Business Region Kristiansand
Rådhusgata 12
4611 Kristiansand

/ Our social events

Welcome to Secrets of Agder!

Get to know other workers and their spouses in the region.

6 times a year, between October and May, Business Region Kristiansand/Relocation Agder and the University of Agder organize a social gathering where both Norwegians and internationals are welcome. 

Secrets of Agder starts at 18.00 and ends at 21.00. In the first hour, we want everyone to get to know the region they have settled in better. There are different topics and speakers each time.
The rest of the evening is spent mingling and getting to know each other.

It varies where we meet. See meeting place under the relevant event date.

We will serve snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
The event is free of charge but requires registration (see registration link under the relevant event date).

February 6, 2023: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Canteen for staff at the University of Agder UIA

Speakers:
Morten Lauknes, from Business Region Kristiansand, will talk about the major offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives in the region

Entertainment:
Rade Ciric, will perform a classical guitar concert  

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

March 6, 2023: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: 2nd floor, Theater in Kristiansand.

Speakers:
CEO Dyreparken Kristiansand, Per Arnstein Aamodt.
CEO Visit Sørlandet, Hege Julianne Nevestad.
Professor Lisbet Skregelig from UiA.  

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

May 8, 2023: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: 2nd floor, Theater in Kristiansand

Speakers:

  • Andrea Louise Bang, Event Coordinator, Confederation of Danish Industry
  • Gunhild Aaby, Vest-Agder Museum
  • Beat Friedrich and Bjarte Østebø, Kristiansand Rugby club

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

Register here 

October 2, 2023: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: 2nd floor, Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand

Program:
We are going on an exciting guided city walk in Kristiansand, led by versatile local artist Arne Vilhelm Tellefsen, who will show us the street art visible in our streets. It is important to be on time to participate in the walk. 

We will start and end the walk at BARE, with mingling and meeting new acquaintances

Snacks and drinks will be served

Register here 

November 6, 2023: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: 2nd floor, Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand

Speakers:
(not yet confirmed, will be updated)

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

December 4, 2023: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: 2nd floor, Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand

Speakers:
(not yet confirmed, will be updated)

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks