Competitiveness in a geopolitically transforming world

The world is shifting fast – politically, economically, and technologically – while climate change threatens our future. As China and the U.S. push ahead in the development of clean energy and digital technologies, Europe and Norway face an existential challenge, as highlighted in the Draghi report.

Will we adapt or fall behind? How can we secure sustainable growth, strengthen renewable technologies, and protect jobs while staying globally competitive? What role should public investment and state action play in shaping our economic future?

Join us as we tackle these pressing questions and explore how Europe and Norway can lead in the green transition – without losing the race.

You will meet:

• Mette Halskov Hansen
  Vice-Rector for Climate & the Environment and Cross-Disciplinarity, Professor in China Studies, University of Oslo
• Miranda Schreurs
  Professor in Environment and Climate Policy, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology
• Roberta Pierfederici
  Policy Fellow and Research Adviser to Professor Nicholas Stern at London School of Economics and Political Science
• Morten Dæhlen
  Centre Leader, dScience - Centre for Computational and Data Science, University of Oslo
• Aksel Fridstrøm
  Energy Policy Analyst, Hydro and co-author of Process21’s report "Geopolitisk Industriskifte" (PDF, in Norwegian only)
• Dag Ekelberg
  Head of Government and NGO Relations, Yara and co-author of Process21’s report "Geopolitisk Industriskifte" (PDF, in Norwegian only)
• Vegard Grøslie Wennesland (Ap)
  State secretary to the Minister of Trade and Industry
• Nikolai Astrup (H)
  Member of the The Standing Committee on Business and Industry

The event is moderated by Ruth Astrid Sæter.

Program:

• 16.30: Doors open, and light refreshments and mingling
• 17.00: Opening by Mette Halskov Hansen and Ruth Astrid Sæter
• 17.05: Miranda Schreurs
• 17.25: Roberta Pierfederici
• 17.45: Q&A
• 18.00: Coffee break
• 18.15: Aksel Fridstrøm and Dag Ekelberg
• 18.35: Morten Dæhlen
• 18.45: Panel discussion, led by Ruth Astrid Sæter
  • State secretary Vegard Grøslie Wennesland (Ap)
  • Nikolai Astrup (H)
  • Miranda Schreurs
• 19.15: Mingling

Participate

The event is free and open to all. You can also follow the event via streaming. The streaming will begin when the event starts.