partners - Jose Garrido, Vice Director at Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology & Co-Founder, Inbrain Neuroelectronics
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:00
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

2:00 pm
Beach Lounge

Antimicrobial resistance - the biggest global challenge you're not caring enough about

Ananda Impact Ventures

Impact/Week

Antimicrobial resistance - the biggest global challenge you're not caring enough about

Impact/Week

Here's an uncomfortable truth: Unless we act fast, antimicrobial resistance is on track to kill us all before climate change does. Join this conversation between Zoe Peden, partner at Ananda Impact Ventures, Dr Windi Musiazari, founder of Resistomap, and Adele James, co-founder of Phagos.

On stage
Zoe Peden, Partner, Ananda Impact Ventures - Dr Windi Musiazari, Founder, Resistomap - Adele James, Co-Founder & CTO, Phagos.org
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:10
Registration link
Ananda Impact Ventures

November 6

/

2:10 pm
Red Room

Georgi Ganev: From e-commerce to climate tech

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Georgi Ganev: From e-commerce to climate tech

Impact/Week

Georgi Ganev, CEO of Kinnevik, has pivoted one of northern Europe’s most renowned investors away from e-commerce and internet services, towards sustainability, healthcare and climate tech.

On stage
Georgi Ganev, CEO, Kinnevik - Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO, Norrsken
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:10
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

2:10 pm
Town Hall

Doing business within the Planetary Boundaries

Stockholm Resilience Centre

Impact/Week

Doing business within the Planetary Boundaries

Impact/Week

What gets measured gets done - but current sustainability frameworks are missing the target. The Stockholm Resilience Centre, known for its groundbreaking work on the planetary boundaries framework, is proud to present new science on doing business within the planetary boundaries.

On stage
Lisen Schultz, deputy director, Beatrice Crona, professor, Per Olsson, deputy science director, Stockholm Resilience Centre
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:50
Registration link
Stockholm Resilience Centre

November 6

/

2:50 pm
Town Hall

Scaling deep tech impact through industry collaboration

Norrsken Launcher

Impact/Week

Scaling deep tech impact through industry collaboration

Impact/Week

What is the best way to scale deep tech impact startups? The panel has helped build some of Europe's leading deep tech impact companies, and some of it's newest champions. We will dive into strategies for financing, offtakes, partnerships and hyper growth.

On stage
Martin Blomberg, Founder, Agteria - Susanna Campbell, Co-Founder, Syre - Erik Engellau-Nilsson, Partner, Norrsken Launcher - Sofia Graflund, Ex-COO, Heart Aerospace, Northvolt
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:50
Registration link
Norrsken Launcher

November 6

/

2:50 pm
Red Room

Storytelling for the planet

Spotify

Impact/Week

Storytelling for the planet

Impact/Week
On stage
Hanna Grahn, Sustainability Lead, Spotify - TBD
Location
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:50
Registration link
Spotify

November 6

/

2:50 pm

Can the value of nature be financially quantified?

Top Tier Impact

Impact/Week

Can the value of nature be financially quantified?

Impact/Week

An Oxford-style debate, moderated by Alessa Berg of Top Tier Impact, about how (if at all) the value of nature can be translated to a balance sheet.

On stage
Alessa Berg, Founder & CEO, Top Tier Impact - Heather Buchanan, CEO & Co-Founder, Bankers for NetZero
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
15:30
Registration link
Top Tier Impact

November 6

/

3:30 pm
Red Room

Corinne Vigreux: From Satnav pioneer to building the world's smartest digital map

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Corinne Vigreux: From Satnav pioneer to building the world's smartest digital map

Impact/Week

TomTom, a trailblazer in satellite navigation, became one of Europe’s early tech successes, culminating in a highly successful IPO in 2005. In this fireside chat, co-founder Corinne Vigreux shares the journey of one of Europe’s first tech unicorns, while exploring her commitment to philanthropy and supporting a new generation of impact-driven founders.

On stage
Corinne Vigreux, Co-Founder, TomTom - Funda Sezgi, Co-CEO, Norrsken Foundation
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
15:30
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

3:30 pm
Beach Lounge

Building impact unicorns in Spain

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Building impact unicorns in Spain

Impact/Week

Barcelona is home to a fast-growing ecosystem of impact-driven entrepreneurs. In this session, Rocio Alcocer, COO of Norrsken Barcelona, talks to two prominent startup CEOs about their experience of building scalable, tech-enabled companies in Catalonia.

On stage
Rocio Alcocer, COO, Norrsken Barcelona - Rob Cassedy, CEO, Wallpop - Oriol Fuertes Cabassa, CEO & Co-Founder, QIDA
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
15:45
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 6

/

3:45 pm
Town Hall

Bridging the climate valley of death - how to approach your impact hardware journey

Norrsken VC

Impact/Week

Bridging the climate valley of death - how to approach your impact hardware journey

Impact/Week

While scaling Climate Hardware is incredibly challenging, the number of founder resources out there is thin. Hence, Planet A, Speedinvest and Norrsken VC teamed up to speak to founders, investors, scientists and experts to make sense of it all: The Climate Hardware Playbook!

On stage
Christian Zu Jeddeloh, Investor, Norrsken VC - Jessica Burley, Investor, Planet A Ventures - Sophia Escheu, Investor, Speedinvest
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
16:10
Registration link
Norrsken VC

November 6

/

4:10 pm
Beach Lounge

Introducing psychedelic therapy

Norrsken Mind

Impact/Week

Introducing psychedelic therapy

Impact/Week

Psychedelic therapy shows promise for a wide range of mental health disorders. What sets it apart from existing treatments, and can it be integrated into current healthcare systems? Join this conversation with psychiatrist Robert Schoevers, who leads the first EU-funded multi-site trial on psychedelic therapy.

On stage
Robert Schoevers, Professor of Psychiatry, UMCG
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
16:25
Registration link
Norrsken Mind

November 6

/

4:25 pm
Red Room

Psychedelic-assisted therapy in Switzerland

Norrsken Mind

Impact/Week

Psychedelic-assisted therapy in Switzerland

Impact/Week

Since 2014, nearly 1,000 patients in Switzerland have been treated with LSD, MDMA, or psilocybin under special authorizations granted by Swiss health authorities. Helena Aicher, a psychedelic therapist and researcher, explores learnings from this unique patient access model.

On stage
Helena Aicher, Psychedelic Scientist, University of Zurich
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
16:45
Registration link
Norrsken Mind

November 6

/

4:45 pm
Red Room

Founders Health - how can VCs and Entrepreneurs work better together?

Ananda Impact Ventures

Impact/Week

Founders Health - how can VCs and Entrepreneurs work better together?

Impact/Week

The pressure of growing a business often leads to mental and physical strain. Yet the VC industry struggles to openly address this. Join this conversation on how to make building companies a healthier and happier experience.

On stage
Johannes Weber, Ananda - Elodie Broad, Balderton - Joshua Haynes, Partner, Masawa Fund - Nektarios Liolios, Co-Founder, The Future Farm
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
16:50
Registration link
Ananda Impact Ventures

November 6

/

4:50 pm
Beach Lounge

A thousand life boats - funding early-stage impact startups at scale

Collab Fund

Impact/Week

A thousand life boats - funding early-stage impact startups at scale

Impact/Week

The answer to all the problems is all the solutions. This conversation, with Keely Anson of Collab Fund and Alex Bakir of Norrsken Accelerator, will explore ways of deploying early-stage, catalytic capital at scale.

On stage
Keely Anson, Partner, Collab Fund - Alisha Fredriksson, Co-Founder, Seabound - Christopher Mjelde, Co-Founder, Verdn - Alex Bakir, Partner, Norrsken Accelerator
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
17:05
Registration link
Collab Fund

November 7

/

5:05 pm
Red Room

How to measure and define impact for early-stage startups

Norrsken VC

Impact/Week

How to measure and define impact for early-stage startups

Impact/Week
On stage
Tove Larsson, General Partner, Norrsken VC
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
17:05
Registration link
Norrsken VC

November 6

/

5:05 pm
Town Hall

Prescribing psychedelics: Lessons from Australia

Norrsken Mind

Impact/Week

Prescribing psychedelics: Lessons from Australia

Impact/Week

In 2023, Australia became the first country in the world to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances. Paul Liknaitzky, Head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University, discusses this groundbreaking regulatory move and its implications for the future.

On stage
Paul Liknaitzky, Founder, The Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
17:05
Registration link
Norrsken Mind

November 6

/

5:05 pm
Red Room

Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees

World Fund

Impact/Week

Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees

Impact/Week

A fireside chat between Christian Kroll, founder Ecosia, and Daria Saharova, general partner at World Fund. Ecosia, a Berlin-based search engine, now has 100 employees and millions of users, enabling the company to plant a tree every second.

