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

Town Hall

Welcome to Impact/Week 2024

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Welcome to Impact/Week 2024

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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
Norrsken Foundation
10:00 am
Town Hall

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

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

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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
Norrsken Mind
11:20 am
Town Hall

Martin Stuchtey: An economy indexed on nature

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Martin Stuchtey: An economy indexed on nature

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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
Norrsken Foundation
12:00 pm
Town Hall

Making healthcare accessible and affordable for all

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Making healthcare accessible and affordable for all

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Shafi and Ali will have a wide ranging conversation about the future of healthcare and how it has the potential to be made accessible and affordable for every person on earth. They will share their reflections on recent developments in technology and science, and examine some of the most relevant and exciting advances.

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
Norrsken Foundation
1:30 pm
Town Hall

Georgi Ganev: From e-commerce to climate tech

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Georgi Ganev: From e-commerce to climate tech

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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
Norrsken Foundation
2:10 pm
Town Hall

Doing business within the Planetary Boundaries

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Doing business within the Planetary Boundaries

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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
Stockholm Resilience Centre
2:50 pm
Town Hall

Building impact unicorns in Spain

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Building impact unicorns in Spain

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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
Norrsken Foundation
3:45 pm
Town Hall

Company creation for entrepreneurial scientists

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Company creation for entrepreneurial scientists

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Join this conversation between Sara Kappelmark, co-CEO Norrsken Foundation, and Seth Bannon, founding partner at Fifty Years VC. Fifty Years recently launched 5050, a company creation program for great scientists and engineers to become great deep tech founders, in the UK, with plans to expand across Europe.

On stage
Sara Kappelmark, Co-Ceo, Norrsken Foundation - Seth Bannon, Founding Partner, Fifty Years VC
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
16:25
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
4:25 pm
Town Hall

How to measure and define impact for early-stage startups

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How to measure and define impact for early-stage startups

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On stage
Tove Larsson, General Partner, Norrsken VC
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
17:05
Registration link
Norrsken VC
Norrsken VC
5:05 pm
Town Hall

Anna Koivuniemi: AI for the benefit of humanity

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Anna Koivuniemi: AI for the benefit of humanity

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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
Nov 6
Time:
17:45
Registration link
Google Deepmind
Google Deepmind
5:45 pm
Town Hall

Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees

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Ecosia - the search engine that plants trees

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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
World Fund
6:25 pm
Town Hall

After-event drinks at Norrsken House

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After-event drinks at Norrsken House

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Stick around for after-event drinks with your fellow Impact/Week attendees. The Floor 4 bar is open!

On stage
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 6
Time:
18:45
Registration link
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
6:45 pm
Town Hall

Agora

Impact/Return 2024

Norrsken VC

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Impact/Return 2024

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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.

Impact/Return is an invite-only event, open to Impact/Return ticket holders only.

Click here to view the agenda.

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

Beach Lounge

Investing in Regenerative Technologies at Planetary Scale

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Investing in Regenerative Technologies at Planetary Scale

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Dan and Alexis will discuss why investing in companies that regenerate the planet is an opportunity to deliver outlier returns alongside planetary scale impact. We will make the argument that regenerative technology companies will transform every sector of the economy and become the iconic companies of the next several generations.

On stage
Alexis Caporale, Venture Partner, World Fund - Dan Fitzgerald, Managing Partner, ReGen Ventures
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
10:00
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
10:00 am
Beach Lounge

Net zero logistics

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Net zero logistics

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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
Voyager Ventures
Voyager Ventures
10:40 am
Beach Lounge

Catalyzing impact investing across institutions and family offices

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Catalyzing impact investing across institutions and family offices

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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
Top Tier Impact
Top Tier Impact
11:35 am
Beach Lounge

Could a circular business model help outperform your competition?

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Could a circular business model help outperform your competition?

