Innovation doesn't happen without thinking big and thinking different.
There are two ways to respond to complexity and chaos:
most people wait to be changed by them.
A rare few choose to change themselves — and, in doing so, begin to change the world.
Onwards is for that second group.
It’s a global innovation festival for bold thinkers, innovators, and dreamers who believe the future deserves more imagination and originality.
In a world moving way too fast — with AI reshaping how we think, work, and create by the hour — Onwards offers a space to step back, reflect and slow down to focus on what really matters:
deep thinking and big conversations. Questioning everything, daring anything. Big ideas — and even bigger actions.
Over two days in Barcelona, you’ll explore defining themes like AI, innovation, the future of work, and future-casting.
You’ll learn directly from pioneering voices, join hands-on labs, and dive into deep conversations with a community of future-shapers, that you want by your side in the years to come.
Onwards isn’t just another event. It’s a mindset, a toolkit, and a network to help you navigate complexity with originality — and build futures bold enough to last.
Why Attend Onwards
Onwards gives you the edge — a space to pause, think bigger, and prepare for what’s next.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
Defining ideas shaping AI, innovation, the future of work, and future-casting
A future-ready mindset to navigate uncertainty with clarity and creativity
Original tools and practices to work in more resilient and imaginative ways
A global community of bold thinkers, pioneers, and rebels who will challenge and inspire you
Unforgettable conversations that lead to real action — and lasting connections
Onwards isn’t just about listening — it’s about elevating the way you think, work, and design the future.
Agenda Vestlandet is a foundation set up by Sparebanken Vest to be a driving force in the green shift in Western Norway.
