Norwegian AM Cluster unveils NCAM2026 agenda
The Norwegian Additive Manufacturing Cluster has released the programme for the Norwegian Conference for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM2026), scheduled to take place March 16-18 in Stavanger, Norway.
The event programme aims to emphasise practical implementation, covering the full value chain from Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) and materials to qualification and scalable production. Through keynotes and technical sessions, participants are expected to gain actionable insights into reducing lead times, improving supply chain resilience, and accelerating innovation.
Before the official start of the conference, attendees are invited to a networking event at local cultural hub Tou. Following this, the programme is as follows:
- Day 1 | March 17
- Welcome & Why AM? – Norwegian AM Cluster
- DNV – Stian Saltnes Gurrik
- 3D Production – Didrik Sørlie
- Vår Energi & Aker BP – Trine Boyer & Maria Beyer
- Intellectual Property Challenges – Hanne Kjeldsberg Skauby, Brækhus Advokatfirma
- Creative Inspiration – Miguel Valenzuela, Pancake Bot
- Hospital as Manufacturer – Dr Neha Sharma
- Dental Restorations – Torgeir Thunold/Olaf Bjerkvig Davik, Dentalstøp
- Point of Care: Improving Patient Outcomes – Jan-Magne Gjerde, SIMUT and 3D Lab
- Equinor: Next level AM – Elena Skokova and Øyvind Låstad
- Connected Quality (Instant Part Conformity with AM Data) – Peter Lindecke, Amsight GmbH
- A talk by AkerBP’s Fredrik Fjellså
- Norsk Titanium – Jack Adams, Norsk Titanium
- Panel debate featuring: Fieldnode, Pelagus and Locat3d
- Day 2 | March 18
- AM Strategy and Action Plan for the Defense Sector – Tom Thorvaldsen, FFI
- AM for Jet Engine Parts – Henrik Willgohs, GKN
- A talk by BOS Defence & Security’s Jon Henrik Laume Landsrød
- How 3D Printing Drives Strategic Innovation in Defense and Energy – Paula Kainu, EOS
- A talk by Mobility goes Additive eV’s Stefanie Brickwede
- Behind Årets Kokk 2025 – Anja Johansen, Design by Anja
- MIL – Ole Bjørn, MIL
- AM North – Jan Inge Kongsbak, AM North
- Berserkr (Taking Stavanger to Space) – Daniel Cau Varming, Space Lab
- 3D Systems and Eureka – Pierre Van Cauwenbergh, 3D Systems
- Panel debate featuring Aker Solutions and Aibel
Both days will also feature opportunities for networking through coffee and lunch breaks. On March 17, a networking dinner will take place onsite.
NCAM2026 tickets are available here.
The organisers have stated that a limited number of exhibitor stands are still available for technology providers, service bureaux, materials and software specialists, and equipment manufacturers seeking visibility in Norway and the wider Nordic market.