On stage
Christian Kroll, Founder, Ecosia - Daria Saharova, General Partner, World Fund
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
18:25
Registration link
World Fund

November 6

/

6:25 pm
Town Hall

Closing the $500bn financial access gap across Africa

Norrsken22

Impact/Week

Closing the $500bn financial access gap across Africa

Impact/Week

Approximately 57% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa remain unbanked. This panel explores a multifaceted approach to closing this $500 billion financial access gap, enabling strides towards financial inclusion, poverty reduction and improved quality of life for millions across the continent.

On stage
Lexi Novitske, General Partner, Norrsken22 - Laurin Hainy, Founder, Fairmoney - Benji Fernandes, Founder, Nala
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
9:50
Registration link
Norrsken22

November 7

/

9:50 am
Agora

Human in the loop - AI in VC

Katapult

Impact/Week

Human in the loop - AI in VC

Impact/Week

AI affects all aspects of venture investing, and the first "full quant" VCs have arrived. How will AI impact the role of the investor? Join this roundtable discussion to explore how AI models and data will reshape everyday operations for VCs.

On stage
Fredrik Winther, Chief Strategy Officer, Katapult - Johan Attby, General Partner, Norrsken Accelerator - Janneke Niessen, Founding Partner, Capital T - Alexander Fred-Ojala, Head of AI, EQT Ventures
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 7
Time:
10:00
Registration link
Katapult

November 7

/

10:00 am
Beach Lounge

Norrsken Accelerator Demo Day

Norrsken Accelerator

Impact/Week

Norrsken Accelerator Demo Day

Impact/Week

Each year, the Norrsken Accelerator accepts 20 early-stage impact startups - out of more than 3000 applications - for an intense 8-week growth sprint, designed to supercharge their growth and impact. Come listen to and connect with the impact unicorn founders of tomorrow.

On stage
Norrsken Accelerator 2024 cohort founders
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
10:35
Registration link
Norrsken Accelerator

November 7

/

10:35 am
Town Hall

Navigating the water crisis: Building and scaling water solutions for the future

DC/VC

Impact/Week

Navigating the water crisis: Building and scaling water solutions for the future

Impact/Week

Climate change has a complex and significant impact on the water cycle: How do we build and scale for the future?

On stage
Rachel Slaybaugh, Partner, DC/VC - Christian Joelck, Partner, 2150 - Alex Rapaport, Co-Founder & CEO, Zwitterco - Max Easton, Global Innovation Director, Smartex
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
10:40
Registration link
DC/VC

November 7

/

10:40 am
Red Room

Understanding your impact on the planet

Stockholm Resilience Centre

Impact/Week

Understanding your impact on the planet

Impact/Week

What is your real impact on the planet, beyond carbon emissions? How can you avoid the risk of greenwashing? Bring your laptop and sustainability reporting spreadsheets and get exclusive science advice from professor Beatrice Crona at Stockholm Resilience Centre, along with researchers Emmy Wasseníus and Giorgio Parlato.

On stage
Beatrice Crona, Emmy Wassenius, Giorgio Parlato, Stockholm Resilience Centre
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 7
Time:
10:40
Registration link
Stockholm Resilience Centre

November 7

/

10:40 am
Beach Lounge

Gunhild Stordalen: Fixing the food system

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Gunhild Stordalen: Fixing the food system

Impact/Week

A conversation with Gunhild A. Stordalen, founder and executive chair of EAT, a non-profit dedicated to transforming our global food system through sound science, impatient disruption and novel partnerships.

On stage
Gunhild Stordalen, Founder, EAT Forum - Sofia Lindelöw, Nordics MD, Norrsken
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
11:20
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 7

/

11:20 am
Agora

Paths to net zero - carbon reduction vs removal

Blume Equity

Impact/Week

Paths to net zero - carbon reduction vs removal

Impact/Week

What are viable pathways to reaching Net Zero by 2050 and what’s the role of decarbonisation vs carbon dioxide removal? This panel dives deep into the opportunities and challenges of scaling a new gigaton industry.