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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
Fair Capital
Fair Capital
1:30 pm
Beach Lounge

Revolutionizing healthcare through advanced materials

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Revolutionizing healthcare through advanced materials

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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
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
2:00 pm
Beach Lounge

Storytelling for the planet

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Storytelling for the planet

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On stage
Hanna Grahn, Sustainability Lead, Spotify - Emil Rostgaard Schelde, Chief Strategy Officer, UN Live
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:50
Spotify
Spotify
2:50 pm
Beach Lounge

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

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

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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
Norrsken VC
Norrsken VC
4:10 pm
Beach Lounge

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

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

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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, Founder, Ananda - Elodie Broad, Head of Impact & ESG, Balderton - Joshua Haynes, Partner, Masawa Fund - Nektarios Liolios, Co-Founder, The Future Farm - Hayley Hand, Investment Director, Better Society Capital
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 6
Time:
16:50
Ananda Impact Ventures
Ananda Impact Ventures
4:50 pm
Beach Lounge

Red Room

African tech - the next frontier

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African tech - the next frontier

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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
Norrsken22
Norrsken22
10:00 am
Red Room

The importance of climate tech for european resilience

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The importance of climate tech for european resilience

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On stage
Danijel Visevic, World Fund
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
10:40
World Fund
World Fund
10:40 am
Red Room

How impact founders can harness the power of Generative AI

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How impact founders can harness the power of Generative AI

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Explore how generative AI technologies are driving innovation, improving efficiency, and enhancing impact.Join this session with Anthony Virapin and Sara Lammini Rodriguez from Microsoft to learn about cutting-edge AI applications, programmes and services for founders to harness the power of generative AI for growth and impact.

On stage
Anthony Virapin, Microsoft Worldwide Leader, Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact - Sara Lammini Rodriguez, Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
11:20
Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
11:20 am
Red Room

Pioneering purpose: Corporate ownership and governance for maximum impact

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Pioneering purpose: Corporate ownership and governance for maximum impact

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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
Masawa Fund
Masawa Fund
12:00 pm
Red Room

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

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

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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
Capital T
Capital T
1:30 pm
Red Room

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

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

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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
Ananda Impact Ventures
Ananda Impact Ventures
2:10 pm
Red Room

Scaling deep tech impact through industry collaboration

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Scaling deep tech impact through industry collaboration

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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
Norrsken Launcher
Norrsken Launcher
2:50 pm
Red Room

Can the value of nature be financially quantified?

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Can the value of nature be financially quantified?

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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 - Gilad Goren, Executive Director, Nature Tech Collective - Heather Buchanan, CEO and Co-Founder, Bankers for Net Zero - Prof. Dr. Martin Stuchtey, Founder, Landbanking Group - Andrea Chiesi, Chairman, Nzatu - George Darrah, Principal, Systemiq Capital - Jan Pachner, Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
15:30
Top Tier Impact
Top Tier Impact
3:30 pm
Red Room

Introducing psychedelic therapy

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Introducing psychedelic therapy

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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
Norrsken Mind
Norrsken Mind
4:25 pm
Red Room

Psychedelic-assisted therapy in Switzerland

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Psychedelic-assisted therapy in Switzerland

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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
Norrsken Mind
Norrsken Mind
4:45 pm
Red Room

Prescribing psychedelics: Lessons from Australia

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Prescribing psychedelics: Lessons from Australia

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In 2023, Australia became the first country to down-schedule certain psychedelic substances for clinical use. Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Australia's first psychedelic lab at Monash University, uses this regulatory milestone as a springboard to highlight innovative approaches in research, regulation, access, and enterprise, towards fulfilling the potential of psychedelic treatments.

