The Norwegian Cinema Conference 2026
Bergen kino, Konsertpaleet · 10–12 November 2026
Provisional programme – updated 24 September 2026
Bergen kino, Konsertpaleet, 10–12 November 2026.
The programme is provisional and may change. Last updated 24 September 2026. The Norwegian version applies in case of discrepancies.
Register here – the deadline is Sunday 18 October at 23.59.
Tuesday 10 November – operations and customer experience
Everything takes place in Konsertpaleet sal 1 unless otherwise stated.
09:00–09:10
Welcome to the Cinema Conference 2026
NO/EN
09:10–09:20
Welcome to Bergen
NO
09:20–10:00
Keynote
EN
10:00–10:20
Break
Foyer
10:20–10:50
The road to global success with Bareksten Spirits
NO
10:50–11:20
Is the labour market nearing a tipping point?
NO
11:20–11:30
Break
Foyer
11:30–12:00
Beyond the Screen
EN
12:00–12:20
Unique Digital – the next generation TMS Gold sponsor
NO
12:20–12:30
Break
Foyer
12:30–13:00
From queue to purchase – how technology creates better customer experiences and higher profitability
SE
13:00–14:15
Lunch
Hotel Norge
14:15–14:20
Coca-Cola Silver sponsor
NO
14:20–14:50
Topic to be announced
EN
14:50–15:20
The retail experience @ Pathé Cinemas France
EN
15:20–15:30
Break
Foyer
15:30–15:50
One ticket is just the beginning Gold sponsor
NO
15:50–16:20
Panel: concessions and concession systems
EN
16:20–16:25
DX Silver sponsor
NO
16:25–16:35
Break
Foyer
16:35–16:40
Sundlings Silver sponsor
SE
16:40–17:10
Topic to be announced
NO
17:10–17:30
Cinema advertising Gold sponsor
NO
17:30–17:50
The Norwegian Cinema Conference industry awards
NO
17:50–19:20
Mingling and drinks
Magda Bar, Kong Oscars gate 5
19:30–22:00
Dinner
Frescohallen
22:00
Conference pub
Salong Bar & Billiard, Kong Oscars gate 5
Wednesday 11 November – audiences and young people
Everything takes place in Konsertpaleet sal 1 unless otherwise stated.
09:00–09:30
The state of Norwegian cinemas
NO
09:30–10:00
European cinema exhibition
EN
10:00–10:10
Break
Foyer
10:10–10:15
Christie Silver sponsor
EN
10:15–10:45
Kogenta audience insight
NO
10:45–11:15
Panel: putting audience insight to work
NO
11:15–11:20
Dolby Silver sponsor
EN
11:20–11:30
Break
Foyer
11:30–11:45
A new cinema: Kino 77 Haugesund – more than just popcorn
NO
11:45–12:00
Running a cinema on volunteer effort
NO
12:00–12:20
Straight into the partnership trap Gold sponsor
NO
12:20–12:30
Break
Foyer
12:30–13:00
How to create FOMO in Norwegian cinemas
NO
13:00–14:15
Lunch
Bergen Street Food
14:15–14:20
Barco Silver sponsor
NO
14:20–15:00
From passive consumers to engaged participants
NO
15:00–15:30
Panel: marketing and young cinema audiences
NO
15:30–15:45
Break
Foyer
15:45–16:15
Caring Cinema
EN
16:15–16:20
Gofilex Silver sponsor
EN
16:20–16:35
Break
Foyer
16:35–17:05
Relæxt – summary and campaign
NO
17:05–17:25
Saa bra Gold sponsor
NO
17:25–17:55
Europa Cinemas Network – funding schemes and other opportunities
EN
17:55–18:15
Kinotech Gold sponsor
NO
18:15–19:45
In the pub with Mike
EN
20:00–23:00
Dinner
Fløirestauranten, Fløyen
23:00
Conference pub
Salong Bar & Billiard, Kong Oscars gate 5
Thursday 12 November – technology day
Thursday is devoted to cinema technology, image and sound. Everything takes place in Konsertpaleet sal 1 unless otherwise stated.
09:00–09:30
What should the sound level in a cinema actually be?
EN
09:30–09:55
Panel: sound levels in practice
EN
09:55–10:10
Break
Foyer
10:10–10:40
Targeted use of screens in the cinema
EN
10:40–11:10
Dolby Vision and Atmos installed in KP1
EN
11:10–11:40
Mastered in HDR, shown in SDR. When and how do we get the content?
NO
11:40–11:55
Break
Foyer
11:55–12:20
Audience expectations of the image
EN
12:20–12:45
HDR without a projector. How far has LED come?
EN
12:45–13:15
Panel: premium image formats. HDR, VDR, EDR?
13:15–14:00
Lunch
Hotel Scandic City
14:00–16:00
CTC programme
16:00–18:30
Screening of an upcoming major release in Dolby Vision and Atmos
Registration and practical information
Information about the venue, hotel rates and travel arrangements is available on the event page.