On stage
Johannes Tiefenthaler, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Neustark - Najada Kumbuli, Head of Investments, VISA Foundation - Karl Murray, Expert Associate Partner, Material Economics by McKinsey & Co
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
12:00
Registration link
Blume Equity

November 7

/

12:00 pm
Agora

Fermenting a Better Tomorrow: Biotech breakthroughs in Food

Foodlabs

Impact/Week

Fermenting a Better Tomorrow: Biotech breakthroughs in Food

Impact/Week

Join this conversation with founders Mazen Rizk (Infinite Roots) and Zac Austin (Pacifico Biolabs), moderated by Till Hoelzer of Foodlabs, exploring new breakthroughs in fermentation and food science.

On stage
Mazen Rizk, Co-Founder & CEO, Infinite Roots - Zac Austin, Founder & CEO, Pacifico BioLabs - Till Hoelzer, Principal & Head of Studio, FoodLabs
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
12:15
Registration link
Foodlabs

November 7

/

12:15 pm
Red Room

LUNCH BREAK

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

LUNCH BREAK

Impact/Week

Now is probably a good time to grab some lunch. Here are some options:

Inside the building:

Fika Cantina: Enjoy grab-and-go bowls and fresh salads.
Honest Greens: A selection of healthy, quick meals to fuel your day.

Just across the street, by the "W" hotel, you'll find several full-service restaurants.

Don't worry, you're in Barcelona. Everything will be tasty :)

On stage
Location
Date
Nov 7
Time:
12:30
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 7

/

12:30 pm

Food is investable - here's how

Gullspång Re:food

Impact/Week

Food is investable - here's how

Impact/Week

The transformation of the global agri-food sector offers huge opportunities for investors to drive both impact and return. Join us for a walk-through of our new report, Food is Investable, designed to guide investors through its diverse and promising landscape.

On stage
Gustaf Brandberg, Founding Partner, Gullspång Invest
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Gullspång Re:food

November 7

/

1:30 pm
Agora

How impact objectives affect your fund and business

Ada Ventures

Impact/Week

How impact objectives affect your fund and business

Impact/Week

Join this panel, hosted by Mat Penneycard, partner at Ada Ventures, to delve into different perspectives on how to clearly define social impact, and what effects this has on businesses and funds.

On stage
Matt Penneycard, Partner, Ada Ventures - Carol Rossborough, Founder, Esther
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Ada Ventures

November 7

/

1:30 pm
Red Room

How to build a kick-ass impact brand

Koto Studio

Impact/Week

How to build a kick-ass impact brand

Impact/Week

A conversation with three impact founders, hosted by James Greenfield of Koto, exploring how to build brands that cut through the noise and resonate with customers as well as investors.

On stage
James Greenfield, CEO & Co-Founder, Koto - Lubomila Jordanova, Founder & CEO, Plan A - Patrick Torbey, Co-Founder & CEO, Neoplants - Christian Kroll, Founder & CEO, Ecosia
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Koto Studio

November 7

/

1:30 pm
Town Hall

How to implement a planetary mindset

Stockholm Resilience Centre

Impact/Week

How to implement a planetary mindset

Impact/Week

How can you be more systems-savvy and become more open for real sustainable change? Leave your tech behind for this deep conversation on transforming your business thinking with docent Per Olsson.

On stage
Per Olsson, Stockholm Resilience Centre
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 7
Time:
13:30
Registration link
Stockholm Resilience Centre

November 7

/

1:30 pm
Beach Lounge

Kristian Rönn: The Darwinian Trap

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Kristian Rönn: The Darwinian Trap

Impact/Week

Kristian Rönn, founder of Normative, is a global governance advocate with a background at Oxford’s Future of Humanity institute. His book The Darwinian Trap examines the evolutionary dynamics behind existential risks like AI, pandemics, and climate change. It has been praised as "essential reading" by Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, and "eye-opening" by Will MacAskill, author of What We Owe the Future.

On stage
Kristian Rönn, Founder Normative & author, The Darwinian Trap
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
14:10
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 7

/

2:10 pm
Agora

Syre - decarbonizing the textile industry at hyperscale

Norrsken VC

Impact/Week

Syre - decarbonizing the textile industry at hyperscale

Impact/Week

A conversation with Susanna Campbell, who has played a leading role in some of the most ambitious climate tech bets of the past decade. She is currently chairman and co-founder of Syre, a textile impact company that aims to decarbonize the industry at hyperscale.