On stage
Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head, the Clinical Psychedelic Lab, Dept Psychiatry, Monash University
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 6
Time:
17:05
Norrsken Mind
Norrsken Mind
5:05 pm
Red Room

Side Events

Impact breakfast (and optional SUP)

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:
7:00
Click here to sign up
ImpactVC
ImpactVC
7:00 am
Barceloneta Beach

Impact/KickOff

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
Click here to sign up
inClimate
inClimate
7:15 am
Barceloneta Beach

Women Founders Breakfast

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
Click here to sign up
HearstLab, Delvy
HearstLab, Delvy
9:00 am
Monday Barceloneta

Ship2B Impact Forum

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
Click here to sign up
Ship2B Foundation
Ship2B Foundation
9:00 am
Side Event

SUCO Sessions

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
Click here to sign up
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
9:00 am
Rooftop, Beachside

Body Drumming & Connecting on the Rooftop

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.

**Registration closed**

On stage
Johannes Weber, Felix Ferstl, founding partners, Ananda Impact Ventures
Location
Rooftop
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:45
Click here to sign up
Ananda Impact Ventures
Ananda Impact Ventures
2:45 pm
Rooftop

Impact Investor Afterwork

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 7
Time:
18:00
Click here to sign up
Katapult
Katapult
6:00 pm
Hotel Borneta
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Town Hall

Setting audacious goals in VC

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Setting audacious goals in VC

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Join this conversation with Sten Tamkivi, founder of Plural, and Hampus Jakobsson, founding partner of Pale Blue Dot, about their work on two of Europe's most audacious VC plays. Moderated by Rebecka Löthman Rydå, investment director at Inventure.

On stage
Hampus Jakobsson, Founding Partner, Pale Blue Dot - Sten Tamkivi, Partner, Plural - Rebecka Löthman Rydå, Investment Director, Inventure
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
10:00
Norrsken Accelerator
Norrsken Accelerator
10:00 am
Town Hall

Norrsken Accelerator Demo Day

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Norrsken Accelerator Demo Day

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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:
10:40
Norrsken Accelerator
Norrsken Accelerator
10:40 am
Town Hall

Building thriving impact ecosystems

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Building thriving impact ecosystems

Impact/Week

A conversation with Funda Sezgi, co-CEO, Norrsken Foundation, Corinne Vigreux, co-founder, TomTom and Prince Constantijn Van Oranje of the Netherlands, about how to facilitate the growth of the European impact ecosystem - and what comes next for Norrsken.

On stage
Funda Sezgi, Co-CEO, Norrsken Foundation - Prince Constantijn Van Oranje of the Netherlands - Corinne Vigreux, co-founder, TomTom
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
12:20
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
12:20 pm
Town Hall

How to build a kick-ass impact brand

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How to build a kick-ass impact brand

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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
Koto Studio
Koto Studio
1:30 pm
Town Hall

Syre - decarbonizing the textile industry at hyperscale

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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
Norrsken VC
Norrsken VC
2:10 pm
Town Hall

Sian Sutherland: Plastics - global solutions for a global problem

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Sian Sutherland: Plastics - global solutions for a global problem

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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
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
3:30 pm
Town Hall

Nicolaj Reffstrup: Sustainability in fashion

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
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
4:10 pm
Town Hall

Fireside chat: Chris Anderson & Niklas Adalberth

Impact/Week

Fireside chat: Chris Anderson & Niklas Adalberth

Impact/Week

A conversation between Chris Anderson, head of TED and author of the book Infectious Generosity, and Niklas Adalberth, founder of Norrsken Foundation.

On stage
Chris Anderson, head of TED - Niklas Adalberth, founder, Norrsken Foundation
Location
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
17:30
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
5:30 pm
Town Hall

Impact/100 Party

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
Town Hall
Date
Nov 7
Time:
21:00
Norrsken Foundation & Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
Norrsken Foundation & Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
9:00 pm
Town Hall

Agora

Closing the $500bn financial access gap across Africa

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
Norrsken22
Norrsken22
9:50 am
Agora

Gunhild Stordalen: Fixing the food system

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
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
11:20 am
Agora

