Set your sails to Shanghai to attend the upcoming Norway-Asia Business Summit 2019, taking place 31 October to 2 November.

Norway Asia Business Summit is the most important meeting arena between Norwegian and Asian business leaders. The 2019 summit in Shanghai will bring together the frontier companies in maritime, energy and other ocean-based industries for a valuable encounter in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

The maritime, energy and other ocean-based industries will be vital in meeting many of today’s global challenges. By 2050, the world population is expected to surpass 9 billion. A rapidly growing population means increased demand for food, energy, transport, and minerals. At the same time, the oceans are already under significant pressure as a result of climate change, overfishing, and pollution. Driven by the need to prevent climate devastation, the global energy system is undergoing a rapid transition. The urgency for action is nowhere more apparent than in Asia, home to 60 percent of the world’s population. Innovation and diffusion of new technologies are indispensable for sustainable economic growth.

Business leaders from both Norway and Asia will present what they do in these areas, and discuss how collaboration can accelerate the energy transition and contribute to a healthier ocean environment.

We look forward to hosting some of the most important Norwegian and Asian decision-makers from leading maritime, energy and ocean clusters.

The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry H.E. Torbjørn Røe Isaksen and the Vice Minister of Petroleum and Energy H.E. Rikard Gaarder Knutsen have confirmed participation.

We have several prominent business leaders speaking at NABS 2019: Have a look at the impressive list of speakers.We will announce new speakers in the upcoming days/weeks.

Programme

You’ll find more information in the attached Norway-Asia Business Summit 2019 brochure. The full programme will be published at https://norway-asia.com when finalised.

Parallel Sessions/Seminars:

Green Shipping

• Hosted by Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, the Chinese Shipowners’ Association, Kongsberg Group and DNV GL

The Digital Ocean

• Hosted by Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, the Chinese Shipowners’ Association, Kongsberg Group and DNV GL

Smart and Green Short Sea Shipping

• Hosted by NCE Maritime CleanTech
• Supported by: Shanghai Combined Port Management Committee

LNG

• Hosted by Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)

Offshore Wind

• Hosted by Innovation Norway and the Chinese Wind Energy Association
• Supported by Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) and Equinor

Hydrogen

• Hosted by Beijing Tsinghua Industrial R&D Institute, China EV100, Yield Capital, BI Norwegian Business School

Energy Transition – Beijing Energy Club High-Level Luncheon

• Hosted by Beijing Energy Club

Crossover Technology

• Hosted by GCE Ocean Technology, GCE NODE, GCE Blue Maritime

Investing in Ocean Opportunities

• Hosted by Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, the Chinese Shipowners’ Association, Kongsberg Group and DNV GL

Invest in Norway

• Hosted by Oslo Stock Exchange, Wikborg Rein and DNB Markets

Maritime Education

• Hosted by WRLeading

Energy Workshop

• Hosted by Innovation Norway

China in a Global Economy

• Hosted by The Economist and BI Norwegian Business School

Women’s Path to Leadership in the Digital Age

• Hosted by BI Norwegian Business School

Other sessions:

• China’s Role in the Global Trading System
• IPR
• Aquatech
• Carbon Capture and Storage
• Ocean Talks
• Tech Talks
• Tech Development in Asia
• Invest In Asia

For information related to Invitation letters, visa and hotel please visit:

https://norway-asia.com/2019-practicalities/

Registration:

https://www.eventbank.cn/event/23502/register/

We look forward to hosting some of the most important Norwegian and Asian decision-makers from leading maritime, energy and ocean clusters.

Yours Sincerely,

Dilek Ayhan and Dan Bjorke
Co-Chairs, Norway Asia Business Summit 2019
https://norway-asia.com/