Xait Forum Stavanger 2025: Full-Day Seminar & 25-Year Celebration

You’re Invited! Celebrate 25 Years of Xaiting Innovation With Us

This year marks a major milestone in our journey — 25 years of innovation, growth, and partnership. And we want you to be part of it!

This year’s Xait Forum theme: "Celebrating 25 Years of Success – Innovating, Reflecting, Evolving"
We’ll spotlight the milestones, customer stories, and innovations that brought us here. Together, we’ll reflect on the moments that defined us and look ahead to what’s next — exploring how we’ll continue to grow, adapt, and lead in a changing world.

Be our guest at our brand-new global headquarters in the heart of Stavanger for a full day of insight, connection, and celebration with industry leaders, Xait experts, and our valued customers.

Whether you’re a long-time Xaiter or just starting out, this exclusive event is designed to inspire, energize, and connect.

Why Attend?

Get a first look at our product roadmap and what’s next for Xait
Hear real-world customer stories and thought leadership insights
Connect with peers, partners, and the Xait team
Celebrate with great food, drinks, and entertainment

Preliminary Agenda

08:00 - 09:00	Networking, Breakfast & Registration
09:00 - 09:15	Welcome to Xait Forum Stavanger By Eirik Gudmundsen, CEO, Xait
09:15 - 09:30	Official Opening of Xait HQ in Stavanger By Mayor Tormod Wilson Losnedal
	Keynote & Customer Stories
09:30 - 10:10	Fireside Chat: The Origin Story of XaitPorter Hosted by Leif Kjetil Skjæveland Join us for a unique conversation with three key figures behind the success of our flagship solution, XaitPorter®. ✨ Leif Kjetil Skjæveland – Inventor and Chief Architect of XaitPorter®, now Manager of sustainability & Public Affairs at Skretting. ✨ Thor Inge Bollestad – Key contributor when BP first adopted XaitPorter in 2002, now P&O Manager at Aker BP ASA. ✨ Alan Tawse – XaitPorter superuser and advocate, and former Halliburton Tenders & Contracts Manager with 30+ years in the global O&G industry. Business Consultant at Xait. They’ll take us back to the year 2000, sharing the inside story of how XaitPorter grew from an idea to the industry standard used by 70,000+ professionals worldwide, including five Fortune 500 giants.
10:10 - 10:30	Coffee and Networking Break
10:30 - 11:00	Introducing the XaitCPQ Journey By Kevin Geraghty, Head of CPQ practice & Managing Director Xait Ltd
11:00 - 11:45	Customer Testimonial XaitPorter
11:45 - 12:45	Networking Lunch
12:45 - 13:25	Pivoting Under Pressure – Mental Tools That Deliver! By Ruben Smith – CEO of Stavanger Hockey, mental coach for Olympiatoppen, and former pro goaltender for Stavanger Oilers & Team Norway. Game 7. Championship on the line. The difference between victory and defeat? Keeping your cool. Ruben shares proven mental tools from elite sports that show why rising under pressure is never left to chance.
	Product Insights & Discussions
13.25 - 14:10	Meet the Experts – Speed Dating with Xait and Peers
	Customer Testimonial XaitCPQ
14:10 - 14:30	Coffee some sweets and Networking Break
14:30 - 15:00	Xait's Approach to Compliance and Security By John Ingve Eielsen, CTPO, Xait
	Xait’s Roadmap & Closing Remarks
15:00 - 16:00	Xait Roadmap Presentation and Q&A By David Cox, Product Manager, XaitPorter and Matt Booy, Technical Sales Manager, XaitCPQ
16:00 - 16:10	Closing Remarks
16:10 - Late	Food, Drinks & Entertainment at Xait HQ Pick-Me-Up Music with Olav Larsen Kicking off the evening, singer-songwriter Olav Larsen brings his blues-inspired country sound from Norway’s west coast. With nearly ten albums under his belt, Olav’s heartfelt songs will set the perfect tone for the night. Adele Erichsen – Adding Soul to the Celebration Known from The Voice Norway, Adele Erichsen captivates with a voice that blends strength, soul, and vulnerability. Her powerful and emotional performances create a rare connection with the audience, the perfect way to celebrate 25 years of Xaiting innovation. Groovy Dance Rhythms by DJ Steve We will close the evening on a high note with DJ Steve, spinning irresistible dance rhythms to keep the celebration going late into the night.

📍 Event Details:

Date: September 25th, 2025
Location: Xait HQ, Klubbgata 1 (5th floor), Stavanger, Norway
Full-Day Customer Event: 08:00 - 16:00
25 Xaiting Years – Celebration & HQ Housewarming Party: 16:00 - 22.00
Venue information HERE
Parking information HERE

Seats are limited — secure your spot today.
Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of Xait together.

Can’t attend or know someone who would benefit from joining? Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues!

We can’t wait to welcome you!
— The Xait Team

*Xait reserves the right to decline attendance requests at its sole discretion. This event is intended for clients, partners, and industry professionals aligned with the event’s objectives. We appreciate your understanding.