Paths to net zero - carbon reduction vs removal

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
Blume Equity
Blume Equity
12:00 pm
Agora

Food is investable - here's how

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
Gullspång Re:food
Gullspång Re:food
1:30 pm
Agora

Kristian Rönn: The Darwinian Trap

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 - Hampus Jakobsson, Founding Partner, Pale Blue Dot
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
14:10
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
2:10 pm
Agora

Responsible Investing in AI

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
Omidyar Network
Omidyar Network
3:30 pm
Agora

Disrupting Legacy Industries

Impact/Week

Disrupting Legacy Industries

Impact/Week
On stage
Cameron McLain, Founding Partner, Giant Ventures - Hayden Wood, Founder, Beams - Murvah Iqbal, Co-CEO & Founder, Hived
Location
Agora
Date
Nov 7
Time:
16:50
Giant Ventures
Giant Ventures
4:50 pm
Agora

Beach Lounge

Human in the loop - AI in VC

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
Katapult
Katapult
10:00 am
Beach Lounge

Understanding your impact on the planet

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
Stockholm Resilience Centre
Stockholm Resilience Centre
10:40 am
Beach Lounge

Bridging Climate Tech Innovation to Industry

Impact/Week

Bridging Climate Tech Innovation to Industry

Impact/Week

Join us for a panel session exploring the intersection of climate tech ventures and industry, focusing on the challenges startups face when partnering with established industries to scale their sustainable technologies. Panelists will discuss major roadblocks to commercialization, strategies for overcoming adoption barriers, and best practices for engaging industry partners.

On stage
Sarah Luppino, Investor at M Ventures, CVC of Merck - Sebastian Heitmann, Partner, Extantia Capital - Miranda Wang, Co-Founder & CEO, Novoloop
Location
Beach Lounge
Date
Nov 7
Time:
11:50
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
11:50 am
Beach Lounge

How to implement a planetary mindset

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:
13:10
Stockholm Resilience Centre
Stockholm Resilience Centre
1:10 pm
Beach Lounge

AI and Climate Action in Africa

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
Norrsken22
Norrsken22
3:30 pm
Beach Lounge

Red Room

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Side event

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Side event

Sifted is co-hosting an intimate breakfast meetup at Norrsken House Barcelona. Sifted's senior reporter Freya Pratty will be joined by a panel to discuss which areas of impact tech Spain can excel at. The breakfast will host around 40 attendees and provide coffee and a light breakfast.

On stage
Freya Pratty, Senior Reporter, Sifted
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
9:00
Sifted
Sifted
9:00 am
Red Room

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

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
DC/VC
DC/VC
10:40 am
Red Room

Fermenting a Better Tomorrow: Biotech breakthroughs in Food

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
Foodlabs
Foodlabs
12:15 pm
Red Room

Is focusing on impact objectives distracting VCs and venture-backable founders from creating real business value?

Impact/Week

Is focusing on impact objectives distracting VCs and venture-backable founders from creating real business value?

Impact/Week

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the profound influence impactful objectives have on venture funds and venture-backed companies. Is it about mission, purpose, or the grind of 'founder mode'?  Our panel will explore what this means for founders and VCs alike, and we won't be afraid to throw out the playbook.

On stage
Matt Penneycard, Partner, Ada Ventures - Carol Rossborough, Founder, Esther - Mala Valroy, Investment Manager, Industrifonden
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
13:30
Ada Ventures
Ada Ventures
1:30 pm
Red Room

Towards a transparent carbon economy

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
Voyager Ventures
Voyager Ventures
2:50 pm
Red Room

Bringing organized crime into the light

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
Norrsken Launcher
Norrsken Launcher
3:45 pm
Red Room

Nakãya - Using AI, art & spirituality to rediscover humanity

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
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
4:25 pm
Red Room

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

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 7
Time:
17:05
Collab Fund
Collab Fund
5:05 pm
Red Room

Side Events

Climate Coffee Barcelona

Side event

Climate Coffee Barcelona

Side event

The Climate Coffees are a meet up for anyone working in or interested by the impact and climate spaces!

