Next stop Oslo – new connections, new opportunities
Would you like to develop your business in Norway or strengthen your network in the Norwegian market? Then NOFI’s delegation trip to Oslo is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and build valuable connections. During two intensive days you will gain new contacts, valuable market insights and inspiration together with companies, organisations and decision-makers from both Finland and Norway.
The delegation trip is aimed at companies that are already active in Norway or are planning to establish themselves in the Norwegian market. Together, we will build networks, exchange experiences and learn about the latest developments in some of Norway’s most important future-oriented industries.
During the trip, we will visit the Embassy of Finland in Oslo, where we will meet Finland’s new Ambassador, Tanja Jääskeläinen, as well as organisations that support companies looking to establish and develop business in Norway, including Innovasjon Norge and our sister association, NFH. We will also hear from Kesko, Hentec and Taiga about their experiences of establishing and developing operations in the Norwegian market.
On Wednesday afternoon, the programme continues with visits to Norsk Industri and the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (Norges Rederiforbund). Here, we will explore current topics including the green transition, zero-emission shipping, digitalisation and the future of industry.
Thursday begins with a breakfast seminar hosted by DNV (Det Norske Veritas), focusing on Norwegian perspectives on technology, energy and the green transition. The programme continues with a visit to Statnett and concludes at the Norwegian EV Association, where we will also meet with Hydrovolt.
Most presentations will be in held in English.
There will also be time for your own customer meetings or to explore Oslo. Why not combine the delegation trip with a business trip or extend your stay by a few extra days?
Wednesday, 28 October
10:00–12:00 | Visit to the Finnish Ambassador’s Residence
Host: Ambassador Tanja Jääskeläinen
We will meet, among others, with Innovasjon Norge and the Norwegian-Finnish Trade Association in Oslo (NFH), and hear from Kesko, Hentec and Taiga about their experiences of establishing and developing business in Norway.
12:30–14:30 | Lunch seminar at Norsk Industri
Norsk Industri is the Norwegian industry employers’ and trade association and a national association within NHO – the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise. It represents companies across a wide range of industries and works on issues including business policy, competitiveness, skills, energy, trade and the regulatory framework for industry.
15:00–17:00 | Visit to the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
Norges Rederiforbund (Norwegian Shipowners’ Association) is the employers’ and trade association for the Norwegian shipping industry. It represents Norwegian shipping companies and other stakeholders in the maritime sector and works on issues including business policy, international trade, competitiveness, safety, skills, climate and the green transition.
Evening – Joint dinner with participants from the Norwegian-Finnish Trade Association (NFH)
Thursday, 29 October
09:00–11:00 | Seminar: Norwegian Perspectives on Technology, Energy and the Green Transition
Visit to DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
DNV is a Norwegian global company specialising in risk management, quality assurance and technical advisory services. It helps companies and organisations manage risk, improve safety and develop more sustainable operations. DNV also has operations in Finland.
11:30–13:50 Electrification, grid capacity and industrial competitiveness – how is Norway preparing for the future?
Visit to Statnett: Statnett is Norway’s transmission system operator, responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the country’s central power grid. At the same time, the company has a clear mandate to enable electrification and create value for society.
14.00–15.00 Norway’s transition to electric mobility and the circular battery economy
Visit to the Norwegian EV Association
The Norwegian EV Association is Norway’s leading organisation for electric vehicles and electric mobility, with more than 120,000 members. Its work focuses on sustainable mobility, charging infrastructure and the continued electrification of the transport sector.
Hydrovolt – a Norwegian pioneer in battery recycling and the circular economy. In Fredrikstad, the company operates the Nordic region’s largest facility for recycling electric vehicle and industrial batteries and develops solutions for returning valuable raw materials to the battery value chain.
15:00 Thank you and have a safe journey home!
Participation includes:
accommodation from Wednesday to Thursday at hotel Scandic Byporten
coffee and lunch on both days
a joint dinner, excluding drinks
transportation between locations
participation in all program activities and arrangements
Travel to and from Oslo is booked and paid for by participants themselves.
Participation Fee:
The participation fee is €350 per person for NOFI members. Members may also bring a family member at the member rate. The trip is also open to companies that are not yet members of NOFI. The participation fee for non-members is €500 per person.
The participation fee will be invoiced one month prior to the trip.
We look forward to two inspiring days together and hope you will join us in Oslo! If you have any questions or would like to contribute to the programme or an activity during the trip, please feel free to contact our Executive Director, Inger Tallqvist.
Warmly welcome!
The delegation trip is organised in cooperation between the Norwegian-Finnish Trade Association (NOFI), the Norwegian-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Finland in Norway.
