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This is a collaboration event for the shipping community of Bergen. Although WISTA Norway is the event organizer, the event will be open to all, and you do not have to be a member of WISTA Norway to attend.   See detailed programme below.

There is a limited number of participants to this event, we will revert to you if we have achieved the max number of participants and you are in the waiting list.

WISTA Norway invites all signatories of the “40 by 30” pledge to the 40 by 30 Strategy Workshop — a focused, one-day session to advance gender balance and leadership development in the maritime sector.

Co-hosts: Skuld, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, and WISTA Norway

This workshop is a practical opportunity to share progress, exchange tools and approaches from the “40 by 30” Starter Kit, and strengthen leadership pipelines across generations.

Please note this event is reserved for signatories of the 40 by 30 pledge.

WISTA Norway invites CEOs of organizations that have signed the 40 by 30 Pledge to an exclusive CEO Dinner — an evening for top leaders in the shipping industry to connect, learn and drive concrete action on gender balance in leadership.

The maritime industry faces rapid change and increasing complexity. To stay competitive we must use all available talent — including more women in decision-making roles. This CEO Dinner brings together industry frontrunners to share practical insights, real-life examples and open discussion on how senior leaders can use their influence to expand opportunities for women and strengthen their organizations. This will be an an evening of shared insights, powerful stories and collective commitment to making leadership more inclusive.

Organizers: Gard, the Norwegian Maritime Authority, and WISTA Norway

Creating Opportunities in a Changing Industry

Benedicte Bjorøy shares insights from  20 years in the maritime and oil & gas industry, focusing on career development, future-ready competencies, and the growing importance of personal branding.

• How can opportunities be created rather than waited for?
• What does it take to stay relevant in an evolving industry?
• Which competencies matter most – and why is personal branding becoming a key career tool?

Program:

• 17:15 – 17:30 | Registration, Grieg Maritime Group, C. Sundts gate 17-19, Bergen
  (Please note that doors will open at 17:15, not at 17:00 as initially stated on the webpage.)
• 17:30 – 17:40 | WISTA Norway Status Update
• 17:40 – 18:10 | Presentation by Benedicte Bjorøy, VP HR Operations, Odfjell Drilling
• From 18:10 | After‑work gathering at Den Svarte Hane Wine Bar, Strandgaten 71

About the Speaker

Benedicte Bjorøy
VP HR Operations, MODU Odfjell Drilling

Benedicte Bjørøy is a strategic HR leader with 20 years of experience in complex, international organisations across the energy, maritime, and offshore sectors. She holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership from NHH Norwegian School of Economics and has held several senior HR and organisational leadership roles, with a strong track record in organisational development, culture building, and change leadership.

Throughout her career, she has led transformation and integration initiatives, driving people-centric growth and sustainable results through strong teams, clear strategy execution, and purpose-driven leadership.

Aon, WISTA Norway and The International Propeller Club of Norway are pleased to invite you to a maritime evening during One Ocean Week in Bergen.

A More Unpredictable Sea: What Does Changing Geopolitics Mean for Marine Insurance and the Maritime Industry?
With the shadow fleet, sanctions and the green transition as a backdrop.

You will meet subject-matter experts from Aon and the law firm Selmer, who will explore what an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical landscape means for the maritime industry and for marine insurance solutions.

Welcome and hosts

The evening will be opened by:

• Maren Lodden, Project Manager, Grieg Maritime Group, and Vice President, WISTA Norway
• Linn Jeanette Johansen, Commercial Leader, Aon Norway, and Co‑Chair of the Finance Committee, The International Propeller Club of Norway

Agenda

17:00–18:00 – Professional programme

• A more unpredictable sea: What does changing geopolitics mean for marine insurance?
  With the shadow fleet, sanctions and the green transition as a backdrop
  Speaker: Ronny Larsen, Senior Account Executive Marine, Aon
• A more unpredictable sea: What does changing geopolitics mean for the maritime industry?
  Legal and regulatory perspectives on risk and operations
  Speaker: Preben Helverschou, Partner, Lawyer, Selmer

18:00–20:00 – Tapas, refreshments and networking

After the professional part, we continue with light food, drinks and informal mingling in Grieg-Gården (Grieg Club).

We look forward to an evening of professional insight, relationship building and great conversations.

Best regards,
Aon, WISTA Norway and The International Propeller Club of Norway

Confidence is essential across all sectors. In professional settings, particularly within industries like maritime where certain groups may be under-represented, individuals can encounter unique challenges and biases. Developing confidence enables professionals to express their perspectives clearly and manage the complexities of their responsibilities with composure and assurance.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Women in Maritime network is once again delighted to partner with WISTA International, in support of the Maritime Speakers Bureau, by offering two online training courses with the objective to empower women in the maritime sector build confidence and enhance their presentation skills.

The two sessions, outlined below, will be delivered virtually by Norton Rose Fulbright, and will be interactive. They are designed as complementary sessions but can be attended in isolation.