NORWEGIAN RISK FORUM 2010
NOVEMBER 10 - 11
OSLO
Challenges and opportunities for Norwegian businesses
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In the Gulf region and Iraq
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In the Gulf region and Iraq
Day 1, Wednesday 10th of November – Part 1:
Understanding the political environment in the Gulf region
08:30
Arrival & registration
09:00
Welcome and introductory remarks
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Chairman & CEO Norwegian Risk Consulting International
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Chairman & CEO Norwegian Risk Consulting International
09:30
Keynote Address
By Rikke Lind, State Secretary for The Minister of Trade and Industry Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry
By Rikke Lind, State Secretary for The Minister of Trade and Industry Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry
10:00
Coffee and networking break
10:30
Political realities in the Gulf region and its implications for foreign investments
By Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director for Research & Development Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, INEGMA, Dubai
By Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director for Research & Development Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, INEGMA, Dubai
11:00
Arabic perspective and insights: How Norwegian businesses may have success in the Gulf region
By Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director – Economic Research & Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dubai
By Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director – Economic Research & Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dubai
11:30
Buffet lunch
Part 2: Business opportunities and risk challenges in Iraq
12:30
The Political Dynamics behind Iraq’s Next Government
By Reidar Visser, Research Fellow Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo
By Reidar Visser, Research Fellow Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo
13:00
Current commercial and investment activity in Iraq
By Kyle Stelma, Managing Director Dunia Frontiers Consultants, Dubai
By Kyle Stelma, Managing Director Dunia Frontiers Consultants, Dubai
13:45
Coffee and networking break
14:15
Navigating the Government of Iraq: Identifying risks and setting realistic expectations for interacting with Iraq’s largest institution
By Dr. Kevin Wheeler, Middle East Director The Kaizen Company, Baghdad
By Dr. Kevin Wheeler, Middle East Director The Kaizen Company, Baghdad
15:00
Panel debate: Political challenges and future business opportunities in Iraq
Moderator: Dr. Theodore Karasik, Institute for Near East & Gulf Military Analysis, Dubai
Panelists:
Reidar Visser, Research Fellow, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo
Kyle Stelma, Managing Director, Dunia Frontier Consultants, Dubai
Dr. Kevin Wheeler, Middle East Director, The Kaizen Company, Baghdad
Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director – Economic Research & Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dubai
More panelists will be added to the program
Moderator: Dr. Theodore Karasik, Institute for Near East & Gulf Military Analysis, Dubai
Panelists:
Reidar Visser, Research Fellow, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo
Kyle Stelma, Managing Director, Dunia Frontier Consultants, Dubai
Dr. Kevin Wheeler, Middle East Director, The Kaizen Company, Baghdad
Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director – Economic Research & Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dubai
More panelists will be added to the program
16:30
End day 1
19:00
Norwegian Risk Forum Dinner at Grand Café, Grand Hotel
Day 2, 11th of November – Part 3:
CSR challenges in the Gulf region and Iraq
08:30
Arrival & registration
09:00
Humanitarian challenges in the Gulf region & Iraq – Some possible contributions towards solutions
By Anne Skatvedt, Senior Advisor UNICEF Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa, Amman
By Anne Skatvedt, Senior Advisor UNICEF Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa, Amman
09:45
Coffee and networking
10:30
Panel discussion – Challenges with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Gulf region and Iraq
Moderator: Vidar Lindefjeld, Assistant Director, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)
Panelists:
Anne Skatvedt, Senior Advisor, UNICEF, Amman
Trude Andersen, Head of CSR, Innovation Norway
Dr. Kevin Wheeler, Middle East Director, The Kaizen Company, Baghdad
More panelists will be added to the program
Moderator: Vidar Lindefjeld, Assistant Director, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)
Panelists:
Anne Skatvedt, Senior Advisor, UNICEF, Amman
Trude Andersen, Head of CSR, Innovation Norway
Dr. Kevin Wheeler, Middle East Director, The Kaizen Company, Baghdad
More panelists will be added to the program
12:00
Buffet Lunch
Part 4: Business opportunities for Norwegian companies in the Gulf region
13:00
Business opportunities for Norwegian businesses in the Gulf region
By Erik Wiken, Commercial Consul, Royal Norwegian Consulate, Dubai & Director, Innovation Norway, UAE office
By Erik Wiken, Commercial Consul, Royal Norwegian Consulate, Dubai & Director, Innovation Norway, UAE office
13:30
Business trends in the Gulf region – Hot spots of Growth
By George Mikaelian, Managing Director, Nielsen MD for Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan
By George Mikaelian, Managing Director, Nielsen MD for Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan
14:00
Coffee and networking break
14:30
Panel discussion: How Norwegian businesses may strengthen their position in the Gulf region?
Moderator: Kyle Stelma, Dunia Frontier Consultants, Dubai
Panelists:
Erik Wiken, Commercial Consul, Royal Norwegian Consulate, Dubai & Director, Innovation Norway, UAE office
George Mikaelian, Managing Director, Nielsen, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan
Liv Irene Loland, Commercial Manager, Master Marine, Oslo
Moderator: Kyle Stelma, Dunia Frontier Consultants, Dubai
Panelists:
Erik Wiken, Commercial Consul, Royal Norwegian Consulate, Dubai & Director, Innovation Norway, UAE office
George Mikaelian, Managing Director, Nielsen, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan
Liv Irene Loland, Commercial Manager, Master Marine, Oslo
15:30
Final Thoughts
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Chairman & CEO Norwegian Risk Consulting International
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Chairman & CEO Norwegian Risk Consulting International
16:00
End of Norwegian Risk Forum 2010
16:30
Departure for international guests to Oslo International Airport