NORWEGIAN RISK FORUM 2012
OCTOBER 25-26
OSLO
Risks & Rewards for Norwegian Businesses in Brazil
Day 1, Thursday 25th of October:
Part 1: Welcome and Keynote Addresses
08:30
Arrival & registration
09:00
Welcome and introductory remarks
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO Norwegian Risk Consulting International
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO Norwegian Risk Consulting International
09:15
H.E. Ambassador Mr. Flávio Helmold Macieira, Embassy of Brazil
09:30
Statoil in Brazil
Ilse Castellanos, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Development and Production International, Statoil ASA
Ilse Castellanos, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Development and Production International, Statoil ASA
10:00
Coffee and networking break
Part 2: Market Entry & Business Development
10:30
Market Entry and Local Content Issues When Investing in Brazil
Rune Andersen, Consul Commercial Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate General & Senior Advisor, Innovation Norway, Rio de Janeiro
Rune Andersen, Consul Commercial Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate General & Senior Advisor, Innovation Norway, Rio de Janeiro
11:00
Overcoming Challenges of Developing Business in Brazil
Terje Staalstrøm, President, Brazilian – Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
Terje Staalstrøm, President, Brazilian – Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
11:30
Lunch
Part 3: Business Opportunities and Sector Overview
12:45
Opportunities and Challenges in the Brazilian Oil Sector – Outlook and Risks
Anders Tønsberg, Analyst, NRCI
Anders Tønsberg, Analyst, NRCI
13:15
Maritime Opportunities and Challenges in Brazil
Stig Bjørkedal, Executive Vice President – Business Development, STX OSV
Stig Bjørkedal, Executive Vice President – Business Development, STX OSV
13:45
Coffee and networking
14:15
A Brazilian Adventure
Erik Jølberg, Founder of Tess AS
Erik Jølberg, Founder of Tess AS
14:45
Panel discussion – Reflections on Business Development in Brazil
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Terje Staalstrøm, President, Brazilian – Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (BNCC)
Erik Jølberg, Founder, Tess AS
Stig Bjørkedal, Executive Vice President – Business Development, STX OSV
Adam Kurdahl, Partner, Space Group Architects
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Terje Staalstrøm, President, Brazilian – Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (BNCC)
Erik Jølberg, Founder, Tess AS
Stig Bjørkedal, Executive Vice President – Business Development, STX OSV
Adam Kurdahl, Partner, Space Group Architects
16:00
End day 1
17:00
Networking and Interaction, Etoile Bar, 8th floor, Grand Hotel
18:30
Norwegian Risk Forum Dinner at Grand Café, Grand Hotel
Day 2, Friday 26th of October:
Part 4: Political Risks and Legal Challenges in Brazil
08:30
Arrival & Registration
09:00
IB 2012 / 2013 – Norwegian University Project Focusing on Brazil
Oliver Taylor
Oliver Taylor
09:15
Understanding Brazil’s Political Landscape: Risks & Implications for Investors & Companies
Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho, Universidade de Brasilia
Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho, Universidade de Brasilia
10:00
Brazil´s Environment as a Risk Factor – How Environmental Legislation, Authorities and
Organizations Shape and Create Business Opportunities in Brazil
Torkjell Leira, Writer and Consultant, BrasiLeira.no
Torkjell Leira, Writer and Consultant, BrasiLeira.no
10:30
Coffee and networking
11:00
Panel discussion: Brazilian Perspectives on the Implications of Brazil’s Political Outlook and Risks
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Minister-Counselor, Paulo Guimarães, Embassy of Brazil
Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho, Universidade de Brasilia
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Minister-Counselor, Paulo Guimarães, Embassy of Brazil
Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho, Universidade de Brasilia
12:00
Lunch
Part 5: Infrastructure Development and CSR Challenges
13:00
Urban Development and Infrastructure Projects in Brazil – Ambitions and Realities
Adam Kurdahl, Partner, Space Group Architects
Adam Kurdahl, Partner, Space Group Architects
13:30
Panel discussion – How to Manage Corporate Social Responsibility in Brazil
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Are-Jostein Norheim, CSR Ambassador, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ilse Castellanos, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Development and Production International, Statoil ASA
Erik Lundeby, Head of CSR Team, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)
Rune Andersen, Consul Commercial Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate General & Senior Advisor, Innovation Norway, Rio de Janeiro
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Are-Jostein Norheim, CSR Ambassador, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ilse Castellanos, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Development and Production International, Statoil ASA
Erik Lundeby, Head of CSR Team, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)
Rune Andersen, Consul Commercial Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate General & Senior Advisor, Innovation Norway, Rio de Janeiro
14:45
Final Thoughts
Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO NRCI
Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO NRCI
15:00
End of Norwegian Risk Forum 2012