Program & Events

 

15:00 – 18:00 Pre-registration at Stavanger Forum

08:00 – 09:00 Registration

09:00 – 10:00 Opening Ceremony

10:00 – 10:45 Keynote

10:45 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:30 Symposium

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 14:15 Keynote

14:15 – 14:30 Break

14:30 – 16:00 Individual oral presentations (Symposium/Thematic sessions)

16:00 – 16:15 Break

16:15 – 17:15 Workshops

17:15 – 17:30 Break

17:30 – 18:30 Youth Panel

 

19:30 Welcome Dinner at Clarion Energy Hotel

08:15 – 08:50 Soft session

09:00 – 09:45 Keynote

09:45 – 10:00 Break

10:00 – 11:30 Symposium

11:30 – 11:45 Break

11:45 – 12:45 Workshops

12:45 – 13:45 Lunch

13:45 – 14:30 Keynote

14:30 – 14:45 Break

14:45 – 16:15 Individual oral presentations (Symposium/Thematic sessions)

 

16.30 Transfer from Stavanger Forum to boat – Conference dinner at Flor & Fjære

17.30 Transfer from Stavanger Forum to boat – Conference dinner at Flor & Fjære

 

08:15 – 09:00 Keynote

09:00 – 09:15 Break

09:15 – 10:45 Symposium

10:45 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:00 Workshops

12:00 – 12:15 Break

12:15 – 13:15 Poster Festival

13:15 – 14:15 Break

14:15 – 15:00 Keynote

15:00 – 15:30 Closing Ceremony

Date: June 11^th
Time: 19:00
Place: Clarion Hotel Energy
Price: Included

We are delighted to invite you to a Welcome Reception to celebrate your presence at WABF 2025. The reception will be held at Clarion Energy Hotel, where you’ll have the opportunity to unwind, meet fellow attendees, and enjoy a complimentary three-course meal with accompanying drinks. Join us for an evening filled with good company, speeches, and entertainment.

Free entry.
You book your ticket when you register for the forum.
Please note that, depending on the number of conference participants, we may need to turn away those who register at the last minute.

Date: 12^th June 2025
Time: 16:30/17:30
Place: Flor & Fjære
Price: 950 NOK

Join the WABF organizers and fellow attendees for a taste of paradise on a tropical island! The conference dinner will be at Flor & Fjære, a lush garden oasis filled with vibrant palms and exotic plants on an island outside Stavanger.

We will gather outside the Forum Hotel and depart by bus to Bekhuskaien in Stavanger, from there a scenic 20-minute boat ride will take us to the island. Upon arrival, guides will welcome us with a tour of the stunning gardens, leading to a delightful dinner served amidst the lush, jungle-like surroundings. The evening will conclude with a relaxing boat ride back to Stavanger. Busses will take you back to Stavanger Forum.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional occasion! 

Your entry fee covers three complimentary drinks, a three-course meal, guided tour of the gardens, boat trips, and bus transfers. You choose preferred bus departure (16:30 or 17:30) in the registration. 

There is a maximum number of places available and are exclusively available to participants who confirmed their attendance during the registration process.

If you stay in a hotel in the city centre, you can walk to the boat terminal.
58°58’18.2″N 5°44’31.3″E – Google Maps

Date: 14^th June 2025
Time: 
Place: The Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)
Price: 350 NOK

The Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) – one of Norway’s most famous hikes
If you’re extending your stay in Stavanger after the conference, we invite you to join us on a hike to the iconic Preikestolen on Saturday 14^th June! This breathtaking plateau rises 600 meters above the stunning Lysefjord, offering one of Norway’s most renowned hiking experiences. Each year, over 300,000 people make the trek to Preikestolen, a round-trip journey of 8 kilometers that typically takes about four hours. The trail gains 500 meters in elevation, with some sections being quite steep. For children or those less familiar with mountain hiking, the hike may take a bit longer. It is classified as moderately difficult.

We will arrange bus transportation from Stavanger Forum and guide you on this unforgettable journey to Pulpit Rock.

Don’t forget to bring hiking boots, warm clothing, a packed lunch, and plenty of drinks. While we organize this activity with our volunteers, please note that you are responsible for your own safety during the hike.

Before signing up, be sure to review the safety guidelines carefully.

You can register additional participants for this activity.

We have a limited number of seats, so first come, first served.