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Japan-Norway seminar at Wind Expo 2025 in Tokyo

18.02.2025, 14:00 - 18:00 GMT+09:00

Seminar

Tue. 18 February 2025


14:00 - 15:00 GMT+09:00

Meiji Kinenkan

Welcome and keynotes

Welcome by Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo followed by keynote speakers

Join us as we set the stage for the seminar with insights into the status and future of offshore wind in Japan and Norway, alongside key perspectives on international standardization and alignment in the industry.

Gunnar Birkeland, Director, Source Galileo

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Kristin Iglum, Ambassador of Norway to Japan

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Ming Hui Zhang, Manager APAC Offshore wind, DNV

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Noriyoshi Fukuoka, Director Wind Energy Policy Office, Ministry of Trade and Industry

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Per Christer Lund, The Norwegian Embassy

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15:15 - 16:15 GMT+09:00

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Panel session 1

Panel session moderated by Taro Hattori, Senior Market Advisor, Innovation Norway

Topic: Complex installation and maintenance for offshore wind

Adam Maroski, Sales Manager, Seaonics AS

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Kristian Helland, Business Development Manager, Cranemaster AS

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Michelle Ystad Eriksen, Regional Marketing Director, Jotun

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16:15 - 16:30 GMT+09:00

Meiji Kinenkan

Coffee and networking break (30 min)


16:45 - 17:45 GMT+09:00

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Panel session 2

Panel session moderated by Taro Hattori, Senior Market Advisor, Innovation Norway

Topic: Offshore wind vessels of the future – novel design, operation, fuels..

Hans A. Hansen, Head of Business Development, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS

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Ottar Ristesund, SVP Propulsion & Engines Sales, Kongsberg Maritime

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Ruben Menezes, Offshore Technical Manager, DNV

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17:45 - 18:00 GMT+09:00

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Closing remark

Before we proceed to the networking reception, the seminar will conclude with a few closing remarks.

David Povall, Senior Executive Officer, Offshore Wind, The Kansai Electric Power co., inc.

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Ivar Løvberget, Senior Client Executive, Eksfin - Export Finance Norway

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18:00 - 20:00 GMT+09:00

Meiji Kinenkan, Room Suehiro

Networking Reception

Arranged by Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo