Program

Grand Hotel, Oslo | 3 October 2024


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Wed 2 Oct

Country Roundtables

Ahead of the Summit on October 3rd, a series of high level roundtables will be hosted by the embassies of African countries in Oslo during the afternoon of October 2nd. These will convene public and private sector decision makers to discuss partnership and investment opportunities, providing insight into the key dynamics shaping the business and policy landscape. The Country Roundtables are open to all interested individuals, regardless of attendance at the NABA Summit. No Summit ticket is required to participate.

11:00 - 12:00

Angola Roundtable: Mounting economic cooperation with the Nordic Countries

Embassy of the Republic of Angola


12:00 - 14:00

Tunisia Roundtable & Working Luncheon: Growing opportunities for Renewable Energy projects in Africa

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia


14:30 - 16:00

Morocco Roundtable: Morocco as a Gateway to Africa: Economic Integration and Strategic Opportunities

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco


16:00 - 17:30

Ethiopia Roundtable: Ethiopia’s Energy, Minerals and Digital Future

Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia


18:00 - 20:30

Welcome reception at the Norwegian Shipowners Association

Exclusively for NABA Summit participants


Thu 3 Oct

Morning Program

The morning of the Summit will feature keynote conversations, and presentations, as well as a series of high level plenary sessions exploring the main theme of “Navigating a New World Order”

07:30 - 08:40

Registration, coffee and tea


08:00 - 08:40

Africa’s Energy Outlook: With Jarand Rystad


08:45 - 09:00

Summit Opening: Welcome Remarks and Keynote


10:00 - 10:40

Navigating a New World Order: A Keynote Conversation


10:40 - 11:00

Networking Break


11:00 - 12:00


12:00 - 13:00


13:00 - 14:00

Networking Lunch


13:00 - 14:00


Afternoon Program

The afternoon of the Nordic-African Business Summit 2024 will focus on a series of strategic roundtables, as well as speed meetings, bilateral meetings, and opportunities for networking among participants through the NABA Hub.

14:15 - 15:15

Roundtables Discussion Part I

15:30 - 16:30

Roundtables Discussion Part II

16:40 - 17:30

Roundtables Discussion Part III

15:30 - 17:00

Speed Meetings

18:00 - 19:30

Summit Reception at Oslo City Hall


19:30 - 22:00

Summit Celebrations at Conduit


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