Bridging Worlds: India–Nordic Collaboration on AI & The Future of Industry

Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Venue: The Conduit, Oslo (Kristian Augusts gate 21)

Det Moderne India, in collaboration with The Conduit Oslo, hosted the event “Bridging Worlds: India–Nordic Collaboration on AI & The Future of Industry” as part of India–Nordic Business Week 2025.

The session brought together thought leaders from India and the Nordic region to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and how collaboration between these regions can drive innovation with purpose. The dialogue highlighted how India’s digital scale and technological talent complement the Nordics’ strong culture of trust, equality, and sustainability.

Speakers included:

• Yngvar Ugland, Head of DNB NewTechLab
• Erin Foster, CEO & Co-Founder, Naya Development
• Deepti Mishra, Professor, NTNU
• Ajaita Shah, Founder & CEO, Frontier Markets (who stepped in for Maria Amelie, CEO, Factiverse)

Together, they discussed how India and the Nordics can jointly shape the future of industry through responsible AI, inclusive innovation, and cross-border partnerships that support both economic growth and global well-being.

This event formed part of Det Moderne India’s broader mission to strengthen collaboration between India and the Nordic region through technology, sustainability, and human-centered innovation.