On stage
Tove Larsson, Partner, Norrsken VC - Susanna Campbell, Co-Founder, Syre
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
14:10
Registration link
Norrsken VC

November 7

/

2:10 pm
Town Hall

Towards a transparent carbon economy

Voyager Ventures

Impact/Week

Towards a transparent carbon economy

Impact/Week

Join this conversation with Adam Hearne, CEO and co-founder of Carbonchain, and Matthew Blain, principal at Voyager VC, exploring moves towards a more carbon-transparent economy.

On stage
Adam Hearne, CEO, CarbonChain, Matthew Blain, principal, Voyager VC
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
14:50
Registration link
Voyager Ventures

November 7

/

2:50 pm
Red Room

AI and Climate Action in Africa

Norrsken22

Impact/Week

AI and Climate Action in Africa

Impact/Week

Africa contributes only a small share of greenhouse gas emissions but suffers disproportionately from climate change. In this discussion, Kate Kallot, founder of Amini and named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in AI, will explore how AI can mitigate these impacts and promote sustainability.

On stage
Ngetha Waithaka, General Partner, Norrsken22 – Kate Kallot, Founder and CEO, Amini
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 7
Time:
15:30
Registration link
Norrsken22

November 7

/

3:30 pm
Beach Lounge

Responsible Investing in AI

Omidyar Network

Impact/Week

Responsible Investing in AI

Impact/Week

Current hype on AI investing is off the charts, as are valuations and VC raises. This session will explore and propose a three-part framework for balancing impact, responsibility, and returns in the AI stack and its consequences. Additionally, it will examine how a consortium of constructivist investors in Anthropic is bringing a novel approach to address this complex problem.

On stage
Mike Kubzansky, CEO, Omidyar Network
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
15:30
Registration link
Omidyar Network

November 7

/

3:30 pm
Agora

Sian Sutherland: Plastics - global solutions for a global problem

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Sian Sutherland: Plastics - global solutions for a global problem

Impact/Week

How can we accelerate to a thriving post-plastic economy?
A 30 min fast-track on what you need to know - the scale of the plastics crisis; its direct link to climate; the known science on human health impact; risk and responsibility and - most importantly - our exciting future of scalable solutions that are already possible today.

On stage
Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder, A Plastic Planet
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
15:30
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 7

/

3:30 pm
Town Hall

Bringing organized crime into the light

Norrsken Launcher

Impact/Week

Bringing organized crime into the light

Impact/Week

The Pulitzer Prize-awarded OCCRP is one of the largest investigative journalism organizations in the world. Its work has contributed to the recovery of more than $10 billion from organized crime, corrupt politicians and their enablers. In this session, co-founder Paul Radu explains how leveraging AI and data can shed light on business- and financial connections to crime.

On stage
Paul Radu, Co-Founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project - Erik Engellau-Nilsson, Partner, Norrsken Launcher
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
15:45
Registration link
Norrsken Launcher

November 7

/

3:45 pm
Red Room

Nicolaj Reffstrup: Sustainability in fashion

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Nicolaj Reffstrup: Sustainability in fashion

Impact/Week

Is sustainable fashion a pipedream? Join this conversation with Nicolaj Reffstrup, founder of danish fashion brand GANNI, widely regarded as a pioneer in the space. It has committed to a 50% absolute carbon reduction by 2027, three years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

On stage
Nicolaj Reffstrup, Co-Founder, GANNI
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
16:10
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 7

/

4:10 pm
Town Hall

Nakãya - Using AI, art & spirituality to rediscover humanity

Norrsken Foundation

Impact/Week

Nakãya - Using AI, art & spirituality to rediscover humanity

Impact/Week

Join this conversation with David Lindberg, creator of Nakâya, for a deep-dive into how AI is upsetting the power dynamics of the creative industry, empowering individual creators to reach farther and wider with their work.

On stage
David Lindberg
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
16:25
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation

November 7

/

4:25 pm
Red Room

Impact/100 Party

Norrsken Foundation & Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact

Impact/Week

Impact/100 Party

Impact/Week

Hosted by Norrsken and Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact. It's time to get excited about the future.

To wrap up Impact/Week 2024, we are transforming Norrsken House Barcelona into a party like no other. We'll be levelling up the music, calibrating the strobe and warming up the smoke machine. Glitter, spandex pants, neon jackets, silver hats...ANYTHING that puts a smile in your heart is welcome.