​People that come are generally Founders, investors and operators in the space, but as well anyone that has an interest in Climate.

Location: Honest Greens Barceloneta

On stage
Location
Date
Nov 7
Time:
8:30
Click here to sign up
Climate Coffee
Climate Coffee
8:30 am

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Side event

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Side event

Sifted is co-hosting an intimate breakfast meetup at Norrsken House Barcelona. Sifted's senior reporter Freya Pratty will be joined by a panel to discuss which areas of impact tech Spain can excel at. The breakfast will host around 40 attendees and provide coffee and a light breakfast.

On stage
Freya Pratty, Senior Reporter, Sifted
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
9:00
Click here to sign up
Sifted
Sifted
9:00 am
Red Room

SUCO Sessions

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
Click here to sign up
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
9:00 am
Rooftop, Beachside

Morning strength training bootcamp

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
Click here to sign up
Collab Fund
Collab Fund
10:00 am
Rooftop

Beachside meditation

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
Click here to sign up
Top Tier Impact
Top Tier Impact
1:30 pm
Barceloneta Beach
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side events & fun activities

Tomorrow Mobility World Congress

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
Click here to sign up
EIT Mobility
EIT Mobility
9:30 am
Side Event

Barcelona Deep Tech Summit

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 Bcn Gran Via
Date
Nov 5
Time:
10:00
Click here to sign up
Barcelona Activa
Barcelona Activa
10:00 am
Fira Bcn Gran Via

ClimateHack Barcelona: Impact Metrics for a Greener Tomorrow

ClimateHack Barcelona: Impact Metrics for a Greener Tomorrow

Side event

As technology and innovation become key in tackling climate change, it's crucial to establish metrics that assess the effectiveness of investments. This event will unite experts in climate finance, venture capital, and sustainability to explore tools and methodologies for measuring success in climate ventures.

On stage
Fernando Casado
Location
H10 Casa Mimosa
Date
Nov 5
Time:
17:30
Click here to sign up
Hack Chapters
Hack Chapters
5:30 pm
H10 Casa Mimosa

Impact Metrics for a Greener Tomorrow: Measuring Success in Climate Venture Capital

Impact Metrics for a Greener Tomorrow: Measuring Success in Climate Venture Capital

Side event

As technology and innovation address climate change, it's crucial to develop metrics that measure the impact of investments. This event gathers experts from climate finance, venture capital, and sustainability to discuss tools and methods for evaluating success in climate-focused ventures.

On stage
Inclimo Climate Tech Fund, BStartup of Banco Sabadell, Zubi Capital &Norrsken Barcelona
Location
Side Event
Date
Nov 5
Time:
17:30
Click here to sign up
Side Event
Side Event
5:30 pm
Side Event

Female Investors Dinner

Female Investors Dinner

Side event

We're gathering a small crew of female investors for a special, community-led, dinner in Barcelona - a laid-back evening where like-minded women in the investment space can connect, share insights, and have some fun. No panel discussions, no formal agendas, just good food, great company, and lively conversation - a bunch of us getting together to make something happen!

On stage
Community-led, Luisa Gockel
Location
Side Event
Date
Nov 5
Time:
19:00
Click here to sign up
Side Event
Side Event
7:00 pm
Side Event

Community Night Cap

Community Night Cap

Side event

Join us at Libertine Cocktail Bar, Casa Bonay, to unwind and engage with fellow changemakers as we kick off Impact/Week together. This cozy oasis in the heart of the city is perfect for laid-back chats, cocktails, and good vibes. Come hang out with us and start the week right! Open to all, no registration required.

Hosted by: Katapult, DOEN and Nordic Edge

On stage
Anine Willums Karp, Emilie Christensen, Ida Faldbakken
Location
Side Event
Date
Nov 5
Time:
22:00
Click here to sign up
Katapult
Katapult
10:00 pm
Side Event

Impact breakfast (and optional SUP)

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:
7:00
Click here to sign up
ImpactVC
ImpactVC
7:00 am
Barceloneta Beach

Impact/KickOff

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
Click here to sign up
inClimate
inClimate
7:15 am
Barceloneta Beach

Women Founders Breakfast

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
Click here to sign up
HearstLab, Delvy
HearstLab, Delvy
9:00 am
Monday Barceloneta

Ship2B Impact Forum

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
Click here to sign up
Ship2B Foundation
Ship2B Foundation
9:00 am
Side Event

SUCO Sessions

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
Click here to sign up
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
9:00 am
Rooftop, Beachside

Body Drumming & Connecting on the Rooftop

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.

**Registration closed**

On stage
Johannes Weber, Felix Ferstl, founding partners, Ananda Impact Ventures
Location
Rooftop
Date
Nov 6
Time:
14:45
Click here to sign up
Ananda Impact Ventures
Ananda Impact Ventures
2:45 pm
Rooftop

Climate Coffee Barcelona

Climate Coffee Barcelona

Side event

The Climate Coffees are a meet up for anyone working in or interested by the impact and climate spaces!

​People that come are generally Founders, investors and operators in the space, but as well anyone that has an interest in Climate.

Location: Honest Greens Barceloneta

On stage
Location
Date
Nov 7
Time:
8:30
Click here to sign up
Climate Coffee
Climate Coffee
8:30 am

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Breakfast - What areas of impact can Spain win at?

Side event

Sifted is co-hosting an intimate breakfast meetup at Norrsken House Barcelona. Sifted's senior reporter Freya Pratty will be joined by a panel to discuss which areas of impact tech Spain can excel at. The breakfast will host around 40 attendees and provide coffee and a light breakfast.

On stage
Freya Pratty, Senior Reporter, Sifted
Location
Red Room
Date
Nov 7
Time:
9:00
Click here to sign up
Sifted
Sifted
9:00 am
Red Room

SUCO Sessions

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
Click here to sign up
Norrsken Foundation
Norrsken Foundation
9:00 am
Rooftop, Beachside

Morning strength training bootcamp

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
Click here to sign up
Collab Fund
Collab Fund
10:00 am
Rooftop

Beachside meditation

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
Click here to sign up
Top Tier Impact
Top Tier Impact
1:30 pm
Barceloneta Beach

Impact Investor Afterwork

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 7
Time:
18:00
Click here to sign up
Katapult
Katapult
6:00 pm
Hotel Borneta

Impact/Reset

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
Click here to sign up
inClimate
inClimate
7:15 am
Barceloneta Beach

Co-created with:

Co-created with:

Two days of

inspiration,

networking and

knowledge-

sharing at a truly

unforgettable

location - Europe’s

biggest hub for

tech and impact,

Norrsken House

Barcelona.

Two days of

inspiration,

networking

and

knowledge-

sharing at a

truly

unforgettable

location -

Europe’s

biggest hub

for tech

and impact,

Norrsken

House

Barcelona.

For LPs
and GPs
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.

All sessions at Impact/Week are first-come, first-serve. If there's a particular speaker/session you don't want to miss - make sure to arrive early!

Side-events and fun activities require pre-registration. Please check the Impact/Week website or app for more information.

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 meeting rooms and tables on the 3rd floor and rooftop of Norrsken House Barcelona. Feel free to have any in person or virtual meeting there. Note, these tables aren't bookable in advance. First come, first serve.  

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.

Registration and badge pickup is open from 9AM November 5th at Norrsken House Barcelona. Please register early if you can! This will help reduce the risk of queues and long wait times once the event starts.

Doors for the main event open at 8:30AM on both November 6th and November 7th. The agenda finishes at around 6PM on both days.

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.