Join us for an exceptional conference where leaders from Norway and Poland will share their knowledge and experience in HR within the energy sector. Discover challenges, trends, and innovative solutions that will help your company meet the demands of the labor market in the coming decade.

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to:

Discuss current and future shortage of qualified and skilled personnel
Establish a working group to define our goals for stable HR environment
Achieve significant improvement in project efficiency
Maintain competitiveness by accessing certified Polish specialists
Consider ways to better align education with market requirements

The purpose of the meeting is to foster dialogue and exchange experiences between:

Companies in the energy industry
Supporting organizations and institutions, including NHO, NAV, Fellesforbundet, Norwegian Offshore Wind, Energy Partners, SNR, Polish Investment and Trade Agecy, and others
The academic community (AGH University of Science and Technology, as well as the Universities of Trondheim and Stavanger

The conference will conclude with a summary that will outline directions for workforce development and provide recommendations for companies operating in Norway. Gain practical insights and learn how to secure the best personnel from Poland in key sectors.

Conference Program

8:30 – 09:00

Registration

9:00 – 09:15

Opening and introduction

9:20 – 09:35

Presentation:

"Challenges in human resources during large projects" (Aker Solutions - Stord Akademy)

9:40 – 09:55

Presentation:

“The labor market in Norway – needs in the Energy sector" (NHO Service og Handel)

10:00 – 10:15

Presentation:

"The labor market in Poland – needs in the Energy sector" (YABIMO Norge AS)

10:15 – 10:35

Coffee break

10:40 – 10:55

Presentation:

"Law and Future Skills in the Energy Sector: Regulatory Frameworks and Workforce Transformation 2025–2035" (Attorney at Law, Rödl & Partner)

11:00 – 12:00

Panel discussion:

"Future qualified personnel in Norway – challenges and needs" (Beerenberg, NHO, Aker Solutions, Fellesforbundet, YABIMO Norge AS)

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch

13:00 – 13:15

Presentation:

"Introducing gamified training in onboarding process – our experiences and feedback from participants” (Aker Solutions AS)

13:20 – 13:35

Presentation:

“Workforce onboarding and training in the Energy sector - crucial trends and modern solutions" (Gamehill)

13:40 – 13:55

Presentation:

"Snapshot of the Norwegian offshore wind sector: Projects and competence needs towards 2035” (Norwegian Offshore Wind)

14:00 – 15:00

Panel discussion:

"HR in the renewable energy sector: challenges and opportunities" (Norwegian Offshore Wind, Stord Næringsråd, Gamehill, Honorary Consul of Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, AGH University)

15:00 – 15:15

Coffee break

15:15 – 15:30

Presentation:

“Power of business cooperation by Polish Investment and Trade Agency” (PAIH Regional Trade Office Kraków)

15:30 – 16:00

Summary and networking

19:00 – 24:00

Dinner and entertainment

The Future of HR in Energy: Shared Challenges and Solutions

AC Hotel by Marriott, Kraków, Poland

October 29, 2025

Speakers:

Vegard Einan

Chief Executive Officer, NHO Service og Handel

Anna Gravdal

Senior HSSE Advisor, Aker Solutions

Mats Tøkje

Manager of Stord Academy, Aker Solutions

Gyrid Espeland

Business Development Manager, Norwegian Offshore Wind

Torbjørn Brosvik

Managing Director, Stord Næringsråd

Gabriela Grodkowska

Expert at the PAIH Regional Trade Office in Kraków, PAIH

Trygve Dahle

Executive Vice President Onshore (EVP Onshore), Beerenberg

Klaudia Kamińska-Kiempa

Attorney at Law, Rödl & Partner

Amram Hadida

Organisation employee, Fellesforbundet

Joanna Duda

Associate Dean for Cooperation, AGH University

Janusz Kahl

Honorary Consul of Denmark, Finland, and Iceland

Arkadiusz Siechowicz

Managing Partner, Gamehill

Marek Dudek

Dean of the Faculty of Management, AGH University

Michał Olesiński

Chief Executive Officer, YABIMO

Ireneusz Sroka

Chief Financial Officer, YABIMO

AC Hotel by Marriott, Kraków, Poland | October 29, 2025

Register for the conference

The Future of HR in Energy: Shared Challenges and Solutions

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Main organizers

AGH University of Krakow is the leading technical university in Poland, shaping the next generation of experts for the most important sectors of the economy, with a strong focus on energy. Every year, thousands of AGH graduates enter the job market, bringing with them both robust theoretical knowledge and valuable hands-on experience. Recognized for its excellence, AGH proudly ranks among the world’s top universities in the prestigious Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities.