The Norwegian Club of San Francisco

Dinner and Talk by Mogens Lauritzen - Why EVs Are a Cornerstone in the Energy Transition

When
April 23, 2026
18:00 - 22:00
Location
The Norwegian Club of San Francisco
Registered
37 registrants

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Special Talk & Dinner Event

Why EVs Are a Cornerstone in the Energy Transition

In January 2026, only seven gasoline cars were sold in Norway compared with more than 2,000 electric vehicles. Aside from the US, EVs are gaining market share across countries worldwide. Join us for a talk exploring why EVs matter so deeply to the future of energy.

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Centered on the future of mobility, grid transformation, and clean energy, this evening brings together a timely talk and an exceptional dinner.

Featured Speaker

About the Speaker

Mogens Lauritzen

Mogens Lauritzen founded Lauritzen Inc more than 25 years ago to focus on solar energy. Today, Lauritzen Inc has delivered more than 6,000 control systems for solar trackers globally. Prior to that, he was a manager and consultant at Silicon Valley companies designing microprocessors. Mogens holds a BS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire and is the holder of three US patents.

Dinner Service

Dinner by Michelin Chef Roberth Sundell

A seasonal menu prepared for the evening

Starter

Green minestrone soup with spring greens, ditalini, and cilantro

Main, Meat

Orange braised pork cheeks with rutabaga mash, tarragon jus, and spicy mustard

Main, Vegetarian

Baked savoy cabbage with rutabaga and tarragon jus

Dessert

Rhubarb strawberry pie with vanilla ice cream

Important Signup Notes

Meal Selection Notes

Member Registration

To sign up for both a meat option and a vegetarian option, the member must register twice: once for the meat option and once for the vegetarian option.

Guest Meals

When adding guest meals to the signup, the guest meals will match the member's selection. To sign up for different options for guests, the member must register twice: once for the vegetarian option and once for the meat option.

Plan Your Evening

Event Details

Dress Code

Business casual

Registration Required

Please register by 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 04/22/25.

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Workday at the Norwegian Club of San Francisco

When
May 09, 2026
09:00 - 14:00
Location
Norwegian Club of San Francisco
Registered
8 registrants

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Join us for a workday at the Norwegian Club of San Francisco!

We need many hands on deck—come out and lend a hand!

Tasks of the day:

TBD

Work will be led by head of Buildings Stein Ove Sandvik

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Syttende Mai [Early] Dinner with Chef Roberth Sundell!

When
May 17, 2026
15:00 - 20:00
Location
Norwegian Club of San Francisco
Spaces left
55
Registered
25 registrants

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Ladies and Gentlemen
The Norwegian Club of San Francisco's Traditional

Syttende Mai Middag

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

► Sign up early — this event sells out

Speaker of the Day

Representative from the Norwegian Consulate

Chef

Roberth Sundell

Doors and bar open at noon for hors d'oeuvres
Dinner served at 4:00 pm

Traditional Celebration Dinner Menu

First Course

Spring Salad

Baby beets, goat cheese, orange, hazelnuts, radish
Dill vinaigrette

Main Course

Norwegian Salmon

Leek and fennel cream
Ginger carrot nage

Vegetarian

Black Trumpet Mushrooms

Savoy cabbage, apple

Dessert

Mini Berry Mousse Cake

Vanilla sauce

Barnas Dag

Since this year's celebration falls on a Sunday, the event is open to children. In keeping with Norwegian tradition, kids will be served hot dogs and ice cream. In Norway, the 17th of May is fondly known as Barnas Dag — the Children's Day — and we look forward to honoring this beloved tradition.

Registration Required

By 9:00 am — Friday, May 15th

Street parking only.
There will be no parking at the school yard for this event.

Gratulerer med dagen & velkommen!

If you are unable to join us, we would be grateful for a donation in the spirit of the occasion.

All dinner reservations are non-refundable. You are welcome to transfer your spot to another member at no cost.