NORWEGIAN RISK FORUM 2017
OCTOBER 19
OSLO
Geopolitical Risks and Business Opportunities in the Middle East
Thursday 19th of October at Grand Hotel:
Part 1: Welcome and Keynote Address
07:45
Arrival & Registration at Grand Hotel
08:15
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Part 2: Business Opportunities, Financial Markets and Risk Outlook in the Middle East
08:30
Legal Compliance, Partner Risk and Corruption Challenges in the Middle East
Hugo-A. B. Munthe-Kaas, Lawyer, Thommessen
Hugo-A. B. Munthe-Kaas, Lawyer, Thommessen
09:00
Financial Markets and Investor Perspectives on Geopolitical Risks
Teodor Sveen-Nilsen, Equity Analyst, Sparebank 1 Markets
Teodor Sveen-Nilsen, Equity Analyst, Sparebank 1 Markets
09:30
Coffee & Networking Break
10:00
Shipping Outlook, Maritime Opportunities and Industrial Outlook in the Middle East
Nikolai Norman, Regional Development Manager, Kanoo Shipping a Kanoo Group Company
Nikolai Norman, Regional Development Manager, Kanoo Shipping a Kanoo Group Company
10:30
Business Opportunities, Industrial Outlook and Risk Outlook in the Middle East
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Hugo-A. B. Munthe-Kaas, Lawyer, Thommessen
Teodor Sveen-Nilsen, Equity Analyst, Sparebank 1 Markets
Nikolai Norman, Regional Development Manager, Kanoo Shipping a Kanoo Group Company
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Hugo-A. B. Munthe-Kaas, Lawyer, Thommessen
Teodor Sveen-Nilsen, Equity Analyst, Sparebank 1 Markets
Nikolai Norman, Regional Development Manager, Kanoo Shipping a Kanoo Group Company
11:30
Lunch at Palmen Restaurant, Grand Hotel
Part 3: Geopolitical Risks, Political Outlook and Security Risks in the Middle East
12:30
Political Outlook and Risks in Saudi Arabia
Rolf Willy Hansen, Fmr. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Rolf Willy Hansen, Fmr. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
13:00
Political Dynamics and Internal Tensions – Risk Outlook in Turkey
Joakim Parslow, Associate Professor in Middle East Studies, University of Oslo
Joakim Parslow, Associate Professor in Middle East Studies, University of Oslo
13:30
Political and Security Landscape in Syria and Iraq – Risk Drivers and Outlook
Henrik Thune, Director, Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution (NOREF)
Henrik Thune, Director, Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution (NOREF)
14:00
Coffee and Networking Break
14:30
Iran’s Changing Political Landscape after Rouhani’s Presidential Election Victory
Kjetil Selvik, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
Kjetil Selvik, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
15:00
Panel Discussion: Geopolitical Risks and Risk Drivers in the Middle East
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Joakim Parslow, Assistant Professor in Middle East Studies, University of Oslo
Henrik Thune, Director, Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution (NOREF)
Kjetil Selvik, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
Rolf Willy Hansen, Fmr. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Joakim Parslow, Assistant Professor in Middle East Studies, University of Oslo
Henrik Thune, Director, Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution (NOREF)
Kjetil Selvik, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
Rolf Willy Hansen, Fmr. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
16:00
End of Conference Session
16:30
Networking and Interaction, Eight Rooftop Bar, Grand Hotel
18:30
Norwegian Risk Forum Dinner at Palmen Restaurant, Grand Hotel
21:30
End of Norwegian Risk Forum 2017