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Jun 26, 2025

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

📅 September 25th, 2025 📍 Xait Headquarters, Klubbgata 1, Stavanger City Center

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®.

 âś¨ Leif Kjetil Skjæveland – Inventor and Chief Architect of XaitPorter®, now Manager of
  sustainability & Public Affairs at Skretting.

 âś¨ Thor Inge Bollestad – Key contributor when BP first adopted XaitPorter in 2002, now P&O  Manager at Aker BP ASA.

 âś¨ 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.

Silje Stensland is the Chief Marketing Officer at Xait, bringing over 20 years of experience in Tech, oil & energy, and real estate. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communication and an Executive MBA, she is a strategic, results-driven marketing leader known for her analytical mindset and efficiency. Passionate about brand growth and innovation, Silje plays a key role in shaping Xait’s global presence. When she’s not elevating the Xait brand, you’ll find her exploring the Norwegian mountains—hiking, trekking, or cross-country skiing, embracing the great outdoors.

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