Opening Note - Trust, Technology and the People Who Make It Work

Bjorn Olstad, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, kicks off Workplace Ninjas Norway by setting the tone for the day and sharing Microsoft’s perspective on the modern workplace in Norway. He will explore how modern AI practitioners can help transform companies, ensuring that every future advancement strengthens company relevance. He will share best practices on how strong communities, shared learning, and skilled practitioners are essential to driving meaningful progress. Bjørn will also emphasize trust as a foundation for this journey, highlighting how organizations can achieve secure differentiation, maintain high quality and agility, and preserve the robustness of their core operations.