All events are held in English unless otherwise stated.
FROKOSTMØTE OM MELLOMVALGET I USA
October 23 08:00 - 09:30
WISTA Norway is pleased to invite you to an inspiring after-work event hosted by DeepOcean Bergen, where we will explore innovative technologies and exciting developments shaping the future of the maritime and offshore industries.
Jenny Bettina Malkenes, DeepOcean’s Director of M&A and Corporate Development, will introduce DeepOcean’s services and present the portfolio of innovative companies that DeepOcean has invested in.
Maria Teige, Technology Manager at DeepOcean, will share how Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and drones are transforming maritime operations, with the USV Challenger at the forefront of this technological development.
Annette Broch Mathisen Tvedt, CEO of Adepth, will tell the story of how Adepth is leading the way in the exploration of deep-sea minerals and developing solutions for the next frontier of ocean resources.
Programme
17:00-17:30
Welcome and registration
17:30-18:10
Technical presentations:
- Jenny Bettina Malkenes, DeepOcean
- Maria Teige, DeepOcean
- Annette Broch Mathisen Tvedt, Adepth
18:10-19:00
Networking, light refreshments and drinks
The International Propeller Club of Norway and Advokatfirmaet Thommessen are inviting all WISTA Norway members to their summer event.
This event is held in Norwegian.
WISTA Estonia is inviting all WISTA Norway members to their annual seminar
Wednesday 23. September at 09:30 – 16:00
TalTech Kuressare College, Kuressaare
We are delighted to invite you to register for the WISTA Estonia Annual Event 2026:
Building the Maritime Talent Pipeline — Education, Technology, Science and Leadership
When: 23 September 2026
Where: TalTech Kuressaare College in Saaremaa.
The event will bring together representatives of the maritime sector, education, research, public authorities and industry to discuss how to strengthen the future maritime talent pipeline and support inclusive leadership, innovation and cooperation in the sector.
Special quest: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International
Programme overview:
9:30–10:00 — Arrival
10:00–10:30 — Keynote speaker: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International
10:30–12:00 — Panel discussions
12:00–13:00 — Lunch and networking
13:00–16:00 — Excursion to Marine Technology Competence Centre laboratories
As part of Maritime Week in Haugesund, Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA/SDIR), BKSNorge, and WISTA Norway invite you to an inspiring discussion on diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.
The event will present key findings from the Women on Board report and highlight the actions companies have taken to turn ambitions into reality. Together, we will examine successful initiatives, share experiences, and discuss how the industry can continue to improve gender balance and create more inclusive workplaces.
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Together with the BNCC the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association are pleased to invite all WISTA Norway members to an exclusive breakfast discussion.
Bringing together policymakers, shipping executives, sanctions experts, legal specialists, and maritime industry leaders, to examine the evolving shadow fleet landscape, its impact on maritime security and sanctions policy, and the opportunities for international collaboration to address one of the most pressing challenges facing global shipping today.
These ships of the Shadow Fleet transport sanctioned oil and cargoes while evading insurance requirements, and international maritime standards, raising concerns about geopolitical stability, environmental risks, maritime safety, and the integrity of global trade.
For both Norway and the United Kingdom, two major maritime nations, this issue is becoming increasingly urgent.
Join us for this critical discussion exploring the strategic challenge with direct consequences for our economies, our security, and the future of global shipping.
You will meet:
- British Ambassador to Norway, Jan Thompson
- Eivind Vad Petersson, Deputy Minister, The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Hilde Søbstad Løvskar, Chief Legal Officer, Skuld
- Svein Ringbakken, CEO, DNK
- Line Ollestad, Director, Head of Geopolitics, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
- Mats Sæther, Managing Director, Nordic Legal
- Christine Korme, Director Strategic Profiling and Networking, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
Breakfast from 08:00
Programme starts 08:30
This event is in Norwegian.
Norges Rederiforbund og Civita inviterer til frokostmøte tirsdag 4. november
Amerikanske velgere går til valgurnene 3. november. Resultatet kan få stor betydning for resten av Donald Trumps presidentperiode, maktbalansen i Washington og USAs rolle i verden.
Har velgerne gitt Trump ny styrke, eller sendt et varsko? Står USA på terskelen til en ny politisk kurs, eller har amerikanerne valgt mer av det samme?
For Norge spiller svaret en rolle. Amerikansk politikk påvirker internasjonal handel og handelsruter, verdensøkonomien, sikkerhetspolitikk, NATO-samarbeidet og forholdet mellom USA, Europa og Kina. Når USA endrer kurs, merkes det også i Norge.
Morgenen etter mellomvalget samler Norges Rederiforbund og Civita noen av landets fremste USA-eksperter til analyser, innsikt og diskusjon.
Vil du forstå hva som faktisk skjedde i USA natten før, og hva det betyr?
Du møter:
Ketil Solvik-Olsen
Eirik Løkke, Civita
Elisabeth Holvik, Sparebank 1
Kristin Clemet, Civita
Knut Arild Hareide, Norges Rederiforbund
Frokost fra 08:00, programmet starter 08:30
The third 40by30 Strategy Workshop, hosted by The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association.
For signatories only.
Mark you calendars. We are excited to announce that we will be repeating last year’s successful event at “Dattera til Lothe! in Haugesund. More info to come!
Hva kan det betyr for vår næring?
Oslo Rederiforening i samarbeid med WISTA Norway inviterer til frokostmøte om det nært forestående mellomvalget i USA fredag 23. oktober 2026 kl. 08.30-09.30 (frokost fra 08.00) hos Norges Rederiforbund.
Her møter du følgende innledere:
Hva kan mellomvalget bety for USA og verden?
Jan Arild Snoen, skribent, debattant og forfatter
Hovedeffektene av valget i USA for Höegh Evi
Vegard Hellekleiv, Chief Operating Officer, Höegh Evi
Valget avgjørende for et USA for eller mot en regelstyrt verdensorden
Jørn A. Sund-Henriksen, utenriks- og sikkerhetspolitisk spaltist i Nettavisen
Møteleder: Edee Carey, partner i BLUE-C og styremedlem WISTA Norway