“We need to meet physically to succeed digitally!”

March 18, 2026

Yes, it may sound like a contradiction, but Lisbeth Kjøpstad Sørgård truly believes it. She is the Project Manager for EDIH Oceanopolis at Nordic Edge, has co-founded tech companies, and brings solid international experience at the intersection of technology, business development, and marketing. 

Now, she is looking forward to meeting talented people who believe in “Hope in action” at Nordic Edge Expo, where EDIH is a partner. 


“For us, it’s all about succeeding with digitalisation and transformation. Many believe we are digitally mature because we have high adoption rates of 5G, fiber, Vipps, and various solutions. Businesses and organisations still have a long way to go. We chose to become partners to help shape the Expo in Stavanger. We will showcase what we can do and what we can offer SMEs in Norway to build digital competitiveness,” says Lisbeth Kjøpstad Sørgård. 


“Digitalisation is not about technological solutions themselves. They are often strong and continuously improving. What matters now is our ability and willingness to change. Those who are most willing achieve the most. Also, when it comes to successfully adopting digital services and infrastructure.” 


If you’re in any doubt: there will be a solid dose of digitalisation at Nordic Edge Expo 2026 – as expected! Lisbeth Kjøpstad Sørgård and EDIH Oceanopolis will make sure of that. 


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