Poland and Norway 2025 Business Summit
22 April 2025 - 23 April 2025
Seminar
Polish and Norwegian businesses are cordially invited to participate in key business events held in conjunction with the visit of H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to Poland.
Programme elements
Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Secretary from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, will also be part of the distinguished delegation, which will span over two days, April 22-23, 2025.
- Day 1 in Gdańsk - Poland and Norway Business Networking Reception: The program will commence with a networking reception aimed at showcasing the close collaboration between our two nations, particularly in the areas of offshore wind, renewable energy, and shipbuilding.
- Day 2 in Warsaw - Poland and Norway Defence Seminar: The second day will be dedicated to a comprehensive seminar focused on deepening collaboration within the defense industry, highlighting the growing ties between Norway and Poland in this key area.
This visit serves to further enhance and strengthen the longstanding, deep-rooted partnership between Norway and Poland, underlining our shared commitment to fostering bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.
Seminar Objectives:
- Strengthen collaboration between Poland and Norway in strategic sectors.
- Foster partnerships between public and private sectors to drive the green transition and sustainable solutions.
- Position Norwegian companies as key partners in Poland’s defense and renewable energy sectors.
Practical information
Who is this event for?
For representatives from the private sector, companies in defense industry, offshore wind, renewable energy, shipbuilding, and other strategic industries.
Cost?
Free for Polish companies; a fee applies for Norwegian companies.
Registration deadline: April 11, 2025
All times are in GMT+01:00
Day 1: Poland and Norway Business Networking Reception
European Solidarity Centre, Gdańsk · 17:00 - 20:00
European Solidarity Centre, Gdańsk
17:00 - 20:00
17:00-17:45: Registration (ID required)
18:00-18:15 Official Program:
Welcome Remarks by by H.E. Ambassador Øystein Bø
Special Address by State Secretary Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad
Håkon Haugli, CEO, Innovation Norway
20:00: Reception concludes
ØBØystein Bø, Ambassador of Norway to Poland
RSRagnhild Sjoner Syrstad, State Secretary at Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
HHHåkon Haugli, CEO at Innovation Norway
HHRSØBAll times are in GMT+01:00
Day 2: Poland and Norway Defence Seminar
Sheraton Grand Warsaw, Warsaw · 09:00 - 17:00
Sheraton Grand Warsaw, Warsaw
09:00 - 17:00
09:00-10:00: Registration (ID required) | Coffee, Tea, and Networking
10:00-11:05: Opening Session
11:05-11:30: Coffee and Networking Break
11:30-12:30: Armed Forces Perspectives
12:30-13:45: Networking Lunch
13:45: Arrival of H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
14:00-14:45 Official Session
Remarks by Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
Panel Discussion - Norwegian Security and Defense Cooperation
14:45-17:00: Case Presentations on Polish-Norwegian Defence Industry Cooperation
Important conditions
Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.
Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.