Abduweli Ayup (b 1973, China) is a poet and linguist, and a tireless fighter for the protection of Uyghur language and culture.

Afua Hirsch (b. 1981, UK) is a filmmaker and bestselling author of several books.

Agnes Banach (b. 1980, Norway) is a literary scholar, former ballet dancer, and former university lecturer in Polish language and literature at the University of Oslo.

Aina Basso (b. 1979, Norway) is a Norwegian novelist and historian. She made her literary debut in 2008 with her novel Ingen må vite [No One Must Know].

Amanda Marton (b. 1993, Chile) is a Brazilian-Chilean journalist with a Master in Political Science and Creative Writing and a Diploma in Gender, Race, and Class Studies.

Amanda Torsteinsdatter Hersvik (b. 1994, Norway) is programme manager and critic at the House of Literature in Bergen.

Amund Trellevik (b. 1983, Norway) is a Norwegian investigative journalist and photographer.

Anna-Sabina Soggiu (b. 1980, Norway) is an author and social worker who grew up and works in Oslo.

Anne Berit Lillegraven Helland (b. 1958, Norway) is a trained librarian and has studied social anthropology at the University of Oslo.

Anne Katrine Bang (b. 1966, Norway) is a professor of history at the University of Bergen and an author. 

April Alexandersdottir (b. 2004, Norway) is a young author who has recently debuted with her novel Ruby Baby.

Bora Chung (b. 1976, South Korea) is a writer of science fiction and stories in other genres, such as horror and magic realism.

Carline Tromp (b. 1984, Norway) is a Dutch-Norwegian author, writer and literary critic.

Christian Kracht (b. 1966, Switzerland) is a Swiss journalist, author and screenwriter.

Christian Ringnes (b. 1954, Norway) is a Norwegian businessman and art collector.

Christine Hamm (Germany) is professor of Nordic literature in the Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen.

Cristina Fuentes la Roche (b. 1973, Spain) is the international director of the Hay Festival.

Daniel Medin (b. 1975, USA) is professor of comparative literature at the American University of Paris.

Dyondzo Kwinika (b. 2001, South Africa) is a practicing attorney in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the winner of the Can Themba Merit Award 2025 for his short story Mr. Duiker Sang the Blues.

Eduardo Anderson (Doddo) (b. 1963, Norway) is a Norwegian musician, columnist, author and politician.

Eduardo Halfon (b. 1971, Guatemala) is a Spanish-Guatemalan author who is known for his autofictional novels and short stories.

Eira Søyseth (b. 1991, Norway) is a poet residing in Bergen.

General Eirik Johan Kristoffersen (b. 1969, Norway) has served as Norway’s Chief of Defence since 2020.

Eirik Vassenden (b. 1971, Norway) is professor of Nordic literature at the University of Bergen.

Eivind Riise Hauge (b. 1980, Norway) is an author and librarian at Bergen prison.

Erna Osland (b. 1951, Norway) is a Norwegian teacher and author of children’s literature.

Esther King (b. 1991, USA) is Deputy Editor of Dial magazine.

Frederick Studemann (b. 1965, Germany) is the literary editor of the Financial Times.

Frode Bjerkestrand (b. 1963, Norway) is a freelance journalist based in Bergen.

Frode Helmich Pedersen (b. 1976, Norway) is professor of Nordic literature at the University of Bergen, as well as a literary critic and author.

Frøy Gudbrandsen (b. 1978, Norway) is a Norwegian editor and political scientist.

Gaute Børstad Skjervø (b. 1995, Norway) is a Norwegian politician and chairperson for Worker's Youth League (AUF).

Gunnhild Øyehaug (b. 1975, Norway) is an author and a teacher at the writing school Skrivekunstakademiet in Bergen.

Gunnstein Akselberg (b. 1949, Norway) is a linguist and Professor Emeritus in Norwegian language at the University of Bergen.

Günel Mövlud (b. 1981, Azerbaijan) is a feminist, translator, journalist and poet.

Hanne Ørstavik (b. 1969, Norway) is an author, translator and therapist. 

Hedvig Moe (Norway) is a Norwegian lawyer and attorney.

Hege Cathrine Finholt (Norway is a Norwegian philosopher with a PhD from Boston University.

Henning Bergsvåg (b. 1974, Norway) is an author and literature advocate. 

Henrikke Meidell (b. 2003, Norway) is a Norwegian slam poet from Bergen.

Hilde K. Kvalvaag (b. 1968, Norway) is an author trained as a social anthropologist at the University of Bergen and is also an art and expressive arts therapist.

Hildegunn Dale (b. 1974, Norway) is a Norwegian author, poet and editor. 

Hjørdis Losnedahl (b. 1971, Norway) is the head of the Bergen House of Literature.

Ignacia Godoy is a Chilean editor of Abismo and a writer of fiction.

James Lamont (b. 1968, UK) is currently director of strategic partnerships at the Financial Times.

Jan H. Landro (b. 1948, Norway) is an author, journalist and regular contributor to the Norwegian newspaper Dag og Tid.

Jan Henrik Swahn (b. 1959, Sweden) works as a novelist and translator of Greek, Danish, French and Polish.

