From Icebergs to Ideas: ESRA Dines with the Spirit of Explorers at the FRAM Museum

The ESRA Networking Dinner in Oslo was more than just a meal—it was a voyage. Held inside the remarkable FRAM Museum, home to the legendary ship that carried Nordic heroes across the polar seas, the evening unfolded like a chapter from an adventure book. Guests were greeted with live music that set the rhythm, blending history, camaraderie, and festivity under one roof.

Walking the decks of the Fram, participants imagined the daring journeys of Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen. The ship that once drifted across the Arctic and sailed to the South Pole reminded everyone of the courage it takes to step into the unknown. As Amundsen once said: “Victory awaits him who has everything in order; luck, people call it.” In medicine, as in exploration, preparation, teamwork, and vision turn risks into breakthroughs.

There was also wisdom in Nansen’s spirit: “The greatest gift you can give to others is the purity of your attention.” That same gift resonates within ESRA—a society that listens, learns, and grows together.

The symbolism was clear: just as the Fram was built to resist crushing ice and push further than anyone thought possible, ESRA is a society turned towards breaking boundaries and pushing barriers in regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Both are testaments to resilience, innovation, and the will to reach beyond the familiar.

After history came celebration: laughter, dancing, and friends moving to the beat of the music, proving that even pioneers knew how to have fun when the day’s challenges were done.

A night of exploration, inspiration, and joy—perfectly framed in Oslo’s Fram.