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Hilde Sandvik is a former editor, has founded her own company, and has led hundreds of conversations and debates across the Nordics. At the Nordic Edge Expo in May, she will be the Master of ceremonies.
“In Europe, we are increasingly seen as oil- and gas-rich, selfish, and self-absorbed. Just think about the enormous revenues we have generated from gas as a result of the war in Ukraine. The recent rounds involving Epstein have not made us appear more moral in the eyes of other Europeans, who are dealing with very different challenges than we are,” says Hilde Sandvik.
“Almost all major conflicts in the world today are conflicts between neighbors! That makes it deeply concerning that we have top politicians who believe that little Norway, on the outskirts of Europe, can manage on its own. Norway’s reputation is not as strong as Norwegians think. It is now more important than ever that we stand together!”
She is passionate about developing a new, shared Nordic public sphere. A former editor at Bergens Tidende, Hilde Sandvik founded her own company ten years ago to do exactly that. Since then, she has led hundreds of conversations and debates across the Nordics, launched the podcast Norsken, svensken og dansken, and continues to championer discussions at the intersection of politics, culture, and society.
“2016 was before COVID-19. Before the invasion of Ukraine. Before Trump. My belief that we absolutely need to build new alliances is no weaker than it was ten years ago—if anything, it’s stronger,” says Hilde Sandvik, who will be the Master of Ceremonies when we gather for the Nordic Edge Expo 2026 in May.
“In recent years, I’ve become increasingly aware of who I am. I am from Western Norway, Norwegian, Scandinavian, and European—in that order. The world is becoming more fragmented. Security policy has fundamentally changed. War is no longer a distant possibility. That makes it more important than ever to know who your friends are. That’s why we must meet, talk, and stand together. But most importantly, words must turn into action. We must act,” says Hilde Sandvik.
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