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Norway and the USA - Together for a Sustainable Future!

15 April 2024 - 17 April 2024

Location: San Francisco | Seattle, USA

Norwegian and American businesses are invited to participate in exclusive business events during the Royal Visit.

H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon will be accompanied by Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre; Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Karianne Oldernes Tung; and State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy Astrid Bergmål.

Join us for an exciting program that brings together leaders and decision-makers from Norway and the US. Together, we'll explore how technology, AI, and innovation can propel us towards a sustainable future. Expect dynamic discussions through seminars, speed-meetings, round tables, and excellent networking opportunities.

Innovation Norway is responsible for leading the Norwegian Business delegation and hosting the business summit, on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries.

See full program and register for the event here.

Partners

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ABELIA

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logo of IKT NORGE

IKT NORGE

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logo of INNOVATION NORWAY

INNOVATION NORWAY

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logo of MESH COMMUNITY AS

MESH COMMUNITY AS

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logo of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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logo of Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

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logo of Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy

Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy

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logo of NORGES REDERIFORBUND

NORGES REDERIFORBUND

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logo of NORSK INDUSTRI

NORSK INDUSTRI

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logo of Norwegian Consulate General San Francisco

Norwegian Consulate General San Francisco

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logo of NORWEGIAN ENERGY PARTNERS

NORWEGIAN ENERGY PARTNERS

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logo of NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD COUNCIL

NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD COUNCIL

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logo of OSLO BUSINESS REGION AS

OSLO BUSINESS REGION AS

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logo of STARTUPLAB AS

STARTUPLAB AS

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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.