Can't wait to see you there!

On stage
Surprise!
Location
Lobby
Date
Nov 7
Time:
21:00
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation & Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact

November 7

/

9:00 pm
Lobby

Side events & fun activities

Tomorrow Mobility World Congress

EIT Mobility

Side event

Tomorrow Mobility World Congress

Side event

Each year, the Smart City Expo trade show convenes a diverse crowd of industry executives, government leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to move cities towards a better future. Tomorrow Mobility is SCEWC’s mobility-focused vertical, a platform to discuss more efficient ways to move around.

This event takes place from November 5th to 7th.

On stage
Location
Side Event
Date
Nov 5
Time:
9:30
Registration link
https://www.tomorrowmobility.com/

November 5

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9:30 am
Side Event

Barcelona Deep Tech Summit

Barcelona Activa

Side event

Barcelona Deep Tech Summit

Side event

For this edition of the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, our friends at Barcelona Activa have joined forces with the Smart City Expo trade show to build a platform for the Deep Tech community to explore new opportunities and create a critical mass to boost the Deep Tech industry.

This event takes place from November 5th to 7th.

On stage
Location
Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Date
Nov 5
Time:
10:00
Registration link
https://barcelonadeeptechsummit.com/

November 5

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10:00 am
Fira Barcelona Gran Via

Impact breakfast (and optional SUP)

ImpactVC

Side event

Impact breakfast (and optional SUP)

Side event

Join ImpactVC for a 'high impact' breakfast in Barcelona!

Let's connect for an (optional) stand up paddle boarding session, followed by breakfast with fellow VCs interested in impact.

Space is limited so sign up early! Please note that this event is for investors only.

On stage
Ellie Broad
Location
Barceloneta Beach
Date
Nov 6
Time:
6:00
Registration link
https://bigsoccap.typeform.com/to/auMzfztl

November 6

/

6:00 am
Barceloneta Beach

Impact/KickOff

inClimate

Side event

Impact/KickOff

Side event

To kick off Impact/Week, come together with climate and impact enthusiasts from around the world. Watch the sunrise with us in front of Norrsken House Barcelona, swim in the sea and have a coffee before heading to the main conference together.

Space is limited so sign up early!

On stage
Tim Steppich, inClimate
Location
Barceloneta Beach
Date
Nov 6
Time:
7:15
Registration link
https://lu.ma/tkoq8zbq

November 6

/

7:15 am
Barceloneta Beach

Women Founders Breakfast

HearstLab, Delvy

Side event

Women Founders Breakfast

Side event

During Impact/Week, HearstLab is creating a space for women founders to get together, share opportunities and explore potential synergies.

This event will take place at Monday Barceloneta, right next to Norrsken House, where we will enjoy breakfast with fantastic views.

On stage
Azahara Espejo, HearstLab & Norrsken Ambassador
Location
Monday Barceloneta
Date
Nov 6
Time:
9:00
Registration link
https://lu.ma/rmkgr3b0

November 6

/

9:00 am
Monday Barceloneta

Ship2B Impact Forum

Ship2B Foundation

Side event

Ship2B Impact Forum

Side event

Our friends at the Ship2B Foundation will host once again their annual gathering of business, financial, and philanthropic leaders. This event takes place on November 6th and 7th.

More information on the agenda & timeline coming soon. Note that this event may have multiple sessions in Spanish.

On stage
Location
Side Event
Date
Nov 6
Time:
9:00
Registration link
https://www.impact-forum.org/en

November 6

/

9:00 am
Side Event

SUCO Sessions

Norrsken Foundation

Side event

SUCO Sessions

Side event

A Barcelona highlight - don’t miss it!

An active, guided meditation that disrupts traditional fitness and meditation to provide an all-in-one immersive experience.

Space is limited - sign up in advance.

On stage
Location
Rooftop, Beachside
Date
Nov 6
Time:
9:00
Registration link
https://events.norrsken.org/suco-sessions/signup

November 6

/

9:00 am
Rooftop, Beachside

Body Drumming & Connecting on the Rooftop

Ananda Impact Ventures

Side event

Body Drumming & Connecting on the Rooftop

Side event

An interactive experience combining elements of rhythm, music, deep discussions, and meditation. Hosted by Johannes Weber and Felix Ferstl of Ananda Impact Ventures.

