Trygve Refvem

Trygve Refvem is a technology leader, serial entrepreneur, and strategist specializing in driving digital disruption and the practical application of Generative AI across public and enterprise sectors. He currently serves as Head of Concept Enablement at ElBits, where he leads the validation and scaling of next-generation technology concepts, with a core focus on pioneering advanced AI capabilities and frameworks.

Refvem has been at the absolute forefront of the Generative AI wave in Norway. Prior to joining ElBits, he led the Innovation Team within the IT division of the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten). There, he spearheaded the agency’s strategy, exploration, and practical deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), establishing the benchmark for how major public institutions can safely and effectively harness AI-driven efficiency.

A veteran of the tech ecosystem, his career spans nearly two decades of bridging corporate leadership with entrepreneurial agility. He shaped the Nordic media landscape as Vice President Digital at NENT Group, leading the transformation of their digital streaming platforms (Viafree) and launching corporate-startup innovation hubs.