NRF Program 2019

NORWEGIAN RISK FORUM 2019
OCTOBER 17
OSLO

Geopolitical Risks in an Age of Global Transformation
Thursday, 17th of October at Grand Hotel: Part 1: Welcome and Keynote Address

07:30

Arrival, Registration and Coffee, Hambro Hall, 7th floor, Grand Hotel

08:00

Welcome, Introductory Remarks & Keynote Address – Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and Managing Partner, NRCI

08:15

Keynote Address: Geopolitical Dynamics, Strategic Thinking and Operational Risks in Asia, the Middle East and Africa
Part 2: Geopolitical Risks and Global Hotspots – Key Trends, Changing Dynamics and Risk Forecasting

09:00

Internal Opposition Dynamics and Political Establishment Resilience – Scenarios and Risk Outlook in Venezuela
Ángel Ricardo Martínez, Geopolitical Analyst

09:30

Changing Political Dynamics and Business Development in Brazil
Erik Hannisdal, Managing Partner, M & O Partners, Rio de Janeiro

10:00

Coffee, Fruit and Networking Break

10:30

Internal Political Dynamics, Economic Developments and Risk Outlook in Russia
Helge Blakkisrud, Head of Russia, Asia, and International Trade, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

11:00

Political Developments and Risk Outlook in China
Stein Tønnesson, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

11:30

Geopolitical Dynamics and Risk Outlook on the Arabian Peninsula and in Iran
Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University

12:00

Panel Discussion: Risk Cycles, Geopolitical Hotspots and Key Scenarios

Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and Managing Partner, NRCI

Siri Neset, Associated Researcher focusing on Turkey, Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI)

Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University

Stein Tønnesson, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

Ángel Ricardo Martínez, Geopolitical Analyst

Erik Hannisdal, Managing Partner, M & O Partners, Rio de Janeiro

Helge Blakkisrud, Head of Russia, Asia, and International Trade, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

13:00

Lunch at Grand Café, Grand Hotel
Part 3: Digitalization, Cyber Risks, Compliance and Climate Change – Rethinking Organizational Preparedness

14:30

Digital Transformation and Foreign Policy Mechanisms – Implications for the Private Sector – A Key Partner
Kristin Sverdrup, Project Director, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

15:00

Frontline of Climate Change – Oceanic, Rural, Urban and Coastal Implications and Risks
Paul Rose, Expedition Leader, National Geographic Pristine Seas

15:30

Coffee, Fruit and Networking Break

16:00

How Organizations Build a Culture of Organizational Integrity and Compliance to Prevent Corruption
Helge Kvamme, Founder and Managing Director, Kvamme Associates

16:30

Cyber Risks and Organizational Consequences – How to Rethink and Mitigate Cyber Risks
Karsten Friis, Head of Research Group on Security and Defense, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

17:00

Panel Discussion: Organizational Preparedness in an Age of Digital Transformation, Cyber Risks and Corruption Risks

Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and Managing Partner, NRCI

Karsten Friis, Head of Research Group on Security and Defense, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

Helge Kvamme, Founder and Managing Director, Kvamme Associate

Paul Rose, Expedition Leader, National Geographic Pristine Seas

18:00

End of Conference Session

18:10

Mingling and Cocktail, Eight Bar, Grand Hotel

19:00

Norwegian Risk Forum 2019 Dinner, Palmen Restaurant, Grand Hotel
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