On stage
Johannes Weber, Felix Ferstl, founding partners, Ananda Impact Ventures
Location
Rooftop
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:45
Registration link
https://events.norrsken.org/body-drumming/signup

November 6

/

2:45 pm
Rooftop

Impact Investor Afterwork

Katapult

Side event

Impact Investor Afterwork

Side event

Get ready for a fun, energizing, and valuable time with us in Barcelona! Nordic Edge, Stockholm Business Region and Katapult VC are thrilled to invite you to unwind, relax, and expand your network in the best way possible—by connecting with people who care about making a real difference.

Picture this: you’re mingling with fellow investors who share your vision for creating a greener future. You’re talking opportunities with companies that are making positive changes in the world. The vibe is relaxed, but the connections you’ll make? Priceless.

On stage
Nordic Edge, Stockholm Business Region and Katapult VC
Location
Hotel Borneta
Date
Nov 6
Time:
18:00
Registration link
https://xmqs838chq2.typeform.com/to/UioEqsC7?typeform-source=nordicedge.org

November 6

/

6:00 pm
Hotel Borneta

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Sifted

Side event

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Side event

Sifted is co-hosting an intimate breakfast meetup in central Barcelona. Sifted's senior reporter Freya Pratty, will be joined by a panel of climate risk experts and a local VC, to discuss which areas of impact tech Spain can excel at.

An event intended to welcome and support early-stage founders, the breakfast will host around 40 attendees and provide coffee and a light breakfast.

On stage
Freya Pratty, Senior Reporter, Sifted
Location
Terrace
Date
Nov 7
Time:
9:00
Registration link
https://shorturl.at/VA3No

November 7

/

9:00 am
Terrace

SUCO Sessions

Norrsken Foundation

Side event

SUCO Sessions

Side event

A Barcelona highlight - don’t miss it!

An active, guided meditation that disrupts traditional fitness and meditation to provide an all-in-one immersive experience.

Space is limited - sign up in advance.

On stage
Location
Rooftop, Beachside
Date
Nov 7
Time:
9:00
Registration link
https://events.norrsken.org/suco-sessions/signup

November 7

/

9:00 am
Rooftop, Beachside

Morning strength training bootcamp

Collab Fund

Side event

Morning strength training bootcamp

Side event

Please join Keely Anson, partner at Collab Fund, for a 45 minute total body workout using no equipment. Intended for all levels of fitness. Be sure to bring some water and a towel!

On stage
Keely Anson, Partner, Collab Fund
Location
Rooftop
Date
Nov 7
Time:
10:00
Registration link
https://events.norrsken.org/morning-workout-bootcamp

November 7

/

10:00 am
Rooftop

Beachside meditation

Top Tier Impact

Side event

Beachside meditation

Side event

Join Alessa Berg, founder of Top Tier Impact, for a guided meditation experience on the beach just in front of Norrsken House. Bring comfortable clothes!

On stage
Alessa Berg, Founder & CEO, Top Tier Impact
Location
Barceloneta Beach
Date
Nov 7
Time:
13:30
Registration link
https://events.norrsken.org/beachside-meditation/signup

November 7

/

1:30 pm
Barceloneta Beach

Impact/Reset

inClimate

Side event

Impact/Reset

Side event

Join us to recover from Impact/Week at sunrise, with a cold dip in the ocean and a nice coffee and breakfast.

We'll have some blankets and towels ready for you. Spaces are limited so please register in advance!

On stage
Tim Steppich, inClimate
Location
Barceloneta Beach
Date
Nov 8
Time:
7:15
Registration link
https://lu.ma/hiza6p2q

November 8

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7:15 am
Barceloneta Beach
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For LPs
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Impact/Return 2024
The biggest challenges in the world = the biggest investment opportunities.

Join co-hosts Norrsken VC, Seaya Andromeda and Obvious Ventures for an exclusive day of conversations and debate with the world's leading institutional LPs and top tier GPs.

The topic? The outsized alpha potential in impact companies that are good for people and planet.

Tickets for Impact/Return are sold out.
Norrsken VC

FAQ

Norrsken is a non-profit founded by Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of fintech unicorn Klarna. Our work stems from a belief in entrepreneurship and new technology as forces that can positively impact the world. We run award-winning Norrsken House hubs in Stockholm, Sweden, Barcelona, Spain and Kigali, Rwanda. Norrsken’s five funds have raised >500mUSD to back exceptional entrepreneurs who combine profit with positive global impact: Norrsken VC, Norrsken22, Norrsken Accelerator, Norrsken Launcher and Norrsken Africa Seed Fund.

