At the first-ever GS1 Nordic Summit in Oslo, Nordic Initiative was invited to share how stronger alignment between merchants, GS1 and nexo standards can help create more efficient, interoperable and cost-effective customer journeys across the Nordics. The GS1 Nordic Summit brought together approximately 450 participants from across the Nordic region, highlighting the growing importance of common standards in an increasingly interconnected retail ecosystem. Representing Nordic

The Nordic Initiative participated in the nexo standards General Assembly in Brussels, joining industry leaders from across Europe to discuss the future of payments, interoperability and standardisation. As part of the programme, Nordic Initiative CEO Iren Tranvaag delivered a keynote on the Nordic merchant journey and the work being carried out through the Merchant Advisory Committee (MAC), highlighting how merchants can contribute more directly to future payment infrastruct

Idar Kreutzer, Special Advisor at NHO and member of the Norwegian government's Transformation Commission, will deliver a keynote at Nordic Summit October 28-29. Kreutzer will address how the Nordics translate European ambitions in payments and agentic AI into practical, scalable infrastructure. With his background as former CEO of Finance Norway and Group CEO of Storebrand, Kreutzer brings a unique perspective on the interplay between regulation, technology, and implementatio

Day 2 took us deep into the forces reshaping retail – from building resilient payment systems in collaboration between retailers and central banks, to understanding how digital wallets are evolving into central hubs for loyalty and customer engagement.

When executives from Nordic retailers meet at The Nordic Summit, they will be joined by representatives from the European and Nordic central banks to discuss how central bank digital currencies (CBDC) can strengthen resilience in an uncertain world.

We have been given insights from leading experts within technology shifts that transform the retail sectors. And several companies have shared best practices in how they adapt to future consumer expectiations and behavior.

The Nordic Retail Summit is back in Malmö this October with one clear theme: The Consumer of the Future. Tomorrow’s customers are rewriting the rules of retail - demanding trust, loyalty, speed, and seamless experiences powered by AI.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) plays a vital role in shaping the future of global aviation, bringing together over 300 airlines and key players in payments and commerce. On June 24, Nordic Initiative was honored to participate in IATA Payment Day.