Technology – The Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals – has maintained a long-standing collaboration with Norwegian event-tech company Tappin to support the planning and execution of its many courses, meetings, and conferences. Hosting more than 2,000 events annually, Tekna benefits from a flexible and scalable platform that seamlessly supports physical, digital, and hybrid formats.
“We believe Tappin provides a platform that helps us deliver better events with simpler operations,” said Håvard Rye, Director of ICT and Digital Services at Tekna. “Having a single, Norwegian-built system allows us to manage our events efficiently while creating more opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing.”
Over time, Tekna and Tappin have developed an integration that strengthens both national and international conference delivery. The collaboration has led to streamlined workflows, improved participant experiences, and more engaging events.
Tappin’s all-in-one platform offers live agendas, communication tools, audience engagement features, and networking capabilities — all designed to function smoothly across event formats. Tekna’s teams can plan once and deliver to multiple audiences without duplication. Real-time agenda updates ensure participants never miss important sessions, while built-in document and content sharing keeps all information accessible in one place.
“Working together with Tekna represents a true partnership, where continuous improvement and innovative ideas are actively discussed. Through our collaboration, we have achieved a seamless integration between various systems, ensuring efficient and streamlined workflows for project managers when organizing events,” said Ingunn Dahl-Engh, CEO of Tappin.
The partnership also reflects a shared commitment to accessibility and inclusion. By supporting both in-person and hybrid participation, Tekna ensures that members across Norway’s geography can engage meaningfully, regardless of location.
About Tappin
In recent years, Tappin has earned several notable recognitions for its leadership and innovation. CEO Ingunn Dahl-Engh was named one of the most influential female leaders of 2024 by The Enterprise World Magazine, reflecting her role in driving innovation and building inclusive digital platforms that empower both event organizers and participants. Founder Ingar Hagen was recognized as one of The 100 Most Influential Event Tech Professionals 2024 by Eventex Awards, highlighting Tappin’s global influence in shaping the future of event technology.
Tappin’s advanced platform provides real-time analytics, AI-powered agenda recommendations, and seamless networking tools, allowing organizers to monitor engagement, adjust content delivery, and ensure participants have interactive, personalized experiences across physical, digital, and hybrid events. With over 2,000 annual events, Tekna has connected thousands of members across Norway and internationally, achieving higher participant satisfaction, stronger engagement, and improved knowledge-sharing outcomes, demonstrating the tangible impact of Tappin’s technology. Features such as live Q&A, instant polls, digital document sharing, and personalized session reminders ensure attendees are informed, engaged, and able to network effectively, regardless of location or event format.
Tappin’s platform is highly scalable and flexible, supporting events of all sizes — from intimate workshops to large international conferences — enabling organizers to scale up or customize workflows without duplicating effort. Looking ahead, Tappin continues to advance smart event technology with a focus on innovation, scalability, and accessibility, creating meaningful, inclusive, and highly engaging experiences that redefine how organizations connect, share knowledge, and build professional communities.
