Grønlandsudvalget 2015-16
GRU Alm.del Bilag 51
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in shaping the global
Arctic business agenda
JOIN US
themes and challenges
ArctiC
Business 2016
Background
and further details
registration, accommodation,
locations and flight options
PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
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JOIN US
in shaping the global Arctic business agenda
Join C-level executives, business developers,
top leaders and decision makers in shaping the
global Arctic business agenda by
exploring
opportunities,
sharing
knowledge, and
influencing
impactful outcomes.
The time is ripe for the international business
community to join forces and collaboratively
decide on the future of business in the Arctic.
The last year we have witnessed dramatic
changes; increased geopolitical insecurity,
lower oil and gas prices and a weaker and less
reliable economic growth. Faced with these
changes, and also taking into account the
urgent need for meeting the challenges posed
by climate change, we need to ask ourselves:
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How does this new reality affect Arctic
business development?
What tools does the business community
need to navigate this new reality?
Who are the key players that must be
involved to ensure actions, commitments,
and collaborations in the Arctic?
Professionals from different industries with
interest in the region will come together for
presentations, break-out sessions, workshops
and networking in Bodø, located just north of
the Arctic Circle.
You will personally be involved in the workshops
together with your peers.
We look forward to welcoming you to
Bodø to contribute in shaping the future
of Arctic business!
The voice of business has
a tendency to drown in all
the views and other aspects
of Arctic discussion. I think
it’s important that the Arctic
business community has
a platform to discuss and
determine their common views
on issues.
Felix Tschudi, Chairman of Tschudi Group
Sturla Henriksen
CEO
Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
Walter Qvam
CEO
Kongsberg Group
Svein Ringbakken
Managing director
The Norwegian Shipowners’
Mutual War Risks Association
Elisabeth Tørstad
CEO
Oil & Gas DNV-G
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Rúni M. Hansen
Vice President
Exploration International Statoil
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arctic business
themes and challenges
The real benefit [of the
Arctic Business conference]
is having this dialogue, having
the expertise of all these
executives coming together
in one place and focusing on
what they see as the main
areas for emphasis and then
how do you bring
that forward.
Former CNN financial editor Todd Benjamin
Arctic Business is an arena created expressly
for knowledgeable players to come together, to
develop new business opportunities and shape
the way forward. Cooperation and partnerships
are the keys to success in the region; working
together, sharing knowledge, best practices
and ideas.
Arctic Business provides a collaborative platform
for exploring challenges and identifying plausible
ways forward, combining different perspectives
from different businesses and sectors into
tangible results.
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Are new growth models necessary for
the Arctic?
How can we ensure responsible and
long-term development of both businesses
and local communities?
Ocean fish farming – could it be feeding
the world?
Fishing, aquaculture, oil & gas, mining,
and tourism – a peaceful coexistence or
a contradiction in terms?
What role does the Arctic play in the
global context?
The COP21 Paris Agreement – what
implications will it have for emission
reductions and business development in
the Arctic?
What is the impact of declining oil prices on
the development of the Arctic region?
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What are the needs driving
Arctic development?
What business opportunities does the
Arctic provide?
How can we ensure profitable, responsible
and sustainable development of the Arctic?
How can we develop and preserve
Arctic brands?
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Expect inspiration, useful knowledge and a plan
of action.
Get involved, make your voice heard
and views matter in the development of
the Arctic!
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Background
and further details
With a population of over 4 million people and
an annual economy of over USD 400 billion, the
Arctic is undergoing historic change and holds
significant opportunities for economic growth,
science, and innovation. It has the potential to
ease the world’s growing need for energy and
food, as well as being host to vast deposits of
mineral resources. Additionally, as the polar ice
cap recedes new sea routes are opening up.
The Arctic’s vast economic opportunities come
with great obligation to protect the unique
environment and minimize the impact and
undertake safe and sustainable development in
ways that benefit business, local communities
and the environment.
Exploring and expanding current boundaries
to commercial activities in the Arctic requires
a thoughtful and cautious approach based
on sound scientific, industrial and hard-won
practical knowledge.
The Arctic Business initiative consists of the Arctic
Business Council and the biennial Arctic Business
conference. These arenas provide exclusive
international meeting places for high-level
business executives representing the different
industries operating in – or with an interest for –
the Arctic.
The inaugural Arctic Business conference and
Arctic Business Council summit was held in
Bodø, Norway in October 2014 with more than
130 CEOs, business owners and senior business
executives participating.
During the 2nd Arctic Business Council summit,
held in Oslo in June 2015, 32 international
CEOs identified eight strategic areas to be
developed and elaborated on further by
governments, academia, NGOs, and the wider
business community: Common best practices,
Knowledge sharing, Emergency preparedness,
Community engagement, Perception of
the Arctic, Investment vehicle, Stakeholder
engagement, and Data access.
From these areas several initiatives were
developed into concrete projects during
the summit.
“Less talk, more action” may sum
up the businesses’ approach to their
engagement in Arctic Business.
Especially in Singapore, if you
want to do something in the
value chain of Arctic business,
you need to know the Arctic.
As president of the Association
of Singapore Marine
Industries, I hope our members
will take the findings from the
conference as an opportunity
to learn and start to be more
aware of the Arctic.
Wong Weng Sun, CEO
and President Sembcorp Marine
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praCtical information
FLIGHT OPTIONS
Flights from Oslo to Bodø
08:30 (SAS), 08:55 (Norwegian) 10:45 (SAS), 13:05 (SAS), 13:20 (Norwegian), 15:35 (SAS), 17:20 (SAS),
17:45 (Norwegian) 18:40 (SAS), 21:45 (SAS and Norwegian).
ARCTIC BUSINESS 2016 VENUE
Arctic Business takes place at
Hotel Scandic Havet
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Conference fee
Early bird
Last day only
NOK 12 000,- (ex VAT)
24-26 May
NOK 9 000,- (ex VAT)
NOK 3 000,- (ex VAT)
26 May
Flights from Bodø to Oslo
06:05 (SAS), 07:00 (Norwegian), 07:10 (SAS), 10:20 (SAS), 10:55 (Norwegian), 12:40 (SAS), 14:55 (SAS),
15:30 (Norwegian), 17:30 (SAS), 19:15 (SAS), 19:45 (Norwegian), 20:45 (SAS
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AIRPORT-HOTEL TRANSPORT
The Airport is located 5 minutes by taxi from the city center. Bus service 6-7 times per hour
(takes 10 minutes). For a refreshing option, walking to the hotel takes about 20 minutes.
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
For more information about Arctic Business 2016 have a look
at our website www.arctic-business.com or contact Lill Hilde
Kaldager at
[email protected]
or call +47 481 37 844
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Arctic Business has an agreement with Hotel Scandic Havet and Hotel Radisson Blu.
Book your accommodation when you register for the conference:
www.arctic-business.com/conference/registration
Our partner ViaEgencia will be happy to support you with the booking of plane tickets, or
other practical questions regarding travel and accommodation.
Contact ViaEgencia at:
[email protected]
or phone (08:00-16:00): +47 75 54 17 85