Practical guide
Everything you need to arrive prepared — weather, money, packing, connectivity and safety.
Weather & daylight
Mid-June on the southern Norwegian coast is mild but changeable, with extremely long days around midsummer.
- Typical high
- 16–20 °C
- Typical low
- 9–12 °C
- Daylight
- ~18 h + long twilight
- Bring
- Layers + light rain jacket
What to wear
Smart-casual throughout. The setting is relaxed — comfort wins.
- Daytime sessions are smart-casual; no need for a suit.
- Bring a warm layer and a windproof jacket for the evening cruise on deck.
- Comfortable, non-slip shoes for the ship and cobbled old town.
Pack list
- Passport / national ID and your delegate confirmation.
- Laptop for the hands-on workshop sessions.
- Type C/F power adapter (230 V) if travelling from outside Europe.
- Reusable water bottle — refill stations on site.
- Sunglasses and a warm layer for the late-evening light at sea.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi is provided at the venue and hotels. Mobile coverage is good in town but patchy on the water — this app works fully offline.
- Venue Wi-Fi
- Free for delegates
- On the cruise
- Limited signal — go offline
- Roaming
- EU/EEA roaming applies in Norway
Money
Norway uses the krone (NOK) and is almost entirely cashless.
- Currency
- Norwegian krone (NOK)
- Cards
- Accepted nearly everywhere
- Tipping
- Not expected; round up if pleased
Language
The conference runs in English. Norwegian is the local language, but English is spoken almost universally.
- Conference
- English
- Local
- Norwegian
- Hei
- “Hello”
- Takk
- “Thank you”
Power & plugs
- Voltage
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Sockets
- Type C & F (europlug)
Emergency & health
Save these before you travel. The European emergency number 112 works throughout Norway.
- Emergency (all)
- 112
- Medical
- 113
- Fire
- 110
- Conference desk
- At Grand Hotell
- Pharmacies (apotek) are available in town for minor needs.
- Bring travel insurance; EU/EEA visitors should carry an EHIC/GHIC card.
Sustainability
- Refill your bottle rather than buying single-use plastic.
- Walk between venues — the town centre is compact.
- Sort waste at the clearly marked recycling points.