Born in our home-town of Stockholm in 2019, Impact/Week is an annual summit dedicated to defining the critical problems of our time and enabling solutions to them.

On November 6-7 2024, we are gathering 1000+ of the world’s top founders, investors, business leaders and policymakers, for Impact/Week #5.  Two days of Inspiration, networking and knowledge-sharing at an unforgettable location - Europe’s biggest hub for tech and impact, Norrsken House Barcelona.

As part of Impact/Week, we are also hosting Impact/Return, our annual LP/GP networking event, custom-designed to connect the world’s top impact VCs with the people who invest in them.

We are building an open platform and festival, with programming curated collaboratively by Norrsken and our friends and partners. Come make it unforgettable with us!

Barcelona is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, boasting one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic startup ecosystems on the planet.

Oh, and since October 2023 it’s also home to Norrsken House Barcelona - Europe’s biggest hub for tech and impact. Just wait until you see our roof terrace :)

Norrsken House Barcelona is the epicenter of the European tech and impact movement. Located right on the beach and a stones-throw from downtown Barcelona, it is currently home to 1000+ founders, investors and ecosystem enablers, all united by a shared belief in entrepreneurship and new technology as forces that can help address the world’s greatest challenges.

Whether you're just starting up, focused on growth, or looking to join a purpose-filled community of like-minded souls, Norrsken House Barcelona is your home away from home. Because if you win, we all win.

We are happy to say Impact/Week 2024 is officially sold out. We currently have a full waitlist and will not accept applications anymore.

Impact/Return is our GP/LP side track for Impact Week. It's invite-only and unfortunately oversubscribed! If you're still keen to make it, please reach out to us on luke@norrsken.vc to be added to the waiting list.

Glad you asked! While the onstage agenda is full, you are most welcome organize a side event. If you need help setting it up, please get in touch: impactweek@norrsken.org

Here is a breakdown of nearby neighborhoods and a sample of the types of accommodation you will find in each.

If you’re making the eco-friendly choice to travel internationally by train (from outside Spain to Barcelona), we’ll refund your Impact/Week ticket as a thank-you for supporting the environment. Just share your ticket details here.

Help offset the carbon impact of your travels! Calculate your flight emissions here and purchase carbon credits here.

We have partnered with our friends at Cooltra, who will offer additional mobility services during Impact/Week, including a free e-bike shuttle to and from Barceloneta metro station and Norrsken House Barcelona.

You will receive an email with more information about how to ride with Cooltra two weeks before the event.

There will be dedicated, numbered meeting tables on the third floor and the rooftop. Feel free to have any in person or virtual meeting there. Note, these tables aren't bookable in advance and are subject to availability.

You will find several convenient options close to Norrsken House Barcelona.

Inside the building:
Fika Cantina: Enjoy grab-and-go bowls and fresh salads.
Honest Greens: A selection of healthy, quick bowls and salads to fuel your day.

Nearby:
Just 50-100 meters from the building, you'll find a vibrant restaurant strip featuring six full-service restaurants, perfect for seated dining and a more relaxed meal experience.

Coffee and water is available, we encourage you to bring your reusable water bottle to reduce waste.

Doors open at 9:00 and sessions will go from 10:00 to 19:00 on November 6th and 10:00 to 18:30 on November 7th. You can find the whole agenda here. Session times will be available on the app.

Glad you asked! Yes, there are plenty of side events and fun activities organized by ourselves and our collaborators. You can find them all here.

The Impact/Week app is your go-to partner for a great event experience. Don't forget to use it!

In it you can:
• View the full agenda, mark your favourite sessions and add them to your calendar
• View the full attendee list and connect directly with other guests
• Find event maps, travel directions, food and beverage recommendations and other useful information

To access the app, click the unique link in your inbox (these will be sent out approximately two weeks before the event starts)

Impact Week will be held at the stunning Norrsken House Barcelona, our newest and most vibrant hub located on the beach in Barcelona. Since October 2023 it’s been crowned Europe’s biggest hub for tech and impact.

During those days, we'll be taking over the House with our partners to host a jam-packed week of activities, curated sessions, and side events. Please note that many areas of the House, including our stunning rooftop terrace, will be in use for this special occasion.