Visiting address:

City Hall Quarter
Rådhusgata 18 - 2nd floor
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, but most often we are at the student house BARE in Kristiansand. 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).

3 February, 2025: Secrets of Agder  

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Speakers: To be confirmed at a later date

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

The event is as always free of charge, registration is required: registration opens closer to the event 

3 March, 2025: Secrets of Agder 

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Speakers:

  • Clare Patricia Jortveit, Senior Adviser, University of Agder: ''Networking like an American in Norway - do's and don'ts?"
  • Nertila Stringa, Adviser, University of Agder: gender equality in
    Norway - a historical look and the way forward.

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

As always, the event is free, registration is required.

5 May, 2025: Secrets of Agder 

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Speakers: 

  • The Tall Ship Races 2025 Project Managers Marianne Osmundsen Tronstad and Tore Løvland: This great event takes place in Kristiansand from July 30 to August 2.
  • Vest-Agder Museum, Gunhild Aaby: Norwegian 17th May celebration and history
  • Welcome Hub Agder

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

As always, the event is free, register here.

October 6, 2025: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Speakers: To be confirmed at a later date

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

The event is as always free of charge, registration is required: registration opens closer to the event 

November 3, 2025: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Speakers: To be confirmed at a later date

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

The event is as always free of charge, registration is required: registration opens closer to the event 

December 1, 2025: Secrets of Agder

Time: 18.00-21.00.

Location: Student Huset BARE, Skippergaten 24B, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Speakers: To be confirmed at a later date

Mingling and meeting new acquaintances
Snacks and drinks 

The event is as always free of charge, registration is required: registration opens closer to the event