Johannes Refsdal (b. 1981, Oslo) is primarily a musician, and in 2011 he co-founded the British indie folk band Bear’s Den, with whom he recorded albums and toured in Europe and North America.

John Olav Nilsen (b. 1982, Norway) is a Norwegian vocalist, musician, poet, copywriter, songwriter and producer.

Jorun Sofie Fallmo Aartun (b. 1982, Norway) is a Norwegian author and journalist.

Joy Williams (b. 1944, USA) is an American novelist, short-story writer and essayist.

Julia Wiedlocha (b. 1989, Poland) is a translator and publisher.

Jørgen Sejersted (b. 1976, Norway) is professor of Nordic literature at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen.

Jørgen Watne Frydnes (b. 1984, Norway) is the CEO of Utøya AS and chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

Kari Jegerstedt (b. 1963, Norway) heads the Centre for Women’s and Gender Research at the University of Bergen.

Katarina Dorothea Isaksen/Sážžá Kati (b. 1995, Norway) is an artist, researcher and writer from Sážžá/Senja.

Kjartan Brügger Bjånesøy (b. 1971, Norway) is a Norwegian journalist and author.

Kjersti Løken Stavrum (b. 1969, Norway) is an editor and media manager.

Lea Ypi (b. 1979, Albania) is an academic and author.

Margunn Vikingstad (b. 1971, Norway) is a literary critic and translator.

Marte Michelet (b. 1975, Norway) is a journalist, critic and non-fiction author.

Martin Bech Holte (b. 1979, Norway) is an author and economist with experience as both a researcher and a leader in the business sector.

Maria Olerud (b. 1993, Norway) is an author and literary critic.

Mette Moestrup (b. 1969, Denmark) is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Danish poet and writer.

Michael Opara (b.1986, Nigeria), also known as Doriansgrave, is a spoken-word performer and musician based in Bergen.

Mirigul Mosa (b.1979, Uyghur) has a master's degree from Xinjiang Medical University in pharmacy with an emphasis on traditional Uyghur medicine.

Morten Traavik (b. 1971, Norway) is a director and artist.

Ola Morris Innset (b. 1985, Sweden) is a Norwegian historian, musician and author.

Olaug Nilssen (b. 1977, Norway) is an author living in Bergen.

Pedro Carmona-Alvarez (b. 1972, Chile) is a Norwegian author and musician who lives in Bergen.

Preben Jordal (b.1972, Norway) is a literary scholar, critic and translator.

Priya Bains (b. 1995, Norway) is a poet, a writer and the editor of Vinduet.

Rima Iraki (b. 1982, Germany) is a Norwegian journalist and author.

Sandra Lillebø (b. 1978, Norway) is an author, critic and commentator.

Selma Lønning Aarø (b. 1972) is a Norwegian author of fiction, living in Fredrikstad.

Shaun Walker (b. 1981, UK) is a British journalist and author who specializes in Ukraine and Russia.

Sigbjørn Skåden (b. 1976, Norway) is a Sámi author, cultural worker and teacher from Tromsø.

Silja Leifsdottir (b.1984 , Iceland) is currently a curator at Bergen Kunsthall.

Silje Bekeng-Flemmen (b. 1984, Norway) is an author and journalist.

Simen Ekern (b. 1975, Norway) is a Norwegian journalist and non-fiction writer.

Siri Dokken (b. 1966, Norway) is an award-winning newspaper cartoonist, illustrator, and comic-strip artist.

Sivert Nikolai Nesbø (b. 1982, Norway) is an author and the head of the Skrivekunstakademiet (Academy of Creative Writing) in Bergen.

Solveig Kloppen (b. 1971, Norway) is a Norwegian journalist, actress and popular TV host.

Song Byeok (b. 1969, North Korea) is an artist currently residing in South Korea.

Teresa Grøtan (b. 1974, Norway) is the director of the Bergen International Literary Festival.

Thalente Ndlovu (b. 2000, South Africa) is an emerging arts manager at the Durban Creative Arts Centre UKZN.

Tone Selboe (b. 1959, Norway) is professor of comparative literature at the University of Oslo.

Tsitsi Dangarembga (b. 1959, Zimbabwe) is a Zimbabwean novelist, playwright and filmmaker.

Tue Andersen Nexø (b. 1974, Denmark) is a Danish literary scholar, author and lecturer at the University of Copenhagen.

Unni Eikeseth (b. 1974, Norway) is a Norwegian chemist, science journalist and non-fiction writer.

Vibeke Koehler (b. 1980, Norway) is a Norwegian author who writes fantasy novels for children.

Victoria Sandøy (b. 1994, Norway) is a book illustrator.

Vigdis Hjorth (b. 1959, Norway) is an award-winning Norwegian author.

Vónbjørt Vang (b. 1974, Faroe Islands) is a Faroese author and poet. 

Wanjiru Koinange (b. 1986, Kenya) is an author, library restoration specialist and entrepreneur.

Wolfgang Hottner (b. 1987, Germany) is a literary critic, theorist and professor at The University of Bergen.

Yohan Shanmugaratnam (b. 1979, Sri Lanka) is a Norwegian journalist and non-fiction writer.

Yuliia Kozlovets (Ukraine) is a Director of the International Book Arsenal Festival (IBAF), Kyiv, Ukraine.