NOW is an annual, free and open conference designed to support Nord University’s Strategy 2030 by promoting digital competence, interdisciplinary cooperation, international participation and socially responsible technological development. The 2026 edition expands the scope significantly, uniting all faculties and inviting a wide audience into the conversation about what AI can—and should—be.
More information, speaker announcements and the full programme will be published soon. We look forward to welcoming you in February!
Join Us for a Multidisciplinary Adventure
Hosted by Nord University and spanning three vibrant faculties – Education and Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences – NOW 2026 brings together researchers, educators, industry professionals, and students from around the globe. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, cutting-edge workshops, and interactive sessions that redefine the boundaries of entertainment and learning.
AI at the Heart of Innovation
Dive into the transformative power AI at NOW 2026, an international conference dedicated to exploring opportunities using AI for different purposes, ethical perspectives, etc …. .
Target Audience:
– Students and staff at Nord University
– Students from other universities
– Upper secondary school and folk high school students
– Professionals and academics in fields such as healthcare, health sciences, education, and media technology
– The general public
Everyone is welcome! The conference is free of charge for everyone!
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Conference Location:
Nord University. Address: Høgskolevegen 27, 7600 Levanger, Norway
NOW began in February 2024 as a small, faculty-focused conference for creative media studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences. In 2025 it grew into a large international event engaging three faculties at the Levanger campus. In 2026, the conference expands once again, now bringing together all five faculties at Nord University in a truly interdisciplinary and university-wide exploration of artificial intelligence.
For more information, contact Helga D. Isfold Sigurdardottir, helga.d.sigurdardottir@nord.no