DIG Annual Meeting 2023

 Geir Mikalsen og Malin Arve at DIG's annnual meeting
Director of Communications and External Relations, Geir Mikalsen and Vice Rector for Research, Malin Arve, participated in the annual meeting and talked about NHH's strategic alignment with DIG's themes and ambitions. Photo: Ingunn Gjærde

31 August 2023 09:21

DIG Annual Meeting 2023

The DIG Annual Meeting 2023 kicked off with a warm welcome from Director of DIG Bram Timmermans, setting the stage for a day filled with enriching presentations, reflections, and updates

Malin Arve and Geir Mikalsen, representing NHH's rectorate, shed light on NHH's strategic alignment with DIG's themes and ambitions, underscoring the pivotal role DIG partners play in NHH's engagement with the business community. 

Bram Timmermans, Dagfinn Myhre, Telenor and Øystein Eriksen Søreide, Abelia. Photo: Ingunn Gjærde
Bram Timmermans, Dagfinn Myhre, Telenor and Øystein Eriksen Søreide, Abelia. Photo: Ingunn Gjærde

Nils-Ola Widme, Abelia, in his presentation on "Omstillingsbarometeret," unveiled Norway's adaptive capacity relative to other countries. Positioned mid-tier among 22 countries and trailing behind several Nordic counterparts, Norway's economic resilience and response to future challenges were explored.

Chair of DIG Board of Directors, Dagfinn Myhre of Telenor, shared insights from the past year, celebrating productive seminars, compelling projects, and the center's commendable momentum. Myhre paid tribute to Bram Timmermans and DIG Management Team for effort and good work.

Lasse Lien, NHH, Mona Skaret, Skatteetaten and Svenn-Åge Dahl, SNF. Photo: Ingunn Gjærde
Lasse Lien, NHH, Mona Skaret, Skatteetaten and Svenn-Åge Dahl, SNF. Photo: Ingunn Gjærde

Post a well-deserved lunch break, Bram Timmermans provided a comprehensive update on DIG's ongoing and forthcoming endeavors, spotlighting recent partnerships, projects, and initiatives.

Subsequently, the focus shifted to the nexus of digital innovation and healthcare, encompassing presentations on Health Management by Synnøve Nesse, SNF, DIG e-health by Aruna Tatavarthy, and Business Models by Vidya Orugangti (DIG / NHH).

Bram Timmermans talked about DIG's ongoing projects and collaboration within the NHH family. The collaboration with SNF and NHHE was deepened by Svenn-Åge Dahl and Steinar Phil respectively.

The culmination of the day involved the election of the new board of directors for the upcoming year. Nina Christin Yttervik, Posten, Øystein Eriksen Søreide, Abelia and Mona Skaret, Skatteetaten were all reelected to the Board for 2023 - 2024. Bram acknowledged the dedication of the board members commitment to advancing DIG's goals.  

With gratitude to all contributors and participants, DIG eagerly anticipates an ambitious and captivating year ahead. 

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